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London Mayor shuts down Trump Jr's tactless terror tweet
- March 30, 2017
Mr Khan, who previous year became London's first ethnic-minority mayor and the first Muslim to head the capital of a major Western country, issued a statement on Wednesday offering his condolences to the families of victims, paying special homage to the fallen police officer. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Mr Khan, who previous year became London's first ethnic-minority mayor and the first Muslim to head the capital of a major Western country, issued a statement on Wednesday offering his condolences to the families of victims, paying special homage to the fallen police officer. (more...)
President heads to Trump Golf Club in Va. for meetings
- March 30, 2017
He added, "it's a misapplication of resources". The White House didn't confirm whether the president played golf during his almost four hours at the course. Treasury from profits at his hotels, the letter said . President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe exchange a high five at Trump National Golf Club on February 11. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
He added, "it's a misapplication of resources". The White House didn't confirm whether the president played golf during his almost four hours at the course. Treasury from profits at his hotels, the letter said . President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe exchange a high five at Trump National Golf Club on February 11. (more...)
Shots exchanged with burglars, Independence police officer wounded
- March 30, 2017
Officer Tom Wagstaff during a May 2013 interview with FOX 4 . The officer was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in surgery. Two suspects fled from the scene and a chase began. "Your thoughts and prayers to be with the officer and the family would be appreciated". Authorities say police interrupted a burglary in the 3600 block of S Delaware Avenue. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Officer Tom Wagstaff during a May 2013 interview with FOX 4 . The officer was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in surgery. Two suspects fled from the scene and a chase began. "Your thoughts and prayers to be with the officer and the family would be appreciated". Authorities say police interrupted a burglary in the 3600 block of S Delaware Avenue. (more...)
No, Chelsea Clinton Will Not Run For Office, So Stop Asking
- March 30, 2017
Chelsea Clinton put an end to rumors of a political future, telling Variety on Wednesday that she is "not running for public office" - and took a parting shot at President Trump. But I don't think I'm the best person for that job, so if I support everyone up to that point and think they're doing a good job, then the answer is no [on running for office]", she said. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Chelsea Clinton put an end to rumors of a political future, telling Variety on Wednesday that she is "not running for public office" - and took a parting shot at President Trump. But I don't think I'm the best person for that job, so if I support everyone up to that point and think they're doing a good job, then the answer is no [on running for office]", she said. (more...)
Holyrood's backing for new independence vote must be respected: Nicola Sturgeon
- March 30, 2017
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie said: " Scottish Liberal Democrats stood on a manifesto to oppose a divisive referendum and we will continue to do that". Divorce talks between the United Kingdom and the E.U. are expected to last two years. The politician also confirmed that his counterpart at Westminster, UK Brexit minister David Davis, had rejected the Holyrood government's request for Scotland to be a member of trading organisations EEA and Efta. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie said: " Scottish Liberal Democrats stood on a manifesto to oppose a divisive referendum and we will continue to do that". Divorce talks between the United Kingdom and the E.U. are expected to last two years. The politician also confirmed that his counterpart at Westminster, UK Brexit minister David Davis, had rejected the Holyrood government's request for Scotland to be a member of trading organisations EEA and Efta. (more...)
Watchdog to examine cost, security of Trump's Florida trips
- March 30, 2017
North Korea tested a missile during Abe's visit and guests at the club overhead the two leaders discussing the incident. The statement of investigation by the Government Accountability Office last week came in response to a February 16 request from four Democratic lawmakers: Sens. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
North Korea tested a missile during Abe's visit and guests at the club overhead the two leaders discussing the incident. The statement of investigation by the Government Accountability Office last week came in response to a February 16 request from four Democratic lawmakers: Sens. (more...)
Schiff calls out Nunes as tensions escalate over House Russia probe
- March 30, 2017
Flynn was not ousted from the White House until the discrepancies were made public. After reviewing the information last week, Nunes called a news conference to announce that usa spy agencies may have inadvertently captured Trump and his associates in routine targeting of foreigners' communications. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Flynn was not ousted from the White House until the discrepancies were made public. After reviewing the information last week, Nunes called a news conference to announce that usa spy agencies may have inadvertently captured Trump and his associates in routine targeting of foreigners' communications. (more...)
US military opens investigation into Mosul airstrike
- March 30, 2017
As investigators probe the blast, Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend strongly defended USA behavior in the war and pushed back against accusations the United States had loosened safeguards meant to protect civilians as it ramps up the battle against Islamic State . (more...)
- March 30, 2017
As investigators probe the blast, Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend strongly defended USA behavior in the war and pushed back against accusations the United States had loosened safeguards meant to protect civilians as it ramps up the battle against Islamic State . (more...)
Jordan says no peace without Palestinian state
- March 30, 2017
The pair met in April 2016 during a visit by Salman to Cairo, during which they agreed on the transfer to Saudi Arabia of two Red Sea islands under Egyptian control. The report added that Israeli and Arab leaders are questioning what the summit would deliver in terms of concrete policy, and fear it could raise false hope for a peace deal - especially among the Palestinians, which could lead to violence in Israel if an accord fails to materialize. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The pair met in April 2016 during a visit by Salman to Cairo, during which they agreed on the transfer to Saudi Arabia of two Red Sea islands under Egyptian control. The report added that Israeli and Arab leaders are questioning what the summit would deliver in terms of concrete policy, and fear it could raise false hope for a peace deal - especially among the Palestinians, which could lead to violence in Israel if an accord fails to materialize. (more...)
US sanctuary cities weigh response to Trump's threat to curb funding
- March 30, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions . "Instead of the press conferences from the White House, instead of the tweets from the White House, we want to have a sober statement of the law that can be reassuring to the communities that this...is still a nation of laws", Holmes said . (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions . "Instead of the press conferences from the White House, instead of the tweets from the White House, we want to have a sober statement of the law that can be reassuring to the communities that this...is still a nation of laws", Holmes said . (more...)
Backed forces halt fighting for safety checks at Syrian dam
- March 30, 2017
Syrian Arab Red Crescent workers arrived at Syrian Democratic Forces areas in Raqqa to check al-Tabqa Dam, and to evaluate damage from fighting around the dam, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said . The dam, which has been in ISIL hands for two years, was put out of service last Sunday by fighting. The Britain-based Observatory, which relies on a network of sources on the ground across the country, said IS had deployed around 900 fighters from Raqa city to various fronts ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Syrian Arab Red Crescent workers arrived at Syrian Democratic Forces areas in Raqqa to check al-Tabqa Dam, and to evaluate damage from fighting around the dam, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said . The dam, which has been in ISIL hands for two years, was put out of service last Sunday by fighting. The Britain-based Observatory, which relies on a network of sources on the ground across the country, said IS had deployed around 900 fighters from Raqa city to various fronts ... (more...)
Woman in custody after 'criminal' incident near US Capitol
- March 30, 2017
A U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman said the female driver tried to ram a U.S. Capitol Police cruiser and tried to run over several other officers. "A brief pursuit followed until the vehicle was stopped". Dawson had also been arrested in 2015 for yelling "I am a prophet of God" in the House chamber. The following road closure is in effect: Independence Avenue between Washington Avenue Southwest and First Street Southeast. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
A U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman said the female driver tried to ram a U.S. Capitol Police cruiser and tried to run over several other officers. "A brief pursuit followed until the vehicle was stopped". Dawson had also been arrested in 2015 for yelling "I am a prophet of God" in the House chamber. The following road closure is in effect: Independence Avenue between Washington Avenue Southwest and First Street Southeast. (more...)
Turkey ends northern Syria military action
- March 30, 2017
This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed. Turkey had been carrying out a military operation in northern Syria. Ankara is concerned that Syrian Kurds will try to establish self-ruling territories similar to Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region. It views the YPG as the Syrian extension of the PKK, which has fought an insurgency in Turkey's southeast since 1984 and is considered a terrorist group by both the United States and European Union. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed. Turkey had been carrying out a military operation in northern Syria. Ankara is concerned that Syrian Kurds will try to establish self-ruling territories similar to Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region. It views the YPG as the Syrian extension of the PKK, which has fought an insurgency in Turkey's southeast since 1984 and is considered a terrorist group by both the United States and European Union. (more...)
Uncertainty over Brexit talks likely to drag down United Kingdom economy
- March 30, 2017
She worries Brexit will impose a huge opportunity cost on many young British citizens, including her own daughter. Only once this question is out of the way will the negotiators get down to the terms on a whole array of complicated issues that Britain might expect to receive from Europe upon its departure. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
She worries Brexit will impose a huge opportunity cost on many young British citizens, including her own daughter. Only once this question is out of the way will the negotiators get down to the terms on a whole array of complicated issues that Britain might expect to receive from Europe upon its departure. (more...)
Brexit Gets Real: Prime Minister May Has Triggered UK's Exit From EU
- March 30, 2017
This commences the country's two-year exit process from the trading bloc, according to the CNBC. Prime Minister Theresa May is due to tell House of Commons at lunchtime that she has invoked Article 50 of the EU's key treaty, the trigger for a two-year countdown to Britain's exit. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
This commences the country's two-year exit process from the trading bloc, according to the CNBC. Prime Minister Theresa May is due to tell House of Commons at lunchtime that she has invoked Article 50 of the EU's key treaty, the trigger for a two-year countdown to Britain's exit. (more...)
Schumer says Democrats willing to work with GOP
- March 30, 2017
The hefty criticisms come as Rep. Ted Poe (r-Texas) announced he would leave the Freedom Caucus because, he contends, its members are more interested in voting against legislation than leading in Washington. The planned floor vote on the bill was hastily scrapped Friday when it became apparent Trump and Ryan did not have the votes to win even in the Republican-controlled House. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The hefty criticisms come as Rep. Ted Poe (r-Texas) announced he would leave the Freedom Caucus because, he contends, its members are more interested in voting against legislation than leading in Washington. The planned floor vote on the bill was hastily scrapped Friday when it became apparent Trump and Ryan did not have the votes to win even in the Republican-controlled House. (more...)
Ousted South Korean leader Park Geun-hye accused of dog abandonment
- March 30, 2017
Park was requested to face questioning as a suspect in earlier investigations by state prosecutors soon after the scandal emerged in October, and by the independent counsel later. It is unclear whether Ms Park not taking the dogs with her qualifies as abandonment under the country's animal protection law. The palace says the dogs will be cared for and possibly given new homes. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Park was requested to face questioning as a suspect in earlier investigations by state prosecutors soon after the scandal emerged in October, and by the independent counsel later. It is unclear whether Ms Park not taking the dogs with her qualifies as abandonment under the country's animal protection law. The palace says the dogs will be cared for and possibly given new homes. (more...)
Senate intelligence leaders: 20 people to be questioned
- March 30, 2017
They made a point of putting themselves at arm's length from the House investigation marked by partisanship and disputes. "We're not asking the House to play any role in our investigation". The embattled House committee is conducting one of three probes into the election campaign, its aftermath and potential contacts between Trump officials and Russians. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
They made a point of putting themselves at arm's length from the House investigation marked by partisanship and disputes. "We're not asking the House to play any role in our investigation". The embattled House committee is conducting one of three probes into the election campaign, its aftermath and potential contacts between Trump officials and Russians. (more...)
S. Korea's Park says 'sorry' as she undergoes questioning
- March 30, 2017
She is now facing charges of abuse of power and fraud for allegedly using her relationship with Park to force major South Korean companies to donate millions of dollars to two foundations believed to have been set up by Choi. Prosecutors later said they began questioning Park with her lawyer present. On Monday, prosecutors questioned two employees in charge of duty-free shops at the Korea Customs Service (KCS) over suspicions that local conglomerates, such as SK and Lotte, made huge ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
She is now facing charges of abuse of power and fraud for allegedly using her relationship with Park to force major South Korean companies to donate millions of dollars to two foundations believed to have been set up by Choi. Prosecutors later said they began questioning Park with her lawyer present. On Monday, prosecutors questioned two employees in charge of duty-free shops at the Korea Customs Service (KCS) over suspicions that local conglomerates, such as SK and Lotte, made huge ... (more...)
NYC Protesters March Against Alleged White Supremacist Slaying Of Black Man
- March 30, 2017
White supremacist James Jackson , who stabbed Timothy Caughman on Monday, had apparently taken the bus up to NY from Baltimore because "he wanted to make a statement ", according to Assistant Chief William Aubry . James Jackson killed Timothy Caughman in a likely "act of terrorism" against black men, officials said. The New York Police Department tracked 56 hate crimes from the beginning of 2017 to February 12, a 45 percent increase over the same period in 2016. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
White supremacist James Jackson , who stabbed Timothy Caughman on Monday, had apparently taken the bus up to NY from Baltimore because "he wanted to make a statement ", according to Assistant Chief William Aubry . James Jackson killed Timothy Caughman in a likely "act of terrorism" against black men, officials said. The New York Police Department tracked 56 hate crimes from the beginning of 2017 to February 12, a 45 percent increase over the same period in 2016. (more...)
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