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British police arrest two more over London terrorist attack
- March 30, 2017
Officers have seized 2,700 items, including computer data, and have had contact with 3,500 witnesses to the attack, many of them of different nationalities, Rowley said. The three civilian fatalities have been named by police as Aysha Frade, Kurt Cochran , and Leslie Rhodes. A 23-year-old man arrested in Birmingham at the same address was released with no further action. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Officers have seized 2,700 items, including computer data, and have had contact with 3,500 witnesses to the attack, many of them of different nationalities, Rowley said. The three civilian fatalities have been named by police as Aysha Frade, Kurt Cochran , and Leslie Rhodes. A 23-year-old man arrested in Birmingham at the same address was released with no further action. (more...)
Senate Russia hearing could offer clues to investigation
- March 30, 2017
Burr said his committee would not be asking the House to play "any role in our investigation" and "we don't plan to play any role in their investigation". Democrats have called on Nunes to step down from his post, while most Republicans in the chamber say they support Nunes. In response to a reporter's question, Burr said he had not personally coordinated with the White House in shaping the scope of the Senate committee's investigation. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Burr said his committee would not be asking the House to play "any role in our investigation" and "we don't plan to play any role in their investigation". Democrats have called on Nunes to step down from his post, while most Republicans in the chamber say they support Nunes. In response to a reporter's question, Burr said he had not personally coordinated with the White House in shaping the scope of the Senate committee's investigation. (more...)
Donald Trump a man of action, will stand by Israel: Mike Pence
- March 30, 2017
And we - at least, I can speak for the European Union but I am sure that I reflect also the President's view in this respect - welcome the fact that the U.S. Pence also said that the USA will hunt down and destroy the Islamic State "at its source". And that should be a warning to right-wing defenders of Israel who nevertheless adhere to Trump's nationalistic, xenophobic America First policy: We can not be a good friend to Israel if we do not remain engaged in the world and reject moral ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
And we - at least, I can speak for the European Union but I am sure that I reflect also the President's view in this respect - welcome the fact that the U.S. Pence also said that the USA will hunt down and destroy the Islamic State "at its source". And that should be a warning to right-wing defenders of Israel who nevertheless adhere to Trump's nationalistic, xenophobic America First policy: We can not be a good friend to Israel if we do not remain engaged in the world and reject moral ... (more...)
Marine Le Pen calls for an end to Russian Federation sanctions
- March 30, 2017
Fans cheer for Marine Le Pen , French National Front (FN) political party leader and candidate for French 2017 presidential election, during a political rally in Lille, France, March 26, 2017. Mr Putin's meeting with Ms Le Pen came amid rising controversy over whether Russia tried to influence the USA presidential election by hacking computer accounts of the Democratic National Committee, and over meetings between members of President Donald Trump's inner circle and the Russian ambassador. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Fans cheer for Marine Le Pen , French National Front (FN) political party leader and candidate for French 2017 presidential election, during a political rally in Lille, France, March 26, 2017. Mr Putin's meeting with Ms Le Pen came amid rising controversy over whether Russia tried to influence the USA presidential election by hacking computer accounts of the Democratic National Committee, and over meetings between members of President Donald Trump's inner circle and the Russian ambassador. (more...)
Melania Trump taps communications director
- March 30, 2017
First lady Melania Trump is tapping a key member of the White House communications staff for her East Wing team - deputy press secretary Stephanie Grisham will serve as the first lady's communications director, the White House announced Monday. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
First lady Melania Trump is tapping a key member of the White House communications staff for her East Wing team - deputy press secretary Stephanie Grisham will serve as the first lady's communications director, the White House announced Monday. (more...)
Israel to cut its United Nations contribution by $2m over criticism
- March 30, 2017
The decision was made because of the "hostile resolutions adopted a few days ago by the U.N.'s Human Rights Council", part of the Foreign Ministry's statement said. This money will be taken out of the approximately $11 million that Israel presently gives to the United Nations and Israel also plans to determine what this money will be spent on. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The decision was made because of the "hostile resolutions adopted a few days ago by the U.N.'s Human Rights Council", part of the Foreign Ministry's statement said. This money will be taken out of the approximately $11 million that Israel presently gives to the United Nations and Israel also plans to determine what this money will be spent on. (more...)
Ex-French PM to back presidential hopeful Macron
- March 30, 2017
It was the "choice of reason", Valls - who lost at the Socialist Party primary in January - told French broadcaster BFMTV. Macron quit the Socialist government previous year to form his own movement, En Marche (On the Move), saying he wanted to shake up the political class. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
It was the "choice of reason", Valls - who lost at the Socialist Party primary in January - told French broadcaster BFMTV. Macron quit the Socialist government previous year to form his own movement, En Marche (On the Move), saying he wanted to shake up the political class. (more...)
Ex-Aide Paul Manafort Denies Wrongdoing In Connection With Russian Billionaire
- March 30, 2017
Mr Manafort wrote a 2005 strategy plan that he said "can greatly benefit the Putin government", the Associated Press reported. "This is why we have to have this investigation, why we have to talk to Mr. The Associated Press obtained several documents that outlined Manafort's strategy for influencing politics, business and news in areas across the world. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Mr Manafort wrote a 2005 strategy plan that he said "can greatly benefit the Putin government", the Associated Press reported. "This is why we have to have this investigation, why we have to talk to Mr. The Associated Press obtained several documents that outlined Manafort's strategy for influencing politics, business and news in areas across the world. (more...)
Ruth Davidson: 'Most Scots don't want another referendum'
- March 30, 2017
She said: "If a referendum was denied, the future of Scotland isn't being decided by us". On Friday, Mrs May, speaking to her centre-right Conservative Party, said the SNP were stuck in the "tunnel vision" of "obsessive nationalism". She followed by referring to the announcement as a strictly political strategy by the SNP. As the debate heats up, former prime minister Gordon Brown on Saturday waded in with a compromise solution: grant Scotland sweeping new autonomy, such as the power ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
She said: "If a referendum was denied, the future of Scotland isn't being decided by us". On Friday, Mrs May, speaking to her centre-right Conservative Party, said the SNP were stuck in the "tunnel vision" of "obsessive nationalism". She followed by referring to the announcement as a strictly political strategy by the SNP. As the debate heats up, former prime minister Gordon Brown on Saturday waded in with a compromise solution: grant Scotland sweeping new autonomy, such as the power ... (more...)
Terrorist's Chilling Final Words To Hotel Staff Before Westminster Attack
- March 30, 2017
The attack has been claimed by Isis who described Masood as a "soldier". "There might be people out there who did have concerns about Masood but did not feel comfortable for whatever reason in passing those concerns to us", he said. Police say three civilians and the police officer died, while 31 people required hospital treatment. Authorities said Masood had prior convictions for violent offenses, including grievous bodily harm and assault, but was never convicted of terror crimes. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The attack has been claimed by Isis who described Masood as a "soldier". "There might be people out there who did have concerns about Masood but did not feel comfortable for whatever reason in passing those concerns to us", he said. Police say three civilians and the police officer died, while 31 people required hospital treatment. Authorities said Masood had prior convictions for violent offenses, including grievous bodily harm and assault, but was never convicted of terror crimes. (more...)
White House cites satire column to tout budget
- March 30, 2017
President Donald Trump's first budget proposal includes a whopping $5.8 billion cut for the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), The Washington Post reported Thursday . The Trump budget also would cut programs that support coastal and marine management, research and education, including the Sea Grant, at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
President Donald Trump's first budget proposal includes a whopping $5.8 billion cut for the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), The Washington Post reported Thursday . The Trump budget also would cut programs that support coastal and marine management, research and education, including the Sea Grant, at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (more...)
We miss you already, Tusk tells Britain
- March 30, 2017
Britain in leaving the European Union. At some time after 12.30pm the premier will inform MPs that Brexit is being triggered and, in Brussels , British ambassador to the EU Sir Tim Barrow will deliver the document to European Council president Donald Tusk. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Britain in leaving the European Union. At some time after 12.30pm the premier will inform MPs that Brexit is being triggered and, in Brussels , British ambassador to the EU Sir Tim Barrow will deliver the document to European Council president Donald Tusk. (more...)
Forecast: An Actually Not-So-Surprising April Snowstorm Comes Friday, Ends Saturday
- March 30, 2017
The rain is done for now, but the next round of precipitation may feature a wintry mix. Areas like Danbury, Oxford and New Milford could see a light snow/sleet accumulation on grassy surfaces, not on the roads. Northwest wind 8 to 10 miles per hour. As a direct result, snow amounts this far out are a bit impossible. Friday , showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The rain is done for now, but the next round of precipitation may feature a wintry mix. Areas like Danbury, Oxford and New Milford could see a light snow/sleet accumulation on grassy surfaces, not on the roads. Northwest wind 8 to 10 miles per hour. As a direct result, snow amounts this far out are a bit impossible. Friday , showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. (more...)
Ex-Trump Campaign Chief Earned Millions from Russian Aluminum Magnate
- March 30, 2017
Deripaska did not involve representing Russia's political interests", Manafort told the AP , saying that he instead focused on representing Deripaska in countries where he had investments. "To insist that the president should know who his clients were from a decade ago is a bit... insane". White House spokesman Sean Spicer indicated Wednesday that President Trump had not been aware of Manafort's work on behalf of Deripaska. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Deripaska did not involve representing Russia's political interests", Manafort told the AP , saying that he instead focused on representing Deripaska in countries where he had investments. "To insist that the president should know who his clients were from a decade ago is a bit... insane". White House spokesman Sean Spicer indicated Wednesday that President Trump had not been aware of Manafort's work on behalf of Deripaska. (more...)
Bevin veto of mental health bill stuns advocates
- March 30, 2017
Adams didn't respond to a request for comment but in a Twitter post about the veto said, "I'm so disappointed". Bevin said he vetoed the bill because it would take away people's liberty. " House Bill 540: A bill that deals with regulation of drones". Bevin said the bill conflicted with federal law. He vetoed it because he said it would allow local governments to regulate air space, resulting in "fractionalized control of the navigable airspace". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Adams didn't respond to a request for comment but in a Twitter post about the veto said, "I'm so disappointed". Bevin said he vetoed the bill because it would take away people's liberty. " House Bill 540: A bill that deals with regulation of drones". Bevin said the bill conflicted with federal law. He vetoed it because he said it would allow local governments to regulate air space, resulting in "fractionalized control of the navigable airspace". (more...)
Rex Tillerson lauds China-US contacts in meeting with leader Xi Jinping
- March 30, 2017
Instead of talking about pre-emptive strikes, Beijing is calling for a suspension-for-suspension approach: the USA and South Korea suspend military exercises, and North Korea suspends missile tests. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un observed the ground jet test of a new high-thrust rocket engine Saturday, the reclusive country's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Instead of talking about pre-emptive strikes, Beijing is calling for a suspension-for-suspension approach: the USA and South Korea suspend military exercises, and North Korea suspends missile tests. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un observed the ground jet test of a new high-thrust rocket engine Saturday, the reclusive country's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. (more...)
President Trump presses GOP on Obamacare repeal
- March 30, 2017
Republicans can afford only about 20 GOP defections in the House and two in the Senate where several Republicans are opposed, including Kentucky Sen. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The change, sponsored by Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., an early Trump supporter, would take rural and lower-population counties off the hook. Meadows did not take it as a threat. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Republicans can afford only about 20 GOP defections in the House and two in the Senate where several Republicans are opposed, including Kentucky Sen. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The change, sponsored by Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., an early Trump supporter, would take rural and lower-population counties off the hook. Meadows did not take it as a threat. (more...)
It's not dead yet, House Republicans insist of effort to repeal Obamacare
- March 30, 2017
Multiple House Republicans said they've heard from constituents who want to still repeal the Affordable Care Act and hope the issue isn't dead. US stocks slid on Monday amid concerns that Republican President Donald Trump may struggle to push a sweeping overhaul of the tax code through Congress in the wake of his party's failure last week to pass broad healthcare legislation. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Multiple House Republicans said they've heard from constituents who want to still repeal the Affordable Care Act and hope the issue isn't dead. US stocks slid on Monday amid concerns that Republican President Donald Trump may struggle to push a sweeping overhaul of the tax code through Congress in the wake of his party's failure last week to pass broad healthcare legislation. (more...)
Egypt's Sisi to visit Saudi Arabia in April - Saudi FM
- March 30, 2017
Washington, Mar 28 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will make an official visit to the U.S. next week to meet his American counterpart Donald Trump, the White House said today. "The ties between the two countries did not reach that point that required reconciliation and that the relations were never ever discontinued between the two in the past", Al Jafari added. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Washington, Mar 28 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will make an official visit to the U.S. next week to meet his American counterpart Donald Trump, the White House said today. "The ties between the two countries did not reach that point that required reconciliation and that the relations were never ever discontinued between the two in the past", Al Jafari added. (more...)
Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging triple talaq on May 11
- March 30, 2017
But the court has said instead of looking at individual cases, it would take a call on whether practices like triple talaq and polygamy - which violate women's rights - can be upheld under the right to religion. The AIMPLB had said there was a need for "judicial restraint" before going into constitutional interpretation of the practices unless such an exercise becomes unavoidable. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
But the court has said instead of looking at individual cases, it would take a call on whether practices like triple talaq and polygamy - which violate women's rights - can be upheld under the right to religion. The AIMPLB had said there was a need for "judicial restraint" before going into constitutional interpretation of the practices unless such an exercise becomes unavoidable. (more...)
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