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Manchester arena attack: 22 killed, children among dead
- May 23, 2017
Authorities say 22 people were killed and nearly 60 wounded when an explosion went off at the end of a concert by American pop star Ariana Grande in the northern England city. The surrounding Greater Manchester area has a population of about 2.8 million. The IRA claimed responsibility for the blast that injured 212 people. Mr Hopkins said a "fast-moving investigation" had established the attack was conducted by one man, although detectives are working to establish if he was "was acting ... (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Authorities say 22 people were killed and nearly 60 wounded when an explosion went off at the end of a concert by American pop star Ariana Grande in the northern England city. The surrounding Greater Manchester area has a population of about 2.8 million. The IRA claimed responsibility for the blast that injured 212 people. Mr Hopkins said a "fast-moving investigation" had established the attack was conducted by one man, although detectives are working to establish if he was "was acting ... (more...)
Why Trump is on track to disappoint Israel's Netanyahu
- May 23, 2017
Embassy to Jerusalem , a gesture that would enrage Palestinians and infuriate the Arab statesmen Trump hopes to enlist in his peace efforts. Trump, who had previously suggested that it would be easier than anticipated to solve the conflict that has vexed his predecessors for decades, said that conditions were right in both Israel and the Arab world to strike what he has called "the ultimate deal". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Embassy to Jerusalem , a gesture that would enrage Palestinians and infuriate the Arab statesmen Trump hopes to enlist in his peace efforts. Trump, who had previously suggested that it would be easier than anticipated to solve the conflict that has vexed his predecessors for decades, said that conditions were right in both Israel and the Arab world to strike what he has called "the ultimate deal". (more...)
Philippine president declares martial law in Mindanao - spokesman
- May 23, 2017
Philippine troops and police battled dozens of gunmen protecting one of the world's most wanted Islamic militants in a built-up area of a southern city on Tuesday (May 23), authorities said . He added that the Maute group has torched several facilities: St. Mary's Church, the city jail, the Ninoy Aquino School, and Dansalan College. There are reports that Maute group has occupied some main sites in Marawi City and that violence is prevailing in many portions of the city. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Philippine troops and police battled dozens of gunmen protecting one of the world's most wanted Islamic militants in a built-up area of a southern city on Tuesday (May 23), authorities said . He added that the Maute group has torched several facilities: St. Mary's Church, the city jail, the Ninoy Aquino School, and Dansalan College. There are reports that Maute group has occupied some main sites in Marawi City and that violence is prevailing in many portions of the city. (more...)
Former FBI Director James Comey Will Testify In Open Session
- May 23, 2017
Mark Warner, D-Va., said he expected Comey to "shed light on issues critical to this committee's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election". The developments were a blow to White House efforts to tamp down interest in the Russian Federation investigation as Mr Trump and his staff boarded Air Force One for Saudi Arabia - the first stop on his first foreign trip as President. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Mark Warner, D-Va., said he expected Comey to "shed light on issues critical to this committee's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election". The developments were a blow to White House efforts to tamp down interest in the Russian Federation investigation as Mr Trump and his staff boarded Air Force One for Saudi Arabia - the first stop on his first foreign trip as President. (more...)
Blue Flags once again flying over North Tyneside beaches
- May 23, 2017
The annual status, awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education, bestows a mark of quality on our shores and indicates that visitors can expect beaches with a flag to not only be clean, but also safe, meeting the highest environmental standards, as well as the most stringent standards for worldwide bathing water. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The annual status, awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education, bestows a mark of quality on our shores and indicates that visitors can expect beaches with a flag to not only be clean, but also safe, meeting the highest environmental standards, as well as the most stringent standards for worldwide bathing water. (more...)
Trump asked DNI, NSA to deny evidence of Russia collusion
- May 23, 2017
The Washington Post , which first reported Trump's request Monday evening , says Trump's conversation with Rogers was documented in an internal memo written by a senior NSA official. A White House spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the meetings. "The president has always emphasized the importance of making deals with Russian Federation as it relates to Syria, Ukraine, defeating ISIS and other key issues for the benefit and safety of the American people". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The Washington Post , which first reported Trump's request Monday evening , says Trump's conversation with Rogers was documented in an internal memo written by a senior NSA official. A White House spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the meetings. "The president has always emphasized the importance of making deals with Russian Federation as it relates to Syria, Ukraine, defeating ISIS and other key issues for the benefit and safety of the American people". (more...)
Manchester bombing victim, 8, was "a beautiful little girl"
- May 23, 2017
Chris Upton of Tarleton Community Primary School told the Guardian newspaper, "Saffie was simply a attractive little girl in every aspect of the word". After the attack, dubbed as "sickening" by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, 12 of the 59 casualties taken to hospital were under the age of 16, David Ratcliffe of the North West Ambulance Service confirmed. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Chris Upton of Tarleton Community Primary School told the Guardian newspaper, "Saffie was simply a attractive little girl in every aspect of the word". After the attack, dubbed as "sickening" by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, 12 of the 59 casualties taken to hospital were under the age of 16, David Ratcliffe of the North West Ambulance Service confirmed. (more...)
Trump plays up Middle East peace hopes after talks with Palestinian president
- May 23, 2017
However, from compromising Israeli intelligence to backtracking on a promise to move the U.S. Embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv to a diplomatic scuffle over the Western Wall, Israel's once-clear support of the Trump administration is less certain . (more...)
- May 23, 2017
However, from compromising Israeli intelligence to backtracking on a promise to move the U.S. Embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv to a diplomatic scuffle over the Western Wall, Israel's once-clear support of the Trump administration is less certain . (more...)
Pres. Trump Visit to Israel
- May 23, 2017
We're sticking with Washington, D.C. But that recognition is not reciprocated. They will then travel to Netanyahu's home on Jerusalem's Balfour Street for dinner. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did his best to give Donald Trump a warm welcome when he landed Monday at Ben Gurion Airport on his first trip overseas as USA president. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
We're sticking with Washington, D.C. But that recognition is not reciprocated. They will then travel to Netanyahu's home on Jerusalem's Balfour Street for dinner. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did his best to give Donald Trump a warm welcome when he landed Monday at Ben Gurion Airport on his first trip overseas as USA president. (more...)
Donald Trump visits Israel as he continues Middle East trip
- May 23, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said he does not see any reason President Donald Trump should apologize for reportedly sharing Israeli intelligence with top Russian diplomats. Shortly after the war, Israel annexed East Jerusalem . The Palestinians , if an independent Palestinian state is created, want to claim east Jerusalem as their capital. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said he does not see any reason President Donald Trump should apologize for reportedly sharing Israeli intelligence with top Russian diplomats. Shortly after the war, Israel annexed East Jerusalem . The Palestinians , if an independent Palestinian state is created, want to claim east Jerusalem as their capital. (more...)
I did not mention Israel to Russian diplomats
- May 23, 2017
The disclosure raised concerns that Trump had compromised an intelligence source and media later reported the information had come from the Israelis . The Western Wall has separated visiting areas for men and women, which explains why President Trump is not seen in the same photos as Ivanka and Melania. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The disclosure raised concerns that Trump had compromised an intelligence source and media later reported the information had come from the Israelis . The Western Wall has separated visiting areas for men and women, which explains why President Trump is not seen in the same photos as Ivanka and Melania. (more...)
James Corden reacts to Manchester attack at Ariana Grande concert
- May 23, 2017
The attacker, Khalid Masood, 52, rammed his vehicle into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge before fatally stabbing a police officer. At first we thought it was a bomb. We just tried to get out as quickly as we could. Crying children and parents desperately tried to find each other as cell phone signals faltered in the deluge of calls, witnesses said. (more...)
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- May 23, 2017
The attacker, Khalid Masood, 52, rammed his vehicle into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge before fatally stabbing a police officer. At first we thought it was a bomb. We just tried to get out as quickly as we could. Crying children and parents desperately tried to find each other as cell phone signals faltered in the deluge of calls, witnesses said. (more...)
In Jerusalem, Trump says Iran must stop backing 'terrorists' immediately
- May 23, 2017
Donald Trump has likened the fight against Islamic extremism to a battle between "good and evil" and not different faiths. He called on the Middle-eastern countries to combat Islamic extremism, pointing out that "95 per cent of the victims of terrorist attacks are themselves Muslims". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Donald Trump has likened the fight against Islamic extremism to a battle between "good and evil" and not different faiths. He called on the Middle-eastern countries to combat Islamic extremism, pointing out that "95 per cent of the victims of terrorist attacks are themselves Muslims". (more...)
Mueller briefed on secret Comey memos, source says
- May 23, 2017
The president made the request after then Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey revealed that the agency had been investigating Russian interference into the election since July 2016. Flynn was asked to resign in February after it became public that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence about phone calls with Russian Ambassador to the United States Sergey Kislyak, in which he discussed USA sanctions. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The president made the request after then Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey revealed that the agency had been investigating Russian interference into the election since July 2016. Flynn was asked to resign in February after it became public that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence about phone calls with Russian Ambassador to the United States Sergey Kislyak, in which he discussed USA sanctions. (more...)
Explosions strike Syria's Damascus and Homs, 4 killed
- May 23, 2017
It said the explosion killed two "terrorists". Khaled Hilal told state TV that two suicide attackers detonated their explosives-laden vehicle as they were being surrounded by troops. As the Syrian conflict enters its seventh year, more than 465,000 people have been killed in the fighting, over one million wounded and at least 12 million - half of the country's pre-war population - forced from their homes. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
It said the explosion killed two "terrorists". Khaled Hilal told state TV that two suicide attackers detonated their explosives-laden vehicle as they were being surrounded by troops. As the Syrian conflict enters its seventh year, more than 465,000 people have been killed in the fighting, over one million wounded and at least 12 million - half of the country's pre-war population - forced from their homes. (more...)
House oversight panel chairman Chaffetz to depart Congress June 30
- May 23, 2017
Chaffetz, R-Utah, announced last month that he had "made a personal decision to return to the private sector" and would not seek reelection or run for any other political office in 2018. "Serving you in the U.S. House of Representatives for almost nine years has been a rare honor and privilege", he said in the statement. Trump has long complicated Chaffetz's life. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Chaffetz, R-Utah, announced last month that he had "made a personal decision to return to the private sector" and would not seek reelection or run for any other political office in 2018. "Serving you in the U.S. House of Representatives for almost nine years has been a rare honor and privilege", he said in the statement. Trump has long complicated Chaffetz's life. (more...)
Moment of peace for Trump
- May 23, 2017
Much of the concern over Trump sharing the Israeli-provided intelligence - which was ostensibly about laptop computer bombs snuck on planes - with Russian Federation was about giving them (and their allies) intel they could use to trace the source. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Much of the concern over Trump sharing the Israeli-provided intelligence - which was ostensibly about laptop computer bombs snuck on planes - with Russian Federation was about giving them (and their allies) intel they could use to trace the source. (more...)
Trump uses Israel visit to champion 'ultimate deal' for peace
- May 23, 2017
Amidst a string of official visits, Trump made history for visiting one of Judaism's most revered sites. The president reinforced the message when he went on to have a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Hossam Zomlot, an aide to Abbas , said that "if President Trump wants to mediate and leads us to a historic agreement, a major agreement, we are ready to be his partners". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Amidst a string of official visits, Trump made history for visiting one of Judaism's most revered sites. The president reinforced the message when he went on to have a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Hossam Zomlot, an aide to Abbas , said that "if President Trump wants to mediate and leads us to a historic agreement, a major agreement, we are ready to be his partners". (more...)
Flynn, not so eager to talk these days, rejects Senate Intelligence subpoena
- May 23, 2017
The Associated Press reported Thursday morning that, according to a Republican member of the Senate Intelligence panel, Michael Flynn's lawyers said that Flynn will not obey a subpoena. Flynn was sacked from his top post in the Trump Administration after just 25 days when it was revealed he had lied about his communications with Russian ambassador to the U.S. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The Associated Press reported Thursday morning that, according to a Republican member of the Senate Intelligence panel, Michael Flynn's lawyers said that Flynn will not obey a subpoena. Flynn was sacked from his top post in the Trump Administration after just 25 days when it was revealed he had lied about his communications with Russian ambassador to the U.S. (more...)
Deja vu as softer South Korean leader could alienate ally US
- May 23, 2017
In the telegram, Xi wrote that he hoped to "continue consistently placing great value on relations between South Korea and China and that China will guard the hard achievements it has made with South Korea in China-South Korea relations", the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
In the telegram, Xi wrote that he hoped to "continue consistently placing great value on relations between South Korea and China and that China will guard the hard achievements it has made with South Korea in China-South Korea relations", the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. (more...)
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