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Ariana Grande 'broken' after blast outside her show in Manchester kills 22
- May 23, 2017
All political parties will suspend campaigning ahead of next month's General Election for what will be a period of national mourning. Numerous concert-goers were groups of young people, United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May said. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
All political parties will suspend campaigning ahead of next month's General Election for what will be a period of national mourning. Numerous concert-goers were groups of young people, United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May said. (more...)
'Rare opportunity' to achieve peace in Middle East
- May 23, 2017
He said he hoped his meeting with Mr Abbas, in Bethlehem , could be "useful and fruitful". In Monday's public appearance of Trump with Netanyahu, the Israeli leader showed no signs he was upset about Trump's disclosure of intelligence. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
He said he hoped his meeting with Mr Abbas, in Bethlehem , could be "useful and fruitful". In Monday's public appearance of Trump with Netanyahu, the Israeli leader showed no signs he was upset about Trump's disclosure of intelligence. (more...)
President Trump lands in Israel ahead of peace process talks
- May 23, 2017
He also warned of the threat from Iran to global peace, a theme he spoke on earlier in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Trump said he was "gratified" that Mr. Abbas attended a summit with him last weekend in Saudi Arabia aimed at building cooperation among Arab states to fight extremism. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
He also warned of the threat from Iran to global peace, a theme he spoke on earlier in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Trump said he was "gratified" that Mr. Abbas attended a summit with him last weekend in Saudi Arabia aimed at building cooperation among Arab states to fight extremism. (more...)
Justices won't hear appeal over release of federal mug shots
- May 23, 2017
The justices on Monday left in place a federal appeals court ruling that said jurors should have heard evidence that one of the victims was seen alive after the time prosecutors allege Wayne Kubsch committed the killings. That decision meant the state could lose $1 billion in already-collected tax revenue, MI said in court papers. In 1983, the legislature passed an exemption from the Business and Occupation Tax for out-of-state businesses engaged in in-state solicitation through separately ... (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The justices on Monday left in place a federal appeals court ruling that said jurors should have heard evidence that one of the victims was seen alive after the time prosecutors allege Wayne Kubsch committed the killings. That decision meant the state could lose $1 billion in already-collected tax revenue, MI said in court papers. In 1983, the legislature passed an exemption from the Business and Occupation Tax for out-of-state businesses engaged in in-state solicitation through separately ... (more...)
UK police arrest man in Manchester
- May 23, 2017
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon , condemning the attack , said she would convene the Scottish government's Resilience Committee on Tuesday morning to "consider any implications for Scotland ". Monday's bomb attack has raised concerns that a more sophisticated network may exist in the country than previously thought. The explosion happened in the foyer of the arena as the concert was ending just after 10:30, witnesses said. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon , condemning the attack , said she would convene the Scottish government's Resilience Committee on Tuesday morning to "consider any implications for Scotland ". Monday's bomb attack has raised concerns that a more sophisticated network may exist in the country than previously thought. The explosion happened in the foyer of the arena as the concert was ending just after 10:30, witnesses said. (more...)
Trump tells Netanyahu he 'never mentioned Israel' in meeting with Russians
- May 23, 2017
On Sunday, Israel authorised some economic concessions to the Palestinians that it said would improve civilian life in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority and were meant to respond to Trump's request for "confidence-building steps". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
On Sunday, Israel authorised some economic concessions to the Palestinians that it said would improve civilian life in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority and were meant to respond to Trump's request for "confidence-building steps". (more...)
United Kingdom police treating Ariana Grande concert blast as terrorism
- May 23, 2017
Police say the suicide bomber was male but have yet to establish whether he was acting alone or as part of a network. "We believe the attacker was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated causing this atrocity", said Hopkins, who declined to answer questions about whether the attacker was British. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Police say the suicide bomber was male but have yet to establish whether he was acting alone or as part of a network. "We believe the attacker was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated causing this atrocity", said Hopkins, who declined to answer questions about whether the attacker was British. (more...)
States police command team meet following Manchester bombing
- May 23, 2017
Thousands of youngsters had been at the USA pop star's concert when the blast hit the foyer around 10.35pm last night. Twitter users circulated the MissinginManchester hashtag to help people looking for family members and friends. "It seems that bombs of the British airforce over children of Mosul and Raqqa has just came back to #Manchester ", one user named Abdul Haqq said on Twitter , in reference to the Iraqi and Syrian cities held by the militants where a US -led coalition, of which ... (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Thousands of youngsters had been at the USA pop star's concert when the blast hit the foyer around 10.35pm last night. Twitter users circulated the MissinginManchester hashtag to help people looking for family members and friends. "It seems that bombs of the British airforce over children of Mosul and Raqqa has just came back to #Manchester ", one user named Abdul Haqq said on Twitter , in reference to the Iraqi and Syrian cities held by the militants where a US -led coalition, of which ... (more...)
Ariana Grande concert bombing: 22 dead after 'terrorist atrocity'
- May 23, 2017
James said he believed he heard a second explosion as they were running out. The chief constable added that a priority of the investigation was to establish whether the individual was acting alone or as part of a network. What about the June 8 election? Ms Sturgeon said: "Police Scotland will also be present at motorway service stations working with the British Transport Police to identify any possible witnesses returning to Scotland from Manchester". (more...)
- May 23, 2017
James said he believed he heard a second explosion as they were running out. The chief constable added that a priority of the investigation was to establish whether the individual was acting alone or as part of a network. What about the June 8 election? Ms Sturgeon said: "Police Scotland will also be present at motorway service stations working with the British Transport Police to identify any possible witnesses returning to Scotland from Manchester". (more...)
At least 20 fatalities after explosion at Ariana Grande concert
- May 23, 2017
According to TMZ, the singer has indefinitely suspended her world tour in the wake of the attack . Police were called to reports of an explosion at the Manchester Arena at 10.33pm, shortly after U.S. Nobody has claimed responsibility. Photo: PA A police officer talks to locals outside the Manchester Arena. Police said the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device carried by a suicide bomber. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
According to TMZ, the singer has indefinitely suspended her world tour in the wake of the attack . Police were called to reports of an explosion at the Manchester Arena at 10.33pm, shortly after U.S. Nobody has claimed responsibility. Photo: PA A police officer talks to locals outside the Manchester Arena. Police said the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device carried by a suicide bomber. (more...)
Trump Had Second Thoughts About Firing Flynn, Still Supports Him
- May 23, 2017
Members of key congressional committees are pledging to proceed with aggressive investigations into Russia's alleged meddling in the U.S. presidential election, including why former FBI director James Comey was ousted from his job. "I don't know how to read it except that, I'm nearly speechless because I don't know why someone would say something like that", McCain said, adding that the president should never have met with the Russian officials. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Members of key congressional committees are pledging to proceed with aggressive investigations into Russia's alleged meddling in the U.S. presidential election, including why former FBI director James Comey was ousted from his job. "I don't know how to read it except that, I'm nearly speechless because I don't know why someone would say something like that", McCain said, adding that the president should never have met with the Russian officials. (more...)
Trump's visit to the Western Wall sparks mixed reactions
- May 23, 2017
During the campaign, Trump pledged to move the embassy to Jerusalem , but has since walked back that promise. Allowing them to do so could have led to accusations that Washington was implicitly recognising Israel's unilateral claim of sovereignty over the site, which would break with years of USA and worldwide precedent. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
During the campaign, Trump pledged to move the embassy to Jerusalem , but has since walked back that promise. Allowing them to do so could have led to accusations that Washington was implicitly recognising Israel's unilateral claim of sovereignty over the site, which would break with years of USA and worldwide precedent. (more...)
Rouhani says regional stability impossible without Iran
- May 23, 2017
Tehran and Riyadh are involved in proxy wars across the region, backing opposite sides in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Lebanon. "Unfortunately, under the hostile and aggressive policies of the American statesmen, we are witnessing a renewed strengthening of terrorist groups in the region and miscalculation of the dictatorships which support these groups", Qassemi said. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Tehran and Riyadh are involved in proxy wars across the region, backing opposite sides in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Lebanon. "Unfortunately, under the hostile and aggressive policies of the American statesmen, we are witnessing a renewed strengthening of terrorist groups in the region and miscalculation of the dictatorships which support these groups", Qassemi said. (more...)
Ivanka Trump Advocates for Female Empowerment During Saudi Arabia Visit
- May 23, 2017
Trump's Riyadh visit kicked off his first presidential trip overseas, with Saudi Arabia the first stop on a nine-day journey through the Middle East and Europe. "Saudi Arabia's progress, especially in recent years, is very encouraging", Mr Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka, told a group of Saudi women in Riyadh , where the USA president was making his first foreign visit since taking office in January. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Trump's Riyadh visit kicked off his first presidential trip overseas, with Saudi Arabia the first stop on a nine-day journey through the Middle East and Europe. "Saudi Arabia's progress, especially in recent years, is very encouraging", Mr Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka, told a group of Saudi women in Riyadh , where the USA president was making his first foreign visit since taking office in January. (more...)
Trump Reportedly Bragged To Russians About Firing 'Nut Job' FBI Director
- May 23, 2017
Comey's testimony follows two weeks of a brewing scandal that ignited anew on May 9, when Trump abruptly fired him , sparking critics to accuse the president of attempting to derail the FBI investigation into Russia 's attempts to influence the 2016 presidential election, which includes probes into Trump's associates. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Comey's testimony follows two weeks of a brewing scandal that ignited anew on May 9, when Trump abruptly fired him , sparking critics to accuse the president of attempting to derail the FBI investigation into Russia 's attempts to influence the 2016 presidential election, which includes probes into Trump's associates. (more...)
UK police: 'a number of fatalities' at Ariana Grande concert
- May 23, 2017
Pictures of Georgina had been circulated immediately after the blast, amid appeals for missing concertgoers to get in touch with their loved ones. The Associated Press has reported that ISIS claims a member of its group planted the bombs that detonated following the concert as people left the building. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Pictures of Georgina had been circulated immediately after the blast, amid appeals for missing concertgoers to get in touch with their loved ones. The Associated Press has reported that ISIS claims a member of its group planted the bombs that detonated following the concert as people left the building. (more...)
Worry about Saudi carrying out another 9/11: Iran to Trump
- May 23, 2017
The tough talk on Iran will continue as the U.S. President travels to Israel Monday. Trump's speech, preceded by a traditional reading of the Holy Quran, held Iran responsible for global extremism and highlighted U.S. "Muslim nations must be willing to take on the burden if we are going to defeat terrorism and send its wicked ideology into oblivion", Trump said. Predominantly-Shia Iran and the predominantly-Sunni kingdom, Saudi Arabia , accuse each other of backing different sides ... (more...)
- May 23, 2017
The tough talk on Iran will continue as the U.S. President travels to Israel Monday. Trump's speech, preceded by a traditional reading of the Holy Quran, held Iran responsible for global extremism and highlighted U.S. "Muslim nations must be willing to take on the burden if we are going to defeat terrorism and send its wicked ideology into oblivion", Trump said. Predominantly-Shia Iran and the predominantly-Sunni kingdom, Saudi Arabia , accuse each other of backing different sides ... (more...)
Government pushes on with company tax cuts
- May 23, 2017
Banks will also be forced to report any misconduct under new mandatory reporting rules. Unions said the budget waged war on the vulnerable through cuts to welfare and higher university fees. $78.3 million allocated to Queensland dental services in the last budget of the Federal Labor Government in 2013 for this year has been slashed to just $21.6 million by the Turnbull Government in 2017-18 - a decrease of over 72%. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
Banks will also be forced to report any misconduct under new mandatory reporting rules. Unions said the budget waged war on the vulnerable through cuts to welfare and higher university fees. $78.3 million allocated to Queensland dental services in the last budget of the Federal Labor Government in 2013 for this year has been slashed to just $21.6 million by the Turnbull Government in 2017-18 - a decrease of over 72%. (more...)
Will do everything to achieve Israel-Palestinian peace deal
- May 23, 2017
United States policy has been to not recognize East Jerusalem as part of Israel , so Trump's visit-even if it was technically private and not presidential-arguably sends a powerful, unprecedented message of support for an occupation discouraged by the worldwide community. (more...)
- May 23, 2017
United States policy has been to not recognize East Jerusalem as part of Israel , so Trump's visit-even if it was technically private and not presidential-arguably sends a powerful, unprecedented message of support for an occupation discouraged by the worldwide community. (more...)
Scotland to Introduce Increased Security Measures Amid Manchester Terror Attack
- May 23, 2017
They are at key locations and events to provide a highly visible presence. "We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Manchester and our colleagues in Greater Manchester Police and we have provided practical support to the Force". "We will be working with colleagues within the National Counter Terrorist Policing Network, other police forces and United Kingdom intelligence services to establish what happened in Manchester and assessing our plans here to take all steps possible to keep ... (more...)
- May 23, 2017
They are at key locations and events to provide a highly visible presence. "We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Manchester and our colleagues in Greater Manchester Police and we have provided practical support to the Force". "We will be working with colleagues within the National Counter Terrorist Policing Network, other police forces and United Kingdom intelligence services to establish what happened in Manchester and assessing our plans here to take all steps possible to keep ... (more...)
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