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Merkel's party wins vote in rivals' German heartland
- May 18, 2017
Thus, the candidate of the SPD Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia Hannelore Kraft ( Hannelore Kraft ) will probably lose the post of Prime Minister. "We are aware that this new phase will be an exhausting one", she said, but added that the grand right-left coalition led by her party has a good record to show. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Thus, the candidate of the SPD Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia Hannelore Kraft ( Hannelore Kraft ) will probably lose the post of Prime Minister. "We are aware that this new phase will be an exhausting one", she said, but added that the grand right-left coalition led by her party has a good record to show. (more...)
Trump asks Comey to drop Flynn probe, White House denies
- May 18, 2017
The reports raised questions over whether obstruction of justice charges could be laid against Trump, weakening confidence in the USA president's ability to push through an aggressive stimulus program that investors had been banking on since his election in November. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
The reports raised questions over whether obstruction of justice charges could be laid against Trump, weakening confidence in the USA president's ability to push through an aggressive stimulus program that investors had been banking on since his election in November. (more...)
White House lit blue to honour slain police officers
- May 18, 2017
On this National Police Week, may God himself comfort the families of the fallen and those looking on, may God bless our law enforcement as they protect and serve, and may God bless the United States of America. By the time you read this, the national toll may well have already increased. Fallen local officers include Smith County sheriff's deputies David Neal and James Holden, who were killed in a shootout September 27, 1851, when family members attempted to break a man out of jail being ... (more...)
- May 18, 2017
On this National Police Week, may God himself comfort the families of the fallen and those looking on, may God bless our law enforcement as they protect and serve, and may God bless the United States of America. By the time you read this, the national toll may well have already increased. Fallen local officers include Smith County sheriff's deputies David Neal and James Holden, who were killed in a shootout September 27, 1851, when family members attempted to break a man out of jail being ... (more...)
Pedro Caixinha should be embarrassed about Rangers' failure to finish second - McInnes
- May 18, 2017
Asked what kind of additions Rangers need, Hateley said: "I think courageous players, I think you have to have obviously good players with strong characters". He said: "At this stage of the season you always get asked about players and speculation". Rangers now look set to complete the signing of the 25-year-old, who has played over 200 times for Aberdeen's senior side. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Asked what kind of additions Rangers need, Hateley said: "I think courageous players, I think you have to have obviously good players with strong characters". He said: "At this stage of the season you always get asked about players and speculation". Rangers now look set to complete the signing of the 25-year-old, who has played over 200 times for Aberdeen's senior side. (more...)
Trump's Loose Lips May Be 'Extraordinarily Dangerous,' Frets Ex-Ambassador To Israel
- May 18, 2017
At least some (although apparently not all ) of the information Israel gave the USA about the plot was so secret that it was not shared with our other closest allies, such as the United Kingdom and Canada. He said he had a "very, very successful meeting" with the Russian foreign minister earlier this month, and the US wants to get as much help as possible in the fight against terrorism. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
At least some (although apparently not all ) of the information Israel gave the USA about the plot was so secret that it was not shared with our other closest allies, such as the United Kingdom and Canada. He said he had a "very, very successful meeting" with the Russian foreign minister earlier this month, and the US wants to get as much help as possible in the fight against terrorism. (more...)
Netanyahu seeks to deliver address alongside Trump at Masada
- May 18, 2017
When asked about Trump's vow to move the embassy to Jerusalem , Tillerson told NBC's "Meet The Press" that the president "has rightly taken a very deliberative approach on the issue", insisting that because Trump "wants to put a lot of effort into seeing if we can not advance a peace initiative between Israel and Palestine. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
When asked about Trump's vow to move the embassy to Jerusalem , Tillerson told NBC's "Meet The Press" that the president "has rightly taken a very deliberative approach on the issue", insisting that because Trump "wants to put a lot of effort into seeing if we can not advance a peace initiative between Israel and Palestine. (more...)
Putin 'ready to provide recording' of Lavrov-Trump exchange
- May 18, 2017
The Washington Post broke the news Monday that Trump provided Russia's foreign minister and ambassador with highly classified information about potential terror threats from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The New York Times , citing a current and a former U.S. official, reported on Tuesday the information Mr Trump divulged came from an Israeli intelligence asset based in IS-held territory in Syria. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
The Washington Post broke the news Monday that Trump provided Russia's foreign minister and ambassador with highly classified information about potential terror threats from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The New York Times , citing a current and a former U.S. official, reported on Tuesday the information Mr Trump divulged came from an Israeli intelligence asset based in IS-held territory in Syria. (more...)
Trump will not announce promised embassy move during Israel trip
- May 18, 2017
U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman, centre, visits the Western Wall on Monday. While the White House contends the information Trump shared during his conversation was "wholly appropriate", The Washington Post reported Monday that Trump shared "highly classified" information without seeking permission from the source. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman, centre, visits the Western Wall on Monday. While the White House contends the information Trump shared during his conversation was "wholly appropriate", The Washington Post reported Monday that Trump shared "highly classified" information without seeking permission from the source. (more...)
Hundreds honor fallen HPD officers at candlelight vigil after police march
- May 18, 2017
Smith County Sheriff's Office canine officers and Tyler Police Department canine officers placed white flowers on the wreath in honor of the police dogs killed in the line of duty this year. A year ago also saw the highest number of officers killed in ambush-style attacks in over two decades. It is eight weeks since the police constable was killed alongside four members of the public in the Westminster terror attack in March. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Smith County Sheriff's Office canine officers and Tyler Police Department canine officers placed white flowers on the wreath in honor of the police dogs killed in the line of duty this year. A year ago also saw the highest number of officers killed in ambush-style attacks in over two decades. It is eight weeks since the police constable was killed alongside four members of the public in the Westminster terror attack in March. (more...)
Amash says Trump could be impeached if Comey memos are true
- May 18, 2017
During his remarks he addressed accusations from FBI Director James Comey that he was asked to drop an investigation regarding former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Yet they are unlikely, based on Comey's behavior, to detail impeachable offenses: Comey was content to serve under Trump, after all, up to the minute he was sacked. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
During his remarks he addressed accusations from FBI Director James Comey that he was asked to drop an investigation regarding former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Yet they are unlikely, based on Comey's behavior, to detail impeachable offenses: Comey was content to serve under Trump, after all, up to the minute he was sacked. (more...)
No rush to Trump judgment, Ryan says; Dems demand deep probe
- May 18, 2017
Asked on his way out of the news conference whether he still retained confidence in Trump, Ryan replied: "I do". The revelation adds a potential diplomatic complication to an episode that has renewed questions about how the White House handles sensitive intelligence. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Asked on his way out of the news conference whether he still retained confidence in Trump, Ryan replied: "I do". The revelation adds a potential diplomatic complication to an episode that has renewed questions about how the White House handles sensitive intelligence. (more...)
Putin offers to hand over records of Trump-Lavrov meeting
- May 18, 2017
Congress a transcript of President Trump's meeting with Russian envoys to prove that no classified secrets were divulged. Senior Research Scholar at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism Dr. The allegation stems from a memo written by Comey and seen by a source familiar with the contents of the memo. First Russian officials found the debates about interference in US politics "funny", he said, but now Moscow has become "concerned because it's hard to imagine what the people who ... (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Congress a transcript of President Trump's meeting with Russian envoys to prove that no classified secrets were divulged. Senior Research Scholar at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism Dr. The allegation stems from a memo written by Comey and seen by a source familiar with the contents of the memo. First Russian officials found the debates about interference in US politics "funny", he said, but now Moscow has become "concerned because it's hard to imagine what the people who ... (more...)
Paul Ryan says he has not lost confidence in Trump
- May 18, 2017
House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Adam Schiff (D-CA) recounted Flynn's history with Trump and called for both an independent commission and a independent counsel to look into Trump and his allies' potential ties to Russian Federation. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Adam Schiff (D-CA) recounted Flynn's history with Trump and called for both an independent commission and a independent counsel to look into Trump and his allies' potential ties to Russian Federation. (more...)
US will tighten screws on North Korea, says Nikki Haley
- May 18, 2017
President Moon called on his military to maintain a "watertight defense posture" against its adversary to the north, Agence France-Presse reported. First, though, the good news is that given the system's range, North Korea would likely look to deploy this missile (or a potential successor system with similar range and payload delivery capabilities) to strike Guam - not targets in South Korea. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
President Moon called on his military to maintain a "watertight defense posture" against its adversary to the north, Agence France-Presse reported. First, though, the good news is that given the system's range, North Korea would likely look to deploy this missile (or a potential successor system with similar range and payload delivery capabilities) to strike Guam - not targets in South Korea. (more...)
Irish Prime Minister Kenny to Step Down
- May 18, 2017
Enda Kenny speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal during his visit to Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 4, 2017. He will act as interim leader until then and has indicated that he will give his successor a "brief but appropriate" period to negotiate with the rest of the Dáil to secure a government going forward. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Enda Kenny speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal during his visit to Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 4, 2017. He will act as interim leader until then and has indicated that he will give his successor a "brief but appropriate" period to negotiate with the rest of the Dáil to secure a government going forward. (more...)
Texas House Approves Bill to Crack Down on Improper Student-Teacher Relationships
- May 18, 2017
Beggs wants to wrestle next year, when he will be a senior. Under NCAA rules, athletes transitioning from female to male are allowed to compete on men's teams while taking testosterone, but can't compete on women's teams. The bill's writer, Sen. "Everybody's upset about rising property taxes, but this bill doesn't perform any real tax relief and it's going to make our city less safe", said Austin Mayor Steve Adler, who attended the hearing but wasn't able to testify before the committee ... (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Beggs wants to wrestle next year, when he will be a senior. Under NCAA rules, athletes transitioning from female to male are allowed to compete on men's teams while taking testosterone, but can't compete on women's teams. The bill's writer, Sen. "Everybody's upset about rising property taxes, but this bill doesn't perform any real tax relief and it's going to make our city less safe", said Austin Mayor Steve Adler, who attended the hearing but wasn't able to testify before the committee ... (more...)
Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford out as the Giants take on Clayton Kershaw
- May 18, 2017
Derek Law retired the Dodgers in order in the ninth to earn his fourth save. "He's one of those guys that's unflappable, he just keeps coming at you", Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. Posey, Nunez and Mac Williamson had two hits apiece for the Giants, who improved to 10-9 at home this season. Taylor ran his streak to reaching base in 15 games with his fourth home run of the season. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Derek Law retired the Dodgers in order in the ninth to earn his fourth save. "He's one of those guys that's unflappable, he just keeps coming at you", Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. Posey, Nunez and Mac Williamson had two hits apiece for the Giants, who improved to 10-9 at home this season. Taylor ran his streak to reaching base in 15 games with his fourth home run of the season. (more...)
May the 4th be with Star Wars Day
- May 18, 2017
The event returns this summer, on Sunday, August 13, but until then here's a look back at some of the best costumes from the inaugural event in 2015. The Tories took out an ad in the London Evening News that read, "May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie". (more...)
- May 18, 2017
The event returns this summer, on Sunday, August 13, but until then here's a look back at some of the best costumes from the inaugural event in 2015. The Tories took out an ad in the London Evening News that read, "May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie". (more...)
Chibok girl escapes Boko Haram, says Nigeria's presidency
- May 18, 2017
But they will also be watched over to ascertain the degree to which they have been indoctrinated by Boko Haram . The latest batch of 82 Chibok girls were freed in a swap deal with the Boko Haram with detained members of the group also released by the government. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
But they will also be watched over to ascertain the degree to which they have been indoctrinated by Boko Haram . The latest batch of 82 Chibok girls were freed in a swap deal with the Boko Haram with detained members of the group also released by the government. (more...)
ICE arrests spike 38 percent under President Trump
- May 18, 2017
Non-criminal arrests over the same period, increased from about 4,200 in 2016 to more than 10,800 in 2017. ICE has arrested 30,473 criminal aliens this year - 20 percent more than the 25,786 arrested over the same period a year ago. Officials said violent crimes such as homicide, rape, kidnapping and assault accounted for more than 2,700 convictions. "Those that enter the country illegally, they do violate the law, that is a criminal act", Mr Homan told reporters. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Non-criminal arrests over the same period, increased from about 4,200 in 2016 to more than 10,800 in 2017. ICE has arrested 30,473 criminal aliens this year - 20 percent more than the 25,786 arrested over the same period a year ago. Officials said violent crimes such as homicide, rape, kidnapping and assault accounted for more than 2,700 convictions. "Those that enter the country illegally, they do violate the law, that is a criminal act", Mr Homan told reporters. (more...)
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