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Obama ends Athens visit with message of hope, ode to democracy
- November 17, 2016
Before leaving the US, Mr Obama said President-elect Trump had "expressed a great interest" in maintaining the US commitment to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, although during the campaign the Republican had said he might abandon a guarantee of protection for fellow North Atlantic Treaty Organisation countries. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Before leaving the US, Mr Obama said President-elect Trump had "expressed a great interest" in maintaining the US commitment to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, although during the campaign the Republican had said he might abandon a guarantee of protection for fellow North Atlantic Treaty Organisation countries. (more...)
Greece violence: Protesters clash with police in Athens during Obama visit
- November 17, 2016
Before Trump's victory, Obama's speech to the Greeks had been envisioned to be a capstone moment for his presidency, harking back to the origins of democracy as he expected to hand off to fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton. Thousands are stranded in Greece after their onwards journey into Europe was sealed off this year as borders were shut in the Balkans. US President Barack Obama was on Wednesday wrapping up the Greek leg of a farewell European trip with a visit to the Acropolis and an ... (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Before Trump's victory, Obama's speech to the Greeks had been envisioned to be a capstone moment for his presidency, harking back to the origins of democracy as he expected to hand off to fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton. Thousands are stranded in Greece after their onwards journey into Europe was sealed off this year as borders were shut in the Balkans. US President Barack Obama was on Wednesday wrapping up the Greek leg of a farewell European trip with a visit to the Acropolis and an ... (more...)
No. 10 furious that Farage first British politician to see Trump
- November 17, 2016
The interim-UKIP leader said it was "a great honor" to spend time with Trump, describing him as "relaxed, and full of good ideas". I'm confident he will be a good President. Mr Farage, who also spoke at a Trump rally during the election campaign, had predicted the former reality TV host would tap into the same dissatisfaction among voters that led to Britain deciding to leave the European Union. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
The interim-UKIP leader said it was "a great honor" to spend time with Trump, describing him as "relaxed, and full of good ideas". I'm confident he will be a good President. Mr Farage, who also spoke at a Trump rally during the election campaign, had predicted the former reality TV host would tap into the same dissatisfaction among voters that led to Britain deciding to leave the European Union. (more...)
Japan's Abe set to meet Trump and safeguard US alliance
- November 17, 2016
One is that Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe-who will meet Trump in NY on November 17-seems to have a light touch with geopolitical strongmen. A new report warns of a leadership vacuum and even a nuclear arms race if the USA withdraws from a region threatened by a provocative North Korea. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
One is that Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe-who will meet Trump in NY on November 17-seems to have a light touch with geopolitical strongmen. A new report warns of a leadership vacuum and even a nuclear arms race if the USA withdraws from a region threatened by a provocative North Korea. (more...)
Cop who killed Philando Castile charged with second-degree manslaughter
- November 17, 2016
Castile tried to respond but was interrupted by Officer Yanez, who said, "don't pull it out". "No reasonable officer, knowing, seeing and hearing what officer Yanez did at the time, would've used deadly force under these circumstances", Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Castile tried to respond but was interrupted by Officer Yanez, who said, "don't pull it out". "No reasonable officer, knowing, seeing and hearing what officer Yanez did at the time, would've used deadly force under these circumstances", Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said. (more...)
Trump finally tweets about protests against him, calls them 'unfair'
- November 17, 2016
Several major cities in the USA have been hit by massive protests after Donald Trump was elected U.S. president. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. "That's all you would hear". Social media users took to Twitter soon after the White House released the picture, which showed the two men sitting in chairs inside the Oval Office and not looking at one another. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Several major cities in the USA have been hit by massive protests after Donald Trump was elected U.S. president. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. "That's all you would hear". Social media users took to Twitter soon after the White House released the picture, which showed the two men sitting in chairs inside the Oval Office and not looking at one another. (more...)
Unexploded WW2 bomb halts ferries in Portsmouth Harbour
- November 17, 2016
UPDATE @ 11:25 - Portsmouth Harbour has been temporarily reopened to allow arrival of incoming cross-Channel ferries, however delays remain for outgoing crossings. The bomb was dragged to an area east of the Isle of Wight where a controlled explosion was carried out by the Royal Navy's Fleet Diving Squadron at 4pm. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
UPDATE @ 11:25 - Portsmouth Harbour has been temporarily reopened to allow arrival of incoming cross-Channel ferries, however delays remain for outgoing crossings. The bomb was dragged to an area east of the Isle of Wight where a controlled explosion was carried out by the Royal Navy's Fleet Diving Squadron at 4pm. (more...)
Canada's ambassador to the U.S. says protectionists feeling stronger with Trump
- November 17, 2016
At the moment, 75 percent of those exports go to the United States. "I think a lot of people are surprised by the outcome", said John Gamble, president and CEO of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC). Hampson and Bernes both said that job losses in the United States have less to do with NAFTA than with automation, which will only increase as robots and artificial intelligence grow more sophisticated. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
At the moment, 75 percent of those exports go to the United States. "I think a lot of people are surprised by the outcome", said John Gamble, president and CEO of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC). Hampson and Bernes both said that job losses in the United States have less to do with NAFTA than with automation, which will only increase as robots and artificial intelligence grow more sophisticated. (more...)
Hillary Clinton blames FBI Director for election loss
- November 17, 2016
Hillary Clinton is blaming the FBI's decision to revive its examination of her email accounts for her devastating defeat in the presidential election. "Trump spent the last four days of this campaign engaged in a nonstop attack on me personally, and the result is the result", Clinton said. Conway's first letter announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation discovered a new email collection pertaining to Clinton's private server, though his second letter effectively cleared her by saying ... (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Hillary Clinton is blaming the FBI's decision to revive its examination of her email accounts for her devastating defeat in the presidential election. "Trump spent the last four days of this campaign engaged in a nonstop attack on me personally, and the result is the result", Clinton said. Conway's first letter announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation discovered a new email collection pertaining to Clinton's private server, though his second letter effectively cleared her by saying ... (more...)
Mother arrested after her 2-year-old shot her 1-year-old
- November 17, 2016
Officials say Kinchen and the male took the baby girl, who suffered a gunshot wound to the face, to the hospital. Officers said two adults were with the children at the time of the incident. She is in critical condition, WAFB reported. The gun and vehicle belonged to the male friend, but he will not face charges. "Being accountable for having that handgun, or any type of risky weapon inside of a vehicle", McKneely said. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Officials say Kinchen and the male took the baby girl, who suffered a gunshot wound to the face, to the hospital. Officers said two adults were with the children at the time of the incident. She is in critical condition, WAFB reported. The gun and vehicle belonged to the male friend, but he will not face charges. "Being accountable for having that handgun, or any type of risky weapon inside of a vehicle", McKneely said. (more...)
Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier Begins Combat Operations in Syria
- November 17, 2016
Michael Kofman, of the Washington-based Center for Naval Analyses, said that by his estimate, the Kuznetsov now only has three MiG-29s left and only three pilots capable of flying them. At present, 275,000 people are said to be trapped by regime troops inside the besieged city. Some 275,000 residents are estimated to be trapped in that part of Aleppo. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Michael Kofman, of the Washington-based Center for Naval Analyses, said that by his estimate, the Kuznetsov now only has three MiG-29s left and only three pilots capable of flying them. At present, 275,000 people are said to be trapped by regime troops inside the besieged city. Some 275,000 residents are estimated to be trapped in that part of Aleppo. (more...)
Trump Wants To Deport As Many Undocumented Immigrants As Obama Already Has
- November 17, 2016
As for anti-Trump protests, Trump said, "I think it's disgusting if that's happening". In fact, he called majority "terrific people". It's the one policy position Donald Trump drilled into the American consciousness over and over again. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
As for anti-Trump protests, Trump said, "I think it's disgusting if that's happening". In fact, he called majority "terrific people". It's the one policy position Donald Trump drilled into the American consciousness over and over again. (more...)
Race for NC Governor Still Underway
- November 17, 2016
But Democrats point out that Tuesday's gubernatorial results from Durham are consistent with past elections, with about 75 percent of votes going for the Democrat and 20 percent for Republican. "Our campaign is working closely with the North Carolina Republican Party and Chairman Robin Hayes to fulfill Gov. McCrory's call to ensure every vote is counted and that every eligible voter is afforded one vote". (more...)
- November 17, 2016
But Democrats point out that Tuesday's gubernatorial results from Durham are consistent with past elections, with about 75 percent of votes going for the Democrat and 20 percent for Republican. "Our campaign is working closely with the North Carolina Republican Party and Chairman Robin Hayes to fulfill Gov. McCrory's call to ensure every vote is counted and that every eligible voter is afforded one vote". (more...)
Anti-Trump Protests Continue in US, Protest Scheduled in Toronto Nov. 19
- November 17, 2016
Demonstrations throughout the country - and the world - entered a fifth day Sunday. A few hundred people gathered outside CNN's Los Angeles headquarters in a peaceful protest. The suspect got out of the vehicle and fired multiple shots before fleeing. "I think he needs to really address all the divisive, hateful things he's said in the past and recant them, denounce them", Nick Truesdale said in NY. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Demonstrations throughout the country - and the world - entered a fifth day Sunday. A few hundred people gathered outside CNN's Los Angeles headquarters in a peaceful protest. The suspect got out of the vehicle and fired multiple shots before fleeing. "I think he needs to really address all the divisive, hateful things he's said in the past and recant them, denounce them", Nick Truesdale said in NY. (more...)
Thousands stranded in New Zealand after earthquakes, flooding
- November 17, 2016
It has a population of 2,000, which Prime Minister John Key said was bolstered by an extra 1,200 tourists attracted by the area's popular whale-watching cruises. She said 34 people had been airlifted out by noon Tuesday. Chinese state media said it sent helicopters in to evacuate Chinese tourists in the city. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
It has a population of 2,000, which Prime Minister John Key said was bolstered by an extra 1,200 tourists attracted by the area's popular whale-watching cruises. She said 34 people had been airlifted out by noon Tuesday. Chinese state media said it sent helicopters in to evacuate Chinese tourists in the city. (more...)
Trump touts foreign contacts, says transition going 'so smoothly'
- November 17, 2016
He said the transition process was going smoothly and he had spoken to many foreign leaders, including Russian Federation, the UK, China, Saudi Arabia and Japan. Entering Trump Tower in NY on Wednesday morning, Trump's son, Eric Trump , was asked by reporters if any positions would be named on Wednesday. British Prime Minister Theresa May has told Parliament Mr Trump's presidency is a win for the UK's trade relationship with the world's largest economy, and she would be discussing that ... (more...)
- November 17, 2016
He said the transition process was going smoothly and he had spoken to many foreign leaders, including Russian Federation, the UK, China, Saudi Arabia and Japan. Entering Trump Tower in NY on Wednesday morning, Trump's son, Eric Trump , was asked by reporters if any positions would be named on Wednesday. British Prime Minister Theresa May has told Parliament Mr Trump's presidency is a win for the UK's trade relationship with the world's largest economy, and she would be discussing that ... (more...)
Case looms for possible U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan
- November 17, 2016
Detailing her office's initial findings, Bensouda said "at least 61 detainees" were subjected to "torture (and) cruel treatment" by U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan between May 1, 2003 and December 31, 2014. Earlier this year the Central Intelligence Agency was accused of taking what one former US official described as "very gruesome" photographs of naked detainees. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Detailing her office's initial findings, Bensouda said "at least 61 detainees" were subjected to "torture (and) cruel treatment" by U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan between May 1, 2003 and December 31, 2014. Earlier this year the Central Intelligence Agency was accused of taking what one former US official described as "very gruesome" photographs of naked detainees. (more...)
Erdogan threatens referendum next year on Turkey's European Union bid
- November 17, 2016
The EU is treading a fine line in relations with Turkey: it needs Ankara's continued help in curbing a huge flow of refugees and migrants, especially from Syria, but is alarmed by Turkey's crackdown on opponents since the failure of a coup attempt in July. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
The EU is treading a fine line in relations with Turkey: it needs Ankara's continued help in curbing a huge flow of refugees and migrants, especially from Syria, but is alarmed by Turkey's crackdown on opponents since the failure of a coup attempt in July. (more...)
Keith Ellison vies for DNC chairman
- November 17, 2016
Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign, and has already picked up not only Sanders' endorsement, but that of Sen. Rep. Keith Ellison made his candidacy for chairman of the Democratic National Committee official today, as the party looks to reinvent itself after the stunning loss of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton . (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign, and has already picked up not only Sanders' endorsement, but that of Sen. Rep. Keith Ellison made his candidacy for chairman of the Democratic National Committee official today, as the party looks to reinvent itself after the stunning loss of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton . (more...)
Who Is Keith Ellison?
- November 17, 2016
Tammy Baldwin in a statement . He was later the first African American to serve as director of floor operations and counsel in 2007 when Congressman Jim Clyburn was House majority whip. Donna Brazile followed Wasserman Schultz in an interim capacity, though was implicated herself in assisting Clinton in further leaked emails that purportedly show her providing the candidate with question topics prior to last year's primary debates. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Tammy Baldwin in a statement . He was later the first African American to serve as director of floor operations and counsel in 2007 when Congressman Jim Clyburn was House majority whip. Donna Brazile followed Wasserman Schultz in an interim capacity, though was implicated herself in assisting Clinton in further leaked emails that purportedly show her providing the candidate with question topics prior to last year's primary debates. (more...)
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