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Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenas Michael Flynn for Russian Federation investigation
- May 14, 2017
The US government concluded late a year ago that Russian agents had sought to influence the outcome of the US election and were behind the hacking and release of emails of both the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman John Podesta. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The US government concluded late a year ago that Russian agents had sought to influence the outcome of the US election and were behind the hacking and release of emails of both the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman John Podesta. (more...)
United Nations organization: Israel is an 'occupying power'
- May 14, 2017
The resolution criticized Israel's refusal to cease "persistent excavations, tunneling, works, and projects in East Jerusalem ", and condemned their continued "military operations in and around the besieged Gaza strip". Its sponsors claim it's about "safeguarding the cultural heritage of Palestine and the distinctive character of East Jerusalem ". "This cynical move must be recognized for what it is: a distorted, unsafe and illegitimate revision of history, which serves only as bait for ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The resolution criticized Israel's refusal to cease "persistent excavations, tunneling, works, and projects in East Jerusalem ", and condemned their continued "military operations in and around the besieged Gaza strip". Its sponsors claim it's about "safeguarding the cultural heritage of Palestine and the distinctive character of East Jerusalem ". "This cynical move must be recognized for what it is: a distorted, unsafe and illegitimate revision of history, which serves only as bait for ... (more...)
White House rejects calls for special prosecutor
- May 14, 2017
Trump said that he had been planning to fire the former FBI Director regardless of the guidance from Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein . Update 2: Meanwhile, the leading Democrats on the House's judiciary and oversight committees demanded in a letter that Trump turn over information about any potential recordings. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Trump said that he had been planning to fire the former FBI Director regardless of the guidance from Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein . Update 2: Meanwhile, the leading Democrats on the House's judiciary and oversight committees demanded in a letter that Trump turn over information about any potential recordings. (more...)
Donald Trump refers to 'tapes' that may exist of James Comey conversations
- May 14, 2017
That explains why Trump decided himself to fire Comey because of pique over "this Russian Federation thing", as he told NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt on Thursday. In the news briefing Friday afternoon, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said he had spoken to Mr. Trump and the president had nothing further to add on the tapes tweet. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
That explains why Trump decided himself to fire Comey because of pique over "this Russian Federation thing", as he told NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt on Thursday. In the news briefing Friday afternoon, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said he had spoken to Mr. Trump and the president had nothing further to add on the tapes tweet. (more...)
UK Conservatives have 18 point lead over Labour: Comres poll
- May 14, 2017
Setting out his party's stance on defence and security, Mr Corbyn branded the current war on terror as a "failure" adding that the world had become more risky as a result. Today's speech at Chatham House will see him say he is not a pacifist and is willing to protect Brits at all cost. Betting markets and prediction models all point to the Conservatives getting around 390 seats in the House of Commons, giving May a majority of 130, the ElectionsEtc blog reported. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Setting out his party's stance on defence and security, Mr Corbyn branded the current war on terror as a "failure" adding that the world had become more risky as a result. Today's speech at Chatham House will see him say he is not a pacifist and is willing to protect Brits at all cost. Betting markets and prediction models all point to the Conservatives getting around 390 seats in the House of Commons, giving May a majority of 130, the ElectionsEtc blog reported. (more...)
White House says missile should worry Russia
- May 14, 2017
The president also told Bloomberg News recently that he would meet North Korean president Kim Jong Un "under the right circumstances". "It's a serious problem for global stability and security, and I'm convinced that the upcoming G-7, in friendship, will contribute to resolving this issue", he said in Beijing. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The president also told Bloomberg News recently that he would meet North Korean president Kim Jong Un "under the right circumstances". "It's a serious problem for global stability and security, and I'm convinced that the upcoming G-7, in friendship, will contribute to resolving this issue", he said in Beijing. (more...)
Parents demonstrate at school where 8-year-old was bullied
- May 14, 2017
Two days prior, Gabe was a victim of an apparent violent bullying incident at school that left him unconscious on the school's bathroom floor before an adult employee intervened. The Hamilton County coroner wants a full police investigation into whether an 8-year-old boy's suicide resulted from possible bullying at school and should be ruled a homicide. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Two days prior, Gabe was a victim of an apparent violent bullying incident at school that left him unconscious on the school's bathroom floor before an adult employee intervened. The Hamilton County coroner wants a full police investigation into whether an 8-year-old boy's suicide resulted from possible bullying at school and should be ruled a homicide. (more...)
Better hope there are no 'tapes' of talks
- May 14, 2017
When questioned on the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into the U.S. election and Russian ties with the Republican campaign, Mr Trump said he was told over dinner that he was not being investigated . "And while it's clear to me now more than ever that an independent special counsel must be appointed, make so mistake our committee will get to the bottom of what happened during the 2016 presidential election", Warner said. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
When questioned on the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into the U.S. election and Russian ties with the Republican campaign, Mr Trump said he was told over dinner that he was not being investigated . "And while it's clear to me now more than ever that an independent special counsel must be appointed, make so mistake our committee will get to the bottom of what happened during the 2016 presidential election", Warner said. (more...)
I wanted to fire 'showboat' James Comey anyway
- May 14, 2017
Trump is the decider and he needs you to know that, even though that badly undermines the White House's spin. "It has been the greatest privilege and honor of my professional life to work with him". The president, who has been angered by continuing news coverage of the Russian Federation investigation, also threatened to cancel press briefings as his communications team faced criticism for issuing different versions of the decision to fire Mr Comey. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Trump is the decider and he needs you to know that, even though that badly undermines the White House's spin. "It has been the greatest privilege and honor of my professional life to work with him". The president, who has been angered by continuing news coverage of the Russian Federation investigation, also threatened to cancel press briefings as his communications team faced criticism for issuing different versions of the decision to fire Mr Comey. (more...)
White House Spokeswoman Backs President Trump's Claim about Comey
- May 14, 2017
Including the caption "We finally agree on something Rosie", Trump retweeted a December post by O'Donnell calling for Comey to be fired. You know that, I know that. Trump went on to say that he was a "big fan of the Federal Bureau of Investigation". (Rosenstein has been savaged by some colleagues for his role in Comey's firing.) Telling the world that your deputy's opinion was ultimately irrelevant to a major personnel decision is an odd way of protecting him, but it's possible that that's ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Including the caption "We finally agree on something Rosie", Trump retweeted a December post by O'Donnell calling for Comey to be fired. You know that, I know that. Trump went on to say that he was a "big fan of the Federal Bureau of Investigation". (Rosenstein has been savaged by some colleagues for his role in Comey's firing.) Telling the world that your deputy's opinion was ultimately irrelevant to a major personnel decision is an odd way of protecting him, but it's possible that that's ... (more...)
UK's Theresa May Maintains Strong Lead in Weekend Opinion Polls
- May 14, 2017
Cable said: "Ukip has virtually disintegrated, and that matters politically because, if you are a middle-of-the-road Conservative who voted Remain and you see your own party effectively assimilating Ukip and its values as well as its voters, I think they will have pause now and worry about the future". (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Cable said: "Ukip has virtually disintegrated, and that matters politically because, if you are a middle-of-the-road Conservative who voted Remain and you see your own party effectively assimilating Ukip and its values as well as its voters, I think they will have pause now and worry about the future". (more...)
India skips China's Silk Road summit, warns of 'unsustainable' debt
- May 14, 2017
In a communique announcing a new trade deal with China Thursday, the United States said it "recognizes the importance of China's One Belt and One Road initiative", but Washington is largely uninvolved in OBOR or connected projects like the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). (more...)
- May 14, 2017
In a communique announcing a new trade deal with China Thursday, the United States said it "recognizes the importance of China's One Belt and One Road initiative", but Washington is largely uninvolved in OBOR or connected projects like the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). (more...)
China offers billions for new Silk Road initiative
- May 14, 2017
Named after the ancient Silk Road, the Belt and Road, or the One Belt, One Road initiative, was proposed by Xi in 2013 to chart out new territories for worldwide cooperation. It was one of the first concrete results of trade discussions that began a month ago, when Xi and Trump launched a 100-day action plan on economic cooperation during their meeting at the USA leader's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Named after the ancient Silk Road, the Belt and Road, or the One Belt, One Road initiative, was proposed by Xi in 2013 to chart out new territories for worldwide cooperation. It was one of the first concrete results of trade discussions that began a month ago, when Xi and Trump launched a 100-day action plan on economic cooperation during their meeting at the USA leader's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. (more...)
You Can Now Decorate Your Yard with Sean Spicer Lawn Ornaments
- May 14, 2017
Maybe a motion sensor triggering a recording on Garden Spicer: "Turn the lights off!" Her comments came hours after McCabe dismissed Sanders' eyebrow-raising claim that President Trump fired Comey in large part because "the rank and file of the Federal Bureau of Investigation had lost confidence in their director". (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Maybe a motion sensor triggering a recording on Garden Spicer: "Turn the lights off!" Her comments came hours after McCabe dismissed Sanders' eyebrow-raising claim that President Trump fired Comey in large part because "the rank and file of the Federal Bureau of Investigation had lost confidence in their director". (more...)
US Attorney General Sessions Declares War on Poor, Black and Brown Communities
- May 14, 2017
In Appalachian states hit hardest by the opioid epidemic, the tough-on-crime policy announced Friday, May 12, 2017, by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions runs counter to a recent emphasis on treatment and less prison time for low-level drug offenders. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
In Appalachian states hit hardest by the opioid epidemic, the tough-on-crime policy announced Friday, May 12, 2017, by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions runs counter to a recent emphasis on treatment and less prison time for low-level drug offenders. (more...)
China pledges $124 billion for new Silk Road, says open to everyone
- May 14, 2017
Proposed by Xi in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative , which builds upon the spirit of ancient routes, is a transnational network mainly connecting Asia with Europe and Africa, with the aim of promoting common development among all countries involved. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Proposed by Xi in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative , which builds upon the spirit of ancient routes, is a transnational network mainly connecting Asia with Europe and Africa, with the aim of promoting common development among all countries involved. (more...)
North Korea launches ballistic missile — South Korean military
- May 14, 2017
A statement said the missile was sacked from near Kusong City, in North Phyongan province, and that the South Korean and US militaries were analyzing the details. Moon immediately convened an emergency meeting of his national security council to discuss the launch. "All relevant parties should exercise restraint". (more...)
- May 14, 2017
A statement said the missile was sacked from near Kusong City, in North Phyongan province, and that the South Korean and US militaries were analyzing the details. Moon immediately convened an emergency meeting of his national security council to discuss the launch. "All relevant parties should exercise restraint". (more...)
Trump Meets Palestinian Leader Abbas to Weigh Peace Prospects
- May 14, 2017
He's taking that as a challenge, and says: " Let's see if we can prove them wrong , OK?" The Palestinian leader said he envisions a two-state solution with a Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem, and Israel's borders defined by the so-called 1967 lines. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
He's taking that as a challenge, and says: " Let's see if we can prove them wrong , OK?" The Palestinian leader said he envisions a two-state solution with a Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem, and Israel's borders defined by the so-called 1967 lines. (more...)
Tillerson: US reviewing climate change policy
- May 14, 2017
President Donald Trump pledged to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris climate accord but has yet to make a formal decision. The United States officially ended its chairmanship over the Arctic Council - a body of eight arctic nations - with US Secretary of State handing the presidency to Finland. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
President Donald Trump pledged to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris climate accord but has yet to make a formal decision. The United States officially ended its chairmanship over the Arctic Council - a body of eight arctic nations - with US Secretary of State handing the presidency to Finland. (more...)
Trump's Tax Returns Show Few Russia Dealings, His Lawyers Say
- May 14, 2017
Outside of the exceptions, the letter states, "your tax returns do not reflect. any income of any type from Russian sources. any debt owed by you or TTO to Russian lenders or any interest paid by you to or TTO by Russian lenders. Trump has repeatedly denied having any investments in or ties to Russian Federation, despite statements to the contrary from himself and family members in recent years. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Outside of the exceptions, the letter states, "your tax returns do not reflect. any income of any type from Russian sources. any debt owed by you or TTO to Russian lenders or any interest paid by you to or TTO by Russian lenders. Trump has repeatedly denied having any investments in or ties to Russian Federation, despite statements to the contrary from himself and family members in recent years. (more...)
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