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Consumer Price Index: Inflation Increased 0.5%
- May 19, 2017
The department said that between January and April, the CPI rose 4.3% from a year earlier and in monthly terms, April CPI, however, fell 0.3% from March. Dr Esmond Birnie, senior economist at the Ulster University's Economic Policy Centre, said lower fuel prices at the pumps and cheaper computer games had acted to reduce the upward pressure on inflation. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
The department said that between January and April, the CPI rose 4.3% from a year earlier and in monthly terms, April CPI, however, fell 0.3% from March. Dr Esmond Birnie, senior economist at the Ulster University's Economic Policy Centre, said lower fuel prices at the pumps and cheaper computer games had acted to reduce the upward pressure on inflation. (more...)
German leaders court migrants from Russia ahead of election
- May 19, 2017
And Merkel hailed Macron's win in France saying that he carried "the hopes of millions" in Europe. This year, unemployment in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, should be around 4.0 percent, compared with 9.9 percent in France, according to the latest European Commission forecasts. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
And Merkel hailed Macron's win in France saying that he carried "the hopes of millions" in Europe. This year, unemployment in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, should be around 4.0 percent, compared with 9.9 percent in France, according to the latest European Commission forecasts. (more...)
Worldwide effort set to keep Trump happy on 1st trip abroad
- May 19, 2017
President Trump will receive an effusive welcome here from his royal hosts determined to underscore that once again Saudi Arabia and the US are close allies. He also called Trump's the decision to strike against Syria "wise and right", adding that "Trump manages to make hard decisions that are correct when necessary". (more...)
- May 19, 2017
President Trump will receive an effusive welcome here from his royal hosts determined to underscore that once again Saudi Arabia and the US are close allies. He also called Trump's the decision to strike against Syria "wise and right", adding that "Trump manages to make hard decisions that are correct when necessary". (more...)
New Orleans removes statue of Confederate Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard
- May 19, 2017
The removal of the monuments was prompted by the 2015 massacre of nine black parishioners at a SC church. That recharged the debate over whether Confederate emblems represent racism or an honorable heritage. But he insisted the statues must go. Until Thursday night, city officials had refused to detail specifics of plans for the Lee monument's removal, as was the case for the previous three statues. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
The removal of the monuments was prompted by the 2015 massacre of nine black parishioners at a SC church. That recharged the debate over whether Confederate emblems represent racism or an honorable heritage. But he insisted the statues must go. Until Thursday night, city officials had refused to detail specifics of plans for the Lee monument's removal, as was the case for the previous three statues. (more...)
Donald Trump says he could name Federal Bureau of Investigation head by next week
- May 19, 2017
Lieberman met with Trump on Wednesday afternoon. Frank Keating (R), former FBI official Richard McFeely and acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe . The position opened up after Trump's shocking firing last week of FBI Director James Comey, who was overseeing an investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russian officials during the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Lieberman met with Trump on Wednesday afternoon. Frank Keating (R), former FBI official Richard McFeely and acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe . The position opened up after Trump's shocking firing last week of FBI Director James Comey, who was overseeing an investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russian officials during the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
Settler's 'sweet' celebration following death of Palestinian man
- May 19, 2017
Israel holds about 6,500 so-called security prisoners - Palestinians jailed for offenses ranging from stone-throwing and membership in organizations outlawed by Israel to attacks that killed or wounded Israelis. Police said they opened an investigation into the incident and were collecting evidence. The IDF used riot dispersal means, with no live fire. The settler opened fire after his auto was surrounded and stoned by Palestinian protesters when he attempted to drive through their ... (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Israel holds about 6,500 so-called security prisoners - Palestinians jailed for offenses ranging from stone-throwing and membership in organizations outlawed by Israel to attacks that killed or wounded Israelis. Police said they opened an investigation into the incident and were collecting evidence. The IDF used riot dispersal means, with no live fire. The settler opened fire after his auto was surrounded and stoned by Palestinian protesters when he attempted to drive through their ... (more...)
Irish Prime Minister steps down as leader of ruling Fine Gael party
- May 19, 2017
I will not be seeking re-election to Dáil Éireann at the next General Election. The party's national executive outlined the final plans for the contest at a meeting last night and confirmed that an electoral college system will operate for the first time. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
I will not be seeking re-election to Dáil Éireann at the next General Election. The party's national executive outlined the final plans for the contest at a meeting last night and confirmed that an electoral college system will operate for the first time. (more...)
Suspect in deadly Times Square mayhem charged with murder
- May 19, 2017
Law enforcement officials say he told police he was hearing voices. In this image made from video provided by Oscar Navarro Reyes, Richard Rojas is arrested after a fatal automobile accident on New York City's Times Square, Thursday, May 18, 2017. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Law enforcement officials say he told police he was hearing voices. In this image made from video provided by Oscar Navarro Reyes, Richard Rojas is arrested after a fatal automobile accident on New York City's Times Square, Thursday, May 18, 2017. (more...)
Military unrest, gunfire paralyze city areas in Ivory Coast
- May 19, 2017
But the operation had been launched because some soldiers were continuing to disobey orders, he added. Most of a large column of troops spotted on Sunday evening appeared to have withdrawn - suggesting any government operation was not yet fully under way. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
But the operation had been launched because some soldiers were continuing to disobey orders, he added. Most of a large column of troops spotted on Sunday evening appeared to have withdrawn - suggesting any government operation was not yet fully under way. (more...)
Trump warns sacked Federal Bureau of Investigation chief not to 'leak' conversations
- May 19, 2017
Richard Burr of North Carolina, said on Friday. Former National Intelligence Director James Clapper said Friday that Comey was uneasy about attending the dinner due to the "appearance of compromising the independence of the Federal Bureau of Investigation which is a hallowed tenet in our system". (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Richard Burr of North Carolina, said on Friday. Former National Intelligence Director James Clapper said Friday that Comey was uneasy about attending the dinner due to the "appearance of compromising the independence of the Federal Bureau of Investigation which is a hallowed tenet in our system". (more...)
Anthony Weiner to Plead Guilty in Teen Sexting Case, Report Says
- May 19, 2017
His attorneys are expected to ask for probation when he appears in a U.S. District Court, the sources added. As part of the plea agreement, he will have to comply with the Sex Offender Registry and Notification Act. The investigation infamously intersected previous year with the 2016 presidential campaign, when agents seized devices and found emails between Hillary Clinton and Huma Abedin, Weiner's estranged wife and a top Clinton adviser. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
His attorneys are expected to ask for probation when he appears in a U.S. District Court, the sources added. As part of the plea agreement, he will have to comply with the Sex Offender Registry and Notification Act. The investigation infamously intersected previous year with the 2016 presidential campaign, when agents seized devices and found emails between Hillary Clinton and Huma Abedin, Weiner's estranged wife and a top Clinton adviser. (more...)
Senator calls for ejection of Turkish ambassador
- May 19, 2017
On Wednesday Turkish Ambassador to the U.S. Serdar Kılıç was summoned to the State Department , a senior State Department official told CNN . The U.S. We do not do this here. The incident occurred after Erdogan arrived after a White House meeting with President Trump. Erdogan's security staff moved in to break up an anti-government protest after police refused to make the demonstrators leave a park across the street. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
On Wednesday Turkish Ambassador to the U.S. Serdar Kılıç was summoned to the State Department , a senior State Department official told CNN . The U.S. We do not do this here. The incident occurred after Erdogan arrived after a White House meeting with President Trump. Erdogan's security staff moved in to break up an anti-government protest after police refused to make the demonstrators leave a park across the street. (more...)
Trump denies he asked Comey for loyalty, threatens to cancel press briefings
- May 19, 2017
But very well known, highly respected, really talented people. A White House official has said Trump is considering 11 people to replace Comey. About 11 people are being considered for the top job at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including the acting director Andrew McCabe and the Republican Senator from Texas, John Cornyn. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
But very well known, highly respected, really talented people. A White House official has said Trump is considering 11 people to replace Comey. About 11 people are being considered for the top job at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including the acting director Andrew McCabe and the Republican Senator from Texas, John Cornyn. (more...)
Second day of Belt and Road Forum Continues
- May 19, 2017
The meeting included Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russian Federation and Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and presidents or prime ministers from Italy, Hungary, Greece, Kenya and most of China's Asian neighbours but no major Western leaders. Xi has already pledged more than $100 billion for China's development banks for infrastructure projects across Asia, Europe and Africa. China's commerce minister, Zhong Shan, said China planned to import $2 trillion worth of products from ... (more...)
- May 19, 2017
The meeting included Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russian Federation and Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and presidents or prime ministers from Italy, Hungary, Greece, Kenya and most of China's Asian neighbours but no major Western leaders. Xi has already pledged more than $100 billion for China's development banks for infrastructure projects across Asia, Europe and Africa. China's commerce minister, Zhong Shan, said China planned to import $2 trillion worth of products from ... (more...)
Turkish ties hit rough patch after rough Erdogan visit
- May 19, 2017
Authorities in Washington, D.C. are investigating what they called "a brutal attack on peaceful protesters" outside the home of Turkey ambassador Serdar Kilic's home on 16 May 2017. "This is the United States of America", McCain wrote. A video posted online showed men in dark suits chasing anti-government protesters and punching and kicking them as police intervened. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Authorities in Washington, D.C. are investigating what they called "a brutal attack on peaceful protesters" outside the home of Turkey ambassador Serdar Kilic's home on 16 May 2017. "This is the United States of America", McCain wrote. A video posted online showed men in dark suits chasing anti-government protesters and punching and kicking them as police intervened. (more...)
Could the Comey memo bring down the presidency?
- May 19, 2017
Chaffetz is not the only one who has reached out to Comey - the Senate Intelligence Committee invited Comey to testify in both closed and open sessions on Wednesday as well - so those "networks" should be pretty easy to find. We don't yet know how straight the line is from the FBI's investigation to Comey's dismissal, though Trump did indicate last week that the Russian Federation investigation played a role in his decision. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
Chaffetz is not the only one who has reached out to Comey - the Senate Intelligence Committee invited Comey to testify in both closed and open sessions on Wednesday as well - so those "networks" should be pretty easy to find. We don't yet know how straight the line is from the FBI's investigation to Comey's dismissal, though Trump did indicate last week that the Russian Federation investigation played a role in his decision. (more...)
U.S. releases 2 Turkish bodyguards after violence
- May 19, 2017
U.S. officials expressed outrage after what they described as a "brutal attack" Tuesday by Erdogan bodyguards on a small group of pro-Kurdish protesters who gathered on the USA capital's "Embassy Row" after Erdogan met with President Donald Trump at the White House. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
U.S. officials expressed outrage after what they described as a "brutal attack" Tuesday by Erdogan bodyguards on a small group of pro-Kurdish protesters who gathered on the USA capital's "Embassy Row" after Erdogan met with President Donald Trump at the White House. (more...)
United Nations chief condemns NKorea missile test
- May 19, 2017
It said the newly developed Hwasong-12 flew as high as 2,111 kilometers (1,310 miles) before landing in a targeted area in the ocean about 787 kilometers (490 miles) from the launch site. Beijing is wary of piling on economic pressure that could cause North Korea's collapse, and it wasn't clear Monday if it would support new sanctions. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
It said the newly developed Hwasong-12 flew as high as 2,111 kilometers (1,310 miles) before landing in a targeted area in the ocean about 787 kilometers (490 miles) from the launch site. Beijing is wary of piling on economic pressure that could cause North Korea's collapse, and it wasn't clear Monday if it would support new sanctions. (more...)
Trump Sanctions Iran over Missiles, Continues Sanctions Relief over Nukes
- May 19, 2017
The administration of U.S. president Donald Trump chose to continue waiving nuclear-related sanctions on Wednesday despite its criticism of the agreement. While the USA says it will continue waiving these sanctions, it is ratcheting up other sanctions related to human rights abuses and the country's ballistic missile program. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
The administration of U.S. president Donald Trump chose to continue waiving nuclear-related sanctions on Wednesday despite its criticism of the agreement. While the USA says it will continue waiving these sanctions, it is ratcheting up other sanctions related to human rights abuses and the country's ballistic missile program. (more...)
Special counsel in Russian Federation probe 'hurts country terribly'
- May 19, 2017
She added that Rosenstein declined to provide details about Comey's dismissal because she said Rosenstein is anxious to give wide latitude to former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who Rosenstein appointed as special counsel Wednesday to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 USA election. (more...)
- May 19, 2017
She added that Rosenstein declined to provide details about Comey's dismissal because she said Rosenstein is anxious to give wide latitude to former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who Rosenstein appointed as special counsel Wednesday to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 USA election. (more...)
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