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Pentagon probe of Mosul airstrike underscores urgent need to protect civilians
- May 27, 2017
Although the investigation acknowledges the civilian deaths caused, it appears to assign blame to Islamic State, with the probe noting that the episode began when two IS snipers began firing at troops from Iraq's Counterterrorism Service. Coalition forces dropped a guided a GBU-38 bomb to neutralize the terrorists. Analysts estimate that it would have taken at least four times that amount of explosives - or at least 1,000 pounds - precisely placed along the walls to bring the building down, ... (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Although the investigation acknowledges the civilian deaths caused, it appears to assign blame to Islamic State, with the probe noting that the episode began when two IS snipers began firing at troops from Iraq's Counterterrorism Service. Coalition forces dropped a guided a GBU-38 bomb to neutralize the terrorists. Analysts estimate that it would have taken at least four times that amount of explosives - or at least 1,000 pounds - precisely placed along the walls to bring the building down, ... (more...)
Twitter introduces Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag emoji
- May 27, 2017
The Referendum Council is yet to advise Mr Turnbull and Opposition Leader Mr Shorten in a report delivered on June 30. "In 1967 we were counted; in 2017 we seek to be heard", said the declaration, which was adopted by around 250 delegates on Friday afternoon before a dramatic closing ceremony at the Mutitjulu community at the foot of Uluru. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The Referendum Council is yet to advise Mr Turnbull and Opposition Leader Mr Shorten in a report delivered on June 30. "In 1967 we were counted; in 2017 we seek to be heard", said the declaration, which was adopted by around 250 delegates on Friday afternoon before a dramatic closing ceremony at the Mutitjulu community at the foot of Uluru. (more...)
Ariana Grande's 'One Last Time' Climbs UK Charts After Manchester Attack
- May 27, 2017
Police said Thursday that a woman arrested in Blackley had been released without charge.Now, he is the administrative manager of the Central Security force in Tripoli.Salman Abedi, 22, was born in Britain to Libyan parents. French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said British investigators had told French authorities Abedi had probably traveled to Syria as well. President Donald Trump on Thursday described U.S. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Police said Thursday that a woman arrested in Blackley had been released without charge.Now, he is the administrative manager of the Central Security force in Tripoli.Salman Abedi, 22, was born in Britain to Libyan parents. French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said British investigators had told French authorities Abedi had probably traveled to Syria as well. President Donald Trump on Thursday described U.S. (more...)
Trump arrives in Israel, feels 'peace throughout Middle East'
- May 27, 2017
Iran has accused the United States of selling arms to "dangerous terrorists" in the Middle East and of spreading "Iranophobia", following US President Donald Trump's visit to Tehran's arch-foe Saudi Arabia as part of his maiden overseas trip as President. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Iran has accused the United States of selling arms to "dangerous terrorists" in the Middle East and of spreading "Iranophobia", following US President Donald Trump's visit to Tehran's arch-foe Saudi Arabia as part of his maiden overseas trip as President. (more...)
South Carolina man pleads guilty to 7 killings
- May 27, 2017
She was raped and held hostage for more than two months , investigators said. Before Kohlhepp was charged with murder a year ago, he bought and sold real estate in Upstate South Carolina for a decade, and many people never knew he already had a criminal history. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
She was raped and held hostage for more than two months , investigators said. Before Kohlhepp was charged with murder a year ago, he bought and sold real estate in Upstate South Carolina for a decade, and many people never knew he already had a criminal history. (more...)
Inmates At Large After Breaking Out Of Lino Lakes Correctional Facility
- May 27, 2017
Police recovered the van in north Minneapolis shortly thereafter and took nine of the inmates into custody at gunpoint, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune . He was also charged for fleeing a police officer. At the time of his arrest, officers approached Mitchell, and he hit a U.S. Marshal with his auto, then drove off. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Police recovered the van in north Minneapolis shortly thereafter and took nine of the inmates into custody at gunpoint, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune . He was also charged for fleeing a police officer. At the time of his arrest, officers approached Mitchell, and he hit a U.S. Marshal with his auto, then drove off. (more...)
Fewer insured under GOP bill
- May 27, 2017
Portman represents one of the 52 GOP Senators who will have to modify and vote to pass the American Health Care Act - a tall order given the bill's contentious nature. The analysis said the House bill, the American Health Care Act, would reduce federal deficits by $119 billion over the next decade. "Over time, it would become more hard for less healthy people (including people with preexisting medical conditions) in those states to purchase insurance because their premiums would continue ... (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Portman represents one of the 52 GOP Senators who will have to modify and vote to pass the American Health Care Act - a tall order given the bill's contentious nature. The analysis said the House bill, the American Health Care Act, would reduce federal deficits by $119 billion over the next decade. "Over time, it would become more hard for less healthy people (including people with preexisting medical conditions) in those states to purchase insurance because their premiums would continue ... (more...)
White House adviser differs with coal-loving president
- May 27, 2017
After the election he started talking about wanting some sort of concessions, though these too were eventually abandoned. Those comments are a clarification of remarks Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs executive, made on Thursday in which he suggested that Trump was "looking" at lifting sanctions against Russian Federation. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
After the election he started talking about wanting some sort of concessions, though these too were eventually abandoned. Those comments are a clarification of remarks Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs executive, made on Thursday in which he suggested that Trump was "looking" at lifting sanctions against Russian Federation. (more...)
Trump views on climate 'evolving' amid push from Europeans
- May 27, 2017
As heads of state meet in Sicily Friday and Saturday, there is much speculation over whether President Donald Trump will follow through on his threats to pull the USA from the Paris climate agreement, which would put the onus on other global powers to step up. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
As heads of state meet in Sicily Friday and Saturday, there is much speculation over whether President Donald Trump will follow through on his threats to pull the USA from the Paris climate agreement, which would put the onus on other global powers to step up. (more...)
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron exchanged a white-knuckled handshake
- May 27, 2017
Later, Mr. Trump extended his hand to Mr. Macron while the leaders gathered prior to the remarks at the unveiling of NATO's Article 5 and Berlin Wall memorials. A meeting between the French president and the American billionaire held on Thursday, around noon, at the residence of the Ambassador of the United States in Brussels . (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Later, Mr. Trump extended his hand to Mr. Macron while the leaders gathered prior to the remarks at the unveiling of NATO's Article 5 and Berlin Wall memorials. A meeting between the French president and the American billionaire held on Thursday, around noon, at the residence of the Ambassador of the United States in Brussels . (more...)
United States rules out easing sanctions on Russian Federation
- May 27, 2017
His comments mark the strongest statement yet from the Trump administration that sanctions placed by the USA on Russian Federation after its military incursion into Ukraine in 2014 will remain in place until Moscow heeds an global accord to resolve the conflict. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
His comments mark the strongest statement yet from the Trump administration that sanctions placed by the USA on Russian Federation after its military incursion into Ukraine in 2014 will remain in place until Moscow heeds an global accord to resolve the conflict. (more...)
Ariana Grande suspends world tour after Manchester concert bombing
- May 27, 2017
British Home Secretary Amber Rudd said Abedi "likely" did not act alone in the strike at the close of an Ariana Grande concert Monday night and that he had been known to security forces "up to a point". In a sign of the United Kingdom authorities' anger about the repeated leaks of information in the U.S. it is understood that police have stopped sharing intelligence on the bombing with their USA law enforcement counterparts following the leaks. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
British Home Secretary Amber Rudd said Abedi "likely" did not act alone in the strike at the close of an Ariana Grande concert Monday night and that he had been known to security forces "up to a point". In a sign of the United Kingdom authorities' anger about the repeated leaks of information in the U.S. it is understood that police have stopped sharing intelligence on the bombing with their USA law enforcement counterparts following the leaks. (more...)
Lib Dems vow to end caste bias
- May 27, 2017
They include tripling the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) - which provides extra funding for early years settings for children from disadvantaged backgrounds - to £1,000 per pupil a year, up from £302 in 2015-16. But if they can convince voters that the Brexit destination will never be a good place to be heading for then there could be many willing to back them. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
They include tripling the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) - which provides extra funding for early years settings for children from disadvantaged backgrounds - to £1,000 per pupil a year, up from £302 in 2015-16. But if they can convince voters that the Brexit destination will never be a good place to be heading for then there could be many willing to back them. (more...)
Manchester City Zabaleta announcement opens door for Bilic — Transfer Focus
- May 27, 2017
David Silva's opener was awarded despite an apparent offside against Raheem Sterling , while Riyad Mahrez had an equalising penalty disallowed after he slipped and struck the ball twice. They were cruising at 2-0 before Okazaki's goal out of nothing. "Let's prove that we are a club that is looking to achieve important things, maybe one day be the main club in the city and take this club forward'". (more...)
- May 27, 2017
David Silva's opener was awarded despite an apparent offside against Raheem Sterling , while Riyad Mahrez had an equalising penalty disallowed after he slipped and struck the ball twice. They were cruising at 2-0 before Okazaki's goal out of nothing. "Let's prove that we are a club that is looking to achieve important things, maybe one day be the main club in the city and take this club forward'". (more...)
Seventh Suspect Arrested in Connection with Manchester Arena Bombing
- May 27, 2017
The counter-terrorism force detained the father, Ramadan Abedi, outside his home in the Tripoli suburb of Ayn Zara on Wednesday afternoon. The Manchester bombing was the deadliest attack in Britain since July 2005, when four British Muslim suicide bombers killed 52 people in coordinated attacks on London's transport network. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The counter-terrorism force detained the father, Ramadan Abedi, outside his home in the Tripoli suburb of Ayn Zara on Wednesday afternoon. The Manchester bombing was the deadliest attack in Britain since July 2005, when four British Muslim suicide bombers killed 52 people in coordinated attacks on London's transport network. (more...)
Militants attack Christians in Egypt, killing at least 28
- May 27, 2017
The assailants in three pick-up trucks attacked the bus as it carried visitors to the Saint Samuel monastery in Minya province, more than 200 kilometres from Cairo, before fleeing, the interior ministry said. Egypt's Coptic Christians have become one of their main targets and the latest attack is the third against Christians in Egypt in six months. "In response, Mr Trump condemned the attack blaming "'evil organisations of terror" and "thuggish ideology". (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The assailants in three pick-up trucks attacked the bus as it carried visitors to the Saint Samuel monastery in Minya province, more than 200 kilometres from Cairo, before fleeing, the interior ministry said. Egypt's Coptic Christians have become one of their main targets and the latest attack is the third against Christians in Egypt in six months. "In response, Mr Trump condemned the attack blaming "'evil organisations of terror" and "thuggish ideology". (more...)
The double count: Trump budget includes $2 trillion accounting gimmick
- May 27, 2017
The lawmakers are unlikely to approve the draft budget, as many of them have said that they have their own priorities that do not necessarily coincide with those of the administration, but the text is seen as a confirmation of the president's ideas. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The lawmakers are unlikely to approve the draft budget, as many of them have said that they have their own priorities that do not necessarily coincide with those of the administration, but the text is seen as a confirmation of the president's ideas. (more...)
Mueller Cleared by DOJ Ethics Experts to Lead Russia Probe
- May 27, 2017
Mr Flynn's Russian ties are under investigation by the FBI and the House and Senate Intelligence Committees, as part of wider inquiries into claims Moscow sought to tip the election in favour of Mr Trump . The controversy has engulfed Trump's administration since he fired Comey on May 10. At a congressional hearing Tuesday, Coats did not deny the report but declined to comment about it. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Mr Flynn's Russian ties are under investigation by the FBI and the House and Senate Intelligence Committees, as part of wider inquiries into claims Moscow sought to tip the election in favour of Mr Trump . The controversy has engulfed Trump's administration since he fired Comey on May 10. At a congressional hearing Tuesday, Coats did not deny the report but declined to comment about it. (more...)
Sweden drops case, but WikiLeaks' Assange not in the clear
- May 27, 2017
Assange said his lawyers had contacted British authorities in the hope of starting a "dialogue" over his future, after United Kingdom police said they would be "obliged" to execute an arrest warrant against him if he left the embassy. Friday was the deadline for prosecutors to renew or lift the warrant for Assange's arrest. Last month, Samuelson had filed a new motion calling for his client's arrest warrant to be lifted so he could "fly to Ecuador and enjoy his political asylum". (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Assange said his lawyers had contacted British authorities in the hope of starting a "dialogue" over his future, after United Kingdom police said they would be "obliged" to execute an arrest warrant against him if he left the embassy. Friday was the deadline for prosecutors to renew or lift the warrant for Assange's arrest. Last month, Samuelson had filed a new motion calling for his client's arrest warrant to be lifted so he could "fly to Ecuador and enjoy his political asylum". (more...)
Iran accuses U.S. of 'Iranophobia', 'warmongering' after Trump's Saudi visit
- May 27, 2017
Standing next to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin , Trump said: "The United States and Israel can declare with one voice that Iran must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon, and must cease its deadly funding, training and equipping of terrorists and militias". (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Standing next to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin , Trump said: "The United States and Israel can declare with one voice that Iran must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon, and must cease its deadly funding, training and equipping of terrorists and militias". (more...)
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