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Mosul residents deny findings of USA probe into Iraq strike
- May 28, 2017
It is believed to be one of the single largest incidents of civilian casualties since the US -led coalition started operations against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. This account is at odds with what the USA -led coalition's top officer suggested eleven days after the strike during a Pentagon press briefing. Initially, residents say they were inundated with journalists and Iraqi government officials, but within a week the neighborhood was "abandoned", said Ali Idriss, 30, whose home is ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
It is believed to be one of the single largest incidents of civilian casualties since the US -led coalition started operations against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. This account is at odds with what the USA -led coalition's top officer suggested eleven days after the strike during a Pentagon press briefing. Initially, residents say they were inundated with journalists and Iraqi government officials, but within a week the neighborhood was "abandoned", said Ali Idriss, 30, whose home is ... (more...)
AP reports Kushner back channel with Russia involved Syria
- May 28, 2017
A news briefing here at the conclusion of Trump's maiden foreign trip was overtaken at times by questions about Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, and Friday's Washington Post report that Kushner had discussed the possibility of setting up a secret and secure communications channel between the Trump transition team and the Kremlin. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
A news briefing here at the conclusion of Trump's maiden foreign trip was overtaken at times by questions about Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, and Friday's Washington Post report that Kushner had discussed the possibility of setting up a secret and secure communications channel between the Trump transition team and the Kremlin. (more...)
Jared Kushner 'discussed setting up secret communications with Russia'
- May 28, 2017
The report said the request was made in December at Trump Tower in NY. The discussions between Kushner and ambassador Sergey Kislyak took place between Trump's election triumph and his inauguration in January and reportedly left the ambassador shocked at the suggestion the American could be allowed to use embassy equipment. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The report said the request was made in December at Trump Tower in NY. The discussions between Kushner and ambassador Sergey Kislyak took place between Trump's election triumph and his inauguration in January and reportedly left the ambassador shocked at the suggestion the American could be allowed to use embassy equipment. (more...)
G7 demand action on extremist net content at summit
- May 28, 2017
Sicily is on the front lines in Europe's migration crisis, the first landfall for most of the more than 180,000 migrants who arrived in Italy previous year - and the reason the Italian government chose Sicily as the backdrop for this summit. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Sicily is on the front lines in Europe's migration crisis, the first landfall for most of the more than 180,000 migrants who arrived in Italy previous year - and the reason the Italian government chose Sicily as the backdrop for this summit. (more...)
United Kingdom security services were warned 5 times about Manchester attacker Salman Abedi
- May 28, 2017
Tripoli: Suspected Manchester suicide bomber Salman Abedi had expressed a desire to avenge the killing of a friend in the British city past year, a source close to his family said Thursday. "I think it's very clear this is a network we are investigating", Chief Constable Ian Hopkins of the Manchester Police said as authorities raided British properties thought to be connected to Salman Abedi, the 22-year-old suspected bomber who grew up in Manchester and died in the attack. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Tripoli: Suspected Manchester suicide bomber Salman Abedi had expressed a desire to avenge the killing of a friend in the British city past year, a source close to his family said Thursday. "I think it's very clear this is a network we are investigating", Chief Constable Ian Hopkins of the Manchester Police said as authorities raided British properties thought to be connected to Salman Abedi, the 22-year-old suspected bomber who grew up in Manchester and died in the attack. (more...)
Trump visits Israel amid tight security
- May 28, 2017
The reception marked a contrast to his difficulties at home where he is struggling to contain a mushrooming scandal after his firing of former FBI Director James Comey almost two weeks ago. Sensitivities over this tiny piece of land, less than half a square mile, tie into questions about the future status of Jerusalem which for decades has been one of the sticking points to any Israeli-Palestinian peace deal. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The reception marked a contrast to his difficulties at home where he is struggling to contain a mushrooming scandal after his firing of former FBI Director James Comey almost two weeks ago. Sensitivities over this tiny piece of land, less than half a square mile, tie into questions about the future status of Jerusalem which for decades has been one of the sticking points to any Israeli-Palestinian peace deal. (more...)
G-7 source: US gets more time for climate pact answer
- May 28, 2017
The United States , meanwhile, confirmed "a period of reflection" on the issue, he said. Nevertheless, the clean energy revolution is "unstoppable" with support from other governments and from industry, she said. "The mood of Article 5, the idea that we are all in this together, is not the mood he conveyed", said Jon Alterman, a senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The United States , meanwhile, confirmed "a period of reflection" on the issue, he said. Nevertheless, the clean energy revolution is "unstoppable" with support from other governments and from industry, she said. "The mood of Article 5, the idea that we are all in this together, is not the mood he conveyed", said Jon Alterman, a senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. (more...)
Russians discussed how to influence Trump via his aides
- May 28, 2017
Bortnikov that if Russian Federation had such a campaign underway, it would be certain to backfire", Brennan said. Asked Tuesday if the Intelligence Committee should call Flynn in to testify, knowing that the former national security adviser would refuse to answer questions citing the Fifth Amendment protections, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Bortnikov that if Russian Federation had such a campaign underway, it would be certain to backfire", Brennan said. Asked Tuesday if the Intelligence Committee should call Flynn in to testify, knowing that the former national security adviser would refuse to answer questions citing the Fifth Amendment protections, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. (more...)
Iranian President: 'We Need Missiles' to Confront Trump Admin, Enemies
- May 28, 2017
Turning to this aspect of Trump's first trip overseas as American president, Lord Lamont said: "No attention is paid to the insecurity of Iran, a country which has been invaded by its Arab neighbour in the past, and yet the West goes on pouring arms to the enemies of Iran". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Turning to this aspect of Trump's first trip overseas as American president, Lord Lamont said: "No attention is paid to the insecurity of Iran, a country which has been invaded by its Arab neighbour in the past, and yet the West goes on pouring arms to the enemies of Iran". (more...)
Prince William leads FA Cup final tribute to Manchester dead
- May 28, 2017
There can be no doubt over Wenger's tremendous loyalty to Arsenal over the past 21 years and perhaps it is the 2017 FA Cup win that will go down as the most significant in his Gunners career. Arsenal supporters, Richard Mofe Damijo and Anthony Onyegbulem better known as Okey Bakassi in the Nigerian entertainment industry, spoke with Completesportsnigeria.com on their thoughts on the game. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
There can be no doubt over Wenger's tremendous loyalty to Arsenal over the past 21 years and perhaps it is the 2017 FA Cup win that will go down as the most significant in his Gunners career. Arsenal supporters, Richard Mofe Damijo and Anthony Onyegbulem better known as Okey Bakassi in the Nigerian entertainment industry, spoke with Completesportsnigeria.com on their thoughts on the game. (more...)
Next for Montana's new congressman: Day in court, then DC
- May 28, 2017
Witnesses said he grabbed Ben Jacobs, a reporter for the Guardian newspaper, and slammed him to the ground after being asked about the Republican health care bill. Jacobs was asking an excellent question . He said it's much more likely that Gianforte will be disciplined informally, possibly by being denied his preferred committee assignments. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Witnesses said he grabbed Ben Jacobs, a reporter for the Guardian newspaper, and slammed him to the ground after being asked about the Republican health care bill. Jacobs was asking an excellent question . He said it's much more likely that Gianforte will be disciplined informally, possibly by being denied his preferred committee assignments. (more...)
British Airways cancels most flights from London
- May 28, 2017
It is not believed that the computer failure was caused by a cyberattack or hackers but this has not lessened the impact. The airline initially canceled only flights before 1 p.m. All remaining flights from Heathrow and Gatwick on Saturday have been cancelled. The disruption comes at the start of a bank holiday weekend and during half-term school holidays. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
It is not believed that the computer failure was caused by a cyberattack or hackers but this has not lessened the impact. The airline initially canceled only flights before 1 p.m. All remaining flights from Heathrow and Gatwick on Saturday have been cancelled. The disruption comes at the start of a bank holiday weekend and during half-term school holidays. (more...)
Macron And Trump Share Another Atypical Greeting
- May 28, 2017
World leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump are in Belgium to attend a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit. 'I know what you're gonna do!' Another terrorist attack in Paris. In his meeting with Erdoğan, aides said Macron was going to press the Turkish president to release Matthias Depardon, a French photographer detained on May 8, supposedly for working without valid press credentials. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
World leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump are in Belgium to attend a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit. 'I know what you're gonna do!' Another terrorist attack in Paris. In his meeting with Erdoğan, aides said Macron was going to press the Turkish president to release Matthias Depardon, a French photographer detained on May 8, supposedly for working without valid press credentials. (more...)
White House adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski dies
- May 28, 2017
The Polish-born Brzezinski became Carter's national security adviser at a time of exceptional global turmoil that included the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iranian hostage crisis. He credited Brzezinski's "unyielding stance toward the Soviet Union" with playing a central role in "the demise of the totalitarian communist system". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The Polish-born Brzezinski became Carter's national security adviser at a time of exceptional global turmoil that included the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iranian hostage crisis. He credited Brzezinski's "unyielding stance toward the Soviet Union" with playing a central role in "the demise of the totalitarian communist system". (more...)
G7 to acknowledge climate deadlock with US
- May 28, 2017
And on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Trump at length about the climate deal during a meeting Thursday in Brussels. The Vatican secretary of state, Pietro Parolin, made his own pro-Paris pitch to Trump and his advisers. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
And on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Trump at length about the climate deal during a meeting Thursday in Brussels. The Vatican secretary of state, Pietro Parolin, made his own pro-Paris pitch to Trump and his advisers. (more...)
Paris climate commitment 'crippling' to US growth: White House
- May 27, 2017
Trump's pending review of USA climate policies has left environmentalists bracing for the possibility of bland G-7 promises that say little after years of increasingly stronger commitments to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Trump's pending review of USA climate policies has left environmentalists bracing for the possibility of bland G-7 promises that say little after years of increasingly stronger commitments to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions. (more...)
Trump vows crackdown over leaked Manchester details
- May 27, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May will confront U.S. President Donald Trump over leaks of intelligence about the suicide bomb attack at a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels on Thursday, the Guardian newspaper said. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May will confront U.S. President Donald Trump over leaks of intelligence about the suicide bomb attack at a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels on Thursday, the Guardian newspaper said. (more...)
Trump 'evolving' on climate action, pressured by Europeans
- May 27, 2017
And that's a hard balancing act". German Chancellor Angela Merkel said "we put forward very many arguments" for the USA sticking with the agreement. "He said his dad is from Germany". They kept the ban on protectionism from previous G-7 statements , but included a statement Saturday that they will "stand firm against all unfair trade practices". (more...)
- May 27, 2017
And that's a hard balancing act". German Chancellor Angela Merkel said "we put forward very many arguments" for the USA sticking with the agreement. "He said his dad is from Germany". They kept the ban on protectionism from previous G-7 statements , but included a statement Saturday that they will "stand firm against all unfair trade practices". (more...)
Here's what Trump and Netanyahu talked about in their private moments together
- May 27, 2017
Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz, a confidant of Netanyahu , said he wasn't surprised by the omissions during the Trump trip. 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. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz, a confidant of Netanyahu , said he wasn't surprised by the omissions during the Trump trip. 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. (more...)
Trump budget proposal would make it 'impossible' for U.N. to work
- May 27, 2017
The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled a budget seeking $1.5 trillion in nondefense discretionary cuts and $1.4 trillion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade. Last month, the United States administration cut funding to the UN Population Fund, which provides reproductive health and birth control services in more than 150 countries. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled a budget seeking $1.5 trillion in nondefense discretionary cuts and $1.4 trillion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade. Last month, the United States administration cut funding to the UN Population Fund, which provides reproductive health and birth control services in more than 150 countries. (more...)
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