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Former CIA director says 'Russia brazenly interfered' in election
- May 24, 2017
The committee has two leading options at its disposal (other than doing nothing) to try to force Flynn to cough up the documents it has subpoenaed. Mark Warner , the chairman and vice chairman of the committee, made the announcement Tuesday afternoon, a day after Flynn's attorney said that the retired lieutenant general was refusing a subpoena and would invoke his Fifth Amendment rights . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The committee has two leading options at its disposal (other than doing nothing) to try to force Flynn to cough up the documents it has subpoenaed. Mark Warner , the chairman and vice chairman of the committee, made the announcement Tuesday afternoon, a day after Flynn's attorney said that the retired lieutenant general was refusing a subpoena and would invoke his Fifth Amendment rights . (more...)
Trump urges graduates to learn 'lesson from his outsider status'
- May 24, 2017
SARAH MCCAMMON, BYLINE: Hi, Mary Louise. Liberty University is having a moment in the spotlight, with Google Trends reporting more than 50,000 searches for Liberty University coming into their search engine on Saturday, May 13. "Being an outsider is fine, embrace the label". Falwell particularly praised the decision, saying that it fulfilled a promise Trump made him at the beginning of his presidential campaign. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
SARAH MCCAMMON, BYLINE: Hi, Mary Louise. Liberty University is having a moment in the spotlight, with Google Trends reporting more than 50,000 searches for Liberty University coming into their search engine on Saturday, May 13. "Being an outsider is fine, embrace the label". Falwell particularly praised the decision, saying that it fulfilled a promise Trump made him at the beginning of his presidential campaign. (more...)
Korea unveils Earth photos captured by latest missile
- May 24, 2017
U.S. Pacific Command said it tracked the missile until it landed into the sea. They are presumed to have been balloons carrying propaganda leaflets from the North, he added . Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a daily news briefing Monday. The announcement further raised tensions on the peninsula following a series of ballistic missile launches by the North. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
U.S. Pacific Command said it tracked the missile until it landed into the sea. They are presumed to have been balloons carrying propaganda leaflets from the North, he added . Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a daily news briefing Monday. The announcement further raised tensions on the peninsula following a series of ballistic missile launches by the North. (more...)
Trump's Budget Relies On Optimistic Economic Forecasts, Critics Say
- May 24, 2017
How much of that is true? The budget proposal includes nearly $670 billion in defense spending (split between base military accounts and overseas contingency funds) and $180-billion plus for the Department of Veterans Affairs, both totals the White House has touted as fulfilling Trump's promise to take care of troops and veterans. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
How much of that is true? The budget proposal includes nearly $670 billion in defense spending (split between base military accounts and overseas contingency funds) and $180-billion plus for the Department of Veterans Affairs, both totals the White House has touted as fulfilling Trump's promise to take care of troops and veterans. (more...)
Russian Federation 'brazenly' meddled in USA election, says ex Central Intelligence Agency boss
- May 24, 2017
Brennan stated that the CIA shared all intelligence "involving US persons ... including anything involving the individuals involved in the Trump campaign" with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. "The experts provided regular updates and assessments through the summer and fall, which we used to inform senior USA officials, including President Obama", he said. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Brennan stated that the CIA shared all intelligence "involving US persons ... including anything involving the individuals involved in the Trump campaign" with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. "The experts provided regular updates and assessments through the summer and fall, which we used to inform senior USA officials, including President Obama", he said. (more...)
Manchester bombing suspected named, IS claims responsibility Updated
- May 24, 2017
The Manchester Victoria train station located close to the Arena was shut down on Tuesday, UK National Rail announced. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack but offered no evidence. He said: "It was so quick, these cars just pulled up and all these police with guns, dogs, jumped out of the auto and said to us "get in the house now". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The Manchester Victoria train station located close to the Arena was shut down on Tuesday, UK National Rail announced. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack but offered no evidence. He said: "It was so quick, these cars just pulled up and all these police with guns, dogs, jumped out of the auto and said to us "get in the house now". (more...)
Late-night shows poke fun at Trump's Israel visit
- May 24, 2017
Abbas said he welcomed Trump's "noble and possible mission". Because if the attacker had been Palestinian and the victims had been Israeli children, the suicide bomber's family would have received a stipend from the Palestinian authority . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Abbas said he welcomed Trump's "noble and possible mission". Because if the attacker had been Palestinian and the victims had been Israeli children, the suicide bomber's family would have received a stipend from the Palestinian authority . (more...)
Britain Raises Terror Level After Manchester Attack
- May 24, 2017
Video: Who were the victims of the Manchester attack? On Wednesday tributes were paid to those killed in the blast, including Saffie, who was described by the headteacher at her school in Preston as a "beautiful little girl". The events in Manchester were " another example of why we need to continue to be vigilant as a country and as a community about domestic terrorism ", Charlie Baker, Boston's governor, was cited as saying by the State House News Service. (more...)
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- May 24, 2017
Video: Who were the victims of the Manchester attack? On Wednesday tributes were paid to those killed in the blast, including Saffie, who was described by the headteacher at her school in Preston as a "beautiful little girl". The events in Manchester were " another example of why we need to continue to be vigilant as a country and as a community about domestic terrorism ", Charlie Baker, Boston's governor, was cited as saying by the State House News Service. (more...)
Katy Perry urges music fans to unite following Manchester atrocity
- May 24, 2017
Hayley Lunt, who brought her 10-year-old daughter Abigail to the show, her very first concert, said they ran as fast as they could once the explosions rang out. Whether they're clustered together at a rock concert, an airport terminal or a busy train station, people are particularly vulnerable, and that includes Bay Area venues like Levi's Stadium, the Oracle Arena in Oakland and the region's three major airports. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Hayley Lunt, who brought her 10-year-old daughter Abigail to the show, her very first concert, said they ran as fast as they could once the explosions rang out. Whether they're clustered together at a rock concert, an airport terminal or a busy train station, people are particularly vulnerable, and that includes Bay Area venues like Levi's Stadium, the Oracle Arena in Oakland and the region's three major airports. (more...)
Tensions in their past, Trump and Pope Francis meet
- May 24, 2017
The pope presented Trump with the medal, a message of peace and three bound papal documents that to some degree define his papacy and priorities. When antimatter meets matter annihilation occurs, when the Antichrist Trump meets Pope Francis let's pray that the Pontiff survives the meeting, and that Trump will be so unnerved that he will go nuts and act insane, and be committed. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The pope presented Trump with the medal, a message of peace and three bound papal documents that to some degree define his papacy and priorities. When antimatter meets matter annihilation occurs, when the Antichrist Trump meets Pope Francis let's pray that the Pontiff survives the meeting, and that Trump will be so unnerved that he will go nuts and act insane, and be committed. (more...)
Russia Probe Looking at Official in Trump White House
- May 24, 2017
Press Secretary Sean Spicer did not dispute the account. Cummings said the committee's GOP chairman, Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz, "should. have his subpoena pen ready" to obtain any White House documents related to Trump's meeting with the Russian foreign minister and ambassador. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Press Secretary Sean Spicer did not dispute the account. Cummings said the committee's GOP chairman, Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz, "should. have his subpoena pen ready" to obtain any White House documents related to Trump's meeting with the Russian foreign minister and ambassador. (more...)
Manchester bombing was 'horrific' - Gorst
- May 24, 2017
Despite the harrowing experience, Baldwin said the attack on Manchester Arena won't prevent her from going to concerts and other events in the future. Ian Hopkins said the matter was "being treated as a terrorist incident". The U.S. State Department issued a statement of condolence to victims and their families. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Despite the harrowing experience, Baldwin said the attack on Manchester Arena won't prevent her from going to concerts and other events in the future. Ian Hopkins said the matter was "being treated as a terrorist incident". The U.S. State Department issued a statement of condolence to victims and their families. (more...)
Trump flight from Saudi to Israel thought to be first ever
- May 24, 2017
A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel told AFP he was not aware of any flight taking that course before. Netanyahu was irked by Obama's conclusion of a deal with Iran on the latter's nuclear program in July 2015. The ancient stones are in a part of Jerusalem that Israel captured in the 1967 Middle East war.The president was joined on the visit by his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, an Orthodox Jew who went to the wall shortly after Trump and said prayers. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel told AFP he was not aware of any flight taking that course before. Netanyahu was irked by Obama's conclusion of a deal with Iran on the latter's nuclear program in July 2015. The ancient stones are in a part of Jerusalem that Israel captured in the 1967 Middle East war.The president was joined on the visit by his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, an Orthodox Jew who went to the wall shortly after Trump and said prayers. (more...)
UK Raises Threat Level To 'Critical'; Attack 'May Be Imminent'
- May 24, 2017
Manchester Police Chief Ian Hopkins identified the bomber as 22-year-old Salman Abedi, who authorities said died in the attack. But a number of acts with upcoming summer gigs in Europe said Tuesday they will not be changing their plans. They said this showed the device was built to hurt and kill many. A "critical" level means an attack is expected "imminently". She and Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Britain's Labour Party, agreed to suspend campaigning for the June 8 elections. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Manchester Police Chief Ian Hopkins identified the bomber as 22-year-old Salman Abedi, who authorities said died in the attack. But a number of acts with upcoming summer gigs in Europe said Tuesday they will not be changing their plans. They said this showed the device was built to hurt and kill many. A "critical" level means an attack is expected "imminently". She and Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Britain's Labour Party, agreed to suspend campaigning for the June 8 elections. (more...)
Britain Raises Threat Level To 'Critical'; Attack 'May Be Imminent'
- May 24, 2017
The Prime Minister said the possibility "that there is a wider group of individuals linked to this attack" could not be ignored. Newly-elected Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham praised emergency services following the attack by tweeting: "My heart goes out to families who have lost loved ones, my admiration to our courageous emergency services". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The Prime Minister said the possibility "that there is a wider group of individuals linked to this attack" could not be ignored. Newly-elected Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham praised emergency services following the attack by tweeting: "My heart goes out to families who have lost loved ones, my admiration to our courageous emergency services". (more...)
Trump set to exchange views with Pope Francis at Vatican
- May 24, 2017
The first item on the president's agenda is a much-anticipated meeting with Pope Francis on Wednesday morning at the Vatican . The Pope thanked Cardinal Bagnasco for his service as president of the episcopal conference, acknowledging that "it is not easy to work with this Pope". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The first item on the president's agenda is a much-anticipated meeting with Pope Francis on Wednesday morning at the Vatican . The Pope thanked Cardinal Bagnasco for his service as president of the episcopal conference, acknowledging that "it is not easy to work with this Pope". (more...)
South Korea opens fire when it sees object
- May 24, 2017
South Korean tanks fire near the border with North Korea . Read: North Korea Ready To Attack US? It said officials are analysing whether a North Korean drone had crossed the border. However, imposing sanctions on Chinese enterprises may provoke a backlash from the Chinese government, leading to a situation in which China ceases to cooperate on North Korean issues. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
South Korean tanks fire near the border with North Korea . Read: North Korea Ready To Attack US? It said officials are analysing whether a North Korean drone had crossed the border. However, imposing sanctions on Chinese enterprises may provoke a backlash from the Chinese government, leading to a situation in which China ceases to cooperate on North Korean issues. (more...)
Philippine troops battle IS-linked gunmen in southern city
- May 24, 2017
But Philippine Defense Secretary Major General Delfin Lorenzana, who cut short a trip to Russian Federation, told reporters in Moscow that power had been cut off in the city, and that dozens of gunmen had occupied city hall and burned a Catholic church and a college. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
But Philippine Defense Secretary Major General Delfin Lorenzana, who cut short a trip to Russian Federation, told reporters in Moscow that power had been cut off in the city, and that dozens of gunmen had occupied city hall and burned a Catholic church and a college. (more...)
Trump says 'ultimate deal' possible for peace in Middle East
- May 24, 2017
Mr Abbas said he welcomed Mr Trump's efforts, which had "given all the nations across the region so much hope and optimism of the possibility of making a dream come true". Their talks centred on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The measures included extending the operating hours of the Allenby Bridge border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, expanding a West Bank industrial zone and allowing Palestinian construction in areas of the West Bank under full Israeli control. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Mr Abbas said he welcomed Mr Trump's efforts, which had "given all the nations across the region so much hope and optimism of the possibility of making a dream come true". Their talks centred on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The measures included extending the operating hours of the Allenby Bridge border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, expanding a West Bank industrial zone and allowing Palestinian construction in areas of the West Bank under full Israeli control. (more...)
Trump stresses 'unshakable' bond between US, Israel during Jerusalem speech
- May 24, 2017
In the four months since President Donald Trump took office and gave his 36-year-old son-in-law the job of forging peace between Israel and the Palestinians, Kushner has kept his plans under wraps for a conflict that is almost twice as old as he is. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
In the four months since President Donald Trump took office and gave his 36-year-old son-in-law the job of forging peace between Israel and the Palestinians, Kushner has kept his plans under wraps for a conflict that is almost twice as old as he is. (more...)
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