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For Britain, the real work on Brexit starts now
- March 30, 2017
In a "historic moment from which there can be no turning back", Mrs May set the country on the path to life outside the European Union when she triggered Article 50 on Wednesday. But a key component of the UK's Brexit strategy was immediately rejected, with senior figures including Angela Merkel refusing to discuss a trade deal at the same time as the UK's "divorce" terms. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
In a "historic moment from which there can be no turning back", Mrs May set the country on the path to life outside the European Union when she triggered Article 50 on Wednesday. But a key component of the UK's Brexit strategy was immediately rejected, with senior figures including Angela Merkel refusing to discuss a trade deal at the same time as the UK's "divorce" terms. (more...)
China urges United States to be 'coolheaded' in approach to North Korea
- March 30, 2017
The ill-fated missile, which marks the country's third test of the year and second so far this month, is seen as a response to annual joint military drills by the US and South Korea. North Korea last conducted a test of a Musudan missile in October, which also ended in failure . "We continue to monitor North Korea's actions closely". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The ill-fated missile, which marks the country's third test of the year and second so far this month, is seen as a response to annual joint military drills by the US and South Korea. North Korea last conducted a test of a Musudan missile in October, which also ended in failure . "We continue to monitor North Korea's actions closely". (more...)
Now, he faces questions about his Russian contacts
- March 30, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday will announce that his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will oversee a broad effort to overhaul the federal government, a White House official confirmed. Gen. Sally Yates said in letters last week that the Trump administration had moved to squelch her testimony in a hearing about Russian meddling in the presidential election. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday will announce that his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will oversee a broad effort to overhaul the federal government, a White House official confirmed. Gen. Sally Yates said in letters last week that the Trump administration had moved to squelch her testimony in a hearing about Russian meddling in the presidential election. (more...)
Woman strikes Capitol Police cruiser, taken into custody
- March 30, 2017
She said the US Capitol remains open. Police stand guard at the Botanic Garden after the incident near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. When police stopped the auto after a brief pursuit, they fired shots as they tried to arrest the suspect, Malecki said. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
She said the US Capitol remains open. Police stand guard at the Botanic Garden after the incident near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. When police stopped the auto after a brief pursuit, they fired shots as they tried to arrest the suspect, Malecki said. (more...)
House Freedom Caucus says no deal on health care
- March 30, 2017
Many of those Freedom Caucus members would also like to eliminate popular provisions, like allowing children to stay on their parents' plans until age 26 and requiring insurance companies to provide plans for those with pre-existing conditions. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Many of those Freedom Caucus members would also like to eliminate popular provisions, like allowing children to stay on their parents' plans until age 26 and requiring insurance companies to provide plans for those with pre-existing conditions. (more...)
EU warns of 'serious consequences' if no Brexit deal
- March 30, 2017
Finance minister Philip Hammond said the letter would set out "how we want to take the negotiation forward and how we see this negotiation developing". Uncertainty over the fate of 4.5 million European Union citizens in Britain and vice versa must also be resolved, he said. Barnier, meanwhile, said negotiations must quickly dispel any uncertainty regarding the EU's external borders after Britain leaves the bloc, in particular the Irish-British land border. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Finance minister Philip Hammond said the letter would set out "how we want to take the negotiation forward and how we see this negotiation developing". Uncertainty over the fate of 4.5 million European Union citizens in Britain and vice versa must also be resolved, he said. Barnier, meanwhile, said negotiations must quickly dispel any uncertainty regarding the EU's external borders after Britain leaves the bloc, in particular the Irish-British land border. (more...)
Trump bombed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- March 30, 2017
Still, according to one law enforcement official, the evidence suggests that " people connected to the campaign were in contact and it appeared they were giving the thumbs up to release information when it was ready ". For the first time, U.S. investigators say they have corroborated some of the communications detailed in a 35-page dossier compiled by a former British intelligence agent, multiple current and former USA law enforcement and intelligence officials tell CNN . (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Still, according to one law enforcement official, the evidence suggests that " people connected to the campaign were in contact and it appeared they were giving the thumbs up to release information when it was ready ". For the first time, U.S. investigators say they have corroborated some of the communications detailed in a 35-page dossier compiled by a former British intelligence agent, multiple current and former USA law enforcement and intelligence officials tell CNN . (more...)
Arab summit endorses Palestinian state with eye on US
- March 30, 2017
The Arab League is a political organization founded in March 1945, which seeks to help integrate Arab states economically, and solve conflicts involving members without asking for foreign assistance. At a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last month, Trump indicated he was open to a one-state solution to the conflict. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The Arab League is a political organization founded in March 1945, which seeks to help integrate Arab states economically, and solve conflicts involving members without asking for foreign assistance. At a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last month, Trump indicated he was open to a one-state solution to the conflict. (more...)
House intelligence chairman under pressure in Trump-Russia inquiry
- March 30, 2017
But a lawyer representing Yates countered that the Justice Department had no business requiring that Yates "refuse to provide non-classified facts" related to the investigation. White House press secretary Sean Spicer insisted that White House officials were not aware of Nunes' secret trip to meet his source and referred all questions to Nunes' office. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
But a lawyer representing Yates countered that the Justice Department had no business requiring that Yates "refuse to provide non-classified facts" related to the investigation. White House press secretary Sean Spicer insisted that White House officials were not aware of Nunes' secret trip to meet his source and referred all questions to Nunes' office. (more...)
Ukraine says killing of Putin critic a Russian 'terror act'
- March 30, 2017
The slaying ignited an uproar between Moscow and Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko immediately calling the killing an "act of state terrorism" by Russian Federation. Voronenkov has become part of a string of President Vladimir Putin critics who have been killed or injured under questionable circumstances. He is a Russian politician, former State Duma member. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The slaying ignited an uproar between Moscow and Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko immediately calling the killing an "act of state terrorism" by Russian Federation. Voronenkov has become part of a string of President Vladimir Putin critics who have been killed or injured under questionable circumstances. He is a Russian politician, former State Duma member. (more...)
Another loss: Jared Kushner ends business talks with Chinese company following criticism
- March 30, 2017
Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), also mentioned a Bloomberg News report that said Kushner Cos. could make $400 million in the deal. The potential deal raised the ire of lawmakers, who were anxious about a well-connected and powerful Chinese company exerting influence over the family of one of president Trump's closest advisers. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), also mentioned a Bloomberg News report that said Kushner Cos. could make $400 million in the deal. The potential deal raised the ire of lawmakers, who were anxious about a well-connected and powerful Chinese company exerting influence over the family of one of president Trump's closest advisers. (more...)
House Speaker Ryan backs embattled intelligence panel chairman
- March 30, 2017
Trump's campaign. Adding to the swirl of questions was the publication of a series of letters dated March 23 and March 24 involving a lawyer for former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates. Jackie Speier, a Democratic member of the committee, said the moves smack of an effort by the White House and Nunes to shut down the House investigation. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Trump's campaign. Adding to the swirl of questions was the publication of a series of letters dated March 23 and March 24 involving a lawyer for former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates. Jackie Speier, a Democratic member of the committee, said the moves smack of an effort by the White House and Nunes to shut down the House investigation. (more...)
Trump Company Reportedly Looking To Add Another Hotel In Washington, DC
- March 30, 2017
The hotels are located in affluent neighborhoods both in and near downtown. "Definitely there are groups that say they are going to do a Trump Scion hotel", Brian Friedman, managing partner of Foxhall Partners, told The Washington Post . (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The hotels are located in affluent neighborhoods both in and near downtown. "Definitely there are groups that say they are going to do a Trump Scion hotel", Brian Friedman, managing partner of Foxhall Partners, told The Washington Post . (more...)
Schumer confirms Democrats will filibuster Gorsuch
- March 30, 2017
Usually, a Supreme Court pick requires only a majority vote (51 votes) in order to pass. Udall noted, "Every recent Supreme Court nominee has received at least 60 votes either for cloture (a procedural vote that allows a final vote) or confirmation". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Usually, a Supreme Court pick requires only a majority vote (51 votes) in order to pass. Udall noted, "Every recent Supreme Court nominee has received at least 60 votes either for cloture (a procedural vote that allows a final vote) or confirmation". (more...)
The Terminator franchise has reportedly been terminated
- March 30, 2017
If the story about Paramount abandoning plans for a Genisys sequel are accurate, it could mean that the talks with Cameron didn't work out and the studio doesn't want to bother, or it could mean that the studio just wants to completely hold off until Cameron is able to come on board and start straightening things up. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
If the story about Paramount abandoning plans for a Genisys sequel are accurate, it could mean that the talks with Cameron didn't work out and the studio doesn't want to bother, or it could mean that the studio just wants to completely hold off until Cameron is able to come on board and start straightening things up. (more...)
Fight for India, not for gosht, UP meat sellers urge Yogi
- March 30, 2017
The Yoga guru further said that Uttar Pradesh would become an ideal state under the new Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "If it is legal, nobody has a right to stop it". The closures have led to fears of meat shortages and disruption of exports of buffalo beef and other meat products. March 29: Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday praised the Uttar Pradesh Government for its decision to close all illegal slaughter house. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The Yoga guru further said that Uttar Pradesh would become an ideal state under the new Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "If it is legal, nobody has a right to stop it". The closures have led to fears of meat shortages and disruption of exports of buffalo beef and other meat products. March 29: Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday praised the Uttar Pradesh Government for its decision to close all illegal slaughter house. (more...)
Spicer: Questions About Nunes' Meeting On WH Grounds Are 'Issues For Him'
- March 30, 2017
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the correspondence. This morning, The Washington Post broke the news that the Trump administration tried to block former Attorney General Sally Yates from testifying before Congress in what was supposed to be an open session on the Trump team's ties to Russian officials. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the correspondence. This morning, The Washington Post broke the news that the Trump administration tried to block former Attorney General Sally Yates from testifying before Congress in what was supposed to be an open session on the Trump team's ties to Russian officials. (more...)
Attack near Red Sea strait kills 31, mostly Somali migrants
- March 30, 2017
At least 31 people died in the incident, news agencies reported, quoting officials in Hudaydah port. Coast guard Mohamed al-Alay told Reuters the refugees, carrying official UNHCR documents, were on their way from Yemen to Sudan when they were attacked by an Apache helicopter near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
At least 31 people died in the incident, news agencies reported, quoting officials in Hudaydah port. Coast guard Mohamed al-Alay told Reuters the refugees, carrying official UNHCR documents, were on their way from Yemen to Sudan when they were attacked by an Apache helicopter near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. (more...)
Scottish Parliament to defy United Kingdom and back independence referendum
- March 30, 2017
However, when journalist Andrew Neil asked the prime minister during a half-hour BBC interview what time would be acceptable, she did not answer the question directly. "And whatever happens in this there will have to, at the end of the day, be negotiation ". Mr Russell would not go into detail on the options and he said he would not "escalate it by speculation". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
However, when journalist Andrew Neil asked the prime minister during a half-hour BBC interview what time would be acceptable, she did not answer the question directly. "And whatever happens in this there will have to, at the end of the day, be negotiation ". Mr Russell would not go into detail on the options and he said he would not "escalate it by speculation". (more...)
Body found in wreckage of Irish coastguard helicopter
- March 30, 2017
The fourth crew member, Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, was recovered soon after the helicopter crashed but was later pronounced dead in hospital. The others were Captain Mark Duffy, Winchman Ciaran Smith and Winch Operator Paul Ormsby. "Because if we see it, we must take it because we can't leave it behind", he said. The coffin, draped in the Tricolour, was driven off the pier with a lone piper leading the cortege. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The fourth crew member, Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, was recovered soon after the helicopter crashed but was later pronounced dead in hospital. The others were Captain Mark Duffy, Winchman Ciaran Smith and Winch Operator Paul Ormsby. "Because if we see it, we must take it because we can't leave it behind", he said. The coffin, draped in the Tricolour, was driven off the pier with a lone piper leading the cortege. (more...)
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