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Ariana Grande suspends concert tour following Manchester attack
- May 25, 2017
Speaking Wednesday from the Libyan city of Tripoli , the father of the alleged Manchester bomber denied that his son was linked to militants or to the deadly attack. Chelsea Football Club have cancelled their Premier League victory parade, due to take place in London on Sunday. The meeting, bringing together senior ministers, officials, police and security agencies, will be the fourth Cobra gathering to deal with the Manchester bombing . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Speaking Wednesday from the Libyan city of Tripoli , the father of the alleged Manchester bomber denied that his son was linked to militants or to the deadly attack. Chelsea Football Club have cancelled their Premier League victory parade, due to take place in London on Sunday. The meeting, bringing together senior ministers, officials, police and security agencies, will be the fourth Cobra gathering to deal with the Manchester bombing . (more...)
In Trump's private moments, it's small talk and compliments
- May 25, 2017
President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed the perpetrators behind Monday night's suicide bomb attack in Manchester, England, that claimed 22 lives and injured almost 60 other people. "But with determination, compromise and the belief that peace is possible, Israelis and Palestinians can make a deal", he said. The lack of substance from his team on this visit could mean they still haven't figured out their plans for the peace process, which collapsed three years ago - or that they're ... (more...)
- May 25, 2017
President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed the perpetrators behind Monday night's suicide bomb attack in Manchester, England, that claimed 22 lives and injured almost 60 other people. "But with determination, compromise and the belief that peace is possible, Israelis and Palestinians can make a deal", he said. The lack of substance from his team on this visit could mean they still haven't figured out their plans for the peace process, which collapsed three years ago - or that they're ... (more...)
Ranking House intel Dem: Subpoenas coming after Flynn denies request
- May 25, 2017
The leaders of the US Senate Intelligence Committee said on Tuesday they would subpoena two of Mr Flynn's businesses after he declined to hand over documents in its separate Russian Federation probe. Coats was also being invited to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Warner said. "We'd like to hear from Gen. Flynn", he said. Schiff said that the House committee has asked Flynn to come forward. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The leaders of the US Senate Intelligence Committee said on Tuesday they would subpoena two of Mr Flynn's businesses after he declined to hand over documents in its separate Russian Federation probe. Coats was also being invited to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Warner said. "We'd like to hear from Gen. Flynn", he said. Schiff said that the House committee has asked Flynn to come forward. (more...)
Concert bomber's brother arrested for suspected ties to ISIS
- May 25, 2017
Ramadan Abedi also confirmed that police have arrested another of his sons - believed to be 23-year-old Ismail Abedi. Home Secretary Amber Rudd said the bomber, Salman Abedi , "likely" did not act alone when he killed 22 people and wounded almost 120 at an Ariana Grande concert Monday night in Manchester . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Ramadan Abedi also confirmed that police have arrested another of his sons - believed to be 23-year-old Ismail Abedi. Home Secretary Amber Rudd said the bomber, Salman Abedi , "likely" did not act alone when he killed 22 people and wounded almost 120 at an Ariana Grande concert Monday night in Manchester . (more...)
Three arrested over Manchester bomb attack as troops deployed
- May 25, 2017
The militant group Tuesday claimed responsibility for the attack, which was the most fatal in Britain since the London subway bombings that killed over 50 civilians in 2005. Security services are investigating whether Manchester-born Abedi, whose family are reported to be of Libyan origin, acted alone or was part of a network. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The militant group Tuesday claimed responsibility for the attack, which was the most fatal in Britain since the London subway bombings that killed over 50 civilians in 2005. Security services are investigating whether Manchester-born Abedi, whose family are reported to be of Libyan origin, acted alone or was part of a network. (more...)
Manchester police presence increased as Britain faces raised threat
- May 25, 2017
Hours before the vigil, British Prime Minister Theresa May announced that another attack could be "imminent". "This is not us", Ramadan Abedi told the news service. Terrified fans, many of them teenage girls, fled the arena in panic. Keeley said that on top of feeling heartbreak and sadness for the concert-goers and their families, she was also thinking of fellow-artist Ariana Grande . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Hours before the vigil, British Prime Minister Theresa May announced that another attack could be "imminent". "This is not us", Ramadan Abedi told the news service. Terrified fans, many of them teenage girls, fled the arena in panic. Keeley said that on top of feeling heartbreak and sadness for the concert-goers and their families, she was also thinking of fellow-artist Ariana Grande . (more...)
Solemn duty to remember Holocaust victims, says Donald Trump on memorial visit
- May 25, 2017
Dozens of captives' families demonstrated on Tuesday in the Nativity arena during Trump's visit to the Church of Nativity. In the new clip, both Mr Trump and Melania can be seen emerging from the plane and giving those gathered at Rome's Fiumicino Airport a lengthy wave. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Dozens of captives' families demonstrated on Tuesday in the Nativity arena during Trump's visit to the Church of Nativity. In the new clip, both Mr Trump and Melania can be seen emerging from the plane and giving those gathered at Rome's Fiumicino Airport a lengthy wave. (more...)
Cosby arrives for Day 3 of jury selection
- May 25, 2017
The jury is being selected from Allegheny County because Cosby's lawyers successfully argued that there couldn't be a fair and impartial jury found in Montgomery County, near Philadelphia. Bill Cosby , left, arrives with one of his attorneys Angela Agrusa, for the third day of jury selection in his sexual assault case at the Allegheny County Courthouse, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Pittsburgh . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The jury is being selected from Allegheny County because Cosby's lawyers successfully argued that there couldn't be a fair and impartial jury found in Montgomery County, near Philadelphia. Bill Cosby , left, arrives with one of his attorneys Angela Agrusa, for the third day of jury selection in his sexual assault case at the Allegheny County Courthouse, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Pittsburgh . (more...)
Praise for President Trump in the Middle East
- May 25, 2017
However, he assured Netanyahu "that the US wants Israel to have peace". "Nobody wants to get caught saying no, and they haven't. He didn't speak of the two-state solution. But ultimately, he said, they would struggle to summon the necessary political will. It does not help that Netanyahu is under police investigation for alleged corruption, which he denies. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
However, he assured Netanyahu "that the US wants Israel to have peace". "Nobody wants to get caught saying no, and they haven't. He didn't speak of the two-state solution. But ultimately, he said, they would struggle to summon the necessary political will. It does not help that Netanyahu is under police investigation for alleged corruption, which he denies. (more...)
Former CIA Director: Russians "brazenly interfered" in elections
- May 25, 2017
It was nevertheless helpful to have the former director of the Central Intelligence Agency testify under oath today about the "interactions" between Team Trump and its Russian benefactors. When he left office January 20, he said he "had unresolved questions in my mind as to whether or not the Russians had been successful in getting USA persons involved in the campaign or not to work on their behalf". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
It was nevertheless helpful to have the former director of the Central Intelligence Agency testify under oath today about the "interactions" between Team Trump and its Russian benefactors. When he left office January 20, he said he "had unresolved questions in my mind as to whether or not the Russians had been successful in getting USA persons involved in the campaign or not to work on their behalf". (more...)
Palestine To Make Unprecedented Peace Offer to Trump
- May 25, 2017
They are losers. And we will have more of them. President Trump is now in Israel and the West Bank , meeting there with Palestinians. "I told Trump that they say I'm the Israeli Trump , I told him how excited I was", Mr Hazan told Israel's Ynet news site. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
They are losers. And we will have more of them. President Trump is now in Israel and the West Bank , meeting there with Palestinians. "I told Trump that they say I'm the Israeli Trump , I told him how excited I was", Mr Hazan told Israel's Ynet news site. (more...)
Kobach supported Trump's unfounded claim that "millions" voted illegally
- May 25, 2017
In a statement Thursday afternoon, Leahy said the commission's membership exposes it as a political sham. Pence, who will head the commission, reportedly told Republicans at a policy retreat in January he expected the administration would "initiate a full evaluation of voting rolls in the country, the overall integrity of our voting system in the wake of this past election". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
In a statement Thursday afternoon, Leahy said the commission's membership exposes it as a political sham. Pence, who will head the commission, reportedly told Republicans at a policy retreat in January he expected the administration would "initiate a full evaluation of voting rolls in the country, the overall integrity of our voting system in the wake of this past election". (more...)
CBO score on House health care bill: Here's why it matters
- May 25, 2017
According to the CBO, there are steep cuts in Medicaid spending; over $800 billion in the next decade. The House's version of the Affordable Care Act repeal-and-replace bill would leave 23 million more people uninsured and save the federal government $119 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office . (more...)
- May 25, 2017
According to the CBO, there are steep cuts in Medicaid spending; over $800 billion in the next decade. The House's version of the Affordable Care Act repeal-and-replace bill would leave 23 million more people uninsured and save the federal government $119 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office . (more...)
Merkel's Conservatives Win Elections in Socialist Rival's Traditional Heartland
- May 25, 2017
German media is asking whether Merkel has already dealt a knock-out blow to her opposition party, the Social Democrat party (SPD), in the run-up to the country's national election. "This is a hard day for the SPD and a hard day for me personally". SPD state premier Hannelore Kraft quickly conceded defeat and said she would stand down as her party's local leader, which analysts called an attempt to shield Schulz from the fallout. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
German media is asking whether Merkel has already dealt a knock-out blow to her opposition party, the Social Democrat party (SPD), in the run-up to the country's national election. "This is a hard day for the SPD and a hard day for me personally". SPD state premier Hannelore Kraft quickly conceded defeat and said she would stand down as her party's local leader, which analysts called an attempt to shield Schulz from the fallout. (more...)
United Kingdom police chiefs says U.S. leaks on Manchester bombing damage trust
- May 25, 2017
United Kingdom officials are "furious" about the photo leak, the Independent reported, and the anger appears to reach the highest levels of government. "These images leaked from inside the USA system will be distressing for victims, their families and the wider public". "This issue is being raised at every relevant level by the British authorities with their USA counterparts", Rudd said Wednesday, admitting the premature publication of suspect Salman Abedi's name left her "irritated". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
United Kingdom officials are "furious" about the photo leak, the Independent reported, and the anger appears to reach the highest levels of government. "These images leaked from inside the USA system will be distressing for victims, their families and the wider public". "This issue is being raised at every relevant level by the British authorities with their USA counterparts", Rudd said Wednesday, admitting the premature publication of suspect Salman Abedi's name left her "irritated". (more...)
Trump Condemns 'Evil Losers' Who Carried Out Concert Attack
- May 25, 2017
Trump said the USA stands in "absolute solidarity" with the people of the United Kingdom and that young, innocent people were murdered by "evil losers". We know Melania doesn't mind holding hands because there are photographs of the two doing so during this same trip. Netanyahu has expressed tentative support for parts of the initiative, but there are many caveats on the Israeli side, including how to resolve the ever more complex refugee issue and whether Israel would withdraw from the ... (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Trump said the USA stands in "absolute solidarity" with the people of the United Kingdom and that young, innocent people were murdered by "evil losers". We know Melania doesn't mind holding hands because there are photographs of the two doing so during this same trip. Netanyahu has expressed tentative support for parts of the initiative, but there are many caveats on the Israeli side, including how to resolve the ever more complex refugee issue and whether Israel would withdraw from the ... (more...)
3 more arrested in Manchester, terrorist's Libya ties probed
- May 25, 2017
The government said almost 1,000 soldiers were deployed instead of police Wednesday in high-profile sites in London and elsewhere. UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd today slammed USA leaks on the investigation into the deadly Manchester terror attack as "irritating" and said she had made it clear to Washington that it " should not happen again ". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The government said almost 1,000 soldiers were deployed instead of police Wednesday in high-profile sites in London and elsewhere. UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd today slammed USA leaks on the investigation into the deadly Manchester terror attack as "irritating" and said she had made it clear to Washington that it " should not happen again ". (more...)
Cannes fetival mourns Manchester terror attack with minute
- May 25, 2017
The Cannes Festival is celebrating its 70th anniversary by bringing together an array of stars, filmmakers and former Palme d'Or winners. The Cannes festival issued a statement expressing its horror, anger and enormous sadness following the attack in Manchester. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The Cannes Festival is celebrating its 70th anniversary by bringing together an array of stars, filmmakers and former Palme d'Or winners. The Cannes festival issued a statement expressing its horror, anger and enormous sadness following the attack in Manchester. (more...)
Trump Arrests Slide Despite Concerns About Russia Probe, Comey Firing
- May 25, 2017
Last month, Page told CNN that none of his interactions with Russian officials contained anything that was not on public record. "It raised questions in my mind about whether Russian Federation was able to gain the cooperation of those individuals", Brennan said. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Last month, Page told CNN that none of his interactions with Russian officials contained anything that was not on public record. "It raised questions in my mind about whether Russian Federation was able to gain the cooperation of those individuals", Brennan said. (more...)
CBO: Republicans' AHCA Would Leave 23 Million More Uninsured
- May 25, 2017
But the CBO , which is responsible for analyzing the impact of proposed legislation for Congress, also warned in its latest report that if states made a decision to use the waivers included in the current version of the bill to avoid Obamacare regulations, it could make healthcare unaffordable for their residents with pre-existing conditions. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
But the CBO , which is responsible for analyzing the impact of proposed legislation for Congress, also warned in its latest report that if states made a decision to use the waivers included in the current version of the bill to avoid Obamacare regulations, it could make healthcare unaffordable for their residents with pre-existing conditions. (more...)
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