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Flynn associates subpoenaed in Russian Federation probe
- May 10, 2017
She said he "essentially could be blackmailed" by the Russians because he apparently had lied to his bosses about his contacts with Moscow's ambassador in Washington. Mr Trump's press secretary Sean Spicer said in response that if Mr Obama "was seriously concerned" about Mr Flynn's connections to Russian Federation or other foreign countries, he should have withheld Mr Flynn's security clearance. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
She said he "essentially could be blackmailed" by the Russians because he apparently had lied to his bosses about his contacts with Moscow's ambassador in Washington. Mr Trump's press secretary Sean Spicer said in response that if Mr Obama "was seriously concerned" about Mr Flynn's connections to Russian Federation or other foreign countries, he should have withheld Mr Flynn's security clearance. (more...)
Texas asks court to uphold 'sanctuary city' law
- May 10, 2017
El Cenizo and Maverick County say detaining people longer to allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to decide whether to take them into federal custody - SB 4 requires local jurisdictions to honor federal detainer requests - ties up scarce law enforcement personnel and resources. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
El Cenizo and Maverick County say detaining people longer to allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to decide whether to take them into federal custody - SB 4 requires local jurisdictions to honor federal detainer requests - ties up scarce law enforcement personnel and resources. (more...)
Trump 100 days, ridiculous landmark or bad start?
- May 10, 2017
Bush said recently. A pair of polls released Sunday showed President Donald Trump approaching his 100th day in office with the lowest level of support any modern president. Almost 60 percent of all voters oppose the wall, including 92 percent of Democrats, the poll found. Only 11 percent say they think Trump's use of Twitter is "mostly appropriate", versus 68 percent who say it's "mostly inappropriate". (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Bush said recently. A pair of polls released Sunday showed President Donald Trump approaching his 100th day in office with the lowest level of support any modern president. Almost 60 percent of all voters oppose the wall, including 92 percent of Democrats, the poll found. Only 11 percent say they think Trump's use of Twitter is "mostly appropriate", versus 68 percent who say it's "mostly inappropriate". (more...)
Donald Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey
- May 10, 2017
But they didn't fire him then. "Given the recent controversies surrounding the director, I believe a fresh start will serve the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the nation well", Graham said in a statement Tuesday. I have found Director Comey to be a public servant of the highest order, and his dismissal further confuses an already hard investigation by the Committee. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
But they didn't fire him then. "Given the recent controversies surrounding the director, I believe a fresh start will serve the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the nation well", Graham said in a statement Tuesday. I have found Director Comey to be a public servant of the highest order, and his dismissal further confuses an already hard investigation by the Committee. (more...)
Obama: Private sector is key to tackling climate change
- May 10, 2017
The visit comes one day after Obama accepted the 2017 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston and gave a speech urging Senate Republicans to "so what they believe deep in their hearts is right" and save the Affordable Care Act. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The visit comes one day after Obama accepted the 2017 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston and gave a speech urging Senate Republicans to "so what they believe deep in their hearts is right" and save the Affordable Care Act. (more...)
Boko Haram commanders released in exchange for 82 schoolgirls
- May 10, 2017
December 24, 2016: Nigeria's president declares that Boko Haram has been crushed, driven from its last forest hideout. The mass abduction shocked the world, sparking a global #Bringbackourgirls campaign supported by former USA first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
December 24, 2016: Nigeria's president declares that Boko Haram has been crushed, driven from its last forest hideout. The mass abduction shocked the world, sparking a global #Bringbackourgirls campaign supported by former USA first lady Michelle Obama and other celebrities. (more...)
Trump commits to Israeli-Palestinian peace deal: 'We will do it'
- May 10, 2017
President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that he wants to reach a Middle East peace deal between the Israelis and Palestinians. Turning to Abbas, he added, "and I think you feel the same way". And when Abbas, during his own remarks, appeared to criticize Israel, the President did not react. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that he wants to reach a Middle East peace deal between the Israelis and Palestinians. Turning to Abbas, he added, "and I think you feel the same way". And when Abbas, during his own remarks, appeared to criticize Israel, the President did not react. (more...)
China's President Xi says to uphold global climate deal
- May 10, 2017
In recent weeks, the president has heard from a diverse coalition of business groups that support remaining in the Paris accord. Mr Xi told Mr Macron China and France "should protect the achievements of global governance, including the Paris agreement", according to the Chinese foreign ministry. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
In recent weeks, the president has heard from a diverse coalition of business groups that support remaining in the Paris accord. Mr Xi told Mr Macron China and France "should protect the achievements of global governance, including the Paris agreement", according to the Chinese foreign ministry. (more...)
UNESCO passes resolution critical of Israel's actions in Jerusalem
- May 10, 2017
United Nations cultural agency calls on "occupying power" to end projects aimed at altering "character and status of the Holy City". The Palestinian foreign ministry welcomed the declaration, calling it "a victory for global law". Israel will cut another $1 million dollars in funding to the UN, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced at a cabinet meeting Wednesday morning following the passage of a UNESCO resolution critical of Israeli policy a day earlier. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
United Nations cultural agency calls on "occupying power" to end projects aimed at altering "character and status of the Holy City". The Palestinian foreign ministry welcomed the declaration, calling it "a victory for global law". Israel will cut another $1 million dollars in funding to the UN, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced at a cabinet meeting Wednesday morning following the passage of a UNESCO resolution critical of Israeli policy a day earlier. (more...)
Iran denounces Turkish air raid on Iraq
- May 10, 2017
The YPG - which is part of the Washington-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) - have called on the U.S. to implement a no-fly-zone in northern Syria , to prevent further Turkish airstrikes. In Iraq's Sinjar, Turkey's air force targeted positions of the YBS, a Yazidi affiliate of the PKK. Turkish warplanes killed more than two dozen Kurdish fighters in strikes in Syria and Iraq , where the Kurds are key players in the battle against the militant Islamic State (IS) group. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The YPG - which is part of the Washington-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) - have called on the U.S. to implement a no-fly-zone in northern Syria , to prevent further Turkish airstrikes. In Iraq's Sinjar, Turkey's air force targeted positions of the YBS, a Yazidi affiliate of the PKK. Turkish warplanes killed more than two dozen Kurdish fighters in strikes in Syria and Iraq , where the Kurds are key players in the battle against the militant Islamic State (IS) group. (more...)
Threats of Violence, Then Calm, as Ann Coulter Is Berkeley No-Show
- May 10, 2017
At least two people were arrested as of 1 p.m., according to U.C. Berkeley police. Students and faculty who had clearly violated own Berkeley's code of conduct, if not civil law, went unpunished, sending another powerful message that only emboldens protestors to repeat their behavior the next time. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
At least two people were arrested as of 1 p.m., according to U.C. Berkeley police. Students and faculty who had clearly violated own Berkeley's code of conduct, if not civil law, went unpunished, sending another powerful message that only emboldens protestors to repeat their behavior the next time. (more...)
Syria engulfed in turmoil as safe-zones take effect
- May 10, 2017
The deal to create "de-escalation" zones in the major areas of conflict in western Syria took effect at midnight. TRT World's Abubakr al Shamahi brings the latest. The observatory reported some clashes , but added that it has not recorded any deaths as a result. It was not immediately clear if the fighters were members of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee that is usually excluded from cease-fires. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The deal to create "de-escalation" zones in the major areas of conflict in western Syria took effect at midnight. TRT World's Abubakr al Shamahi brings the latest. The observatory reported some clashes , but added that it has not recorded any deaths as a result. It was not immediately clear if the fighters were members of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee that is usually excluded from cease-fires. (more...)
Korea's leader willing to visit North, talk to US, China
- May 10, 2017
After celebrating his victory with thousands of supporters, the new president also said he will negotiate with China - Seoul's main trading partner - over a contentious USA missile-defence system deployed in the South. The Kospi index dropped the most since March as North Korea's reiteration of its pledge to push forward with another nuclear test showed Moon Jae-in, the victor in Tuesday's presidential vote, is unlikely to get a honeymoon. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
After celebrating his victory with thousands of supporters, the new president also said he will negotiate with China - Seoul's main trading partner - over a contentious USA missile-defence system deployed in the South. The Kospi index dropped the most since March as North Korea's reiteration of its pledge to push forward with another nuclear test showed Moon Jae-in, the victor in Tuesday's presidential vote, is unlikely to get a honeymoon. (more...)
Don´t let America down on health care, Trump tells Senate Republicans
- May 10, 2017
Save My Care says the campaign will include a mix of TV and digital advertising, costing more than a half million dollars. During his interview with ABC's This Week, Ryan also insisted, "under this bill, no matter what, you can not be denied coverage if you have a preexisting condition". (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Save My Care says the campaign will include a mix of TV and digital advertising, costing more than a half million dollars. During his interview with ABC's This Week, Ryan also insisted, "under this bill, no matter what, you can not be denied coverage if you have a preexisting condition". (more...)
Pakistani, Afghan Military Officials Agree To Defuse Border Tension
- May 10, 2017
Balochistan Maj Gen Nadeem Anjum informed that 50 Afghan security personnel were killed and another 100 injured. Local officials said yesterday's clash in Spin Boldak border town of Kandahar province erupted after Afgn forces prevented Pakistani military men from entering Afghanistan's soil. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Balochistan Maj Gen Nadeem Anjum informed that 50 Afghan security personnel were killed and another 100 injured. Local officials said yesterday's clash in Spin Boldak border town of Kandahar province erupted after Afgn forces prevented Pakistani military men from entering Afghanistan's soil. (more...)
McConnell defends all-male health overhaul group
- May 10, 2017
Among other changes, they'll probably curb the House bill's deep cuts to Medicaid and bolster protections for insurance customers who are older, poor or have pre-existing health conditions. Sen. "You cannot be denied coverage if you have a pre-existing condition", House Speaker Paul Ryan said - true in the narrowest, most technical sense but totally false in the real world, since insurance companies could charge those people astronomically high premiums, pricing them out of the market. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Among other changes, they'll probably curb the House bill's deep cuts to Medicaid and bolster protections for insurance customers who are older, poor or have pre-existing health conditions. Sen. "You cannot be denied coverage if you have a pre-existing condition", House Speaker Paul Ryan said - true in the narrowest, most technical sense but totally false in the real world, since insurance companies could charge those people astronomically high premiums, pricing them out of the market. (more...)
US watched Russia hack French systems during election
- May 10, 2017
Rogers added that he offered NSA assistance to France. Rogers stopped short of directly blaming Moscow for the Macron hack, though, which some researchers have done. Last month, the security firm Trend Micro said it had identified a series of email domains used by Fancy Bear in an attempt to break into Macron aides' email accounts. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Rogers added that he offered NSA assistance to France. Rogers stopped short of directly blaming Moscow for the Macron hack, though, which some researchers have done. Last month, the security firm Trend Micro said it had identified a series of email domains used by Fancy Bear in an attempt to break into Macron aides' email accounts. (more...)
UK prosecutors reject charges over election expense claims
- May 10, 2017
In March, Mr Nuttall told The Bury Times that Conservative Party candidates were instructed that the battle bus was "national spend". By omitting any "Battle Bus" costs, the returns may have been inaccurate. "Our evaluation of the evidence is consistent with that of the Electoral Commission". But the CPS received files of evidence from police forces in Avon & Somerset, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon & Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Kent, Lincolnshire, Metropolitan, ... (more...)
- May 10, 2017
In March, Mr Nuttall told The Bury Times that Conservative Party candidates were instructed that the battle bus was "national spend". By omitting any "Battle Bus" costs, the returns may have been inaccurate. "Our evaluation of the evidence is consistent with that of the Electoral Commission". But the CPS received files of evidence from police forces in Avon & Somerset, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon & Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Kent, Lincolnshire, Metropolitan, ... (more...)
English is losing importance in Europe — EU's Juncker
- May 10, 2017
In an attempt to avoid a tit-for-tat response, European Council President Donald Tusk called on both parties to treat one another with "respect" on Thursday (4 May). His reasoning: the English language isn't what it used to be. "No matter how stubbornly Mrs May insists on a deal beneficial to Britain, the European Union won't accept", Varoufakis said. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
In an attempt to avoid a tit-for-tat response, European Council President Donald Tusk called on both parties to treat one another with "respect" on Thursday (4 May). His reasoning: the English language isn't what it used to be. "No matter how stubbornly Mrs May insists on a deal beneficial to Britain, the European Union won't accept", Varoufakis said. (more...)
Donald Trump fires Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey
- May 10, 2017
Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate intelligence committee, said Tuesday evening that he wanted the Senate panel to hear from Comey as part of its investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 elections and questions about potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate intelligence committee, said Tuesday evening that he wanted the Senate panel to hear from Comey as part of its investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 elections and questions about potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign. (more...)
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