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After Trump disclosures, May says will continue to share intel with US
- May 17, 2017
A speech was added in Saudi Arabia to provide an "inspiring yet direct" message to the Islamic world, according to national security adviser H.R. McMaster. These include the Espionage Act and Identities Protection Act. Still, it's hard to imagine the president being prosecuted under those laws given that it's his constitutional power to make national security decisions. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
A speech was added in Saudi Arabia to provide an "inspiring yet direct" message to the Islamic world, according to national security adviser H.R. McMaster. These include the Espionage Act and Identities Protection Act. Still, it's hard to imagine the president being prosecuted under those laws given that it's his constitutional power to make national security decisions. (more...)
Trump urges Turkey to immediately release jailed U.S. pastor
- May 17, 2017
And we should never allow those groups to use terrorism as an excuse to manipulate the religious and ethnic structures in the region. Speaking at the White House with Erdogan, Trump hailed the Turkish people as "friends and allies for many, many decades" for the United States and pledged support for Turkish fight against the Islamic State (IS) and a Kurdish militant group known as the PKK. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
And we should never allow those groups to use terrorism as an excuse to manipulate the religious and ethnic structures in the region. Speaking at the White House with Erdogan, Trump hailed the Turkish people as "friends and allies for many, many decades" for the United States and pledged support for Turkish fight against the Islamic State (IS) and a Kurdish militant group known as the PKK. (more...)
Fox News' Guilfoyle up for White House press secretary job
- May 17, 2017
Meanwhile, the Republican chairman of the House oversight committee, Jason Chaffetz, wrote a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation requesting that it turn over all documents and recordings that detail communications between Comey and Trump. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Meanwhile, the Republican chairman of the House oversight committee, Jason Chaffetz, wrote a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation requesting that it turn over all documents and recordings that detail communications between Comey and Trump. (more...)
Palestinian president kicks off India visit with tech tour
- May 17, 2017
Trump had promised during his campaign to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem , whose status is one of the thorniest issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It has long urged the worldwide community to relocate embassies there. The rival claims to Jerusalem lie at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and no countries now have their embassies in Jerusalem , instead basing them in Israel's commercial capital Tel Aviv. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Trump had promised during his campaign to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem , whose status is one of the thorniest issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It has long urged the worldwide community to relocate embassies there. The rival claims to Jerusalem lie at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and no countries now have their embassies in Jerusalem , instead basing them in Israel's commercial capital Tel Aviv. (more...)
Busy day for French president: Names PM, meets with Merkel
- May 17, 2017
And he asked Macron also to "contribute to the cooperation and solidarity among nations", and to continue to promote "in Europe and in the world the search for peace and common good, the respect of life and the defense of dignity of each person". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
And he asked Macron also to "contribute to the cooperation and solidarity among nations", and to continue to promote "in Europe and in the world the search for peace and common good, the respect of life and the defense of dignity of each person". (more...)
Ottawa downplays Trump intelligence sharing with Russian Federation
- May 17, 2017
Along with potentially alienating a key US intelligence gathering partner, President Donald Trump may have directly put people in danger by disclosing classified information to Russian officials during a meeting last week. Mr Trump was later informed that he had broken protocol and White House officials placed calls to the National Security Agency and the CIA looking to minimise any damage. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Along with potentially alienating a key US intelligence gathering partner, President Donald Trump may have directly put people in danger by disclosing classified information to Russian officials during a meeting last week. Mr Trump was later informed that he had broken protocol and White House officials placed calls to the National Security Agency and the CIA looking to minimise any damage. (more...)
Chelsea Manning leaves military prison
- May 17, 2017
In a statement her family said Manning had endured "seven years' loss of liberty for her whistleblowing actions while those whose wrongdoing she exposed have gone unpunished". Times were often so hard that she even considered killing herself. According to her lawyers, Manning attempted suicide twice in prison, where, they claim, she was subjected to violence and mistreatment, including being denied permission to wear her hair long. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
In a statement her family said Manning had endured "seven years' loss of liberty for her whistleblowing actions while those whose wrongdoing she exposed have gone unpunished". Times were often so hard that she even considered killing herself. According to her lawyers, Manning attempted suicide twice in prison, where, they claim, she was subjected to violence and mistreatment, including being denied permission to wear her hair long. (more...)
President honors fallen officers at National Peace Officers' Memorial Service
- May 17, 2017
The Homer Secretary added: "I hope the public also take this campaign to their hearts and recognise the importance of establishing a permanent place of remembrance". "But we do what we can to, do what we need to, to keep everyone safe". And the chief said he knows each and every one of his officers has felt that pull. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The Homer Secretary added: "I hope the public also take this campaign to their hearts and recognise the importance of establishing a permanent place of remembrance". "But we do what we can to, do what we need to, to keep everyone safe". And the chief said he knows each and every one of his officers has felt that pull. (more...)
Wenger: 'Devil' Sanchez 'has not wasted his time here'
- May 17, 2017
It could have been even worse for the Gunners on a frustrating night at a sparsely-populated Emirates. "He's alright", Wenger just replied when asked about the midfielder substitution. THE English Premier League top four will be decided on the final matchday. Manchester City took 27 minutes to break down West Brom but then scored twice in two minutes with Jesus first being set up by De Bruyne and then returning the compliment. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
It could have been even worse for the Gunners on a frustrating night at a sparsely-populated Emirates. "He's alright", Wenger just replied when asked about the midfielder substitution. THE English Premier League top four will be decided on the final matchday. Manchester City took 27 minutes to break down West Brom but then scored twice in two minutes with Jesus first being set up by De Bruyne and then returning the compliment. (more...)
Besieged White House denies, defends as new bombshells hit
- May 17, 2017
Speaking at a press conference, Putin said the transcript could be provided "if the United States administration finds it appropriate". The Washington Post reported Monday that Trump shared highly classified information with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian ambassador to the U.S. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Speaking at a press conference, Putin said the transcript could be provided "if the United States administration finds it appropriate". The Washington Post reported Monday that Trump shared highly classified information with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian ambassador to the U.S. (more...)
Nine people injured at demonstration outside Turkish Embassy in DC
- May 17, 2017
Erdogan threw cold water on the proposal in his statement at the White House, insisting that arming the YPG in Syria goes against worldwide agreements. Speaking at a press conference in the White House, the two leaders praised their countries' enduring partnership over the years and sought to temper concerns that relations were strained over a number of key issues. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Erdogan threw cold water on the proposal in his statement at the White House, insisting that arming the YPG in Syria goes against worldwide agreements. Speaking at a press conference in the White House, the two leaders praised their countries' enduring partnership over the years and sought to temper concerns that relations were strained over a number of key issues. (more...)
UN Security Council vows sanctions over N. Korea missile test
- May 17, 2017
The country's official Korean Central News Agency said the test firing of the new ground-to-ground strategic ballistic missile "Hwasong-12" was successful. KCNA cited Kim as saying the North would never succumb to what it called the "highly ridiculous" United States strategy of "militarily browbeating only weak countries and nations which have no nukes". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The country's official Korean Central News Agency said the test firing of the new ground-to-ground strategic ballistic missile "Hwasong-12" was successful. KCNA cited Kim as saying the North would never succumb to what it called the "highly ridiculous" United States strategy of "militarily browbeating only weak countries and nations which have no nukes". (more...)
Fearless journalist, Javier Valdez Cardenas, who uncovered Mexico's drug cartels shot dead
- May 17, 2017
On Monday (15 May) gunmen opened fire on the vehicle of Javier Valdez Cardenas, 50, a correspondent for the newspaper La Jornada in his home town of Culiacan. He had written about the Sinaloa drug cartel and its now-detained founder Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman . Reporters at Rmodoce wondered how the publication would continue without Valdez at the helm. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
On Monday (15 May) gunmen opened fire on the vehicle of Javier Valdez Cardenas, 50, a correspondent for the newspaper La Jornada in his home town of Culiacan. He had written about the Sinaloa drug cartel and its now-detained founder Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman . Reporters at Rmodoce wondered how the publication would continue without Valdez at the helm. (more...)
Jeff Sessions Is Reversing Obama's Work With This Terrible New Policy
- May 17, 2017
The NAACP released the following statement regarding the DOJ's decision to promote the use of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes. He cited the country's opioid addiction and rising murder rates in cities such as Chicago and Memphis, Tennessee. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The NAACP released the following statement regarding the DOJ's decision to promote the use of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes. He cited the country's opioid addiction and rising murder rates in cities such as Chicago and Memphis, Tennessee. (more...)
Gene Frenette: In winning The Players, Kim takes page from Tiger's book
- May 17, 2017
His round was helped by an albatross on the par-5 16th hole. Two weeks ago, Poulter thought he had lost his PGA Tour card until officials realized a clerical oversight that restored his status and even gave him a spot in The Players Championship. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
His round was helped by an albatross on the par-5 16th hole. Two weeks ago, Poulter thought he had lost his PGA Tour card until officials realized a clerical oversight that restored his status and even gave him a spot in The Players Championship. (more...)
New South Korean president will visit USA next month
- May 17, 2017
A former Central Intelligence Agency agent has said that he believes that Iran is aiding North Korea in its nuclear programme following the latest North Korean missile test. He has shown a willingness to challenge the United States, saying that Seoul should reconsider its deployment of an advanced US missile defense system to better cope with North Korean threats. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
A former Central Intelligence Agency agent has said that he believes that Iran is aiding North Korea in its nuclear programme following the latest North Korean missile test. He has shown a willingness to challenge the United States, saying that Seoul should reconsider its deployment of an advanced US missile defense system to better cope with North Korean threats. (more...)
Cornyn says he will stay in Senate, won't be Federal Bureau of Investigation director
- May 17, 2017
Cornyn said he has always considered public service to be a great privilege. In line with that sentiment, U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy , a South Carolina Republican who oversaw the House Benghazi committee, also withdrew his name Tuesday. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) acknowledged that Cornyn would normally be a wonderful choice, but these are " not normal circumstances " and Trump can't afford to make such a political appointment with Democrats accusing him of trying to stifle the Russian Federation ... (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Cornyn said he has always considered public service to be a great privilege. In line with that sentiment, U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy , a South Carolina Republican who oversaw the House Benghazi committee, also withdrew his name Tuesday. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) acknowledged that Cornyn would normally be a wonderful choice, but these are " not normal circumstances " and Trump can't afford to make such a political appointment with Democrats accusing him of trying to stifle the Russian Federation ... (more...)
General Election polls: Conservatives heading for landslide victory
- May 17, 2017
She admitted the Conservatives in Scotland had "a good day by their standards" but highlighted the SNP had "won this election comfortably" with her party ending up with "more votes, more seats, more councils where we are the largest party, not just compared to every other party but compared to five years ago". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
She admitted the Conservatives in Scotland had "a good day by their standards" but highlighted the SNP had "won this election comfortably" with her party ending up with "more votes, more seats, more councils where we are the largest party, not just compared to every other party but compared to five years ago". (more...)
FTSE 100 hits all time high as oil prices climb
- May 17, 2017
The U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude June contract ticked up 27 cents, or around 0.6%, to $49.12 a barrel by 8:55AM ET (12:55GMT). Both benchmarks have risen more than $5 a barrel since hitting five-month lows 10 days ago. The rally driven by Saudi and Russian pledges to extend output cuts lost steam as investors await USA crude inventory data to be released by an industry group on Tuesday and by the government on Wednesday. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude June contract ticked up 27 cents, or around 0.6%, to $49.12 a barrel by 8:55AM ET (12:55GMT). Both benchmarks have risen more than $5 a barrel since hitting five-month lows 10 days ago. The rally driven by Saudi and Russian pledges to extend output cuts lost steam as investors await USA crude inventory data to be released by an industry group on Tuesday and by the government on Wednesday. (more...)
Cornyn Says He's not Interested in Replacing Comey at Federal Bureau of Investigation
- May 17, 2017
One person on the short list to be the new Federal Bureau of Investigation director is Texas Senator John Cornyn . Cornyn is the second-ranking Senate Republican and has been more vocal in his support of Trump in recent weeks. Many FBI agents saw that inquiry as a boondoggle and view Gowdy as highly partisan. We reached out to Senator Cornyn's office about the interview. Others being considered for the role include Alice Fisher , a white-collar defence lawyer who previously led the ... (more...)
- May 17, 2017
One person on the short list to be the new Federal Bureau of Investigation director is Texas Senator John Cornyn . Cornyn is the second-ranking Senate Republican and has been more vocal in his support of Trump in recent weeks. Many FBI agents saw that inquiry as a boondoggle and view Gowdy as highly partisan. We reached out to Senator Cornyn's office about the interview. Others being considered for the role include Alice Fisher , a white-collar defence lawyer who previously led the ... (more...)
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