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Pro-EU Liberal Democrats promise new Brexit vote
- May 24, 2017
The Liberal Democrats will oppose Brexit as their first priority over the next parliament, promising in their manifesto to preserve free movement, remain in the single market and hold a referendum on the final European Union exit deal. The party's flagship tax-and-spend pledge will centre on the NHS and social care - a 1p increase on income tax, including dividends, raising more than £6bn, which would be ring-fenced for health and care spending. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The Liberal Democrats will oppose Brexit as their first priority over the next parliament, promising in their manifesto to preserve free movement, remain in the single market and hold a referendum on the final European Union exit deal. The party's flagship tax-and-spend pledge will centre on the NHS and social care - a 1p increase on income tax, including dividends, raising more than £6bn, which would be ring-fenced for health and care spending. (more...)
Donald Trump asked intelligence bosses to speak out against FBI's Russian Federation probe
- May 24, 2017
Coats declined to comment on the report when asked about it by lawmakers on Tuesday but did say that politicizing intelligence was inappropriate - and that he'd made that position clear to the Trump administration. "Any political shaping of that presentation for intelligence would not be appropriate". Dan Coats is testifying Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Coats declined to comment on the report when asked about it by lawmakers on Tuesday but did say that politicizing intelligence was inappropriate - and that he'd made that position clear to the Trump administration. "Any political shaping of that presentation for intelligence would not be appropriate". Dan Coats is testifying Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee. (more...)
James Comey's friend says he was disgusted after Trump's WH hug
- May 24, 2017
Sources told the Post that the probe is expected to accelerate in the coming weeks. Trump on Friday took off for a nine-day trip overseas, his first as president. "We're friends. We communicate regularly, but I am not among his close intimates or advisers", he wrote. The Times cited a White House document that "has been circulated as the official account of the meeting". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Sources told the Post that the probe is expected to accelerate in the coming weeks. Trump on Friday took off for a nine-day trip overseas, his first as president. "We're friends. We communicate regularly, but I am not among his close intimates or advisers", he wrote. The Times cited a White House document that "has been circulated as the official account of the meeting". (more...)
Deadly attacks in Europe since 2015
- May 24, 2017
The deadly bombing at a pop concert in the British city of Manchester which killed 22 people including children was the latest attack against targets in Europe , a lot of them by radical Islamists. Among those confirmed killed was Georgina Callander, whose death was reported by her former school, which posted a photo of her in her school uniform on its website and described her as a "lovely" and "very popular" young woman. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The deadly bombing at a pop concert in the British city of Manchester which killed 22 people including children was the latest attack against targets in Europe , a lot of them by radical Islamists. Among those confirmed killed was Georgina Callander, whose death was reported by her former school, which posted a photo of her in her school uniform on its website and described her as a "lovely" and "very popular" young woman. (more...)
Theresa May defends U-turn on social care and brands backlash 'scaremongering'
- May 24, 2017
The row centers on proposed reforms to funding care for the elderly, including a plan to make people pay if they stay in their own homes, which was quickly labeled a " dementia tax ". Just last Thursday, May threw out plans for a cap. Mrs May's social care climbdown came after a clutch of opinion polls showed Labour eating into her party's lead. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The row centers on proposed reforms to funding care for the elderly, including a plan to make people pay if they stay in their own homes, which was quickly labeled a " dementia tax ". Just last Thursday, May threw out plans for a cap. Mrs May's social care climbdown came after a clutch of opinion polls showed Labour eating into her party's lead. (more...)
Britain raises terror level after concert attack
- May 24, 2017
On Tuesday, the Arndale shopping center near the Manchester Arena was evacuated after an explosion was reported, though police said it is not related to the bombing on Monday. "It was nearly like they waited for her to go". It was not immediately clear whether that man was connected to the attack. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack which also injured 59 people. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
On Tuesday, the Arndale shopping center near the Manchester Arena was evacuated after an explosion was reported, though police said it is not related to the bombing on Monday. "It was nearly like they waited for her to go". It was not immediately clear whether that man was connected to the attack. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack which also injured 59 people. (more...)
Warnings to Cornwall after Manchester attack
- May 24, 2017
Meanwhile, Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner's says his thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the tragedy. Police said there was no specific intelligence to suggest any additional threat local to Devon and Cornwall or any risk to our communities locally, however, the threat level for the country remained severe. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Meanwhile, Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner's says his thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the tragedy. Police said there was no specific intelligence to suggest any additional threat local to Devon and Cornwall or any risk to our communities locally, however, the threat level for the country remained severe. (more...)
Warner: Panel's next steps on Flynn coming Tuesday
- May 24, 2017
The payments Flynn received from Russian Federation have always been a point of contention for Trump's top former national security aide - someone the president kept at his post for 18 days, even after the Justice Department told the White House Flynn had been compromised by Moscow - but allegations that he deliberately misled US investigators in official documents are a new development. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The payments Flynn received from Russian Federation have always been a point of contention for Trump's top former national security aide - someone the president kept at his post for 18 days, even after the Justice Department told the White House Flynn had been compromised by Moscow - but allegations that he deliberately misled US investigators in official documents are a new development. (more...)
Pyongyang unveils satellite photos of Thaad in S.Korea
- May 24, 2017
The South is also embroiled in a dispute with China over a controversial U.S. missile defence system, which Beijing sees as a threat. Chinese President Xi Jinping made a telephone call to newly-elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday and congratulated him on his election as head of state. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The South is also embroiled in a dispute with China over a controversial U.S. missile defence system, which Beijing sees as a threat. Chinese President Xi Jinping made a telephone call to newly-elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday and congratulated him on his election as head of state. (more...)
Trump says he didn't mention Israel in meeting with Russians
- May 24, 2017
And on the eve of Trump's visit, an Israeli official said Netanyahu's cabinet has approved confidence building measures with the Palestinians, including allowing building in a West Bank area. Paul did the same thing for a $1.15 billion Saudi arms deal previous year that was approved by the Obama administration. Trump-and the American people-should be prepared for either scenario. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
And on the eve of Trump's visit, an Israeli official said Netanyahu's cabinet has approved confidence building measures with the Palestinians, including allowing building in a West Bank area. Paul did the same thing for a $1.15 billion Saudi arms deal previous year that was approved by the Obama administration. Trump-and the American people-should be prepared for either scenario. (more...)
Mueller cleared by U.S. ethics experts to head Russian Federation probe
- May 24, 2017
Coats declined to speak publicly on the matter, deeming the request inappropriate, current and former US officials said. "I have always believed that given the nature of my position and the information in which we share is not appropriate for me to comment publicly on any of that", he said. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Coats declined to speak publicly on the matter, deeming the request inappropriate, current and former US officials said. "I have always believed that given the nature of my position and the information in which we share is not appropriate for me to comment publicly on any of that", he said. (more...)
Cabinet Selections to Rock France after Macron Win
- May 24, 2017
France's longtime ruling parties lost the trust of voters in this election, as did the anti-EU National Front of Marine Le Pen . It will be a short honeymoon for French President-elect Emmanuel Macron . His centrist En Marche (On the Move) movement, barely a year old, has said it will field candidates in every constituency in the two-round election in June. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
France's longtime ruling parties lost the trust of voters in this election, as did the anti-EU National Front of Marine Le Pen . It will be a short honeymoon for French President-elect Emmanuel Macron . His centrist En Marche (On the Move) movement, barely a year old, has said it will field candidates in every constituency in the two-round election in June. (more...)
Ex-CIA chief says he warned Russians about election meddling
- May 24, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz waves after addressing the Utah GOP Convention Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Sandy, Utah. Time is ticking as Chaffetz is expected to step down as a member of Congress on June 30. That alleged request-detailed in a memo that Comey is reported to have written-came a day after Flynn's ouster as national security adviser. Moscow has repeatedly denied the allegations and Trump denies any collusion. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz waves after addressing the Utah GOP Convention Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Sandy, Utah. Time is ticking as Chaffetz is expected to step down as a member of Congress on June 30. That alleged request-detailed in a memo that Comey is reported to have written-came a day after Flynn's ouster as national security adviser. Moscow has repeatedly denied the allegations and Trump denies any collusion. (more...)
Awkward moment Melania Trump slaps away Donald Trump's hand on Israel visit
- May 24, 2017
That's why countries instead have foreign embassies in Tel Aviv - including the U.S. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave as they board Air Force One in Riyadh as they head to Israel on May 22, 2017 . Earlier on Monday, Trump slammed the nuclear deal with Iran , saying Iranian should be "grateful" to the USA for the benefits they received. Trump's seeming openness to at least some of Abbas's concerns has given Palestinians more reason for hope than many may ... (more...)
- May 24, 2017
That's why countries instead have foreign embassies in Tel Aviv - including the U.S. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave as they board Air Force One in Riyadh as they head to Israel on May 22, 2017 . Earlier on Monday, Trump slammed the nuclear deal with Iran , saying Iranian should be "grateful" to the USA for the benefits they received. Trump's seeming openness to at least some of Abbas's concerns has given Palestinians more reason for hope than many may ... (more...)
North Korea 'ready to deploy and mass-produce new missile'
- May 24, 2017
This picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA ) on May 22, 2017 shows its medium-to-long range strategic ballistic missile Pukguksong-2 being launched in a test-fire. North Korea is believed to have a fleet of more than 1,300 fighter jets, as well as an unspecified number of its own unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a 2015 report to Congress from the US Department of Defense. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
This picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA ) on May 22, 2017 shows its medium-to-long range strategic ballistic missile Pukguksong-2 being launched in a test-fire. North Korea is believed to have a fleet of more than 1,300 fighter jets, as well as an unspecified number of its own unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a 2015 report to Congress from the US Department of Defense. (more...)
Trump asked top two intelligence officials to deny Russian Federation collusion
- May 24, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP ) - President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in rebuffing a subpoena Monday in the investigation into Russia's election meddling. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP ) - President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in rebuffing a subpoena Monday in the investigation into Russia's election meddling. (more...)
Melania and Ivanka Trump just caused some controversy in Saudi Arabia
- May 24, 2017
In a pointed departure from his predecessor, the U.S. president all but promised he would not publicly admonish middle eastern rulers for human rights violations and oppressive reigns. Even as it sought USA investment on Saturday, Riyadh made two announcements on plans to deploy its own financial reserves for projects that would cement economic ties with the United States. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
In a pointed departure from his predecessor, the U.S. president all but promised he would not publicly admonish middle eastern rulers for human rights violations and oppressive reigns. Even as it sought USA investment on Saturday, Riyadh made two announcements on plans to deploy its own financial reserves for projects that would cement economic ties with the United States. (more...)
Senate Intelligence Committee Presses For Flynn Documents
- May 24, 2017
But payment vouchers and other documents showed that Russian Federation had "directly" paid for Flynn's airfare, accommodations and other expenses, Cummings wrote . Mr Flynn's lawyers claimed an "escalating public frenzy" against the former aide justified declining the subpoena for his records. White House national security adviser H.R. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
But payment vouchers and other documents showed that Russian Federation had "directly" paid for Flynn's airfare, accommodations and other expenses, Cummings wrote . Mr Flynn's lawyers claimed an "escalating public frenzy" against the former aide justified declining the subpoena for his records. White House national security adviser H.R. (more...)
Texas House Approves Bathroom Restrictions for Public Schools
- May 24, 2017
The Texas House gave final approval Monday to a bill banning transgender-friendly bathrooms in the state's public schools - a compromise effort that Lt. "This bill now hurts kids by exclusion and discrimination" in an environment where differences often lead to bullying. The NCAA pulled all championship events and the National Basketball Association yanked the All-Star Game from North Carolina after the passage of House Bill 2, a similar "bathroom bill" driven by fear and prejudice. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The Texas House gave final approval Monday to a bill banning transgender-friendly bathrooms in the state's public schools - a compromise effort that Lt. "This bill now hurts kids by exclusion and discrimination" in an environment where differences often lead to bullying. The NCAA pulled all championship events and the National Basketball Association yanked the All-Star Game from North Carolina after the passage of House Bill 2, a similar "bathroom bill" driven by fear and prejudice. (more...)
Rouhani says Iran's ballistic missile program will continue
- May 24, 2017
Rouhani, who contested the presidential post for a second term, won a landslide victory in the Friday polls, garnering 23,549,616 votes out of a total of 41,22,131. "The people conveyed to the world that they are ready to cooperate with the worldwide community based on mutual respect and common interests". France has said it backs Trump's call to strengthen the monitoring of the deal, but that it is committed to implementing it, including the lifting of sanctions . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Rouhani, who contested the presidential post for a second term, won a landslide victory in the Friday polls, garnering 23,549,616 votes out of a total of 41,22,131. "The people conveyed to the world that they are ready to cooperate with the worldwide community based on mutual respect and common interests". France has said it backs Trump's call to strengthen the monitoring of the deal, but that it is committed to implementing it, including the lifting of sanctions . (more...)
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