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Deaths reported after explosion at Ariana Grande concert
- May 23, 2017
A police helicopter hummed over the city as somber commuters hurried to work. Taxis offered to give stranded people free rides home while some residents opened their homes to provide lodging. "We are thankful for the selfless service tonight of Manchester's first responders who rushed towards danger to help save lives". Among the names being circulated was Olivia Campbell. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
A police helicopter hummed over the city as somber commuters hurried to work. Taxis offered to give stranded people free rides home while some residents opened their homes to provide lodging. "We are thankful for the selfless service tonight of Manchester's first responders who rushed towards danger to help save lives". Among the names being circulated was Olivia Campbell. (more...)
Ariana Grande concert blast: Every parent's worst fear
- May 23, 2017
Confusion followed as people fled in search of safety, and the sound of wailing sirens soon cut through the smoky air outside the arena. "We are working to establish the full details of what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack ", May said in a statement . (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Confusion followed as people fled in search of safety, and the sound of wailing sirens soon cut through the smoky air outside the arena. "We are working to establish the full details of what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack ", May said in a statement . (more...)
Terror attack at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester: What we know
- May 23, 2017
The singer, who was not injured, tweeted hours later: "Broken". Thousands of people are turning to Twitter and Facebook to try and trace loved ones who are missing. She will hold a meeting of the government's emergency response committee. The Dangerous Woman Tour is the third concert tour by Grande to support her third studio album, Dangerous Woman. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The singer, who was not injured, tweeted hours later: "Broken". Thousands of people are turning to Twitter and Facebook to try and trace loved ones who are missing. She will hold a meeting of the government's emergency response committee. The Dangerous Woman Tour is the third concert tour by Grande to support her third studio album, Dangerous Woman. (more...)
No reports yet of South Africans affected by Manchester Arena explosion
- May 23, 2017
Among those searching for children was Charlotte Campbell, who has not heard from her 15-year-old daughter Olivia since the attack. It's a parents worse nightmare. Everyone was running and crying. You could just feel it on the ground. "It was absolutely terrifying". Suzy Mitchell, whose flat is opposite the venue said she heard "a huge bang" and came out of her flat to see "everyone was running away in big crowds". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Among those searching for children was Charlotte Campbell, who has not heard from her 15-year-old daughter Olivia since the attack. It's a parents worse nightmare. Everyone was running and crying. You could just feel it on the ground. "It was absolutely terrifying". Suzy Mitchell, whose flat is opposite the venue said she heard "a huge bang" and came out of her flat to see "everyone was running away in big crowds". (more...)
Chaffetz resigns at career pinnacle after years in spotlight
- May 23, 2017
With several investigations still ongoing, Chaffetz said he was not anxious about other Republican members of the committee continuing his work. "There are lots of good people who care about these issues and are well-suited to carry out these investigations", Chaffetz said. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
With several investigations still ongoing, Chaffetz said he was not anxious about other Republican members of the committee continuing his work. "There are lots of good people who care about these issues and are well-suited to carry out these investigations", Chaffetz said. (more...)
Children among 22 dead as terrorist targets Manchester pop concert
- May 23, 2017
Islamic State's claim of responsibility echoed others the group has made for attacks in the West, on an established communications channel but with vague details that leave room for an opportunistic attempt at propaganda. As many as 400 police were deployed in Manchester overnight, Hopkins said early Tuesday, and a CNN journalist saw a heavy armed police presence in parts of the city, particularly outside the Royal Infirmary Hospital where several victims are being treated. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Islamic State's claim of responsibility echoed others the group has made for attacks in the West, on an established communications channel but with vague details that leave room for an opportunistic attempt at propaganda. As many as 400 police were deployed in Manchester overnight, Hopkins said early Tuesday, and a CNN journalist saw a heavy armed police presence in parts of the city, particularly outside the Royal Infirmary Hospital where several victims are being treated. (more...)
Former CIA chief says he warned Moscow over election hacking
- May 23, 2017
Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies Tuesday - on Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and Russia's use of "active measures" - before the House Intelligence Committee. Coats is testifying in the Senate and Rogers is expected to testify in the House on budget issues, but the blockbuster news of Trump's attempt to curtail a federal probe, first reported by The Washington Post, has already come up. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies Tuesday - on Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and Russia's use of "active measures" - before the House Intelligence Committee. Coats is testifying in the Senate and Rogers is expected to testify in the House on budget issues, but the blockbuster news of Trump's attempt to curtail a federal probe, first reported by The Washington Post, has already come up. (more...)
Trump, family make private visit to Western Wall
- May 23, 2017
Donald Trump has said that if Israel and the Palestinians could forge peace, it would spill over across the wider region. Not only is Trump the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall, but he is also the first American president to visit Israel so early in his term. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Donald Trump has said that if Israel and the Palestinians could forge peace, it would spill over across the wider region. Not only is Trump the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall, but he is also the first American president to visit Israel so early in his term. (more...)
Trump traveling to Israel on Monday
- May 23, 2017
Zarif wrote . POTUS refers to President Of The United States , While KSA are the initials for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Trump said the summit would mark the beginning of the end of terrorism. The Trump administration rejected a request from the Palestinians to push for an Israeli settlement freeze, but promised to sort out the issue during peace negotiations, according to the official. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Zarif wrote . POTUS refers to President Of The United States , While KSA are the initials for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Trump said the summit would mark the beginning of the end of terrorism. The Trump administration rejected a request from the Palestinians to push for an Israeli settlement freeze, but promised to sort out the issue during peace negotiations, according to the official. (more...)
Donald Trump condemns 'evil losers' behind Manchester terror attack
- May 23, 2017
During his election campaign, Trump also advocated breaking with decades of precedent and moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, alarming Palestinians. He also faces mounting difficulties at home , where he is struggling to contain a scandal after firing James Comey as FBI director two weeks ago, and a widening investigation into his administration's connections to Russian Federation. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
During his election campaign, Trump also advocated breaking with decades of precedent and moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, alarming Palestinians. He also faces mounting difficulties at home , where he is struggling to contain a scandal after firing James Comey as FBI director two weeks ago, and a widening investigation into his administration's connections to Russian Federation. (more...)
Manchester attack: Security services think they know who bomber is
- May 23, 2017
The incident is Britain's second terror attack in less than two months. "This was among the worst terrorist incidents we have ever experienced in the United Kingdom, and, although it was not the first time Manchester has suffered in this way, it is the worst attack the city has experienced and the worst ever to hit the North of England". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The incident is Britain's second terror attack in less than two months. "This was among the worst terrorist incidents we have ever experienced in the United Kingdom, and, although it was not the first time Manchester has suffered in this way, it is the worst attack the city has experienced and the worst ever to hit the North of England". (more...)
FBI's Russian Federation investigation now includes at least one current White House official
- May 23, 2017
In a potentially damning comment, the president reportedly told the Russian officials: "I faced great pressure because of Russia ". The White House repeated its assertion that a "thorough investigation will confirm that there was no collusion between the campaign and any foreign entity". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
In a potentially damning comment, the president reportedly told the Russian officials: "I faced great pressure because of Russia ". The White House repeated its assertion that a "thorough investigation will confirm that there was no collusion between the campaign and any foreign entity". (more...)
White House officials call Trump 'undisciplined' and 'self-destructive'
- May 23, 2017
One senior House Democrat said the report might compel lawmakers to call "relevant officials" to testify - and obtain the alleged NSA memo. Or that this kind of thing wouldn't leak? The account was first reported in The Washington Post . (more...)
- May 23, 2017
One senior House Democrat said the report might compel lawmakers to call "relevant officials" to testify - and obtain the alleged NSA memo. Or that this kind of thing wouldn't leak? The account was first reported in The Washington Post . (more...)
Sri Lanka president switches foreign, finance ministers in Cabinet reshuffle
- May 23, 2017
Acting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Mr. William E. Todd called on Minister Mangala Samaraweera yesterday (22). However, he was accused by nationalists of paving the way for outside interference. According to a United Nations report, some 40,000 Tamil civilians may have been killed in the final months of the fighting alone. The civil war's final months were especially savage, and both the government forces and Tamil Tiger separatists are accused of grave ... (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Acting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Mr. William E. Todd called on Minister Mangala Samaraweera yesterday (22). However, he was accused by nationalists of paving the way for outside interference. According to a United Nations report, some 40,000 Tamil civilians may have been killed in the final months of the fighting alone. The civil war's final months were especially savage, and both the government forces and Tamil Tiger separatists are accused of grave ... (more...)
Donald Trump heads to Israel in pursuit of 'ultimate deal'
- May 23, 2017
But people familiar with Trump's plans said officials might offer a subtler gesture to recognize Israel's strong feelings about Jerusalem being its eternal capital. In Iran , which severed all ties with Israel following the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the country's newly re-elected President Hassan Rouhani on Monday told the Associated Press he hoped Trump administration would "settle down". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
But people familiar with Trump's plans said officials might offer a subtler gesture to recognize Israel's strong feelings about Jerusalem being its eternal capital. In Iran , which severed all ties with Israel following the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the country's newly re-elected President Hassan Rouhani on Monday told the Associated Press he hoped Trump administration would "settle down". (more...)
Turkey: Ankara slams Trump's decision to arm Syrian YPG
- May 23, 2017
The decision is meant to accelerate the Raqqa operation but undermines the Turkish government's view that the Syrian Kurdish YPG as an extension of the PKK . Trump will meet with Erdogan next week in Washington ahead of next month's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit. "I hope that they will turn away from this wrong", he said. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The decision is meant to accelerate the Raqqa operation but undermines the Turkish government's view that the Syrian Kurdish YPG as an extension of the PKK . Trump will meet with Erdogan next week in Washington ahead of next month's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit. "I hope that they will turn away from this wrong", he said. (more...)
Comey Likely to Testify Trump Tried to Influence Him on Russia Probe
- May 23, 2017
The new headlines were a fresh indication that Mr Trump would not be able to change the subject from what appears to be an intensifying investigation reaching toward the president and his inner circle. Former FBI Director James Comey now believes that President Donald Trump was trying to influence his judgment about the Russian Federation probe, a person familiar with his thinking says, but whether that influence amounts to obstruction of justice remains an open question. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The new headlines were a fresh indication that Mr Trump would not be able to change the subject from what appears to be an intensifying investigation reaching toward the president and his inner circle. Former FBI Director James Comey now believes that President Donald Trump was trying to influence his judgment about the Russian Federation probe, a person familiar with his thinking says, but whether that influence amounts to obstruction of justice remains an open question. (more...)
UP: Start here for our comprehensive coverage of the federal budget
- May 23, 2017
Mr Turnbull said it would have been impractical to have increased taxes on high-income earners only because of the amount of revenue needed. A 2.5 per cent efficiency dividend will be imposed on universities over the next two years. Those savings, including welfare reforms, had artificially reduced the red ink in the budget after they were blocked by opposition lawmakers in a hostile Senate where the government has a wafer-thin majority. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Mr Turnbull said it would have been impractical to have increased taxes on high-income earners only because of the amount of revenue needed. A 2.5 per cent efficiency dividend will be imposed on universities over the next two years. Those savings, including welfare reforms, had artificially reduced the red ink in the budget after they were blocked by opposition lawmakers in a hostile Senate where the government has a wafer-thin majority. (more...)
THAAD controversy: China urges S. Korea 'to remove obstacles' in bilateral relations
- May 23, 2017
Mainstream historians say up to 200,000 women, mostly from Korea but also China and other parts of Asia, were forced to work in Japanese military brothels during World War II. South Korean businesses have faced boycotts, especially the retail group Lotte which provided the land on which the system is being constructed. Xi told Moon's representative Lee Hae-chan on Friday that his visit showed the importance the new South Korean leader attached to relations with Beijing . (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Mainstream historians say up to 200,000 women, mostly from Korea but also China and other parts of Asia, were forced to work in Japanese military brothels during World War II. South Korean businesses have faced boycotts, especially the retail group Lotte which provided the land on which the system is being constructed. Xi told Moon's representative Lee Hae-chan on Friday that his visit showed the importance the new South Korean leader attached to relations with Beijing . (more...)
Saudi, UAE pledge $100mn to Ivanka Trump women's fund
- May 23, 2017
His first stop was a meeting in Jerusalem with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. A longtime businessman, Trump has cast Middle East peace as the "ultimate deal" and has tasked his son-in-law Jared Kushner and former real estate lawyer Jason Greenblatt with charting a course forward. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
His first stop was a meeting in Jerusalem with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. A longtime businessman, Trump has cast Middle East peace as the "ultimate deal" and has tasked his son-in-law Jared Kushner and former real estate lawyer Jason Greenblatt with charting a course forward. (more...)
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