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Iran shrugs off Trump threats, missile tests to carry on
- May 24, 2017
The prime minister , who had a frosty relationship with Trump's predecessor, heaped praise on the president throughout the two-day visit, declaring: "We understand each other". To the relief of all, he returned to the horrors of the nuclear agreement with Iran , the deal that was "unbelievable", a "terrible thing" which the USA had entered into. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The prime minister , who had a frosty relationship with Trump's predecessor, heaped praise on the president throughout the two-day visit, declaring: "We understand each other". To the relief of all, he returned to the horrors of the nuclear agreement with Iran , the deal that was "unbelievable", a "terrible thing" which the USA had entered into. (more...)
Manchester explosion: What we know about the victims
- May 24, 2017
USA officials say Salman Abedi , 22, is responsible for the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert last night that killed 22 people . "A single terrorist detonated his improvised explosive device near one of the exits of the venue, deliberately choosing the time and place to cause maximum carnage and to kill and injure indiscriminately", May said after an emergency ministerial meeting. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
USA officials say Salman Abedi , 22, is responsible for the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert last night that killed 22 people . "A single terrorist detonated his improvised explosive device near one of the exits of the venue, deliberately choosing the time and place to cause maximum carnage and to kill and injure indiscriminately", May said after an emergency ministerial meeting. (more...)
Isis-linked gunmen battle soldiers in streets after storming Philippines city
- May 24, 2017
I will deal with the problem once I arrive", said Duterte, a native of Mindano. A meeting with Dmitry Medvedev will be canceled on Wednesday but Duterte will remain in Russia, Foreign Minister Alan Peter Cayetano said in a televised news conference. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
I will deal with the problem once I arrive", said Duterte, a native of Mindano. A meeting with Dmitry Medvedev will be canceled on Wednesday but Duterte will remain in Russia, Foreign Minister Alan Peter Cayetano said in a televised news conference. (more...)
Venezuelans clog roads in new anti-government protests
- May 24, 2017
Diplomats at the United Nations said U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Miroslav Jenca would brief the council Wednesday on the situation in Venezuela . Vice President Tareck El Aissami announced late Thursday that Health Minister Antonieta Caprole was being replaced by Luis Lopez, previously secretary of health in the state of Aragua. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Diplomats at the United Nations said U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Miroslav Jenca would brief the council Wednesday on the situation in Venezuela . Vice President Tareck El Aissami announced late Thursday that Health Minister Antonieta Caprole was being replaced by Luis Lopez, previously secretary of health in the state of Aragua. (more...)
Trump praises Duterte for an 'unbelievable job' on drug issue
- May 24, 2017
But my foreign policy has shifted. Duterte arrived in Moscow past 11 p.m. on Monday (early Tuesday in Manila ) for what was supposed to be a four-day state visit. "Do you expect me to fight China in a war?" With what? Do I have cruise missiles? "I don't want anything to do with the USA and I want them to stop telling me what to do". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
But my foreign policy has shifted. Duterte arrived in Moscow past 11 p.m. on Monday (early Tuesday in Manila ) for what was supposed to be a four-day state visit. "Do you expect me to fight China in a war?" With what? Do I have cruise missiles? "I don't want anything to do with the USA and I want them to stop telling me what to do". (more...)
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Twitterati celebrate 'victory' over Pakistan
- May 24, 2017
Foreign Office Spokesman Nafees Zakaria said the decision to challenge the ICJ's jurisdiction was taken after consultation with all government institutions and agencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed satisfaction at the ICJ judgment. In a separate declaration, Indian judge Dalveer Bhandari, while concurring with the main ICJ ruling, said that so long as there was a risk of Kulbhushan Jadhav being executed before the final disposal of the case, there was going to be urgency in ... (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Foreign Office Spokesman Nafees Zakaria said the decision to challenge the ICJ's jurisdiction was taken after consultation with all government institutions and agencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed satisfaction at the ICJ judgment. In a separate declaration, Indian judge Dalveer Bhandari, while concurring with the main ICJ ruling, said that so long as there was a risk of Kulbhushan Jadhav being executed before the final disposal of the case, there was going to be urgency in ... (more...)
Trump condemns 'evil losers' behind Manchester attack
- May 24, 2017
He said the Sunni-ruled kingdom "has never seen a ballot box", a pointed dig in the wake of Iran's presidential election Friday that drew long lines as over 40 million people voted. And while he remarked on his visit to the Western Wall, becoming the first sitting USA president to visit the holy Jewish site, Trump did not deliver any promises on the final status of the city in which it sits, Jerusalem . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
He said the Sunni-ruled kingdom "has never seen a ballot box", a pointed dig in the wake of Iran's presidential election Friday that drew long lines as over 40 million people voted. And while he remarked on his visit to the Western Wall, becoming the first sitting USA president to visit the holy Jewish site, Trump did not deliver any promises on the final status of the city in which it sits, Jerusalem . (more...)
Ariana Grande fans tremble as they recall Manchester attack
- May 24, 2017
May said critical status means armed soldiers may be deployed instead of police at public events such as sports matches. She and Jeremy Corbyn , the leader of Britain's Labour Party, agreed to suspend campaigning for the June 8 elections. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
May said critical status means armed soldiers may be deployed instead of police at public events such as sports matches. She and Jeremy Corbyn , the leader of Britain's Labour Party, agreed to suspend campaigning for the June 8 elections. (more...)
Man with knife arrested outside Buckingham Palace
- May 24, 2017
This will free up armed officers to carry out patrols". Under Operation Temperer, the military personnel will work under Scotland Yard's command structure to provide static armed guard at key locations, including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, the Palace of Westminster and embassies, the Yard said. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
This will free up armed officers to carry out patrols". Under Operation Temperer, the military personnel will work under Scotland Yard's command structure to provide static armed guard at key locations, including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, the Palace of Westminster and embassies, the Yard said. (more...)
No bilateral meet between Trump-Sharif at Saudi Summit
- May 24, 2017
Ahead of this overseas trip - which is the first for the couple since Donald became president - Melania seemed excited enough, saying, "I am very excited for the upcoming trip". "This city, like no other place in the world, reveals the longing of the human heart - to know and worship God", said Trump . "The majority of people in Israel, unlike the media, they love us, so we tell them how you are great, and they love you", she said, the Washington Post reported. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Ahead of this overseas trip - which is the first for the couple since Donald became president - Melania seemed excited enough, saying, "I am very excited for the upcoming trip". "This city, like no other place in the world, reveals the longing of the human heart - to know and worship God", said Trump . "The majority of people in Israel, unlike the media, they love us, so we tell them how you are great, and they love you", she said, the Washington Post reported. (more...)
Trump speaks alongside PM Netanyahu in Israel
- May 24, 2017
Defense Secretary James Mattis. He also became the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem , one of Judaism's holiest sites, and left a note saying it was a great honor. It is also a significant site for Muslims because it is near the Dome of the Rock shrine and Al Aqsa mosque, where the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have ascended into heaven. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Defense Secretary James Mattis. He also became the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem , one of Judaism's holiest sites, and left a note saying it was a great honor. It is also a significant site for Muslims because it is near the Dome of the Rock shrine and Al Aqsa mosque, where the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have ascended into heaven. (more...)
Iran's Rouhani Not a Sure Bet in Presidential Elections
- May 24, 2017
Mr Raisi, a former prosecutor-general and close ally of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , has called for a more assertive approach to the West and a focus on building a self-sufficient "resistance economy". Iranians will go to ballot boxes to cast their votes in favour of their favourite candidates. The two campaigned together on Tuesday, appearing at a packed rally in Tehran. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Mr Raisi, a former prosecutor-general and close ally of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , has called for a more assertive approach to the West and a focus on building a self-sufficient "resistance economy". Iranians will go to ballot boxes to cast their votes in favour of their favourite candidates. The two campaigned together on Tuesday, appearing at a packed rally in Tehran. (more...)
Intelligence Chief Refuses to Say if Trump Sought Help Rebuffing FBI Probe
- May 24, 2017
President Trump asked two top US intelligence chiefs to push back against the FBI's investigation into possible collusion between Russian Federation and his presidential campaign, the Washington Post reported Monday evening. "The White House does not confirm or deny unsubstantiated claims based on illegal leaks from anonymous individuals", a White House spokesperson told the Post . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
President Trump asked two top US intelligence chiefs to push back against the FBI's investigation into possible collusion between Russian Federation and his presidential campaign, the Washington Post reported Monday evening. "The White House does not confirm or deny unsubstantiated claims based on illegal leaks from anonymous individuals", a White House spokesperson told the Post . (more...)
Trump blames 'evil losers' for attack at Ariana Grande concert in UK
- May 24, 2017
Trump's comments came before meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem as part of a two-day visit to Israel meant to jump-start the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and unite the Middle East in the fight against terrorism. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Trump's comments came before meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem as part of a two-day visit to Israel meant to jump-start the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and unite the Middle East in the fight against terrorism. (more...)
Philippines' Duterte Heads to Russia in Blow to US
- May 24, 2017
The five-day trip will cement a dramatic improvement in ties between the two nations since Mr Duterte came to power a year ago and began unravelling the Philippines' decades-long alliances with the United States, which he accuses of hypocrisy and bullying. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The five-day trip will cement a dramatic improvement in ties between the two nations since Mr Duterte came to power a year ago and began unravelling the Philippines' decades-long alliances with the United States, which he accuses of hypocrisy and bullying. (more...)
Homeless man hailed for bravery during Ariana Grande concert bombing
- May 24, 2017
The wounded included 12 children under age 16, hospital officials said . Despite the turmoil and commotion, many bystanders stayed behind to help the injured and to escort out those who could not make their own way through the torrential stampede. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The wounded included 12 children under age 16, hospital officials said . Despite the turmoil and commotion, many bystanders stayed behind to help the injured and to escort out those who could not make their own way through the torrential stampede. (more...)
Black Congressman Threatened with Lynching After Calling for Impeachment
- May 24, 2017
Green, a relatively obscure member of the sprawling Texas delegation, earned national attention this week when he called for Trump's impeachment from the floor of the U.S. 'We are not going to allow this to cause us to deviate from what we believe to be the right thing to do and that is to proceed with the impeachment of President Trump '. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Green, a relatively obscure member of the sprawling Texas delegation, earned national attention this week when he called for Trump's impeachment from the floor of the U.S. 'We are not going to allow this to cause us to deviate from what we believe to be the right thing to do and that is to proceed with the impeachment of President Trump '. (more...)
Pak court allows Indian woman to return home
- May 24, 2017
Justice Kayani while supporting Uzma, who rejected Tahir's request to meet her in private, said she won't be forced for the same. The judge also remarked that the court will have no objection if Uzma wants to hold a meeting with her husband Tahir. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Justice Kayani while supporting Uzma, who rejected Tahir's request to meet her in private, said she won't be forced for the same. The judge also remarked that the court will have no objection if Uzma wants to hold a meeting with her husband Tahir. (more...)
Mueller cleared by US ethics experts to head Russia probe
- May 24, 2017
Both Coats and Rogers are set to testify before Congress on Tuesday in previously scheduled hearings - Coats, a former Indiana GOP senator, before the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Rogers before the House Armed Services Committee. Smith called Trump's actions "an appalling abuse of power". Coats was uncomfortable with the nature of the President's request and refused to comply, the sources with knowledge of the situation told CNN . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Both Coats and Rogers are set to testify before Congress on Tuesday in previously scheduled hearings - Coats, a former Indiana GOP senator, before the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Rogers before the House Armed Services Committee. Smith called Trump's actions "an appalling abuse of power". Coats was uncomfortable with the nature of the President's request and refused to comply, the sources with knowledge of the situation told CNN . (more...)
Trump's alignment with Israel and Saudi against Iran: Here's the catch
- May 24, 2017
But in his public remarks, Trump steered clear of any such language, and did not mention what has been the goal of USA diplomacy for two decades: a state of Israel and an independent Palestinian state co-existing side-by-side. Roughly 500 demonstrators rallied in front of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem Monday, bearing signs that read, "Impeach Trump" and "Trump go home". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
But in his public remarks, Trump steered clear of any such language, and did not mention what has been the goal of USA diplomacy for two decades: a state of Israel and an independent Palestinian state co-existing side-by-side. Roughly 500 demonstrators rallied in front of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem Monday, bearing signs that read, "Impeach Trump" and "Trump go home". (more...)
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