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CIA chief rejects media reports of hiding intelligence data from Trump
- February 19, 2017
One unnamed National Security Agency official said the agency was "systematically" withholding some of the "good stuff" from the president, according to the Observer column. "People are free to do what they want", Spicer said when asked if the White House would cooperate with any congressional probes into Flynn's ties and talks with Russian officials. (more...)
- February 19, 2017
One unnamed National Security Agency official said the agency was "systematically" withholding some of the "good stuff" from the president, according to the Observer column. "People are free to do what they want", Spicer said when asked if the White House would cooperate with any congressional probes into Flynn's ties and talks with Russian officials. (more...)
Putin Signs Decree Temporarily Recognizing Passports Issued By Separatists In Ukraine
- February 18, 2017
But the Ukrainian foreign minister, Pavlo Klimkin, said he was "not at all" happy with the result of talks. It listed the territories concerned as the self-declared Lugansk People's Republic (LNR) and the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). "Ukrainian citizens and stateless persons who live there" will now be able "to enter Russian Federation and exit Russian Federation without a visa", the decree said. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
But the Ukrainian foreign minister, Pavlo Klimkin, said he was "not at all" happy with the result of talks. It listed the territories concerned as the self-declared Lugansk People's Republic (LNR) and the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). "Ukrainian citizens and stateless persons who live there" will now be able "to enter Russian Federation and exit Russian Federation without a visa", the decree said. (more...)
Police hold fourth person in Kim Jong Nam murder probe
- February 18, 2017
A North Korean male suspect linked to the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the now-deceased half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was arrested on Friday night, Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) said on Saturday in a written statement. "If there is no claim by next-of-kin and upon exhausting all avenues (to obtain DNA), we will finally then hand over the body to the (North Korean) embassy", Abdul Samah Mat said. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
A North Korean male suspect linked to the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the now-deceased half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was arrested on Friday night, Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) said on Saturday in a written statement. "If there is no claim by next-of-kin and upon exhausting all avenues (to obtain DNA), we will finally then hand over the body to the (North Korean) embassy", Abdul Samah Mat said. (more...)
Wash. AG declares victory in lawsuit against Trump's travel ban
- February 18, 2017
The Justice Department said in a brief filed Monday that it would continue to defend President Donald Trump's targeted travel ban in the federal appeals court in San Francisco, which on Thursday refused to reinstate it. The supreme court only reviews about 0.1% of all appeals court decisions each year. Trump said on Thursday that the widely criticized rollout had been "very smooth" and once again blamed the court for "a bad decision". (more...)
- February 18, 2017
The Justice Department said in a brief filed Monday that it would continue to defend President Donald Trump's targeted travel ban in the federal appeals court in San Francisco, which on Thursday refused to reinstate it. The supreme court only reviews about 0.1% of all appeals court decisions each year. Trump said on Thursday that the widely criticized rollout had been "very smooth" and once again blamed the court for "a bad decision". (more...)
Outline of GOP plan to replace ACA has few surprises
- February 18, 2017
Before Obamacare became law, however, the Stupak amendment was subbed out for a watered-down replacement proposed by Florida Sen. McCain and other Republicans' reluctance to give up the expansion is based in the reality that lawmakers in expansion states risk seeing hundreds of thousands of their own constituents lose their coverage. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Before Obamacare became law, however, the Stupak amendment was subbed out for a watered-down replacement proposed by Florida Sen. McCain and other Republicans' reluctance to give up the expansion is based in the reality that lawmakers in expansion states risk seeing hundreds of thousands of their own constituents lose their coverage. (more...)
Siwan: Shahabuddin's transfer to Tihar jail begins amid tight security
- February 18, 2017
Presently, he is kept at the general ward at Beur jail and will be taken to Delhi today evening amid high security. He was taken out of the Beur jail at 4 PM and taken to Rajendranagar railway station in Patna, where he boarded Sampoorna Kranti Express train along with a posse of police personnel to be taken to Delhi. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Presently, he is kept at the general ward at Beur jail and will be taken to Delhi today evening amid high security. He was taken out of the Beur jail at 4 PM and taken to Rajendranagar railway station in Patna, where he boarded Sampoorna Kranti Express train along with a posse of police personnel to be taken to Delhi. (more...)
Trump to hold campaign-style rally in Melbourne, Fla
- February 18, 2017
Bush hit the road to sell his Social Security plan. Trump appeared to be contemplating a second term two weeks after his November 8 election victory over Hillary Clinton. The White House did not respond to request for comment. Trump began the 76-minute event by introducing his new nominee for secretary of labor, Alexander Acosta, a day after his initial pick withdrew, which in itself marked a fresh setback for Trump. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Bush hit the road to sell his Social Security plan. Trump appeared to be contemplating a second term two weeks after his November 8 election victory over Hillary Clinton. The White House did not respond to request for comment. Trump began the 76-minute event by introducing his new nominee for secretary of labor, Alexander Acosta, a day after his initial pick withdrew, which in itself marked a fresh setback for Trump. (more...)
Sinkhole swallows two cars in the middle of a deadly California storm
- February 18, 2017
Authorities were able to rescue the womam at about 8:30 p.m.as another vehicle dangled above her on Woodbridge Street off of Laurel Canyon Boulevard, KTLA reported. She was was taken to the hospital and is in fair condition. "She told firefighters afterwards that she thought she was going to die". The woman told firefighters that while she was driving, she felt the vehicle tilt to the left before it tumbled into the sinkhole and the airbags deployed. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Authorities were able to rescue the womam at about 8:30 p.m.as another vehicle dangled above her on Woodbridge Street off of Laurel Canyon Boulevard, KTLA reported. She was was taken to the hospital and is in fair condition. "She told firefighters afterwards that she thought she was going to die". The woman told firefighters that while she was driving, she felt the vehicle tilt to the left before it tumbled into the sinkhole and the airbags deployed. (more...)
Kim Jong-nam killing: North Korean man arrested as second autopsy peformed
- February 18, 2017
Malaysian police were questioning three suspects - Aisyah, another woman who carried a Vietnamese passport, and a man they said is Aisyah's boyfriend. North Korea would "respond strongly to the moves of the hostile forces toward us with their intent to besmirch the image of our republic, by politicizing this incident" and would sue Malaysia in an global court, he said. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Malaysian police were questioning three suspects - Aisyah, another woman who carried a Vietnamese passport, and a man they said is Aisyah's boyfriend. North Korea would "respond strongly to the moves of the hostile forces toward us with their intent to besmirch the image of our republic, by politicizing this incident" and would sue Malaysia in an global court, he said. (more...)
Missing Logan teen found after being lost in Las Vegas
- February 18, 2017
The family, who had believed Dunsey was abducted January 15 from Las Vegas, Nevada, for sex trafficking, made the announcement Saturday that Dunsey had been found. "So fight, OK? We're coming to get you". The video has garnered nearly 80,000 views but her family is still struggling. Dunsey was reported missing on January 16 by her parents after she did not return from a trip to Vegas earlier in the month. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
The family, who had believed Dunsey was abducted January 15 from Las Vegas, Nevada, for sex trafficking, made the announcement Saturday that Dunsey had been found. "So fight, OK? We're coming to get you". The video has garnered nearly 80,000 views but her family is still struggling. Dunsey was reported missing on January 16 by her parents after she did not return from a trip to Vegas earlier in the month. (more...)
PSA's chief seeks meeting with British PM on planned Vauxhall takeover
- February 18, 2017
A Downing Street spokesman said: "We can confirm we have received a meeting request". Both Britain and Germany fear PSA will cut jobs if the takeover goes ahead, and British politicians are particularly concerned that the country's looming departure from the European Union does not damage its resurgent auto industry. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
A Downing Street spokesman said: "We can confirm we have received a meeting request". Both Britain and Germany fear PSA will cut jobs if the takeover goes ahead, and British politicians are particularly concerned that the country's looming departure from the European Union does not damage its resurgent auto industry. (more...)
North Korea will reject Kim Jong Nam autopsy results
- February 18, 2017
We live in unusual times. LOL! Malaysia has also been a key place for quiet, semi-official "track 2" diplomatic talks between North Korea and with the United States. One reason for the extensive planning is that such a hit would not only constitute a murder but also "a political act on behalf of the North Korean leader". (more...)
- February 18, 2017
We live in unusual times. LOL! Malaysia has also been a key place for quiet, semi-official "track 2" diplomatic talks between North Korea and with the United States. One reason for the extensive planning is that such a hit would not only constitute a murder but also "a political act on behalf of the North Korean leader". (more...)
Your view: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation playing U.S. for suckers
- February 18, 2017
Making his debut on the world stage, Vice President Mike Pence will seek to reassure skeptical allies in Europe about US foreign policy under President Donald Trump, who has made his "America First" mantra a centerpiece of his new administration. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Making his debut on the world stage, Vice President Mike Pence will seek to reassure skeptical allies in Europe about US foreign policy under President Donald Trump, who has made his "America First" mantra a centerpiece of his new administration. (more...)
Donald Trump: White House flatly denies plan to mobilise National Guard troops
- February 18, 2017
Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester says a Trump administration proposal to mobilize National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants is "immoral". Gov. Kate Brown's office said it never saw the draft and will continue to fight to keep the state an inclusive place for all Oregonians, regardless of heritage, religion or immigration status. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester says a Trump administration proposal to mobilize National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants is "immoral". Gov. Kate Brown's office said it never saw the draft and will continue to fight to keep the state an inclusive place for all Oregonians, regardless of heritage, religion or immigration status. (more...)
Antwan Jones, 19, of Chicago Charged With Shooting and Killing Girl, 11
- February 18, 2017
White was riding in a auto with his 20-year-old aunt Breunna Devonte and her boyfriend, 26, around 1:30pm on Tuesday when a gunman cut them off, got out of the auto and opened fire on their vehicle. A pregnant woman who was driving the vehicle was wounded. "We appreciate your continued support of the family as they make end of life arrangements and celebrate their beloved Takiya Holmes", says the page. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
White was riding in a auto with his 20-year-old aunt Breunna Devonte and her boyfriend, 26, around 1:30pm on Tuesday when a gunman cut them off, got out of the auto and opened fire on their vehicle. A pregnant woman who was driving the vehicle was wounded. "We appreciate your continued support of the family as they make end of life arrangements and celebrate their beloved Takiya Holmes", says the page. (more...)
Fourth suspect arrested in Kim Jong Nam murder case
- February 18, 2017
Malaysian police announced the arrest of a woman holding a Vietnamese passport who matched CCTV footage of the alleged attackers. She is 25 years old and a holder of an Indonesian passport. "His son - Han Sol - is also in great danger", Koh Young Hwan - a former North Korean diplomat, told the Portuguese news agency Lusa. Sources tell NPR his body was transported earlier Tuesday from one hospital to a larger one - Hospital Kuala Lumpur . (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Malaysian police announced the arrest of a woman holding a Vietnamese passport who matched CCTV footage of the alleged attackers. She is 25 years old and a holder of an Indonesian passport. "His son - Han Sol - is also in great danger", Koh Young Hwan - a former North Korean diplomat, told the Portuguese news agency Lusa. Sources tell NPR his body was transported earlier Tuesday from one hospital to a larger one - Hospital Kuala Lumpur . (more...)
'Jane Roe,' of Roe v. Wade, dies at 69
- February 18, 2017
News of her death was confirmed by Joshua Prager , a journalist who has been working on a book about McCorvey. By that time, McCorvey's baby was more than 2 years old, and she'd given the child up for adoption. Norma McCorvey, who adopted the pseudonym "Jane Roe" in the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, is seen in 1990. Later in her life, however, McCorvey joined the pro-life movement and became a follower of Christianity. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
News of her death was confirmed by Joshua Prager , a journalist who has been working on a book about McCorvey. By that time, McCorvey's baby was more than 2 years old, and she'd given the child up for adoption. Norma McCorvey, who adopted the pseudonym "Jane Roe" in the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, is seen in 1990. Later in her life, however, McCorvey joined the pro-life movement and became a follower of Christianity. (more...)
Samsung heir and top exec arrested and charged with bribery
- February 18, 2017
Lee is accused of paying 43.3 billion won ( 38 million USA dollars) in bribes to President Park's longtime confidante Choi soon-sil, who is at the center of the corruption scandal, in return for policy favors to let him smoothly inherit management control of the country's largest conglomerate. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Lee is accused of paying 43.3 billion won ( 38 million USA dollars) in bribes to President Park's longtime confidante Choi soon-sil, who is at the center of the corruption scandal, in return for policy favors to let him smoothly inherit management control of the country's largest conglomerate. (more...)
Thunder journal: Westbrook surprises Thunder rookies at Rising Stars Challenge
- February 18, 2017
The Hornets' Frank Kaminsky led Team USA with 33 points and the Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points. The Rising Stars Challenge only slightly resembles actual basketball. Murray was sizzling in the second half, scoring 25 of his 36 points and he ended the game 13-for-19 from the floor. His Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic , who finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, was asked if a game like Murray had Friday night could be a confidence booster for him. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
The Hornets' Frank Kaminsky led Team USA with 33 points and the Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points. The Rising Stars Challenge only slightly resembles actual basketball. Murray was sizzling in the second half, scoring 25 of his 36 points and he ended the game 13-for-19 from the floor. His Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic , who finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, was asked if a game like Murray had Friday night could be a confidence booster for him. (more...)
Pakistan hits militant bases in Afghanistan, envoy summoned
- February 18, 2017
Atmar expressed the President's and the country's deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan and in particular to the families of those killed and wounded in the recent attacks during a telephonic conversation with Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz on Friday. (more...)
- February 18, 2017
Atmar expressed the President's and the country's deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan and in particular to the families of those killed and wounded in the recent attacks during a telephonic conversation with Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz on Friday. (more...)
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