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UN Security Council to discuss Venezuela crisis
- May 24, 2017
Members of Venezuela's national soccer team called on President Nicolas Maduro to limit the use of force against opposition protesters in a video called "Stop", released on social media on Friday.Six weeks of anti-government demonstrations, driven by anger over a brutal economic crisis, have left almost 40 people dead. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Members of Venezuela's national soccer team called on President Nicolas Maduro to limit the use of force against opposition protesters in a video called "Stop", released on social media on Friday.Six weeks of anti-government demonstrations, driven by anger over a brutal economic crisis, have left almost 40 people dead. (more...)
Police name Manchester bomber as 22-year-old Salman Abedi
- May 24, 2017
He writes: "Theresa May says such attacks "will not break us", but her own life is lived in a bullet-proof bubble, and she evidently does not need to identify any young people today in Manchester morgues". "Her mom was screaming so some guy was coming at her, took the little girl's t-shirt off her, and it was someone else's blood shed on her". Another victim was 18-year-old student Georgina Callander, who had posed for pictures with the American singer in the past. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
He writes: "Theresa May says such attacks "will not break us", but her own life is lived in a bullet-proof bubble, and she evidently does not need to identify any young people today in Manchester morgues". "Her mom was screaming so some guy was coming at her, took the little girl's t-shirt off her, and it was someone else's blood shed on her". Another victim was 18-year-old student Georgina Callander, who had posed for pictures with the American singer in the past. (more...)
Turkey Protesters Say Erdogan Supporters Attacked Them in Washington
- May 24, 2017
Nine people were hurt and two people were arrested during the incident on Tuesday, and a D.C. Fire and EMS spokesperson reported two of those who were hurt sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospitals. "Violence is never an appropriate response to free speech, and we support the rights of people everywhere to free expression and peaceful protest", a statement reads. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Nine people were hurt and two people were arrested during the incident on Tuesday, and a D.C. Fire and EMS spokesperson reported two of those who were hurt sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospitals. "Violence is never an appropriate response to free speech, and we support the rights of people everywhere to free expression and peaceful protest", a statement reads. (more...)
Syria war: US-led coalition 'strikes pro-Assad convoy'
- May 24, 2017
On Thursday, the USA sent aircraft to strike Syrian regime vehicles that violated a "deconfliction" zone set up around al-Tanf, an army base where US and allied special forces are training Syrian militias, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reported . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
On Thursday, the USA sent aircraft to strike Syrian regime vehicles that violated a "deconfliction" zone set up around al-Tanf, an army base where US and allied special forces are training Syrian militias, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reported . (more...)
Trump accuses Iran of fuelling 'fires of sectarian conflict'
- May 24, 2017
He praised the kingdom's partnership with the USA, which he said was aimed at achieving "peace, security and positive development". In his first keynote speech overseas, Trump sought to redefine his relationship with the Muslim world and focused on his desire to curb Iran's influence in the region. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
He praised the kingdom's partnership with the USA, which he said was aimed at achieving "peace, security and positive development". In his first keynote speech overseas, Trump sought to redefine his relationship with the Muslim world and focused on his desire to curb Iran's influence in the region. (more...)
Manchester Terror Attack at Ariana Grande's Concert: Everything We Know So Far
- May 24, 2017
Daesh, also known as the Islamic State group, has said one of its members carried out the attack , though a top US security official said that claim could not be verified. The train station, which is adjacent to the arena, was shut down for coming days, authorities said. She has more than 45 million followers on Twitter , many of whom have posted supportive messages in the wake of the attack. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Daesh, also known as the Islamic State group, has said one of its members carried out the attack , though a top US security official said that claim could not be verified. The train station, which is adjacent to the arena, was shut down for coming days, authorities said. She has more than 45 million followers on Twitter , many of whom have posted supportive messages in the wake of the attack. (more...)
Congress hearings show no Trump campaign-Russia collusion: White House official
- May 24, 2017
But Brennan testified on Tuesday that the Kremlin "brazenly interfered" in last year's presidential election and "they clearly had a more favorable view of Trump". "If the reports in the press are true, that Mr. Trump chose to spontaneously share some intelligence with the Russians, I think he would have basically violated two protocols", Brennan said. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
But Brennan testified on Tuesday that the Kremlin "brazenly interfered" in last year's presidential election and "they clearly had a more favorable view of Trump". "If the reports in the press are true, that Mr. Trump chose to spontaneously share some intelligence with the Russians, I think he would have basically violated two protocols", Brennan said. (more...)
Ex-CIA chief says he warned Russia in 2016 about election meddling
- May 24, 2017
He had been spearheading the FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russian Federation. "I encountered and am aware of information and intelligence that revealed contacts and interactions between Russian officials and USA persons involved in the Trump campaign that I was concerned about because of known Russian efforts to suborn such individuals", Brennan told the commitee. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
He had been spearheading the FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russian Federation. "I encountered and am aware of information and intelligence that revealed contacts and interactions between Russian officials and USA persons involved in the Trump campaign that I was concerned about because of known Russian efforts to suborn such individuals", Brennan told the commitee. (more...)
Pres. Trump 'asked' intelligence officials to deny existence of Russian Probe
- May 24, 2017
Rogers took notes just after the request was made, as did Comey when he was reportedly asked by Trump to back off an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn during a February 14 Oval Office meeting. How this differs from what the Trump team asked of top intelligence officials is hard to discern. The report added to concerns that Trump has tried to stifle an Federal Bureau of Investigation and Justice Department probe into whether anyone in his ... (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Rogers took notes just after the request was made, as did Comey when he was reportedly asked by Trump to back off an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn during a February 14 Oval Office meeting. How this differs from what the Trump team asked of top intelligence officials is hard to discern. The report added to concerns that Trump has tried to stifle an Federal Bureau of Investigation and Justice Department probe into whether anyone in his ... (more...)
Trump asked two intel chiefs to deny Russian Federation collusion
- May 24, 2017
If the House of Representatives feels as though there is enough evidence to believe that Trump did in fact request that Coats and Rogers publicly deny any evidence of wrongdoing, impeachment is nearly guaranteed. Brennan could shed light on concerns about the security risk posed by President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
If the House of Representatives feels as though there is enough evidence to believe that Trump did in fact request that Coats and Rogers publicly deny any evidence of wrongdoing, impeachment is nearly guaranteed. Brennan could shed light on concerns about the security risk posed by President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn . (more...)
Palestine boils as Trump meets Abbas
- May 24, 2017
Speaking about the prospect of a peace deal with the Palestinians, he said: "I've heard it's one of the toughest deals of all". Palestinians across the West Bank and Gaza launched a general strike Monday to protest President Trump's visit and to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners now on hunger strike in Israeli jails. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Speaking about the prospect of a peace deal with the Palestinians, he said: "I've heard it's one of the toughest deals of all". Palestinians across the West Bank and Gaza launched a general strike Monday to protest President Trump's visit and to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners now on hunger strike in Israeli jails. (more...)
Jewish Groups Praise Trump Call For Muslim Nations To Confront Islamist Extremism
- May 24, 2017
Mr Trump told leaders at the meeting that he brought "a message of friendship and hope and love", and urged Muslim countries to ensure "terrorists find no sanctuary on their soil". Zarif indicated that Trump had during his Saudi Arabia visit milked his hosts of hundreds of billions of dollars in business deals. "This is not a battle between different faiths, different sects, or different civilisations", the president said. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Mr Trump told leaders at the meeting that he brought "a message of friendship and hope and love", and urged Muslim countries to ensure "terrorists find no sanctuary on their soil". Zarif indicated that Trump had during his Saudi Arabia visit milked his hosts of hundreds of billions of dollars in business deals. "This is not a battle between different faiths, different sects, or different civilisations", the president said. (more...)
Geely poised to buy major stake in Lotus parent Proton
- May 24, 2017
Proton's owner DRB-Hicom said Wednesday that the deal involves Proton selling off its entire stake in British vehicle manufacturer Lotus to Geely . The Chinese carmaker says it is "committed to supporting the transformation of Proton and Lotus" with its expertise, and aims to "build Proton into the most competitive brand in Malaysia and a leading brand in Southeast Asia". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Proton's owner DRB-Hicom said Wednesday that the deal involves Proton selling off its entire stake in British vehicle manufacturer Lotus to Geely . The Chinese carmaker says it is "committed to supporting the transformation of Proton and Lotus" with its expertise, and aims to "build Proton into the most competitive brand in Malaysia and a leading brand in Southeast Asia". (more...)
North Korea says it will mass-produce ballistic missile
- May 24, 2017
After what North Korea has deemed a successful missile test on Sunday, the country claims it has harnessed the capability to begin mass-production of missiles that are capable of reaching USA military bases in Japan. "Korean Workers' Party Chairman Kim Jong Un approved of its deployment in military units". President Donald Trump , now in the midst of his first foreign trip as president, had no immediate public comment on the test. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
After what North Korea has deemed a successful missile test on Sunday, the country claims it has harnessed the capability to begin mass-production of missiles that are capable of reaching USA military bases in Japan. "Korean Workers' Party Chairman Kim Jong Un approved of its deployment in military units". President Donald Trump , now in the midst of his first foreign trip as president, had no immediate public comment on the test. (more...)
Israel, Palestinians Gear Up for Trump Visit
- May 24, 2017
President Donald Trump said Tuesday in a speech here capping off his visit to Israel and the West Bank that he believes both Israelis and Palestinian leaders "are ready to reach for peace". Trump declared that he would not call the attackers "monsters", a term he believes they would prefer, instead choosing "losers", a longtime favorite Trump insult and one he has directed at comedian Rosie O'Donnell, Cher and others. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
President Donald Trump said Tuesday in a speech here capping off his visit to Israel and the West Bank that he believes both Israelis and Palestinian leaders "are ready to reach for peace". Trump declared that he would not call the attackers "monsters", a term he believes they would prefer, instead choosing "losers", a longtime favorite Trump insult and one he has directed at comedian Rosie O'Donnell, Cher and others. (more...)
Iran's Rouhani Criticizes Trump, Recent Saudi Summit
- May 24, 2017
He said that Saudis should know that terrorism is a big threat to the world and there is no choice except for moderation. The reelection of Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran opens up a new opportunity for Armenia to implement its joint projects with the southern neighbor without delay, an expert in Iranian affairs, Vardan Voskanyan said today. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
He said that Saudis should know that terrorism is a big threat to the world and there is no choice except for moderation. The reelection of Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran opens up a new opportunity for Armenia to implement its joint projects with the southern neighbor without delay, an expert in Iranian affairs, Vardan Voskanyan said today. (more...)
United Nations condemns North Korea missile launch, vows new sanctions
- May 24, 2017
A North Korean mid-range ballistic missile apparently failed shortly after launch Saturday, South Korea and the United States said, the second such test-fire flop in recent weeks but a clear message of defiance as a US supercarrier conducts drills in nearby waters. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
A North Korean mid-range ballistic missile apparently failed shortly after launch Saturday, South Korea and the United States said, the second such test-fire flop in recent weeks but a clear message of defiance as a US supercarrier conducts drills in nearby waters. (more...)
Duterte declares martial rule in southern Philippines
- May 24, 2017
Duterte agreed, saying "at the end of the day, the last card, the ace, has to be with China ". Just days before the conversation, the USS Michigan, a guided-missile submarine arrived in South Korea as an additional show of force amid tensions between the United States and North Korea. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Duterte agreed, saying "at the end of the day, the last card, the ace, has to be with China ". Just days before the conversation, the USS Michigan, a guided-missile submarine arrived in South Korea as an additional show of force amid tensions between the United States and North Korea. (more...)
South Korea's Moon Jae-in seeking Vatican's help on North Korea
- May 24, 2017
North Korea said on 13 February it had successfully tested a new ballistic missile, triggering a US-led call for an urgent UN Security Council meeting after a launch seen as a challenge to President Donald Trump . Washington has been trying to persuade China to agree to new sanctions on North Korea, which has conducted dozens of missile firings and tested two nuclear bombs since the start of a year ago. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
North Korea said on 13 February it had successfully tested a new ballistic missile, triggering a US-led call for an urgent UN Security Council meeting after a launch seen as a challenge to President Donald Trump . Washington has been trying to persuade China to agree to new sanctions on North Korea, which has conducted dozens of missile firings and tested two nuclear bombs since the start of a year ago. (more...)
Icy reception to Trump budget from fellow Republicans
- May 24, 2017
It is unclear if the Republican-controlled House and Senate will be able to pass a budget blueprint for the fiscal year starting on October 1. It restates the goals of the "skinny budget" the administration released in March, which was widely condemned by scientists and public health advocates. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
It is unclear if the Republican-controlled House and Senate will be able to pass a budget blueprint for the fiscal year starting on October 1. It restates the goals of the "skinny budget" the administration released in March, which was widely condemned by scientists and public health advocates. (more...)
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