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US defense chief 'not worried' about Trump's disclosures to Russia
- May 19, 2017
According to USA and diplomatic officials, Israeli intelligence was a source for some of the information about ISIS bomb-making capabilities that the President discussed with Russian diplomats. The Royal Court in Jordan said that King Abdullah II was to speak by telephone with Trump later Tuesday. The revelation also prompted cries of hypocrisy. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
According to USA and diplomatic officials, Israeli intelligence was a source for some of the information about ISIS bomb-making capabilities that the President discussed with Russian diplomats. The Royal Court in Jordan said that King Abdullah II was to speak by telephone with Trump later Tuesday. The revelation also prompted cries of hypocrisy. (more...)
Roger Ailes, Former CEO Of Fox News Dies At 77
- May 19, 2017
Ailes, who reshaped television news over five decades in the TV and entertainment industry, was 77. In another tweet, Sherman said , "Per 2nd family friend on cause of death: Ailes fell in Palm Beach and had a blood clot from the fall". Nixon was reportedly impressed with Ailes' approach toward and view of television, which he told Nixon was "not a gimmick", according to Joe McGinniss' The Selling of the President 1968 . (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Ailes, who reshaped television news over five decades in the TV and entertainment industry, was 77. In another tweet, Sherman said , "Per 2nd family friend on cause of death: Ailes fell in Palm Beach and had a blood clot from the fall". Nixon was reportedly impressed with Ailes' approach toward and view of television, which he told Nixon was "not a gimmick", according to Joe McGinniss' The Selling of the President 1968 . (more...)
Trump threatens to cancel press briefings, unhappy with Comey coverage
- May 19, 2017
Trump posed the question over a private dinner with Comey in January, The Times' Michael Schmidt reported , at a time when the FBI, led by Comey, was well in the midst of an investigation into whether the Trump campaign had colluded with Russian officials to meddle in the 2016 U.S. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Trump posed the question over a private dinner with Comey in January, The Times' Michael Schmidt reported , at a time when the FBI, led by Comey, was well in the midst of an investigation into whether the Trump campaign had colluded with Russian officials to meddle in the 2016 U.S. (more...)
Trump pressure rises as Russian Federation probes intensify
- May 19, 2017
Trump said Thursday he thought firing Comey would be a popular decision because he'd been criticised by Democrats and Republicans alike for his handling of an investigation into Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was secretary of state. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Trump said Thursday he thought firing Comey would be a popular decision because he'd been criticised by Democrats and Republicans alike for his handling of an investigation into Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was secretary of state. (more...)
USA would consider talks with North Korea under certain conditions
- May 19, 2017
At today's ceremony, March for Our Beloved, a song that has come to symbolise South Korea's democratisation movement in the 1980s, were sung by attendees for the first time in nine years. Army's missile defense system formally known as Terminal High Altitude Area Defense. On early Sunday morning the North test-launched its new Hwasong-12 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM). (more...)
- May 19, 2017
At today's ceremony, March for Our Beloved, a song that has come to symbolise South Korea's democratisation movement in the 1980s, were sung by attendees for the first time in nine years. Army's missile defense system formally known as Terminal High Altitude Area Defense. On early Sunday morning the North test-launched its new Hwasong-12 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM). (more...)
Oklahoma schools canceling activities ahead of storms
- May 19, 2017
Tornados touched down in Texas, Oklahoma and Wisconsin on Tuesday (May 16) leaving a trail of destruction in their path, local media reported. According to the National Weather Service, almost 300 preliminary severe weather reports filed in from Wisconsin to Texas, spanning Tuesday afternoon to early Wednesday. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Tornados touched down in Texas, Oklahoma and Wisconsin on Tuesday (May 16) leaving a trail of destruction in their path, local media reported. According to the National Weather Service, almost 300 preliminary severe weather reports filed in from Wisconsin to Texas, spanning Tuesday afternoon to early Wednesday. (more...)
Stephen Lynch says there 'may be grounds' for Donald Trump's impeachment
- May 19, 2017
Government to keep a secret", they wrote. Flynn held the position for only 24 days. . President Trump's transition team was fully aware Michael Flynn was under a Department of Justice investigation prior to giving him the role of national security adviser, according to a report. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Government to keep a secret", they wrote. Flynn held the position for only 24 days. . President Trump's transition team was fully aware Michael Flynn was under a Department of Justice investigation prior to giving him the role of national security adviser, according to a report. (more...)
UK Conservatives pledge immigration curb
- May 19, 2017
CAPTION CORRECTS PHOTOGRAPHER'S BYLINE Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative party leader Theresa May holds a copy of the manifesto, during the Conservative Party manifesto launch in Halifax , England, Thursday May 18, 2017 . But May's chosen set of remedies departed from previous Conservative policy under her predecessor David Cameron, who had planned to introduce a cap on the total cost of care for individuals. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
CAPTION CORRECTS PHOTOGRAPHER'S BYLINE Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative party leader Theresa May holds a copy of the manifesto, during the Conservative Party manifesto launch in Halifax , England, Thursday May 18, 2017 . But May's chosen set of remedies departed from previous Conservative policy under her predecessor David Cameron, who had planned to introduce a cap on the total cost of care for individuals. (more...)
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman Trump's Top Pick For New FBI Director
- May 19, 2017
When asked if Lieberman was his top pick, the president said "yes". During an Oval Office appearance with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, Trump was also asked whether former Connecticut Sen. Republicans were largely supportive of the idea of having Lieberman run the FBI. Sen. The idea of naming Lieberman to the post is being met with praise by Republicans. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
When asked if Lieberman was his top pick, the president said "yes". During an Oval Office appearance with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, Trump was also asked whether former Connecticut Sen. Republicans were largely supportive of the idea of having Lieberman run the FBI. Sen. The idea of naming Lieberman to the post is being met with praise by Republicans. (more...)
S Korea, Japan seek to lower tensions over 'comfort women'
- May 19, 2017
Relations between Beijing and Seoul, strained by disagreement over South Korea's hosting of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, have taken on a more conciliatory tone with the election earlier this month of President Moon Jae-in. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Relations between Beijing and Seoul, strained by disagreement over South Korea's hosting of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, have taken on a more conciliatory tone with the election earlier this month of President Moon Jae-in. (more...)
Trump Says He Never Asked Comey to Close Flynn Probe
- May 19, 2017
Another top Republican in Congress is calling for a special prosecutor to get to the bottom of the Comey memo and whether the president obstructed justice in asking the head of FBI to drop a federal investigation. McGahn II, who is now the White House counsel". The Times report cites a memo written by Comey, which appears to provide evidence Trump tried to influence the FBI's investigation into links between Russian Federation and Trump's campaign. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Another top Republican in Congress is calling for a special prosecutor to get to the bottom of the Comey memo and whether the president obstructed justice in asking the head of FBI to drop a federal investigation. McGahn II, who is now the White House counsel". The Times report cites a memo written by Comey, which appears to provide evidence Trump tried to influence the FBI's investigation into links between Russian Federation and Trump's campaign. (more...)
Trump to join Pence in disclosing 2016 financial information
- May 19, 2017
While organizers say the PAC's launch has been months in the making, no previous vice presidents have taken the same course of action, and it comes a day after a federal special prosecutor was named to probe President Donald Trump and his administration for possible collusion with a foreign power during last year's election campaign. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
While organizers say the PAC's launch has been months in the making, no previous vice presidents have taken the same course of action, and it comes a day after a federal special prosecutor was named to probe President Donald Trump and his administration for possible collusion with a foreign power during last year's election campaign. (more...)
US imposes sanctions on Venezuela Supreme Court
- May 19, 2017
Opposition supporters hold candles while participating in a candlelight rally against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela , May 17, 2017. "Venezuela is a mess", Trump said on Thursday. US President Donald Trump has called the situation in Venezuela "a mess" and his aides have threatened tougher measures against Caracas. A senior US official warned of further action against "bad actors" if there are no changes in the country. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Opposition supporters hold candles while participating in a candlelight rally against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela , May 17, 2017. "Venezuela is a mess", Trump said on Thursday. US President Donald Trump has called the situation in Venezuela "a mess" and his aides have threatened tougher measures against Caracas. A senior US official warned of further action against "bad actors" if there are no changes in the country. (more...)
Statue of General Lee coming down in New Orleans on Friday
- May 19, 2017
The city announced late Tuesday that it had begun the process of removing a statue of Confederate Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard - the third of four monuments city officials plan to take down across the city. But he insisted throughout that the statues honoring the Confederate figures must go. The statue had stood atop a roughly 12-foot column and depicted him with his right arm outstretched, towering over the street also named after him. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
The city announced late Tuesday that it had begun the process of removing a statue of Confederate Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard - the third of four monuments city officials plan to take down across the city. But he insisted throughout that the statues honoring the Confederate figures must go. The statue had stood atop a roughly 12-foot column and depicted him with his right arm outstretched, towering over the street also named after him. (more...)
Senate panel chairman: Flynn won't honor subpoena
- May 19, 2017
Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) spoke with reporters about the denial to hand over the documents on Thursday, according to the Associated Press . Amid investigations from multiple committees on Capitol Hill into his ties between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation, the beleaguered lieutenant general and Turkey lobbyist has claimed that, in private exchanges, the president has expressed his continued support as recently as late last month . (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) spoke with reporters about the denial to hand over the documents on Thursday, according to the Associated Press . Amid investigations from multiple committees on Capitol Hill into his ties between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation, the beleaguered lieutenant general and Turkey lobbyist has claimed that, in private exchanges, the president has expressed his continued support as recently as late last month . (more...)
Japan cabinet approves bill to allow emperor to abdicate
- May 19, 2017
The bill is set to be submitted to the Diet later in the day, with the government expecting its enactment by the end of the current Diet session in mid-June. FILE - In this January 2, 2017, file photo, Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers from the palace balcony during a New Year's public appearance with his family members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo . (more...)
- May 19, 2017
The bill is set to be submitted to the Diet later in the day, with the government expecting its enactment by the end of the current Diet session in mid-June. FILE - In this January 2, 2017, file photo, Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers from the palace balcony during a New Year's public appearance with his family members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo . (more...)
Vehicle drives wrong way in Times Square, plows into pedestrians
- May 19, 2017
Police said Mr Rojas had been driving south on Seventh Avenue when he made a quick U-turn at 42nd Street and drove up the footpath for three blocks, passing several tourist haunts along the way. Richard reportedly attempted to escape police while being arrested, trying to sprint away from his smoking and nearly overturned vehicle. The driver of the 2009 Honda Accord is in custody, New York Police Commissioner James O'Neill said. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Police said Mr Rojas had been driving south on Seventh Avenue when he made a quick U-turn at 42nd Street and drove up the footpath for three blocks, passing several tourist haunts along the way. Richard reportedly attempted to escape police while being arrested, trying to sprint away from his smoking and nearly overturned vehicle. The driver of the 2009 Honda Accord is in custody, New York Police Commissioner James O'Neill said. (more...)
Texas Congressman Calls for Impeachment of President Trump
- May 19, 2017
There's an "Impeach Trump" Twitter account and late night comics make jokes about Trump being impeached nearly every night. Shortly after the election, an American University professor famed for his accurate electoral predictions - including that Trump would win the election - said Trump faced good chances of impeachment in his first term of office. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
There's an "Impeach Trump" Twitter account and late night comics make jokes about Trump being impeached nearly every night. Shortly after the election, an American University professor famed for his accurate electoral predictions - including that Trump would win the election - said Trump faced good chances of impeachment in his first term of office. (more...)
UK punters back an early exit for Trump - bookmakers
- May 19, 2017
But Dershowitz also noted the President is able to declassify information, and because of that , Trump would be "safe from criminal investigation" and "probably safe from impeachment". "Reluctantly, Wolf, I have to say yes, simply because obstruction of justice is such a serious offense", King said. "He has committed an impeachable act and must be charged". (more...)
- May 19, 2017
But Dershowitz also noted the President is able to declassify information, and because of that , Trump would be "safe from criminal investigation" and "probably safe from impeachment". "Reluctantly, Wolf, I have to say yes, simply because obstruction of justice is such a serious offense", King said. "He has committed an impeachable act and must be charged". (more...)
Former PM John Howard slams Scott Morrison over bank tax
- May 19, 2017
Morrison repeated the government's stance that the main problem with housing affordability was that supply had not kept up with demand, and the government will be releasing some government land - starting with 127 hectares of surplus Defence land in Maribyrnong in Victoria (Bill Shorten's electorate), which the government estimates could support up to 6000 new homes. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Morrison repeated the government's stance that the main problem with housing affordability was that supply had not kept up with demand, and the government will be releasing some government land - starting with 127 hectares of surplus Defence land in Maribyrnong in Victoria (Bill Shorten's electorate), which the government estimates could support up to 6000 new homes. (more...)
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