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Assange hails ''important victory'' after Sweden drops rape investigation
- May 26, 2017
His lawyer, Per E Samuelson, hailing the news as a "victory", told Sveriges Radio: "He is free to leave the embassy when he wants". The South American country has granted him asylum, but it is not clear how Assange would travel there without the permission of British authorities. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
His lawyer, Per E Samuelson, hailing the news as a "victory", told Sveriges Radio: "He is free to leave the embassy when he wants". The South American country has granted him asylum, but it is not clear how Assange would travel there without the permission of British authorities. (more...)
Melania Trump slaps the president's hand away again - this time in Rome
- May 26, 2017
JOHN YANG: Later, speaking in Jerusalem , Mr. Trump acknowledged there would be hurdles. He also expressed his wishes for Trump to be the U.S. president who succeeds in brokering peace between Palestinians and Israelis. Trump became the first USA president to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem . The Israeli and Palestinian authorities cleared the main roads of Jerusalem and Bethlehem for the movements of his armed and mighty motorcade. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
JOHN YANG: Later, speaking in Jerusalem , Mr. Trump acknowledged there would be hurdles. He also expressed his wishes for Trump to be the U.S. president who succeeds in brokering peace between Palestinians and Israelis. Trump became the first USA president to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem . The Israeli and Palestinian authorities cleared the main roads of Jerusalem and Bethlehem for the movements of his armed and mighty motorcade. (more...)
Flynn hit with more subpoenas, may be held in contempt of Congress
- May 26, 2017
It sought a wide range of information and documents about his and the Trump campaign's contacts with Russians dating back to June 2015. The leaders of the U.S. Flynn's own defensive crouch revealed the high legal stakes he faces as investigations intensify: a USA counterintelligence probe of Russian Federation, a federal investigation in Virginia and multiple congressional inquiries. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
It sought a wide range of information and documents about his and the Trump campaign's contacts with Russians dating back to June 2015. The leaders of the U.S. Flynn's own defensive crouch revealed the high legal stakes he faces as investigations intensify: a USA counterintelligence probe of Russian Federation, a federal investigation in Virginia and multiple congressional inquiries. (more...)
Greg Gianforte keeps low profile, Montana votes
- May 26, 2017
The Guardian posted audio of the incident , in which Jacobs attempts to ask Greg Gianforte about healthcare, but then there is the sound of a scuffle and Gianforte shouting, "Get the hell out of here". "After asking Jacobs to lower the recorder, Jacobs declined", campaign spokesman Shane Scanlon wrote . Audio obtained by Jacobs from the incident depicts a loud crashing sound and then Gianforte yelling, "I'm sick and exhausted of this!" Get the hell out of here. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The Guardian posted audio of the incident , in which Jacobs attempts to ask Greg Gianforte about healthcare, but then there is the sound of a scuffle and Gianforte shouting, "Get the hell out of here". "After asking Jacobs to lower the recorder, Jacobs declined", campaign spokesman Shane Scanlon wrote . Audio obtained by Jacobs from the incident depicts a loud crashing sound and then Gianforte yelling, "I'm sick and exhausted of this!" Get the hell out of here. (more...)
Soldiers launch attacks in besieged Philippine city
- May 26, 2017
The Philippine government on Friday, May 26, said foreigners were among the Maute Group and Abu Sayyaf Group members fighting government troops in Marawi City. Hapilon moved out of the Abu Sayyaf's strongholds in Sulu province a year ago to bring bandit and terrorist groups in the southern Philippines under ISIS' banner. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The Philippine government on Friday, May 26, said foreigners were among the Maute Group and Abu Sayyaf Group members fighting government troops in Marawi City. Hapilon moved out of the Abu Sayyaf's strongholds in Sulu province a year ago to bring bandit and terrorist groups in the southern Philippines under ISIS' banner. (more...)
Polls open after candidate charged with assault
- May 26, 2017
After Jacobs asked Gianforte his question, Acuna wrote: "Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground behind him". "To be clear, at no point did any of us who witnessed this assault see Jacobs show any form of physical aggression toward Gianforte, who left the area after giving statements to local sheriff's deputies". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
After Jacobs asked Gianforte his question, Acuna wrote: "Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground behind him". "To be clear, at no point did any of us who witnessed this assault see Jacobs show any form of physical aggression toward Gianforte, who left the area after giving statements to local sheriff's deputies". (more...)
Senate panel: Michael Flynn risks contempt of Congress
- May 26, 2017
Brennan said he believed he was the first US official to raise the matter of election interference with the Russians, citing an August 4, 2016 phone call he had with the head of Russia's FSB, Alexander Bortnikov. News reports that Trump asked his national intelligence director and National Security Agency chief to state publicly there was no evidence of collusion have heightened criticism. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Brennan said he believed he was the first US official to raise the matter of election interference with the Russians, citing an August 4, 2016 phone call he had with the head of Russia's FSB, Alexander Bortnikov. News reports that Trump asked his national intelligence director and National Security Agency chief to state publicly there was no evidence of collusion have heightened criticism. (more...)
President Trump: Israelis and Arabs share 'common cause' against Iran
- May 26, 2017
He added that about 95 percent of the victims of terrorism were Muslims. The US President stressed that the Middle East should be transformed into a global trade hub, considering that this Summit represents the beginning of peace not only in the Middle East but in the world. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
He added that about 95 percent of the victims of terrorism were Muslims. The US President stressed that the Middle East should be transformed into a global trade hub, considering that this Summit represents the beginning of peace not only in the Middle East but in the world. (more...)
Trump asked NSA director to knock down FBI's Russian Federation investigation
- May 26, 2017
Mueller also visited FBI headquarters and discussed with the counter intelligence agents, who have been involved in the investigation of Russia's meddling in the USA elections since last July. A senior intelligence official said Trump's goal was to "muddy the waters" about the scope of the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe at a time when Democrats were ramping up their calls for the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel , a step announced last week. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Mueller also visited FBI headquarters and discussed with the counter intelligence agents, who have been involved in the investigation of Russia's meddling in the USA elections since last July. A senior intelligence official said Trump's goal was to "muddy the waters" about the scope of the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe at a time when Democrats were ramping up their calls for the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel , a step announced last week. (more...)
Ex-tennis great avoids Qantas over same-sex marriage edict
- May 26, 2017
Meanwhile, nine-time Wimbledon victor Martina Navratilova weighed into the debate on Twitter, with the retired star delivering a carefully-aimed jibe towards Court suggesting it is time to rename Melbourne's iconic Margaret Court Arena in the wake of the furore. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Meanwhile, nine-time Wimbledon victor Martina Navratilova weighed into the debate on Twitter, with the retired star delivering a carefully-aimed jibe towards Court suggesting it is time to rename Melbourne's iconic Margaret Court Arena in the wake of the furore. (more...)
Small plane crashes in Barron County
- May 26, 2017
Fitzgerald said two teens were pulled from the water. Authorities said Knutson was the pilot of the single engine plane and took off from a private air strip on the Knutson Property, south of Chetek. Fitzgerald says they planed to work at the scene overnight trying to recover the plane. BARRON, Wis. (BARRON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE) - On Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 6:34pm the Barron County Sheriff's Department received several calls of a plane crash south of Chetek. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Fitzgerald said two teens were pulled from the water. Authorities said Knutson was the pilot of the single engine plane and took off from a private air strip on the Knutson Property, south of Chetek. Fitzgerald says they planed to work at the scene overnight trying to recover the plane. BARRON, Wis. (BARRON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE) - On Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 6:34pm the Barron County Sheriff's Department received several calls of a plane crash south of Chetek. (more...)
Sen. Burr says Flynn hasn't responded to subpoena
- May 26, 2017
Burr said the panel's members were not surprised and that "we'll figure out on Gen. Flynn what the next step, if any, is". Former FBI Director James Comey has agreed to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee . Flynn, the former national security adviser, was sacked in February for misleading Vice President Mike Pence about the contents of a December phone call with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Burr said the panel's members were not surprised and that "we'll figure out on Gen. Flynn what the next step, if any, is". Former FBI Director James Comey has agreed to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee . Flynn, the former national security adviser, was sacked in February for misleading Vice President Mike Pence about the contents of a December phone call with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak . (more...)
Montana GOP Candidate's Assault Charge Hangs Over Tight Special Election
- May 26, 2017
Ben Jacobs , a political reporter for the Guardian , says that Gianforte "body slammed" him and broke his glasses at his campaign headquarters on Wednesday. Asked how well he knows Gianforte, Gootkin said, "Not well". Robert O'Neill, the former Navy SEAL who claimed to have fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden, called the reporter who was "body-slammed" by a Republican House candidate in Montana a "snowflake". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Ben Jacobs , a political reporter for the Guardian , says that Gianforte "body slammed" him and broke his glasses at his campaign headquarters on Wednesday. Asked how well he knows Gianforte, Gootkin said, "Not well". Robert O'Neill, the former Navy SEAL who claimed to have fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden, called the reporter who was "body-slammed" by a Republican House candidate in Montana a "snowflake". (more...)
Former FBI chief James Comey to testify publicly in US Congress
- May 26, 2017
No loyalty oath. No response to Trump's repeated requests for Comey to acknowledge that Trump wasn't being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. However, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Comey declined their invitation to testify before the panel over the circumstances surrounding his abrupt removal. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
No loyalty oath. No response to Trump's repeated requests for Comey to acknowledge that Trump wasn't being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. However, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Comey declined their invitation to testify before the panel over the circumstances surrounding his abrupt removal. (more...)
House GOP sticking with Montana candidate despite assault
- May 26, 2017
Greg Gianforte , the Republican U.S. House candidate who was charged late Wednesday with assaulting a reporter who asked him a policy question, is a billionaire tech entrepreneur who's never held public office before, despite what his hardened distaste for the press may suggest. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Greg Gianforte , the Republican U.S. House candidate who was charged late Wednesday with assaulting a reporter who asked him a policy question, is a billionaire tech entrepreneur who's never held public office before, despite what his hardened distaste for the press may suggest. (more...)
Trump Condemns UK Concert Bombing Carried Out By 'Evil Losers'
- May 26, 2017
After Israel and the Palestinian territories, Trump heads to the Vatican, and to Brussels and Italy for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and G7 meetings. The president and his wife had just landed in Italy Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's planned visit with Pope Francis . In a statement with Trump last night, Netanyahu hailed the same visit, while speaking of a "united Jerusalem" as Israel's capital. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
After Israel and the Palestinian territories, Trump heads to the Vatican, and to Brussels and Italy for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and G7 meetings. The president and his wife had just landed in Italy Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's planned visit with Pope Francis . In a statement with Trump last night, Netanyahu hailed the same visit, while speaking of a "united Jerusalem" as Israel's capital. (more...)
Supreme Court Finds Racial Bias In North Carolina Congressional Maps
- May 26, 2017
The court was unanimous on upholding the ruling on one of the districts and split 5-3 on the other, with three conservatives dissenting. The fight over North Carolina districts - the First and Twelfth Congressional districts - was earlier wage in both state and federal court. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The court was unanimous on upholding the ruling on one of the districts and split 5-3 on the other, with three conservatives dissenting. The fight over North Carolina districts - the First and Twelfth Congressional districts - was earlier wage in both state and federal court. (more...)
Baby girl dies after being left in hot auto in Tipperary
- May 26, 2017
Gardaí are investigating the incident. It was reported by the Irish Sun that the child was due to have been left with the child-minder at 8.30am and the child belonged to a young couple who lived in the area. "It's just so sad". Roger Kennedy, a Fianna Fail county councillor, told the Irish Times: "The whole area is in shock". They have described the baby's death as a tragedy. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Gardaí are investigating the incident. It was reported by the Irish Sun that the child was due to have been left with the child-minder at 8.30am and the child belonged to a young couple who lived in the area. "It's just so sad". Roger Kennedy, a Fianna Fail county councillor, told the Irish Times: "The whole area is in shock". They have described the baby's death as a tragedy. (more...)
Trump vows to crackdown on leaks, chastises NATO
- May 26, 2017
Earlier on Thursday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said NATO had made a decision to join the USA -led coalition fighting with the Islamic State grouping in Syria and Iraq. President Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate the source of those leaks. "The alleged leaks coming out of government agencies are deeply troubling", Trump said in the statement. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Earlier on Thursday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said NATO had made a decision to join the USA -led coalition fighting with the Islamic State grouping in Syria and Iraq. President Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate the source of those leaks. "The alleged leaks coming out of government agencies are deeply troubling", Trump said in the statement. (more...)
Donald Trump warns that terror attacks will continue
- May 26, 2017
After meeting with Trump on Thursday at the EU, European Council president Donald Tusk said he and the USA president agreed on the need to combat terrorism but some differences loomed large. White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Trump was "100 percent" committed to collective defense. And gave a speech in which he neglected to actually endorse Article 5 while lecturing other world leaders that they should pay up. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
After meeting with Trump on Thursday at the EU, European Council president Donald Tusk said he and the USA president agreed on the need to combat terrorism but some differences loomed large. White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Trump was "100 percent" committed to collective defense. And gave a speech in which he neglected to actually endorse Article 5 while lecturing other world leaders that they should pay up. (more...)
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