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Sally Yates to offer first public account of Flynn's Russia contacts
- May 09, 2017
Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Donald Trump, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and the Trump administration's troubling links with Russian Federation on Monday. The Atlanta native, who was sacked on January 30 for an unrelated matter, said she met twice with White House counsel Donald McGahn to discuss the possibility of Flynn being open to blackmail by the Russians. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Donald Trump, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and the Trump administration's troubling links with Russian Federation on Monday. The Atlanta native, who was sacked on January 30 for an unrelated matter, said she met twice with White House counsel Donald McGahn to discuss the possibility of Flynn being open to blackmail by the Russians. (more...)
Obama Warned Donald Trump About Hiring Michael Flynn, Reports Say
- May 09, 2017
Three weeks later Flynn resigned - according to the White House, which later said Trump fired him - not because of his activities with Russian Federation, but because he allegedly lied to the vice president. James Clapper, Obama's former Director of National Intelligence, will also testify to the Senate panel on Monday. Both officials testifying on Monday have left government: Trump fired Yates from the Department of Justice in January, and Clapper retired on Jan. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Three weeks later Flynn resigned - according to the White House, which later said Trump fired him - not because of his activities with Russian Federation, but because he allegedly lied to the vice president. James Clapper, Obama's former Director of National Intelligence, will also testify to the Senate panel on Monday. Both officials testifying on Monday have left government: Trump fired Yates from the Department of Justice in January, and Clapper retired on Jan. (more...)
More Violence In Coligny As Police Use Rubber Bullets To Protect Houses
- May 09, 2017
Previous year two white farmers in eastern Mpumalanga province allegedly forced a black man they accused of trespassing into a coffin. Two local farmers, Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte, have since been arrested in connection with Mosweu's death. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Previous year two white farmers in eastern Mpumalanga province allegedly forced a black man they accused of trespassing into a coffin. Two local farmers, Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte, have since been arrested in connection with Mosweu's death. (more...)
Another US citizen detained in North Korea
- May 09, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump warned he fears a "major conflict" with North Korea, given that Kim Jong-un chooses to ignoring global sanctions and continues testing out ballistic missiles. Rodman says he has visited North Korea six times and has even spent time with Jong Un's family. Last week, Mary wrote about North Korea detaining a third American, and today we learn that they have detained a fourth American citizen. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump warned he fears a "major conflict" with North Korea, given that Kim Jong-un chooses to ignoring global sanctions and continues testing out ballistic missiles. Rodman says he has visited North Korea six times and has even spent time with Jong Un's family. Last week, Mary wrote about North Korea detaining a third American, and today we learn that they have detained a fourth American citizen. (more...)
Key highlights on the latest allegations against Kejriwal
- May 09, 2017
Mishra, on his part, said he has documents to back his allegations that Kejriwal had delayed the probe into a ₹400-crore water tanker scam. He added he will meet CBI over Arvind Kejriwal allegedly taking Rs. Earlier in the day, Delhi Anti-Corruption Bureau chief MK Meena asked Mishra to return with more evidence and provide a detailed statement, Mishra appeared before the press and claimed he would soon lodge an FIR before the CBI. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Mishra, on his part, said he has documents to back his allegations that Kejriwal had delayed the probe into a ₹400-crore water tanker scam. He added he will meet CBI over Arvind Kejriwal allegedly taking Rs. Earlier in the day, Delhi Anti-Corruption Bureau chief MK Meena asked Mishra to return with more evidence and provide a detailed statement, Mishra appeared before the press and claimed he would soon lodge an FIR before the CBI. (more...)
After being fired by Trump, Sally Yates to testify on Russia
- May 09, 2017
He resigned weeks later. She said she provided McGahn with information that Flynn had been "compromised by the Russians" because of false statements he had made to the public. Trump, who fired Yates soon after taking office, shot off a series of pre-emptive strikes ahead of her appearance on Capitol Hill , accusing Obama of enabling Flynn, and assailing Yates for allegedly leaking classified information. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
He resigned weeks later. She said she provided McGahn with information that Flynn had been "compromised by the Russians" because of false statements he had made to the public. Trump, who fired Yates soon after taking office, shot off a series of pre-emptive strikes ahead of her appearance on Capitol Hill , accusing Obama of enabling Flynn, and assailing Yates for allegedly leaking classified information. (more...)
Kapil Mishra suspended from AAP's primary membership
- May 09, 2017
Countering Singh, Mishra met the media again in the evening to claim that Jain had told him that he managed a Rs 50 crore land deal in Chhattarpur (south Delhi) for Kejriwal's brother-in-law. He said that he also sent a representation to the ACB on Sunday. He said would lodge an FIR against Kejriwal with the CBI on Tuesday at 11:30 pm. "I told the officials how Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal deliberately delayed the report and how public money was misused". (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Countering Singh, Mishra met the media again in the evening to claim that Jain had told him that he managed a Rs 50 crore land deal in Chhattarpur (south Delhi) for Kejriwal's brother-in-law. He said that he also sent a representation to the ACB on Sunday. He said would lodge an FIR against Kejriwal with the CBI on Tuesday at 11:30 pm. "I told the officials how Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal deliberately delayed the report and how public money was misused". (more...)
Korea-Malaysia game to be played in Pyongyang
- May 09, 2017
David Lee, another former classmate in the US, said that Kim would send food to North Korea out of concern for the starving people. Korean-American Tony Kim, who also goes by his Korean name Kim Sang-duk and is in his 50s, was the first to be arrested last month from PUST. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
David Lee, another former classmate in the US, said that Kim would send food to North Korea out of concern for the starving people. Korean-American Tony Kim, who also goes by his Korean name Kim Sang-duk and is in his 50s, was the first to be arrested last month from PUST. (more...)
States brace for big decisions under GOP health care changes
- May 09, 2017
The victory party was a giant sigh of relief rather than an expression of confidence in the substance of the bill. The word on the Senate street is that they won't pass the bill - and are instead crafting their own version - but we won't really know until the dust is settled and the votes are officially counted. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
The victory party was a giant sigh of relief rather than an expression of confidence in the substance of the bill. The word on the Senate street is that they won't pass the bill - and are instead crafting their own version - but we won't really know until the dust is settled and the votes are officially counted. (more...)
France's New President And His Wife Have A Rare Age Gap
- May 09, 2017
She was then married to Andre Louis Auziere, a banker, with whom she had three children. "Love took everything in its path and led me to divorce", she told Paris Match magazine in 2016. "I wish you every success in your new role", Sall tweeted shortly after the results were announced. "My life is here, you can not work well if you are not happy", Macron said in his last staff meeting after he resigned from the Hollande government in August 2016. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
She was then married to Andre Louis Auziere, a banker, with whom she had three children. "Love took everything in its path and led me to divorce", she told Paris Match magazine in 2016. "I wish you every success in your new role", Sall tweeted shortly after the results were announced. "My life is here, you can not work well if you are not happy", Macron said in his last staff meeting after he resigned from the Hollande government in August 2016. (more...)
Could Max Unger injury spark a trade?
- May 09, 2017
The two-time Pro Bowler center has been dealing with the same foot injury since missing the team's Week 14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Herbie Teope of The Times-Picayune . The Saints have worked to fortify their offensive line this offseason. Unger, who played his college football at the University of OR, was originally drafted by the Seahawks during the second round (49th pick overall) of the 2009 draft. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
The two-time Pro Bowler center has been dealing with the same foot injury since missing the team's Week 14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Herbie Teope of The Times-Picayune . The Saints have worked to fortify their offensive line this offseason. Unger, who played his college football at the University of OR, was originally drafted by the Seahawks during the second round (49th pick overall) of the 2009 draft. (more...)
Woman march in Venezuelan capital against socialist govt
- May 09, 2017
According to an investigation by the prosecutor-general's office, Lugo was found Thursday, "where the protest took place, when he was wounded by a gun shot". The response they received was cheers was from the crowd. Masked youths fight them back with stones, Molotov cocktails, and fireworks. The protesters were halted at various points by lines of policewomen and National Guard troops with armoured cars. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
According to an investigation by the prosecutor-general's office, Lugo was found Thursday, "where the protest took place, when he was wounded by a gun shot". The response they received was cheers was from the crowd. Masked youths fight them back with stones, Molotov cocktails, and fireworks. The protesters were halted at various points by lines of policewomen and National Guard troops with armoured cars. (more...)
Westpac profit lifted by markets-related business
- May 09, 2017
Mr McLean said Westpac New Zealand is committed to helping its customers, communities and people prosper and grow. Westpac said that its Customer Service Hub "moved from planning to development with completion of the contracts to provide the foundation technology and to build the platform", with the bank appointing a vendor to build the foundation of the hub. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Mr McLean said Westpac New Zealand is committed to helping its customers, communities and people prosper and grow. Westpac said that its Customer Service Hub "moved from planning to development with completion of the contracts to provide the foundation technology and to build the platform", with the bank appointing a vendor to build the foundation of the hub. (more...)
Le Pen lifts parts of rival's speech, aides brush off plagiarism accusations
- May 09, 2017
In his speech in Puy-en-Velay on April 15, Mr Fillon referenced the Alliance Francaise language and cultural organisation, saying: "If there are waiting lists for the Alliance Francaise in Shanghai, Tokyo, or Mexico, for the French secondary school in Rabat or Rome...that is because France is something else, much more than an industrial, agricultural or military power". (more...)
- May 09, 2017
In his speech in Puy-en-Velay on April 15, Mr Fillon referenced the Alliance Francaise language and cultural organisation, saying: "If there are waiting lists for the Alliance Francaise in Shanghai, Tokyo, or Mexico, for the French secondary school in Rabat or Rome...that is because France is something else, much more than an industrial, agricultural or military power". (more...)
Jordan Edwards shooting: officer and police department sued in teen's killing
- May 09, 2017
Oliver used his rifle to shoot inside the auto as it drove off. Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson charged Oliver with murder on Friday. The auto slowly reversed and the second officer pulled his gun and walked toward the passenger side of the vehicle. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Oliver used his rifle to shoot inside the auto as it drove off. Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson charged Oliver with murder on Friday. The auto slowly reversed and the second officer pulled his gun and walked toward the passenger side of the vehicle. (more...)
Nigeria leader leaves for medical checkups amid health fears
- May 09, 2017
He also commended Buhari for assigning some responsibilities to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo , and urged those behind "unfounded speculations" not to become "unwitting tools of regressive forces". In a statement released by his media aide Laolu Akande, Osinbajo said he received the news of the election with satisfaction, noting that under successive governments, the relations between Nigeria and France had blossomed. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
He also commended Buhari for assigning some responsibilities to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo , and urged those behind "unfounded speculations" not to become "unwitting tools of regressive forces". In a statement released by his media aide Laolu Akande, Osinbajo said he received the news of the election with satisfaction, noting that under successive governments, the relations between Nigeria and France had blossomed. (more...)
Golden State Warriors close in on Western Conference final berth
- May 09, 2017
Golden State took a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semi-finals series. Then, Warriors could re-sign Curry, Iguodala and Livingston regardless of cap space with their full Bird rights. "I think the problem we had was we stopped moving the ball", Gobert said. "I don't know you". The Warriors as a team - all offense; no defense - held the Jazz to 41 points in the second half on 35% and 29% shooting in the third and fourth, respectively. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Golden State took a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semi-finals series. Then, Warriors could re-sign Curry, Iguodala and Livingston regardless of cap space with their full Bird rights. "I think the problem we had was we stopped moving the ball", Gobert said. "I don't know you". The Warriors as a team - all offense; no defense - held the Jazz to 41 points in the second half on 35% and 29% shooting in the third and fourth, respectively. (more...)
Prisoners issue will remain priority for Hamas, new leader Haniyeh says
- May 09, 2017
Hamas spokesman said Haniyeh was picked Saturday May 6, 2017 as Hamas politburo chief. It comes a few days after Hamas unveiled a revised charter that eased its position on Israel and distanced itself from Islamist groups in the region in what was seen as a bid to reverse years of growing isolation in the region. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Hamas spokesman said Haniyeh was picked Saturday May 6, 2017 as Hamas politburo chief. It comes a few days after Hamas unveiled a revised charter that eased its position on Israel and distanced itself from Islamist groups in the region in what was seen as a bid to reverse years of growing isolation in the region. (more...)
UK Conservatives extend lead in ORB poll ahead of national election
- May 09, 2017
It wasn't clear whose predictions he was talking about. The Tories secured more than 550 council seats and seized control of 11 additional councils in this week's contests. "There are four and a half weeks of campaigning still to go before the June 8 general election ". John Curtice, a professor of politics at Strathclyde University in Glasgow, said the Conservatives had so far put in their best election performance since at least 2008, with an average swing of seven points from Labour ... (more...)
- May 09, 2017
It wasn't clear whose predictions he was talking about. The Tories secured more than 550 council seats and seized control of 11 additional councils in this week's contests. "There are four and a half weeks of campaigning still to go before the June 8 general election ". John Curtice, a professor of politics at Strathclyde University in Glasgow, said the Conservatives had so far put in their best election performance since at least 2008, with an average swing of seven points from Labour ... (more...)
Obama Said To Have Warned Trump About Flynn
- May 09, 2017
Former national security director James Clapper (who also will testify today) shared those concerns, the report notes. It was never granted, according to one official with direct knowledge. Flynn, a retired Army lieutenant general, in his resignation letter apologised to Trump and Vice President Mike Pence for briefing them with incomplete information on his talks with the Russian Ambassador before the swearing in. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Former national security director James Clapper (who also will testify today) shared those concerns, the report notes. It was never granted, according to one official with direct knowledge. Flynn, a retired Army lieutenant general, in his resignation letter apologised to Trump and Vice President Mike Pence for briefing them with incomplete information on his talks with the Russian Ambassador before the swearing in. (more...)
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