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Nikki Haley Goes Rogue: The Western Wall Is In Israel
- May 18, 2017
In an unusual move, he also released some of the minutes of a meeting he had with Trump in Washington in February, showing that he had pressed the new president to move the embassy. Trump is reportedly planning to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City. Israel's Channel 2 reported that during a planning meeting between USA and Israeli officials, the Israelis were told that Trump's visit to the wall was private, Israel did not have jurisdiction in the area and that Prime ... (more...)
- May 18, 2017
In an unusual move, he also released some of the minutes of a meeting he had with Trump in Washington in February, showing that he had pressed the new president to move the embassy. Trump is reportedly planning to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City. Israel's Channel 2 reported that during a planning meeting between USA and Israeli officials, the Israelis were told that Trump's visit to the wall was private, Israel did not have jurisdiction in the area and that Prime ... (more...)
Puerto Rico militant promotes 'unity'
- May 18, 2017
A top leader of a Puerto Rican militant group that said it was responsible for more than 100 bombings during the 1970s and early 1980s, including one in NY, was freed Wednesday. The option garnered less than 6 percent of the vote in four referendums that Puerto Rico has held on its political status. He helped the socialist revolutionary group FALN, of which he was a member, obtain weapons and carry out attacks such as the bombing of Fraunces Tavern in downtown Manhattan, which killed four. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
A top leader of a Puerto Rican militant group that said it was responsible for more than 100 bombings during the 1970s and early 1980s, including one in NY, was freed Wednesday. The option garnered less than 6 percent of the vote in four referendums that Puerto Rico has held on its political status. He helped the socialist revolutionary group FALN, of which he was a member, obtain weapons and carry out attacks such as the bombing of Fraunces Tavern in downtown Manhattan, which killed four. (more...)
Prime Minister considers sending more Australian troops to Afghanistan
- May 18, 2017
Politico said that besides McMaster, "most of Trump's top military advisers - including the top commander in Afghanistan, Lt. Gen. John Nicholson - are advocating the military surge to aid Afghan security forces, which have suffered thousands of casualties since taking the lead in the fight over three years ago". (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Politico said that besides McMaster, "most of Trump's top military advisers - including the top commander in Afghanistan, Lt. Gen. John Nicholson - are advocating the military surge to aid Afghan security forces, which have suffered thousands of casualties since taking the lead in the fight over three years ago". (more...)
Trumpet star Blanchard: Confederate statue removal historic
- May 18, 2017
A worker in protective gear takes down an Army National Guard flag from the statue of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard during the statue's removal from the entrance to City Park in New Orleans , Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The statue was dedicated in 1911. Hillyer said his comment is not just some random right-wing response but reflects how bad Landrieu has handled the monument situation. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
A worker in protective gear takes down an Army National Guard flag from the statue of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard during the statue's removal from the entrance to City Park in New Orleans , Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The statue was dedicated in 1911. Hillyer said his comment is not just some random right-wing response but reflects how bad Landrieu has handled the monument situation. (more...)
Row over Trump's Israel policy ahead of visit
- May 18, 2017
On Sunday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Trump is weighing how moving the embassy to Jerusalem - a pledge the Republican made during the his election campaign - would affect the peace process. The following day, Trump will speak at Masada, the Roman-era fortress in the Negev Desert, and meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
On Sunday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Trump is weighing how moving the embassy to Jerusalem - a pledge the Republican made during the his election campaign - would affect the peace process. The following day, Trump will speak at Masada, the Roman-era fortress in the Negev Desert, and meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. (more...)
Federal appeals court upholds Google trademark
- May 18, 2017
Google defeated a "genericide" lawsuit Tuesday that claimed Google should no longer be trademarked because the word "google" is synonymous to the public with the term "search the Internet". "I'm sure Google will face other genericide challenges in the future, but this ruling will make such challenges hard or impossible", Eric Goldman, law professor at Santa Clara University, wrote in a blog post Tuesday. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Google defeated a "genericide" lawsuit Tuesday that claimed Google should no longer be trademarked because the word "google" is synonymous to the public with the term "search the Internet". "I'm sure Google will face other genericide challenges in the future, but this ruling will make such challenges hard or impossible", Eric Goldman, law professor at Santa Clara University, wrote in a blog post Tuesday. (more...)
Sen. Mike Lee Says Trump Is 'Fully Cooperating' With Russia Investigation
- May 18, 2017
Trump said in a string of Twitter posts . Trump said he had been thinking about dismissing Comey ever since he took office, but there was never going to be an appropriate time to do it. US intelligence agencies concluded in January that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a campaign of interference in the election aimed at tilting the vote in Trump's favor. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Trump said in a string of Twitter posts . Trump said he had been thinking about dismissing Comey ever since he took office, but there was never going to be an appropriate time to do it. US intelligence agencies concluded in January that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a campaign of interference in the election aimed at tilting the vote in Trump's favor. (more...)
MS-13 gang targeted in pre-dawn sweep across Los Angeles
- May 18, 2017
MS-13, short for Mara Salvatrucha, originated in Los Angeles with El Salvadoran immigrants who had fled that country's civil war. Balmore allegedly oversaw the gang's drug trafficking activities, and coordinated collections of "extortionate "taxes" and 'rent, '" which at times was given to Mexican Mafia members. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
MS-13, short for Mara Salvatrucha, originated in Los Angeles with El Salvadoran immigrants who had fled that country's civil war. Balmore allegedly oversaw the gang's drug trafficking activities, and coordinated collections of "extortionate "taxes" and 'rent, '" which at times was given to Mexican Mafia members. (more...)
Iraq's Crude Oil Production Is near a 9-Month Low
- May 18, 2017
Still, global oil supply and demand almost realigned in the first quarter after a almost three-year oversupply, and the oil stuck in storage tanks around the world shrank by 1 million barrels a day in March, the IEA said. But the rebound has emboldened producers beyond the two dozen nations that have curtailed output, particularly USA shale drillers that rely on expensive production methods to unlock oil and gas from rock formations. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Still, global oil supply and demand almost realigned in the first quarter after a almost three-year oversupply, and the oil stuck in storage tanks around the world shrank by 1 million barrels a day in March, the IEA said. But the rebound has emboldened producers beyond the two dozen nations that have curtailed output, particularly USA shale drillers that rely on expensive production methods to unlock oil and gas from rock formations. (more...)
UN Security Council Rips North Korea Missile Test, Threatens New Sanctions
- May 18, 2017
This image made from video of a news bulletin aired by North Korea's KRT on May 15, 2017, shows what was said to be the launch of the Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. and reconfirmed the reliability of new rocket engine under the practical flight circumstances", KCNA said. South Korea's Defense Ministry said more analysis is needed to verify the North's claim on the rocket's technological features. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
This image made from video of a news bulletin aired by North Korea's KRT on May 15, 2017, shows what was said to be the launch of the Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. and reconfirmed the reliability of new rocket engine under the practical flight circumstances", KCNA said. South Korea's Defense Ministry said more analysis is needed to verify the North's claim on the rocket's technological features. (more...)
Sheriff: 1 dead after tornado hits Wisconsin trailer park
- May 18, 2017
Barron County (WQOW ) - The Barron County sheriff said an overnight search and rescue mission at a Chetek trailer park, devastated by a tornado, has found no further victims. Zimmerman says one person suffered minor injuries and that the tiny community of Pawnee Rock is "very fortunate" that the twister struck a largely rural area. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Barron County (WQOW ) - The Barron County sheriff said an overnight search and rescue mission at a Chetek trailer park, devastated by a tornado, has found no further victims. Zimmerman says one person suffered minor injuries and that the tiny community of Pawnee Rock is "very fortunate" that the twister struck a largely rural area. (more...)
Wales Avoids Disruption Following Friday's NHS Cyber Attack
- May 18, 2017
Rail passengers in Germany were confronted with the ransom message when looking up train information at stations after Berlin-based railway company Deutsche Bahn was targeted. "An equivalent scenario with conventional weapons would be the United States military having some of its Tomahawk missiles stolen", Mr Smith wrote. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Rail passengers in Germany were confronted with the ransom message when looking up train information at stations after Berlin-based railway company Deutsche Bahn was targeted. "An equivalent scenario with conventional weapons would be the United States military having some of its Tomahawk missiles stolen", Mr Smith wrote. (more...)
Trump Delivers His First Commencement Address As President At Liberty University
- May 18, 2017
Those who have achieved great things always faced critics, Trump said , telling the students to avoid being one of the doubters. In his weekly address to the nation, Trump said he was "delighted to be participating first hand in the excitement" as students and faculty celebrate Liberty's more than 18,000 graduates. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Those who have achieved great things always faced critics, Trump said , telling the students to avoid being one of the doubters. In his weekly address to the nation, Trump said he was "delighted to be participating first hand in the excitement" as students and faculty celebrate Liberty's more than 18,000 graduates. (more...)
Trump's First Foreign Trip to Promote Peace in Muslim World
- May 18, 2017
It is also aimed at demonstrating America's commitment to our Muslim partners, McMaster also said . McMaster said the speech would be given at a lunch with leaders of more than 50 Muslim countries, although he did not specify what leaders would be in attendance and from what countries. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
It is also aimed at demonstrating America's commitment to our Muslim partners, McMaster also said . McMaster said the speech would be given at a lunch with leaders of more than 50 Muslim countries, although he did not specify what leaders would be in attendance and from what countries. (more...)
9 hurt, 2 arrested in altercation at Turkish Embassy in DC
- May 18, 2017
There may be issues with diplomatic immunity , Police Chief Peter Newsham said at a news conference Wednesday. When asked if President Donald Trump had seen footage from the altercation, Spicer referred to the State Department's official comment released Wednesday. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
There may be issues with diplomatic immunity , Police Chief Peter Newsham said at a news conference Wednesday. When asked if President Donald Trump had seen footage from the altercation, Spicer referred to the State Department's official comment released Wednesday. (more...)
Vladimir Putin dismisses Donald Trump information-sharing scandal
- May 18, 2017
Richard Burr, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the panel "reached out to the White House to request additional information on recent reports about alleged dissemination of intelligence information". In April, CNN first reported that United States intelligence and law enforcement agencies believed that ISIS and other terrorist organizations had developed new ways to place explosives in laptops and other electronic devices to evade airport security screening methods. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Richard Burr, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the panel "reached out to the White House to request additional information on recent reports about alleged dissemination of intelligence information". In April, CNN first reported that United States intelligence and law enforcement agencies believed that ISIS and other terrorist organizations had developed new ways to place explosives in laptops and other electronic devices to evade airport security screening methods. (more...)
Comey firing: Besieged White House denies, defends as new bombshells hit
- May 18, 2017
Sergey Kislyak. Questions about Trump's conduct have been mounting for weeks, most recently with two explosive revelations - that in February the president pressed Comey to drop a federal investigation into Flynn's contacts with Russia and that he disclosed classified information to the senior Russian officials last week'. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Sergey Kislyak. Questions about Trump's conduct have been mounting for weeks, most recently with two explosive revelations - that in February the president pressed Comey to drop a federal investigation into Flynn's contacts with Russia and that he disclosed classified information to the senior Russian officials last week'. (more...)
Illinois Republicans urge patience as budget talks drag on
- May 18, 2017
Senate President John Cullerton says he'll send the approved bills to the House. "Because they relate to the budget, they take on a special significance, and we will treat them appropriately with no preconceived notion about where the discussion will end", said Lang, a Skokie Democrat and top Madigan lieutenant. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Senate President John Cullerton says he'll send the approved bills to the House. "Because they relate to the budget, they take on a special significance, and we will treat them appropriately with no preconceived notion about where the discussion will end", said Lang, a Skokie Democrat and top Madigan lieutenant. (more...)
New South Korean president in calls with China, Japan leaders
- May 18, 2017
In their telephone call on Thursday, Moon told Xi he " understands China's interest in the Thaad deployment and its concerns", Yoon said earlier. The impeachment and ouster of Park Geun-hye left a vacuum in South Korea's leadership at a time when tensions on the peninsula rose to the highest in years. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
In their telephone call on Thursday, Moon told Xi he " understands China's interest in the Thaad deployment and its concerns", Yoon said earlier. The impeachment and ouster of Park Geun-hye left a vacuum in South Korea's leadership at a time when tensions on the peninsula rose to the highest in years. (more...)
Local law enforcement to honor those killed in the line of duty
- May 18, 2017
Monday, President Donald Trump honored the nation's fallen police officers and called for "a new era of respect and appreciation for law enforcement". The president also spoke directly to children of fallen law enforcement officials, throwing a hat to Micah Glasser the six year old son of slain Phoenix police officer David Glasser. (more...)
- May 18, 2017
Monday, President Donald Trump honored the nation's fallen police officers and called for "a new era of respect and appreciation for law enforcement". The president also spoke directly to children of fallen law enforcement officials, throwing a hat to Micah Glasser the six year old son of slain Phoenix police officer David Glasser. (more...)
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