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Len McCluskey 'confident' that opinion polls will start to turn for Labour
- May 22, 2017
The poll also tested alternative Labour leaders and found that more people would be willing to consider voting for Labour led by Corbyn, than they would be if it were led by Tony Blair, Ed Miliband, Sadiq Khan or Yvette Cooper. And, in a comment that will infuriate many Labour activists and MPs, Mr McCluskey said: "I believe that if Labour can hold on to 200 seats or so it will be a successful campaign". (more...)
- May 22, 2017
The poll also tested alternative Labour leaders and found that more people would be willing to consider voting for Labour led by Corbyn, than they would be if it were led by Tony Blair, Ed Miliband, Sadiq Khan or Yvette Cooper. And, in a comment that will infuriate many Labour activists and MPs, Mr McCluskey said: "I believe that if Labour can hold on to 200 seats or so it will be a successful campaign". (more...)
Turkey: Man detained on US plane just wanted 1st class seat
- May 22, 2017
No explosives were found on the airplane and the cockpit was not breached, Delacourt said. The man scowled, took the laptop and opened it and closed it and then tried to sit in another first-class seat, Mark Basden said. A passenger aboard an American Airlines plane has been detained for causing in-flight disturbance, police said. An off-duty police officer subdued the suspect, and U.S. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
No explosives were found on the airplane and the cockpit was not breached, Delacourt said. The man scowled, took the laptop and opened it and closed it and then tried to sit in another first-class seat, Mark Basden said. A passenger aboard an American Airlines plane has been detained for causing in-flight disturbance, police said. An off-duty police officer subdued the suspect, and U.S. (more...)
Ringling Bros. shuts down the big top
- May 22, 2017
People pose for pictures in front of a trailer after watching a show on the last day of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. Feld Entertainment's Kenneth Feld said Sunday that while he is melancholy about closing the production, he feels the performers are energized to "go out on top". (more...)
- May 22, 2017
People pose for pictures in front of a trailer after watching a show on the last day of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. Feld Entertainment's Kenneth Feld said Sunday that while he is melancholy about closing the production, he feels the performers are energized to "go out on top". (more...)
President Trump: Fight against terror a 'battle between good and evil'
- May 22, 2017
Although Saudi support of Trump and his plan to stamp out Islamist terrorism was a foregone conclusion ahead of the summit, it remains to be seen what impact, if any, the rhetoric had or will have on the other Arab leaders present and the millions of Muslims they represent. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Although Saudi support of Trump and his plan to stamp out Islamist terrorism was a foregone conclusion ahead of the summit, it remains to be seen what impact, if any, the rhetoric had or will have on the other Arab leaders present and the millions of Muslims they represent. (more...)
Nuclear Crisis: Trump gives condition for N/Korea talk
- May 22, 2017
South Korea's Han said Sunday's test was "successful in flight". Despite the push for a tougher stance, Haley held out the prospect of direct talks with North Korea, saying "we are willing to talk but not until we see a total stop of the nuclear process and of any test there". (more...)
- May 22, 2017
South Korea's Han said Sunday's test was "successful in flight". Despite the push for a tougher stance, Haley held out the prospect of direct talks with North Korea, saying "we are willing to talk but not until we see a total stop of the nuclear process and of any test there". (more...)
New French government unveiled, Le Drian foreign minister
- May 22, 2017
In another nod to the importance of Europe for Macron, Sylvie Goulard, a centrist lawmaker in the European Parliament who speaks four languages and is better known in Brussels than in Paris , was named defence minister. Members of civil society without government work on their resumes were appointed to some ministerial posts. One Republican has accused Mr Macron of "dynamiting" the political landscape. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
In another nod to the importance of Europe for Macron, Sylvie Goulard, a centrist lawmaker in the European Parliament who speaks four languages and is better known in Brussels than in Paris , was named defence minister. Members of civil society without government work on their resumes were appointed to some ministerial posts. One Republican has accused Mr Macron of "dynamiting" the political landscape. (more...)
Pleased to meet Nawaz Sharif: Donald Trump
- May 22, 2017
US President Donald Trumps motorcade arrived at the KAAICC at around 3.20pm, welcome by King Salman. Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia also served as something of a reset with the region following his presidential campaign, which was frequently punctured by bouts of anti-Islamic rhetoric. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
US President Donald Trumps motorcade arrived at the KAAICC at around 3.20pm, welcome by King Salman. Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia also served as something of a reset with the region following his presidential campaign, which was frequently punctured by bouts of anti-Islamic rhetoric. (more...)
Boy found dead in stolen car in Mississippi, 3 arrested
- May 22, 2017
Dwan Wakefield, Byron McBride and D'Allen Washington are now being held without bond in the Madison County Detention Center. The child was left alone in the vehicle with the engine on while the mother went inside the supermarket at about 1:15 a.m. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Dwan Wakefield, Byron McBride and D'Allen Washington are now being held without bond in the Madison County Detention Center. The child was left alone in the vehicle with the engine on while the mother went inside the supermarket at about 1:15 a.m. (more...)
Pippa Middleton marries in lavish, semi-royal wedding
- May 22, 2017
Mark's Church in Englefield on Saturday in what has been dubbed "the wedding of the year". But the couple were later pictured driving into the Middleton family's nearby estate where the night time reception was held. Though previous media reports suggested that Harry was not planning on bringing Markle to the church ceremony, finally the much rumoured couple entered the star-studded ceremony. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Mark's Church in Englefield on Saturday in what has been dubbed "the wedding of the year". But the couple were later pictured driving into the Middleton family's nearby estate where the night time reception was held. Though previous media reports suggested that Harry was not planning on bringing Markle to the church ceremony, finally the much rumoured couple entered the star-studded ceremony. (more...)
United Kingdom election: May seeks similarly 'strong mandate' to Macron
- May 22, 2017
Macron, an ex-banker, served as economy minister in a Socialist government under Valls, but left to make his successful bid for president at the head of his new party on a promise to turn the page on old Left-versus-Right politics. Hollande decided past year not to even seek re-election, the first incumbent not to try for a second term since the Fifth Republic was created in 1958. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Macron, an ex-banker, served as economy minister in a Socialist government under Valls, but left to make his successful bid for president at the head of his new party on a promise to turn the page on old Left-versus-Right politics. Hollande decided past year not to even seek re-election, the first incumbent not to try for a second term since the Fifth Republic was created in 1958. (more...)
Wikileaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning released from prison
- May 22, 2017
Manning, a former intelligence analyst in Iraq , has acknowledged leaking the materials, including more than 700,000 military and State Department documents, along with battlefield video. But Manning's sentence was commuted by outgoing President Obama, and as of today, she will return to private life. Manning was convicted by court martial in 2013, including on Espionage Act violations. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Manning, a former intelligence analyst in Iraq , has acknowledged leaking the materials, including more than 700,000 military and State Department documents, along with battlefield video. But Manning's sentence was commuted by outgoing President Obama, and as of today, she will return to private life. Manning was convicted by court martial in 2013, including on Espionage Act violations. (more...)
Freeland Hits HR in Rockies' 6-4 Win
- May 22, 2017
Mets ace Jacob deGrom spun seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts to lead NY to a 3-0 win against the Angels. "It was just one of those days", Price said. He's facing the Rockies for the first time. Game changer: Brantley Bell won the game with an RBI single in the 10th. It was his eighth homer of the season. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Mets ace Jacob deGrom spun seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts to lead NY to a 3-0 win against the Angels. "It was just one of those days", Price said. He's facing the Rockies for the first time. Game changer: Brantley Bell won the game with an RBI single in the 10th. It was his eighth homer of the season. (more...)
Iran's foreign minister scorns Trump after speech, arms deal
- May 22, 2017
Based on speculations by Western media, Trump is also trying to encourage Saudi Arabia to strengthen their relations with the Israeli regime in order to better tackle their common enemy, Iran. Investors in the United States enjoy a positive image and have a positive impact. "The strong economic relationship is the basis of a strong security relationship". (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Based on speculations by Western media, Trump is also trying to encourage Saudi Arabia to strengthen their relations with the Israeli regime in order to better tackle their common enemy, Iran. Investors in the United States enjoy a positive image and have a positive impact. "The strong economic relationship is the basis of a strong security relationship". (more...)
James Clapper doesn't know if there was collusion between Trump and Russian Federation
- May 22, 2017
President Trump implied that there are recordings of conversations he had with former FBI Director James Comey. Also in the Thursday NBC interview , Trump trampled on the White House narrative about why Comey was sacked, insisting that he would've fired Comey regardless of the recommendation he received from the Department of Justice and saying the FBI's investigation into whether Trump campaign associates colluded with Russian officials factored into his decision. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
President Trump implied that there are recordings of conversations he had with former FBI Director James Comey. Also in the Thursday NBC interview , Trump trampled on the White House narrative about why Comey was sacked, insisting that he would've fired Comey regardless of the recommendation he received from the Department of Justice and saying the FBI's investigation into whether Trump campaign associates colluded with Russian officials factored into his decision. (more...)
S.Korean President to take cautious approach to THAAD issue
- May 22, 2017
Mr Lee gave Mr Xi a hand-written letter from Mr Moon, who won the election earlier this month, replacing Ms Park Geun Hye after she was ousted in a corruption scandal. Shortly after the election last week, Xi called the new South Korean leader to congratulate him on his victory. More South Koreans have become wary since U.S. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Mr Lee gave Mr Xi a hand-written letter from Mr Moon, who won the election earlier this month, replacing Ms Park Geun Hye after she was ousted in a corruption scandal. Shortly after the election last week, Xi called the new South Korean leader to congratulate him on his victory. More South Koreans have become wary since U.S. (more...)
Iran presidential race: candidates make last-ditch effort to win Kurdish votes
- May 22, 2017
On Monday, Tehran's conservative Mayor, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, also said that he withdrew from the presidential race to back another conservative candidate, Ebrahim Raisi. "Only if all of you go and vote, we can continue our path", he told a rally in Khorambad where he was greeted with Kurdish folk musik and dance. Having now called on conservative voters to unite behind Raisi, Qalibaf could conceivably upset forecasts that Rouhani was on course for a comfortable victory. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
On Monday, Tehran's conservative Mayor, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, also said that he withdrew from the presidential race to back another conservative candidate, Ebrahim Raisi. "Only if all of you go and vote, we can continue our path", he told a rally in Khorambad where he was greeted with Kurdish folk musik and dance. Having now called on conservative voters to unite behind Raisi, Qalibaf could conceivably upset forecasts that Rouhani was on course for a comfortable victory. (more...)
Trump asks Muslim leaders to 'drive out' Islamic terror
- May 22, 2017
According to CNN , probably not. Trump recently gave a speech in Saudi Arabia, where he ditched his hard-line rhetoric from the 2016 election campaign. "That's insane and surreal to me", Hamid said. "Words do not do justice to the grandeur of this remarkable place", Trump said during his remarks. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
According to CNN , probably not. Trump recently gave a speech in Saudi Arabia, where he ditched his hard-line rhetoric from the 2016 election campaign. "That's insane and surreal to me", Hamid said. "Words do not do justice to the grandeur of this remarkable place", Trump said during his remarks. (more...)
Congressman Green Calls for Trump Impeachment on House Floor
- May 22, 2017
For the good of democracy , don't you see, the Republicans must not only be kicked to the curb in the 2018 midterms, but the president himself must be thrown into the street, just like he once tried to evict that old lady from her house in Atlantic City! "We've been betting on impeachment for all recent U.S. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
For the good of democracy , don't you see, the Republicans must not only be kicked to the curb in the 2018 midterms, but the president himself must be thrown into the street, just like he once tried to evict that old lady from her house in Atlantic City! "We've been betting on impeachment for all recent U.S. (more...)
Cloud Computing springs Preakness upset as Always Dreaming fades
- May 22, 2017
Most believed if it wasn't another happy day for Always Dreaming, it would be a statement day for Classic Empire, the two-year-old champion and Arkansas Derby victor, who did well to squeeze a fourth-place finish out of a bumper-car trip two weeks ago at Churchill Downs. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Most believed if it wasn't another happy day for Always Dreaming, it would be a statement day for Classic Empire, the two-year-old champion and Arkansas Derby victor, who did well to squeeze a fourth-place finish out of a bumper-car trip two weeks ago at Churchill Downs. (more...)
In Israel, Trump to Pursue 'Ultimate Deal'
- May 22, 2017
He made no mention of the disputed travel ban, signed days after he took office, that temporarily banned immigration to the United States from seven majority Muslim countries: Iraq, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. Palestinians, who viewed Trump's victory with some trepidation, are said to have been pleasantly surprised by Trump's openness during a recent meeting with Abbas in Washington. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
He made no mention of the disputed travel ban, signed days after he took office, that temporarily banned immigration to the United States from seven majority Muslim countries: Iraq, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. Palestinians, who viewed Trump's victory with some trepidation, are said to have been pleasantly surprised by Trump's openness during a recent meeting with Abbas in Washington. (more...)
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