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Trump Praised Philippine President's 'Job On The Drug Problem'
- May 25, 2017
Duterte declared martial rule for 60 days in the entire Mindanao region, the restive southern third of the Philippine archipelago. The United States regards Hapilon as one of the world's most unsafe terrorists, offering a bounty of $5 million for his capture. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Duterte declared martial rule for 60 days in the entire Mindanao region, the restive southern third of the Philippine archipelago. The United States regards Hapilon as one of the world's most unsafe terrorists, offering a bounty of $5 million for his capture. (more...)
Pope, President Trump speak of hopes for peace
- May 25, 2017
According to the White House pool report of the event, the mood in the room appeared "stiff" and the Pope was "rather stone-faced", but "lightened considerably" during a gift exchange between the two men. She looked puzzled at first. Secretary of Defense James Mattis sees climate change as a national security threat and likely favors staying involved, as does Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
According to the White House pool report of the event, the mood in the room appeared "stiff" and the Pope was "rather stone-faced", but "lightened considerably" during a gift exchange between the two men. She looked puzzled at first. Secretary of Defense James Mattis sees climate change as a national security threat and likely favors staying involved, as does Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. (more...)
Trump visits Israel's Holocaust Museum, hails Jewish people
- May 25, 2017
But it's what he didn't do or say that made his visit a success: He did not discuss politics. What Trump did not do was reveal the least hint of what, if anything, was behind it: He put little public pressure on either leader. Abbas, who met with Trump this month in Washington, repeated "our commitment to cooperate with you in order to make peace and forge a historic peace deal". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
But it's what he didn't do or say that made his visit a success: He did not discuss politics. What Trump did not do was reveal the least hint of what, if anything, was behind it: He put little public pressure on either leader. Abbas, who met with Trump this month in Washington, repeated "our commitment to cooperate with you in order to make peace and forge a historic peace deal". (more...)
Greg Byrne addresses Greg Goff firing
- May 25, 2017
Since scholarships are renewed each year on July 1 and Goff's intentions were not carried about, no NCAA violations occurred. NCAA schools voted in January 2015 to approve legislation requiring Power 5 conference schools, including Alabama, to renew scholarships annually. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Since scholarships are renewed each year on July 1 and Goff's intentions were not carried about, no NCAA violations occurred. NCAA schools voted in January 2015 to approve legislation requiring Power 5 conference schools, including Alabama, to renew scholarships annually. (more...)
Draft prospect Frank Jackson undergoes foot surgery
- May 25, 2017
In the team's fourth game and his second start, Jackson had 21 points to help rescue the cold-shooting Terps from a potential upset by visiting Towson. Kansas basketball star Josh Jackson was involved in an ugly altercation in February this year. Maryland will return four of its top five scorers from a year ago next season, including Jackson and fellow rising sophomore starters Anthony Cowan and Kevin Huerter . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
In the team's fourth game and his second start, Jackson had 21 points to help rescue the cold-shooting Terps from a potential upset by visiting Towson. Kansas basketball star Josh Jackson was involved in an ugly altercation in February this year. Maryland will return four of its top five scorers from a year ago next season, including Jackson and fellow rising sophomore starters Anthony Cowan and Kevin Huerter . (more...)
Cardinal Dolan confident Pope 'got his points across' with Trump
- May 25, 2017
The Argentina-born Francis spoke in his native Spanish, with an interpreter on hand. Observors may wonder if he'll actually look at Francis' latest encyclicals on the need to protect the environment , as Trump has repeatedly said he just doesn't have time to read . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The Argentina-born Francis spoke in his native Spanish, with an interpreter on hand. Observors may wonder if he'll actually look at Francis' latest encyclicals on the need to protect the environment , as Trump has repeatedly said he just doesn't have time to read . (more...)
Comey agrees to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee in open hearing
- May 25, 2017
The trip is seen by some analysts as a chance for Trump to hit reset after more than a week of intense controversy in Washington in the wake of the Comey firing . "I am hopeful that he will clarify for the American people recent events that have been broadly reported in the media", said Senator Richard Burr, the Republican chairman of the committee. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The trip is seen by some analysts as a chance for Trump to hit reset after more than a week of intense controversy in Washington in the wake of the Comey firing . "I am hopeful that he will clarify for the American people recent events that have been broadly reported in the media", said Senator Richard Burr, the Republican chairman of the committee. (more...)
Photo emerges of Manchester Arena Libyan attacker Salman Abedi
- May 25, 2017
Abedi's parents are believed to have moved back to Libya in 2011 following Gaddafi's ouster. The Greater Manchester police said the three were arrested after warrants were executed in south Manchester. Neighbors recalled him as a tall, thin young man who often wore traditional Islamic dress and did not talk much. On Wednesday, British police confirmed they now know the identities of all of those who died in Monday's bombing . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Abedi's parents are believed to have moved back to Libya in 2011 following Gaddafi's ouster. The Greater Manchester police said the three were arrested after warrants were executed in south Manchester. Neighbors recalled him as a tall, thin young man who often wore traditional Islamic dress and did not talk much. On Wednesday, British police confirmed they now know the identities of all of those who died in Monday's bombing . (more...)
Abbas Voices Commitment to Two-State Solution, Arab Peace Initiative
- May 25, 2017
Trump initially sparked deep concern among Palestinians when he backed away from the long USA commitment to a two-state solution to the conflict. "We believe you have the ability and the necessary influence over the occupying power's [Israel's] government to end the suffering of our children in Israeli prisons", he said in a letter to Mr Trump. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Trump initially sparked deep concern among Palestinians when he backed away from the long USA commitment to a two-state solution to the conflict. "We believe you have the ability and the necessary influence over the occupying power's [Israel's] government to end the suffering of our children in Israeli prisons", he said in a letter to Mr Trump. (more...)
Palestinians, Israeli police clash at Jerusalem Old City gate
- May 25, 2017
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after making statements to the press, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 , in the West Bank City of Bethlehem. In Tehran on Monday, Iran's newly re-elected President Hassan Rouhani ridiculed United States strategy in the Middle East, dismissing Trump's summit with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia as "just a show". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after making statements to the press, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 , in the West Bank City of Bethlehem. In Tehran on Monday, Iran's newly re-elected President Hassan Rouhani ridiculed United States strategy in the Middle East, dismissing Trump's summit with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia as "just a show". (more...)
Intel Chief: Russians May Have Held Back Clinton Bombs For Her Presidency
- May 25, 2017
The leaders of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee said they will subpoena two of Flynn's businesses after he declined to comply with a subpoena for documents in the panel's Russian Federation probe. For example, Trey Gowdy , the lopheaded Javert of the endless Benghazi investigations, asked Brennan whether he had seen evidence of "collusion" between the Trump campaign and the Russians. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The leaders of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee said they will subpoena two of Flynn's businesses after he declined to comply with a subpoena for documents in the panel's Russian Federation probe. For example, Trey Gowdy , the lopheaded Javert of the endless Benghazi investigations, asked Brennan whether he had seen evidence of "collusion" between the Trump campaign and the Russians. (more...)
In Middle East, Trump Condemns 'Evil Losers' Behind UK Concert Attack
- May 25, 2017
President Donald Trump calls those involved in Manchester attack "losers". In Bethlehem , Israel , President Donald Trump addressed the the Ariana Grande concert bombing in Manchester, England. As Daniel pointed out, Trump came face-to-face with a major symbol of Israel's occupation during his journey to Bethlehem this morning "when his motorcade sped through a gap in the Israeli separation barrier that separates Israel from the West Bank". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
President Donald Trump calls those involved in Manchester attack "losers". In Bethlehem , Israel , President Donald Trump addressed the the Ariana Grande concert bombing in Manchester, England. As Daniel pointed out, Trump came face-to-face with a major symbol of Israel's occupation during his journey to Bethlehem this morning "when his motorcade sped through a gap in the Israeli separation barrier that separates Israel from the West Bank". (more...)
Brokering Peace Calls for Vision, Strategy, Determination and Action — APN to Trump
- May 25, 2017
In his speech yesterday, Mr Trump seemed to acknowledge the complexities of the matter. To get to Bethlehem , the location of the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus is said to have been born, Trump passed through an Israeli checkpoint and a network of vast concrete blastwalls that separate the occupied territory from Israel . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
In his speech yesterday, Mr Trump seemed to acknowledge the complexities of the matter. To get to Bethlehem , the location of the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus is said to have been born, Trump passed through an Israeli checkpoint and a network of vast concrete blastwalls that separate the occupied territory from Israel . (more...)
UK Authorities: Manchester Bomber May Not Have Acted Alone
- May 25, 2017
BRITISH security forces raided a building in central Manchester yesterday as they investigated " a network " of people allegedly behind the city's concert bombing. Soldiers were seen at the Houses of Parliament, May's Downing Street residence and at the London police headquarters at New Scotland Yard. Troops will fan out at sites such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster and foreign embassies in London to free up armed police for anti-terror duties. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
BRITISH security forces raided a building in central Manchester yesterday as they investigated " a network " of people allegedly behind the city's concert bombing. Soldiers were seen at the Houses of Parliament, May's Downing Street residence and at the London police headquarters at New Scotland Yard. Troops will fan out at sites such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster and foreign embassies in London to free up armed police for anti-terror duties. (more...)
Senate intel chair backtracks on claim Flynn won't honor subpoena
- May 25, 2017
Burr and Vice chair Sen. But one overriding question among those present were his views on the president who had fired him from his national security advisor post. Flynn, a retired Army lieutenant general, was sacked from his position as Trump's national security adviser in February. Burr walked back his earlier statement that Flynn would not honor the subpoena. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Burr and Vice chair Sen. But one overriding question among those present were his views on the president who had fired him from his national security advisor post. Flynn, a retired Army lieutenant general, was sacked from his position as Trump's national security adviser in February. Burr walked back his earlier statement that Flynn would not honor the subpoena. (more...)
Why Melania Trump covers her head one day and not the next
- May 25, 2017
Trump's motorcade rolled into the Apostolic palace at 8:20 am. But it seems the Pope's gift was laced with a touch of side-eye. The two world leaders exchanged gifts during a meeting that was reportedly cordial, marking a contrast to their war of words in 2016. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Trump's motorcade rolled into the Apostolic palace at 8:20 am. But it seems the Pope's gift was laced with a touch of side-eye. The two world leaders exchanged gifts during a meeting that was reportedly cordial, marking a contrast to their war of words in 2016. (more...)
Trump's Saudi summit was 'show with no value', says Iran's Rouhani
- May 25, 2017
Rouhani's interpretation of Iran's challenges is far more convincing. However, given Iran's complex governance structures, President Rouhani will have to tread carefully as his powers and those of the directly elected 290-member Parliament are constrained by the non-elected authorities. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Rouhani's interpretation of Iran's challenges is far more convincing. However, given Iran's complex governance structures, President Rouhani will have to tread carefully as his powers and those of the directly elected 290-member Parliament are constrained by the non-elected authorities. (more...)
Defiant Iran to continue with missile programme
- May 25, 2017
Speaking about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent visit to Saudi Arabia , he said Trump has visited a country which does not know the meaning of elections and its people never saw polling boxes. Rouhani said in the press conference. Congratulating the day of Khorramshahr's freedom, the President said: "Khordad 3rd is the day of victory against aggression and freedom of Khorramshahr with God's will by Islam warriors and I congratulate this day to the whole Iranian nation and Imam ... (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Speaking about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent visit to Saudi Arabia , he said Trump has visited a country which does not know the meaning of elections and its people never saw polling boxes. Rouhani said in the press conference. Congratulating the day of Khorramshahr's freedom, the President said: "Khordad 3rd is the day of victory against aggression and freedom of Khorramshahr with God's will by Islam warriors and I congratulate this day to the whole Iranian nation and Imam ... (more...)
Here are the gifts Trump and Pope Francis exchanged
- May 25, 2017
As Mr Trump and the pope said goodbye at the door of the study, Mr Trump told him: "Thank you, thank you". Trump and the pontiff have disagreed in the past on issues including environmental protection. Security measures were tight, with hundreds of state police and military police patrolling the area and conducting more attentive searches of pilgrims' bags. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
As Mr Trump and the pope said goodbye at the door of the study, Mr Trump told him: "Thank you, thank you". Trump and the pontiff have disagreed in the past on issues including environmental protection. Security measures were tight, with hundreds of state police and military police patrolling the area and conducting more attentive searches of pilgrims' bags. (more...)
Trump meets with Abbas in Bethlehem
- May 25, 2017
Indeed, Trump has not referenced a "two-state solution" or a " Palestinian state " since he stepped foot on Israeli soil Monday afternoon, an omission which has raised hopes in the Israeli right-wing that Trump will not ultimately support either idea in his pursuit of a peace deal. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Indeed, Trump has not referenced a "two-state solution" or a " Palestinian state " since he stepped foot on Israeli soil Monday afternoon, an omission which has raised hopes in the Israeli right-wing that Trump will not ultimately support either idea in his pursuit of a peace deal. (more...)
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