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Many injured in pitched battles between police, Left Front protesters
- May 23, 2017
At 1 p.m., the Left workers from near and far flung districts as also the city gathered in large numbers at five points here and in Howrah - Rani Rashmoni Avenue, PTS (Race Course), Hastings, Howrah rail museum and Santragachi railway station - and tried to march to the state secretariat, but came up against stiff resistance from the heavily-armed police. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
At 1 p.m., the Left workers from near and far flung districts as also the city gathered in large numbers at five points here and in Howrah - Rani Rashmoni Avenue, PTS (Race Course), Hastings, Howrah rail museum and Santragachi railway station - and tried to march to the state secretariat, but came up against stiff resistance from the heavily-armed police. (more...)
US, Japan, S.Korea call 'urgent' Security Council meet
- May 23, 2017
The report said leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw the missile test. At the request of diplomats from the U.S., Japan and South Korea, urgent United Nations' Security Council consultations on the missile test are to take place Tuesday. North Korea launched the Pukgukson-2 ballistic missile on Sunday and it flew about 500 kilometers towards the Sea of Japan. "This system, last tested in February, has a shorter range than the missiles launched in North Korea's three most recent tests", a ... (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The report said leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw the missile test. At the request of diplomats from the U.S., Japan and South Korea, urgent United Nations' Security Council consultations on the missile test are to take place Tuesday. North Korea launched the Pukgukson-2 ballistic missile on Sunday and it flew about 500 kilometers towards the Sea of Japan. "This system, last tested in February, has a shorter range than the missiles launched in North Korea's three most recent tests", a ... (more...)
State Department Summons Turkish Ambassador After Bloody Brawl in DC
- May 23, 2017
After the fighting, Ceren Borazan, 26, told BuzzFeed News that one of Erdogan's bodyguards held her neck and threatened to kill her during the clash. Adding to the tension, on Thursday U.S. The US State Department released a statement saying it was "concerned by the violent incidents" and confirmed Turkish security guards were involved. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
After the fighting, Ceren Borazan, 26, told BuzzFeed News that one of Erdogan's bodyguards held her neck and threatened to kill her during the clash. Adding to the tension, on Thursday U.S. The US State Department released a statement saying it was "concerned by the violent incidents" and confirmed Turkish security guards were involved. (more...)
Trump told Russians that firing 'nut job' Comey relieved pressure on him
- May 23, 2017
But the decision surprised many since it was Comey himself leading the investigation of Trump's campaign and Russian Federation. "Moreover, the American people deserve an opportunity to hear it", Warner said. Flynn. Comey's abrupt sacking by President Donald Trump triggered a political firestorm with an angry opposition calling for an appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the alleged Russian influence in last year's general elections. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
But the decision surprised many since it was Comey himself leading the investigation of Trump's campaign and Russian Federation. "Moreover, the American people deserve an opportunity to hear it", Warner said. Flynn. Comey's abrupt sacking by President Donald Trump triggered a political firestorm with an angry opposition calling for an appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the alleged Russian influence in last year's general elections. (more...)
Trump says never mentioned Israel to Russians
- May 23, 2017
The accusations, however, never suggested that Trump told his Russian visitors that the information came from Israel. A reporter asked a question about Trump having shared Israeli intelligence with Russian Federation. Who will visit the Western Wall with Trump? The scandal-dogged MK also dismisses Netanyahu's apparent disapproval of his gesture, jokingly saying that perhaps the prime minister was upset that he was not invited to be in the picture. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The accusations, however, never suggested that Trump told his Russian visitors that the information came from Israel. A reporter asked a question about Trump having shared Israeli intelligence with Russian Federation. Who will visit the Western Wall with Trump? The scandal-dogged MK also dismisses Netanyahu's apparent disapproval of his gesture, jokingly saying that perhaps the prime minister was upset that he was not invited to be in the picture. (more...)
Korean officials meet in attempt to repair ties
- May 23, 2017
The shuttle diplomacy formerly saw the leaders visit each other's countries about once a year, but the dialogue has been suspended since the end of 2011 under the then administration of President Lee Myung Bak. Kong told reporters on arrival that the South Korean president had asked him to convey to the US government and people his thoughts on South Korea and the alliance and the deployment of the United States missile defense system "Thad". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The shuttle diplomacy formerly saw the leaders visit each other's countries about once a year, but the dialogue has been suspended since the end of 2011 under the then administration of President Lee Myung Bak. Kong told reporters on arrival that the South Korean president had asked him to convey to the US government and people his thoughts on South Korea and the alliance and the deployment of the United States missile defense system "Thad". (more...)
Flynn attorneys cite 'public frenzy against him'
- May 23, 2017
If Mr Flynn continues to refuse to comply with Senate investigators, it is thought they could vote to hold him in contempt of Congress, or even refer his case for possible criminal charges. Flynn lied in his security clearance process in early 2016. "General Flynn had a duty to be truthful on his security clearance renewal form and during his interview with security clearance investigators", Cummings wrote in the letter . (more...)
- May 23, 2017
If Mr Flynn continues to refuse to comply with Senate investigators, it is thought they could vote to hold him in contempt of Congress, or even refer his case for possible criminal charges. Flynn lied in his security clearance process in early 2016. "General Flynn had a duty to be truthful on his security clearance renewal form and during his interview with security clearance investigators", Cummings wrote in the letter . (more...)
Return to path of denuclearization: United Nations to North Korea
- May 23, 2017
North Korean news reports are often exaggerated - Pyongyang has threatened for decades to reduce Seoul to a "sea of fire", for instance - but Monday's claim, if confirmed, would mark another advance toward the North's goal of fielding a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the USA mainland. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
North Korean news reports are often exaggerated - Pyongyang has threatened for decades to reduce Seoul to a "sea of fire", for instance - but Monday's claim, if confirmed, would mark another advance toward the North's goal of fielding a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the USA mainland. (more...)
Ohio children allegedly shot by mother die in hospital
- May 23, 2017
Their mother, Helton, is facing felonious assault and attempted aggravated murder charges at this point, but the charges could change now that the children have died. Police said the incident happened around 10 a.m. Thursday inside their home. Police Chief Richard Biehl says the woman shot the children inside the home and then took them outside, where police and emergency crews found them in the front yard. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Their mother, Helton, is facing felonious assault and attempted aggravated murder charges at this point, but the charges could change now that the children have died. Police said the incident happened around 10 a.m. Thursday inside their home. Police Chief Richard Biehl says the woman shot the children inside the home and then took them outside, where police and emergency crews found them in the front yard. (more...)
Pippa Middleton's high-society wedding
- May 23, 2017
Middleton came to the church accompanied by her father Michael in a vintage convertible. The Duchess escorted the youngest members of the bridal party into the 12th Century St Mark's Church in Berkshire, stopping occasionally to tell them to "shh" with her finger pressed to her lips. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Middleton came to the church accompanied by her father Michael in a vintage convertible. The Duchess escorted the youngest members of the bridal party into the 12th Century St Mark's Church in Berkshire, stopping occasionally to tell them to "shh" with her finger pressed to her lips. (more...)
Mueller reviewed the Comey memos
- May 23, 2017
Multiple sources tell The Washington Post that James Comey's March testimony before the House Intelligence Committee prompted President Donald Trump to ask two senior intelligence officials to shut down the probe into possible collusion between his presidential campaign and Russian Federation. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Multiple sources tell The Washington Post that James Comey's March testimony before the House Intelligence Committee prompted President Donald Trump to ask two senior intelligence officials to shut down the probe into possible collusion between his presidential campaign and Russian Federation. (more...)
Delay in court case deepens health insurance uncertainty
- May 23, 2017
If the insurance industry collectively neglected to include a contingency margin surrounding the cost-sharing payments-either to keep premium increases low before the election, or to strong-arm the incoming administration to continue to fund them-such a decision might warrant federal sanctions. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
If the insurance industry collectively neglected to include a contingency margin surrounding the cost-sharing payments-either to keep premium increases low before the election, or to strong-arm the incoming administration to continue to fund them-such a decision might warrant federal sanctions. (more...)
Just 29% of Americans approve of Trump's decision to fire
- May 23, 2017
Rosenstein will come to brief the full Senate next week", Schumer spokesman Matt House said in a statement. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, continued to argue that the president should consider Merrick Garland, the federal judge nominated to the Supreme Court a year ago by President Barack Obama but who was denied a hearing by Republicans. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Rosenstein will come to brief the full Senate next week", Schumer spokesman Matt House said in a statement. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, continued to argue that the president should consider Merrick Garland, the federal judge nominated to the Supreme Court a year ago by President Barack Obama but who was denied a hearing by Republicans. (more...)
At least 20 dead, hundreds injured after reported explosion at Manchester stadium
- May 23, 2017
Earlier , Universal Music Group, the umbrella group for Republic Records, said in a statement on Facebook: "We are deeply saddened to learn of tonight's devastating event in Manchester ". After the initial incident, police carried out a precautionary controlled explosion nearby but the item turned out to be discarded clothing, not a "suspicious item", Greater Manchester Police said. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Earlier , Universal Music Group, the umbrella group for Republic Records, said in a statement on Facebook: "We are deeply saddened to learn of tonight's devastating event in Manchester ". After the initial incident, police carried out a precautionary controlled explosion nearby but the item turned out to be discarded clothing, not a "suspicious item", Greater Manchester Police said. (more...)
Trump says he never talked about Israel with Russians
- May 23, 2017
Tensions surrounding the U.S. recognition, or lack thereof, of the Western Wall as Israeli territory became an issue because President Trump, who will be visiting Israel next week, wants to visit the Western Wall privately, without Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Tensions surrounding the U.S. recognition, or lack thereof, of the Western Wall as Israeli territory became an issue because President Trump, who will be visiting Israel next week, wants to visit the Western Wall privately, without Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (more...)
Iranians react to President Hassan Rouhani reelection victory
- May 23, 2017
Rouhani won almost 23 million votes, a strong improvement over his election victory in 2013, when he won 18.6 million votes, or 50.1% of the votes cast in a six-man race. Today, thousands of people gathered in central Tehran to celebrate Rouhani's victory. Rouhani believes in detente with the West and even with the United States, and he has, to some extent, achieved this, Zibakalam said, adding that "he will try to maintain good and warm relations with many other countries if he is reelected". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Rouhani won almost 23 million votes, a strong improvement over his election victory in 2013, when he won 18.6 million votes, or 50.1% of the votes cast in a six-man race. Today, thousands of people gathered in central Tehran to celebrate Rouhani's victory. Rouhani believes in detente with the West and even with the United States, and he has, to some extent, achieved this, Zibakalam said, adding that "he will try to maintain good and warm relations with many other countries if he is reelected". (more...)
Shakespeare in limbo as Leicester ends title defense in 12th
- May 23, 2017
Leicester's attention now turns to resolving the future of Shakespeare, with talks expected this week over whether he will stay as boss beyond June. I don't know when that'll be but there'll be a meeting soon. Chilwell floated the ball in from the left to the back post, Islam Slimani nodded it back across goal and Vardy finished from close range. Shakespeare added: "Overall I thought we had a horrendous start. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Leicester's attention now turns to resolving the future of Shakespeare, with talks expected this week over whether he will stay as boss beyond June. I don't know when that'll be but there'll be a meeting soon. Chilwell floated the ball in from the left to the back post, Islam Slimani nodded it back across goal and Vardy finished from close range. Shakespeare added: "Overall I thought we had a horrendous start. (more...)
Controlled explosion carried out near concert venue
- May 23, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May issued a statement , confirming that police are treating the incident as a terror attack. He offered few details . "It was chaotic. Everybody was running and screaming and just trying to get out". The Scottish Daily Mail features a striking image of an injured concert-goer being led from Manchester Arena by the emergency services and says that the attack took place exactly four years to the day of the Lee Rigby killing. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May issued a statement , confirming that police are treating the incident as a terror attack. He offered few details . "It was chaotic. Everybody was running and screaming and just trying to get out". The Scottish Daily Mail features a striking image of an injured concert-goer being led from Manchester Arena by the emergency services and says that the attack took place exactly four years to the day of the Lee Rigby killing. (more...)
Chris Cornell Has Passed Away
- May 23, 2017
Cornell leaves a legacy as frontman for iconic alternative bands including Soundgarden , Audioslave and Temple of the Dog. In 2001, Cornell joined members of Rage Against The Machine to form Audioslave , which earned acclaim with its self-titled album that earned three-platinum status. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Cornell leaves a legacy as frontman for iconic alternative bands including Soundgarden , Audioslave and Temple of the Dog. In 2001, Cornell joined members of Rage Against The Machine to form Audioslave , which earned acclaim with its self-titled album that earned three-platinum status. (more...)
Comey to testify on role in FBI's Russian Federation inquiry
- May 23, 2017
Rosenstein's opening statement did not mention a New York Times report , published on Tuesday, that Comey had written memos describing what he felt were inappropriate efforts by Trump to influence the FBI's Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Rosenstein's opening statement did not mention a New York Times report , published on Tuesday, that Comey had written memos describing what he felt were inappropriate efforts by Trump to influence the FBI's Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
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