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Republican candidate charged with assault, roiling Trump's Montana test
- May 27, 2017
That's the people of Montana who choose that". Now, on the day that Gianforte is up for election as a Republican congressional candidate in Montana , he's facing new controversy in the Tri-State, at the engineering and science university from which he graduated. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
That's the people of Montana who choose that". Now, on the day that Gianforte is up for election as a Republican congressional candidate in Montana , he's facing new controversy in the Tri-State, at the engineering and science university from which he graduated. (more...)
Iraqis demand compensation after US probe into Mosul strike
- May 27, 2017
Prior to the March 17 strike, Iraqi forces were about 100 meters (328 feet) away and could see two snipers on the second floor of the building. The Pentagon report concluded the USA coalition member who approved the strike did so "in accordance with all provisions of the applicable (rules of engagement) and Law of Armed Conflict". (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Prior to the March 17 strike, Iraqi forces were about 100 meters (328 feet) away and could see two snipers on the second floor of the building. The Pentagon report concluded the USA coalition member who approved the strike did so "in accordance with all provisions of the applicable (rules of engagement) and Law of Armed Conflict". (more...)
Armed man arrested at Phoenix Comicon; security to increase
- May 27, 2017
A spokeswoman for the Phoenix police, Sgt. Mercedes Fortune , stated that the man had three handguns and a shotgun in his possession, as well as numerous knives. Police have said they believe the unidentified man at the Phoenix Comicon "acted alone". Prop weapons will no longer be allowed at the convention, Fortune said, and delays are expected as security and police ramp up screening efforts at event entrances. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
A spokeswoman for the Phoenix police, Sgt. Mercedes Fortune , stated that the man had three handguns and a shotgun in his possession, as well as numerous knives. Police have said they believe the unidentified man at the Phoenix Comicon "acted alone". Prop weapons will no longer be allowed at the convention, Fortune said, and delays are expected as security and police ramp up screening efforts at event entrances. (more...)
Bomb disposal team arrives at Manchester Trafford college
- May 27, 2017
The bombing also left 64 people wounded, of whom 20 were receiving critical care for highly traumatic injuries to major organs and to limbs, a health official said. "This afternoon we entered an address in Manchester city centre using a controlled explosion". Neighbors recalled him as a tall, thin young man who often wore traditional Islamic dress and did not talk much. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The bombing also left 64 people wounded, of whom 20 were receiving critical care for highly traumatic injuries to major organs and to limbs, a health official said. "This afternoon we entered an address in Manchester city centre using a controlled explosion". Neighbors recalled him as a tall, thin young man who often wore traditional Islamic dress and did not talk much. (more...)
United States admits Mosul air strike killed more than 100 civilians
- May 27, 2017
The lead investigator is Air Force Brigadier General Matthew Isler. They maintain however, that the high civilian toll resulted from a secondary explosion of Islamic State group explosives stored in the building. During the two month investigation coalition members visited the scene of the strike three times where they took measurements, photos and gathered soil samples, Scrocca said. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The lead investigator is Air Force Brigadier General Matthew Isler. They maintain however, that the high civilian toll resulted from a secondary explosion of Islamic State group explosives stored in the building. During the two month investigation coalition members visited the scene of the strike three times where they took measurements, photos and gathered soil samples, Scrocca said. (more...)
Donald Trump arrives in Bethlehem for talks with Abbas
- May 27, 2017
Referring to Iran's alleged involvement in arming and training militias, he said it must cease immediately. Member of a follow-up committee in the neighbourhood of Issawiya, Muhammad Abu al-Hummus, said that Israeli forces raided several homes and detained five Palestinians in the neighbourhood, who he identified as Wassim Nayef, Ahmad Kayed Mahmoud, Adam Fadi Mustafa, Yousif Issa Mustafa, and Anas Abu Assab. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Referring to Iran's alleged involvement in arming and training militias, he said it must cease immediately. Member of a follow-up committee in the neighbourhood of Issawiya, Muhammad Abu al-Hummus, said that Israeli forces raided several homes and detained five Palestinians in the neighbourhood, who he identified as Wassim Nayef, Ahmad Kayed Mahmoud, Adam Fadi Mustafa, Yousif Issa Mustafa, and Anas Abu Assab. (more...)
Trump & Emmanuel Macron Handshake Memes Are Alpha Male Magic
- May 27, 2017
With images of First Lady Melania appearing to brush him off as he tried to hold her hand at an airport in Tel Aviv fresh in the memory, Trump locked palms with French President Emmanuel Macron - for a really long time. Congratulations, great job", he said before the lunch at the USA ambassador's residence. Donald Trump is known for employing knuckle-crushing, testosterone-driven, arm-shuddering handshakes. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
With images of First Lady Melania appearing to brush him off as he tried to hold her hand at an airport in Tel Aviv fresh in the memory, Trump locked palms with French President Emmanuel Macron - for a really long time. Congratulations, great job", he said before the lunch at the USA ambassador's residence. Donald Trump is known for employing knuckle-crushing, testosterone-driven, arm-shuddering handshakes. (more...)
United Kingdom police find 'significant' evidence; May slams U.S. on leaks
- May 27, 2017
Home searches across Manchester and beyond have uncovered important items in a fast-moving investigation into the concert bombing that left 22 people dead , Manchester's police chief said Thursday as a diplomatic spat escalated over USA leaks about the investigation to the media. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Home searches across Manchester and beyond have uncovered important items in a fast-moving investigation into the concert bombing that left 22 people dead , Manchester's police chief said Thursday as a diplomatic spat escalated over USA leaks about the investigation to the media. (more...)
India opens longest bridge on China border
- May 27, 2017
The 9.15-km bridge over the Brahmaputra River will reduce travel time to the disputed territory by around five hours. Mr Modi dedicated the bridge to the nation, while also naming it after the legendary singer from the Assamese region - Bhupen Hazarika . (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The 9.15-km bridge over the Brahmaputra River will reduce travel time to the disputed territory by around five hours. Mr Modi dedicated the bridge to the nation, while also naming it after the legendary singer from the Assamese region - Bhupen Hazarika . (more...)
DoD Investigation Into Deadly Mosul Airstrike Says US Bomb Ignited ISIS Explosives
- May 27, 2017
An additional 36 civilians reported to have been in the area are unaccounted for. The probe concluded that the U.S. strike in the Al Jadida district inadvertently triggered explosives placed in the building by IS fighters, causing it to collapse. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
An additional 36 civilians reported to have been in the area are unaccounted for. The probe concluded that the U.S. strike in the Al Jadida district inadvertently triggered explosives placed in the building by IS fighters, causing it to collapse. (more...)
Ariana Grande is targeted by online trolls following Manchester concert terror attack
- May 27, 2017
The singer's gig in Manchester on Monday night was the location of an attack by a suicide bomber , killing 22 people and injuring dozens more. The father and younger brother of the suspect in the Manchester concert bombing have been detained in Libya, where anti-terror authorities said the brother confessed to knowing "all the details" of the deadly plot. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The singer's gig in Manchester on Monday night was the location of an attack by a suicide bomber , killing 22 people and injuring dozens more. The father and younger brother of the suspect in the Manchester concert bombing have been detained in Libya, where anti-terror authorities said the brother confessed to knowing "all the details" of the deadly plot. (more...)
Trump, May other leaders at G7 sign agreement against Internet terrorism
- May 27, 2017
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will also use the summit to underscore concerns over neighbouring North Korea , following its recent series of missile tests. While Canada, Italy , Germany , France , Britain and Japan confirmed their commitment to the Paris agreement, Trump - who promised during the campaign to abandon the accord - had not yet made up his mind, said Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni . (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will also use the summit to underscore concerns over neighbouring North Korea , following its recent series of missile tests. While Canada, Italy , Germany , France , Britain and Japan confirmed their commitment to the Paris agreement, Trump - who promised during the campaign to abandon the accord - had not yet made up his mind, said Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni . (more...)
Trump administration triggers launch of NAFTA renegotiations
- May 27, 2017
With a letter to American lawmakers, U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer said he triggered a 90-day consultation period with Congress, industries and the American public that would allow talks over one of the world's biggest trading blocs to begin by August 16th. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
With a letter to American lawmakers, U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer said he triggered a 90-day consultation period with Congress, industries and the American public that would allow talks over one of the world's biggest trading blocs to begin by August 16th. (more...)
Venezuela toll rises to 48 dead after protester is killed
- May 27, 2017
President Nicolas Maduro said on May 1 he would create a new legislature to ease tensions after a month of anti-government protests. Even before the latest spasm of political unrest, Venezuela was already one of the world's most violent countries, with an average a year ago of 60 homicides per day, according to the government. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
President Nicolas Maduro said on May 1 he would create a new legislature to ease tensions after a month of anti-government protests. Even before the latest spasm of political unrest, Venezuela was already one of the world's most violent countries, with an average a year ago of 60 homicides per day, according to the government. (more...)
Duterte tells troops 'you can arrest any person'
- May 27, 2017
Army tanks packed with soldiers rolled into a southern Philippine city Thursday as gun. MARAWI , PHILIPPINES Philippine government forces launched "precision attacks" Thursday to clear militants linked to the Islamic State group from a southern city that has been under siege since a raid to capture a militant on the US list of most-wanted terrorists failed. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Army tanks packed with soldiers rolled into a southern Philippine city Thursday as gun. MARAWI , PHILIPPINES Philippine government forces launched "precision attacks" Thursday to clear militants linked to the Islamic State group from a southern city that has been under siege since a raid to capture a militant on the US list of most-wanted terrorists failed. (more...)
First Lady Melania Trump, rejecting her husband once again
- May 27, 2017
Because on Wednesday, Donald Trump was FINALLY pictured holding hands with his wife while admiring the Sistine Chapel for a flawless photo op during a visit to Italy... It is not fair to make speculations about a relationship based on one (or two) odd-looking moments. Trump has brought many of his entrepreneurial values to the White House and his apparent dislike of sharing the limelight with anyone, including his wife, always looked straight from the pages of the same Jurassic Alpha ... (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Because on Wednesday, Donald Trump was FINALLY pictured holding hands with his wife while admiring the Sistine Chapel for a flawless photo op during a visit to Italy... It is not fair to make speculations about a relationship based on one (or two) odd-looking moments. Trump has brought many of his entrepreneurial values to the White House and his apparent dislike of sharing the limelight with anyone, including his wife, always looked straight from the pages of the same Jurassic Alpha ... (more...)
Russia Probe Mounts: 3 Intelligence Directors Testify Before Congress
- May 27, 2017
A majority of Americans believe that President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey to deter that agency from investigating Trump's ties to Russian Federation, according to a new poll released Wednesday. "There may a series of cases where we have facts about people having contacts with Russians prior to the campaign and sharing of information that may fall short of legal collusion, but still be factual that we need to report to the American people in terms of our ... (more...)
- May 27, 2017
A majority of Americans believe that President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey to deter that agency from investigating Trump's ties to Russian Federation, according to a new poll released Wednesday. "There may a series of cases where we have facts about people having contacts with Russians prior to the campaign and sharing of information that may fall short of legal collusion, but still be factual that we need to report to the American people in terms of our ... (more...)
Weather quiet for the first half of the holiday weekend
- May 27, 2017
Our weekend forecast looks fairly typical for this time of year. We'll start the day in the upper 50s, but highs will reach around 88 by late this afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. As a cool front tracks through the state, we could see some showers and even a few thundershowers in the KWWL viewing area. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Our weekend forecast looks fairly typical for this time of year. We'll start the day in the upper 50s, but highs will reach around 88 by late this afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. As a cool front tracks through the state, we could see some showers and even a few thundershowers in the KWWL viewing area. (more...)
North Korea border object was balloon, says South
- May 27, 2017
North Korea recently test-fired a new ballistic missile dubbed Pukguksong-2, drawing condemnation from the UN Security Council . The incident illustrates the extreme sensitivities and risks of miscalculation in the decades-old standoff between the two countries, which have been divided by the world's most fortified border since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in an armistice instead of a peace treaty. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
North Korea recently test-fired a new ballistic missile dubbed Pukguksong-2, drawing condemnation from the UN Security Council . The incident illustrates the extreme sensitivities and risks of miscalculation in the decades-old standoff between the two countries, which have been divided by the world's most fortified border since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in an armistice instead of a peace treaty. (more...)
South Korea Fires Warning Shots as Suspected North Korean Drone Crosses Border
- May 27, 2017
However, a week ago U.S. U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said Beijing had gone quiet. The top American military commander in South Korea said Thursday a series of North Korean provocations means the allies should put more pressure on the communist nation. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
However, a week ago U.S. U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said Beijing had gone quiet. The top American military commander in South Korea said Thursday a series of North Korean provocations means the allies should put more pressure on the communist nation. (more...)
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