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Comey associates predict public testimony, describe discomfort with Trump dinner
- May 17, 2017
Multiple sources who have worked closely with the former director, including within the Justice Department, say Comey is known for his fastidious notetaking. The person had seen the memo but was not authorized to discuss it by name and spoke on condition of anonymity. The New York Times did not reveal its sources, though said it had spoken to two people who read the memo. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Multiple sources who have worked closely with the former director, including within the Justice Department, say Comey is known for his fastidious notetaking. The person had seen the memo but was not authorized to discuss it by name and spoke on condition of anonymity. The New York Times did not reveal its sources, though said it had spoken to two people who read the memo. (more...)
Israel 'shocked' over Trump aide's Western Wall comments
- May 17, 2017
According to Channel 2, the American advance team rejected Israel's suggestion that Netanyahu accompany Trump, claiming that it was a "private visit". "Israel has made contact with the U.S. on this matter", the official said. A White House spokesperson told VOA "these comments were not authorized by the White House". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
According to Channel 2, the American advance team rejected Israel's suggestion that Netanyahu accompany Trump, claiming that it was a "private visit". "Israel has made contact with the U.S. on this matter", the official said. A White House spokesperson told VOA "these comments were not authorized by the White House". (more...)
Omar hits out CM for 'playing down' sloganeering at her event
- May 17, 2017
Our youth have been killed. Mehbooba had to be escorted out of the event by her security when the situation turned ugly and some of the protesters tried to rush inside the enclosure where she was addressing the gathering. Another woman from Pulwama said the volunteers of SHG were told that they would be taken to Srinagar for a picnic. Some women even threw chairs. Nobody could grasp what was happening. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Our youth have been killed. Mehbooba had to be escorted out of the event by her security when the situation turned ugly and some of the protesters tried to rush inside the enclosure where she was addressing the gathering. Another woman from Pulwama said the volunteers of SHG were told that they would be taken to Srinagar for a picnic. Some women even threw chairs. Nobody could grasp what was happening. (more...)
After denials, Trump defends giving classified info to Russian Federation
- May 17, 2017
H.R. McMaster, Trump's national security adviser, said: "The president and the foreign minister reviewed a range of common threats to our two countries including threats to civil aviation ". The information had come from a US ally that had provided the intelligence on condition it not be shared, the Post said. The official said Tuesday that doing so "could be a risk for our sources". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
H.R. McMaster, Trump's national security adviser, said: "The president and the foreign minister reviewed a range of common threats to our two countries including threats to civil aviation ". The information had come from a US ally that had provided the intelligence on condition it not be shared, the Post said. The official said Tuesday that doing so "could be a risk for our sources". (more...)
Trump asked Comey to shut down Flynn investigation
- May 17, 2017
President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information to senior Russian officials during an Oval Office meeting last week, putting a source of intelligence on the Islamic State at risk, The Washington Post reported. Spicer added that the president is looking for "someone with high integrity and someone with the leadership skills to lead the entity". The New York Times is reporting that in February President Trump asked then FBI Director James Comey to end the FBI's investigation of ... (more...)
- May 17, 2017
President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information to senior Russian officials during an Oval Office meeting last week, putting a source of intelligence on the Islamic State at risk, The Washington Post reported. Spicer added that the president is looking for "someone with high integrity and someone with the leadership skills to lead the entity". The New York Times is reporting that in February President Trump asked then FBI Director James Comey to end the FBI's investigation of ... (more...)
Netanyahu insists he told Trump to move embassy to Jerusalem
- May 17, 2017
This allegedly led to an outright shouting match between the two parties, with the Israelis maintaining that the Western Wall was "territory holy to Israel". When running for president, Donald Trump offered a standard Republican pledge to move the USA embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem . "He has told Trump that Palestinians are impossible negotiating partners and make demands that Israel can never meet". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
This allegedly led to an outright shouting match between the two parties, with the Israelis maintaining that the Western Wall was "territory holy to Israel". When running for president, Donald Trump offered a standard Republican pledge to move the USA embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem . "He has told Trump that Palestinians are impossible negotiating partners and make demands that Israel can never meet". (more...)
White House: Trump staffer's Western Wall comment does not reflect administration policy
- May 17, 2017
The rival claims to east Jerusalem lie at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and often boil over into violence. Trump will embark on his first global trip since taking office on Friday and begin with visits to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the West Bank and Italy. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The rival claims to east Jerusalem lie at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and often boil over into violence. Trump will embark on his first global trip since taking office on Friday and begin with visits to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the West Bank and Italy. (more...)
US security adviser says Trump did not cause lapse in national security
- May 17, 2017
The Washington Post reported Monday that Trump revealed classified information about the Islamic State to Russian diplomats during their visit to the Oval Office last week. "Many of our intelligence professionals put their lives on the line every day to acquire information that is critical to our national security". After he spoke with the Russians, Trump was informed that he had broken protocol and White House officials placed calls to the National Security Agency and the CIA looking to ... (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The Washington Post reported Monday that Trump revealed classified information about the Islamic State to Russian diplomats during their visit to the Oval Office last week. "Many of our intelligence professionals put their lives on the line every day to acquire information that is critical to our national security". After he spoke with the Russians, Trump was informed that he had broken protocol and White House officials placed calls to the National Security Agency and the CIA looking to ... (more...)
Trump brings in hope for solving Israeli-Palestine conflict
- May 17, 2017
The Palestinian Authority president also took the opportunity to highlight the plight of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, apartheid and settler colonial rule, mentioning the grave situation of Palestinian refugees and those imprisoned in Israeli prisons as "the suffering of my people". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The Palestinian Authority president also took the opportunity to highlight the plight of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, apartheid and settler colonial rule, mentioning the grave situation of Palestinian refugees and those imprisoned in Israeli prisons as "the suffering of my people". (more...)
Australia and New Zealand largely escape global cyber attack
- May 17, 2017
The Japan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center, a nonprofit group, said 2,000 computers at 600 locations in Japan were affected. Infected computers appear to largely be out-of-date devices that organisations deemed not worth the price of upgrading or, in some cases, machines involved in manufacturing or hospital functions that proved too hard to patch without possibly disrupting crucial operations, security experts said. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The Japan Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center, a nonprofit group, said 2,000 computers at 600 locations in Japan were affected. Infected computers appear to largely be out-of-date devices that organisations deemed not worth the price of upgrading or, in some cases, machines involved in manufacturing or hospital functions that proved too hard to patch without possibly disrupting crucial operations, security experts said. (more...)
Mormon Church Will Withdraw From Boy Scouts' Programs For Older Teens
- May 17, 2017
The church initially said it was "deeply troubled" by the Boy Scouts' policy change on gays but stayed with the organization after receiving assurances it could appoint troop leaders according to its own religious and moral values. The church has 15.8 million members, almost 6 in 10 of them outside the USA and Canada. "The long game here is the church looking forward to a time when Americans are even more of a minority in the church than they are now", Bowman said. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The church initially said it was "deeply troubled" by the Boy Scouts' policy change on gays but stayed with the organization after receiving assurances it could appoint troop leaders according to its own religious and moral values. The church has 15.8 million members, almost 6 in 10 of them outside the USA and Canada. "The long game here is the church looking forward to a time when Americans are even more of a minority in the church than they are now", Bowman said. (more...)
India, Palestine sign five agreements for cooperation in different sectors
- May 17, 2017
Mr Monaghan was a member of the delegation that undertook the first official SNP visit to Israel and Palestine in November a year ago. An Israeli army spokeswoman claimed: "Violent riots involving hundreds of Palestinians rolling burning tyres and hurling rocks at Israeli forces broke out in Ramallah and Bethlehem". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Mr Monaghan was a member of the delegation that undertook the first official SNP visit to Israel and Palestine in November a year ago. An Israeli army spokeswoman claimed: "Violent riots involving hundreds of Palestinians rolling burning tyres and hurling rocks at Israeli forces broke out in Ramallah and Bethlehem". (more...)
North Korea says missile it tested can carry nuclear warhead
- May 17, 2017
While North Korean's arsenal of missiles is becoming clearer, there is less certainty about how developed its nuclear program is. New UN resolutions could target loopholes and enforcement problems with the current the current sanctions regime, while scope also exists for tougher unilateral measures. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
While North Korean's arsenal of missiles is becoming clearer, there is less certainty about how developed its nuclear program is. New UN resolutions could target loopholes and enforcement problems with the current the current sanctions regime, while scope also exists for tougher unilateral measures. (more...)
Donald Trump says he has `absolute right` to share information with Russia
- May 17, 2017
Three White House officials who were in the May 10 meeting strongly denounced the story, saying no intelligence sources and methods were discussed - but they didn't deny that classified information was disclosed. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova ridiculed the Post report on Tuesday, writing on Facebook that American newspapers "can be used for other things but there's no need to read them - in recent times it's not only harmful but unsafe". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Three White House officials who were in the May 10 meeting strongly denounced the story, saying no intelligence sources and methods were discussed - but they didn't deny that classified information was disclosed. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova ridiculed the Post report on Tuesday, writing on Facebook that American newspapers "can be used for other things but there's no need to read them - in recent times it's not only harmful but unsafe". (more...)
Italy rescues 484 migrants in Mediterranean, finds 7 bodies
- May 17, 2017
Italian Interior Minister, Marco Miniti who was in Tripoli for the hand-over ceremony, says another 6 patrol boats would be delivered in the coming weeks. The sea channel between Italy and Libya is the world's busiest and most risky sea migration route. With rising arrivals, calls are growing for intervention in the African countries where most of the migrants originate and which they cross in their quest to reach Europe. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Italian Interior Minister, Marco Miniti who was in Tripoli for the hand-over ceremony, says another 6 patrol boats would be delivered in the coming weeks. The sea channel between Italy and Libya is the world's busiest and most risky sea migration route. With rising arrivals, calls are growing for intervention in the African countries where most of the migrants originate and which they cross in their quest to reach Europe. (more...)
Texas Senator John Cornyn Among Candidates for FBI Director
- May 17, 2017
Cornyn is reportedly amongst a handful of candidates under consideration for the role and received strong praise from U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe. Other possible nominees are, according to the reports , acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe; Alice Fisher , formerly Justice Department criminal division chief; and Michael Garcia , a NY state appeals judge and former USA attorney in New York's Southern District. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Cornyn is reportedly amongst a handful of candidates under consideration for the role and received strong praise from U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe. Other possible nominees are, according to the reports , acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe; Alice Fisher , formerly Justice Department criminal division chief; and Michael Garcia , a NY state appeals judge and former USA attorney in New York's Southern District. (more...)
Secret Service Clears Area Outside White House After Someone Jumps Bike Rack
- May 17, 2017
They report the suspect is now in custody but the White House remains on lockdown. It is believed to have been caused by an attempted fence jumper. The White House in Washington , D.C., May 14, 2017. In March, 26-year-old Jonathan Tran jumped three fences and remained undetected on the White House grounds for 17 full minutes. Check back for more information. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
They report the suspect is now in custody but the White House remains on lockdown. It is believed to have been caused by an attempted fence jumper. The White House in Washington , D.C., May 14, 2017. In March, 26-year-old Jonathan Tran jumped three fences and remained undetected on the White House grounds for 17 full minutes. Check back for more information. (more...)
Sudan's president invited by Saudi Arabia to Trump meeting
- May 17, 2017
He further noted that Trump's pro-war agenda is supported by others in the administration and US Congress, who are "involved in planning these things". This American partnership with Saudi Arabia is also significant when it comes to maintaining the stability of world energy prices, or be it gathering intelligence on America's jihadi enemies, and keeping a close check on Iran. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
He further noted that Trump's pro-war agenda is supported by others in the administration and US Congress, who are "involved in planning these things". This American partnership with Saudi Arabia is also significant when it comes to maintaining the stability of world energy prices, or be it gathering intelligence on America's jihadi enemies, and keeping a close check on Iran. (more...)
Taylor Swift hires sexual assault expert for harassment trial
- May 17, 2017
In Mr. Mueller's description of the events, though Ms. Mueller sued the singer in September 2015, claiming that he lost his job as a radio host at KYGO after she falsely accused him of groping her at the Denver event. After the incident, Swift's team provided "evidence" to Denver's KYGO FM regarding the incident, and Mueller was sacked in an "independent decision", Peoplereported. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
In Mr. Mueller's description of the events, though Ms. Mueller sued the singer in September 2015, claiming that he lost his job as a radio host at KYGO after she falsely accused him of groping her at the Denver event. After the incident, Swift's team provided "evidence" to Denver's KYGO FM regarding the incident, and Mueller was sacked in an "independent decision", Peoplereported. (more...)
Comey wrote in memo that Trump asked to end Flynn investigation
- May 17, 2017
The Justice Department declined to comment. The official was referring to White House and Justice Department actions as they relate to the Russian Federation investigation. The Times reported that Comey, according to his memo, said in response, "I agree he is a good guy". The White House said in a statement that Comey was terminated and removed from office based on "the clear recommendations of both Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The Justice Department declined to comment. The official was referring to White House and Justice Department actions as they relate to the Russian Federation investigation. The Times reported that Comey, according to his memo, said in response, "I agree he is a good guy". The White House said in a statement that Comey was terminated and removed from office based on "the clear recommendations of both Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions". (more...)
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