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Egypt says air strikes destroy militant camps after attack on Christians
- May 28, 2017
After Francis visited Egypt last month, IS vowed to escalate attacks against Christians and urged Muslims to steer clear of Christian gatherings and Western embassies. George Coptic Orthodox Church. "Terrorists are engaged in a war against civilisation, and it is up to all who value life to confront and defeat this evil", US President Donald Trump said in a statement. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
After Francis visited Egypt last month, IS vowed to escalate attacks against Christians and urged Muslims to steer clear of Christian gatherings and Western embassies. George Coptic Orthodox Church. "Terrorists are engaged in a war against civilisation, and it is up to all who value life to confront and defeat this evil", US President Donald Trump said in a statement. (more...)
Senate intelligence panel requests Trump campaign documents
- May 28, 2017
The former head of the CIA, John Brennan, during his presentation before the select Committee on intelligence of the house of representatives, said that Russian Federation blatantly intervened in the United States elections. Cummings made his points in a letter asking Chaffetz to subpoena the White House for documents related to Flynn. As the probe into Russia's suspected influence in the 2016 presidential election deepens, one thing has become abundantly clear: If President Donald ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The former head of the CIA, John Brennan, during his presentation before the select Committee on intelligence of the house of representatives, said that Russian Federation blatantly intervened in the United States elections. Cummings made his points in a letter asking Chaffetz to subpoena the White House for documents related to Flynn. As the probe into Russia's suspected influence in the 2016 presidential election deepens, one thing has become abundantly clear: If President Donald ... (more...)
Penguins Evgeni Malkin playing like a man possessed
- May 28, 2017
Hockey is a game of inches and milliseconds. "You never know what could happen". He did not travel with the team to Ottawa earlier this week but has been skating on his own. "I love the big moments". We've got to regroup, but we did a lot of good things. The Senators need to channel their best defensive play and need to get their forwards moving to take the win. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Hockey is a game of inches and milliseconds. "You never know what could happen". He did not travel with the team to Ottawa earlier this week but has been skating on his own. "I love the big moments". We've got to regroup, but we did a lot of good things. The Senators need to channel their best defensive play and need to get their forwards moving to take the win. (more...)
Trump Acknowledges India As A Victim of Terrorism And Barbaric Attacks
- May 28, 2017
During an October general election debate in Las Vegas, Trump went further: "It's a criminal enterprise", he said of the Clinton's charitable foundation. Who can say the region will experience total stability without Iran?" he said. The Sunni kingdom and Shiite power Iran haven't had diplomatic relations since early 2016. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
During an October general election debate in Las Vegas, Trump went further: "It's a criminal enterprise", he said of the Clinton's charitable foundation. Who can say the region will experience total stability without Iran?" he said. The Sunni kingdom and Shiite power Iran haven't had diplomatic relations since early 2016. (more...)
Philippines says militants shot dead at least 16 civilians
- May 28, 2017
Their condition was not known. The military on Saturday said no civilians have been confirmed killed in air strikes targeting members of the terrorist Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups in Marawi City . Some civilians refused to evacuate because they want to guard their homes, slowing down the government operations, he said. "But that's fine as long as civilians are not hurt", he added. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Their condition was not known. The military on Saturday said no civilians have been confirmed killed in air strikes targeting members of the terrorist Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups in Marawi City . Some civilians refused to evacuate because they want to guard their homes, slowing down the government operations, he said. "But that's fine as long as civilians are not hurt", he added. (more...)
US, Japanese leaders agree to enhance sanctions against North Korea: White House
- May 28, 2017
Trump and Abe also discussed counter-terror efforts in the wake of the suicide bombing in Manchester. "It will be solved, you can bet on that". "In the past, it was seen as very much in the sphere of influence and a branch of their communist party". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Trump and Abe also discussed counter-terror efforts in the wake of the suicide bombing in Manchester. "It will be solved, you can bet on that". "In the past, it was seen as very much in the sphere of influence and a branch of their communist party". (more...)
India opens longest bridge spanning to region disputed with China
- May 28, 2017
Modi, who took a walk on the new bridge, alone at first and then with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and State Governor Banwarilal Purohit, also took a dig at the Congress for the delay in its completion. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Modi, who took a walk on the new bridge, alone at first and then with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and State Governor Banwarilal Purohit, also took a dig at the Congress for the delay in its completion. (more...)
Death Toll From Lanka Floods Rise to 146,
- May 28, 2017
The adverse weather has affected 53,000 people in the country. Sri Lanka's tri-forces personnel including more than 1,000 Army troops were engaged in the rescue and relief operations. The ship, which set sail on Satuday, is carrying relief materials such as food, water and medicines, and a team of doctors and assistants for medical aid, he said. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The adverse weather has affected 53,000 people in the country. Sri Lanka's tri-forces personnel including more than 1,000 Army troops were engaged in the rescue and relief operations. The ship, which set sail on Satuday, is carrying relief materials such as food, water and medicines, and a team of doctors and assistants for medical aid, he said. (more...)
G7 leaders divided on climate change, closer on trade issues
- May 28, 2017
But he said earlier Saturday in a tweet that he'll announce a final decision next week after he returns to the White House.While at the Vatican, Trump received from Pope Francis a copy of his 2015 papal treatise that links fossil fuels to global warming.The President returns home on Saturday with dueling interests: satisfying new foreign diplomatic relationships and also appealing to his conservative and nationalist base.nearly every nation that signed the 2015 agreement, including the six ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
But he said earlier Saturday in a tweet that he'll announce a final decision next week after he returns to the White House.While at the Vatican, Trump received from Pope Francis a copy of his 2015 papal treatise that links fossil fuels to global warming.The President returns home on Saturday with dueling interests: satisfying new foreign diplomatic relationships and also appealing to his conservative and nationalist base.nearly every nation that signed the 2015 agreement, including the six ... (more...)
Manchester police release images of bomber moments before arena blast
- May 28, 2017
Twenty two people were killed and many others injured, a number of them young children, when Salman Abedi detonated a bomb at an Ariana Grande concert. His father and brother have been detained in Libya. A threat level of severe means an attack is highly likely. The police are searching 14 locations and have 13 arrested in connection with the attack, the statement said. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Twenty two people were killed and many others injured, a number of them young children, when Salman Abedi detonated a bomb at an Ariana Grande concert. His father and brother have been detained in Libya. A threat level of severe means an attack is highly likely. The police are searching 14 locations and have 13 arrested in connection with the attack, the statement said. (more...)
Kazakhstan supports oil cut deal prolonging
- May 28, 2017
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were back well below $50, at $48.46, down 44 cents, or 0.9 percent. Yet, it seems that OPEC and Russian Federation are for now comfortable with their quotas; or perhaps they are just not willing to risk losing further market share by cutting deeper. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were back well below $50, at $48.46, down 44 cents, or 0.9 percent. Yet, it seems that OPEC and Russian Federation are for now comfortable with their quotas; or perhaps they are just not willing to risk losing further market share by cutting deeper. (more...)
Trump's Pushy Approach Toward NATO Shows Member Countries Who Is Boss
- May 28, 2017
Donald Trump's first foreign visit as the President of the United States has been a memorable one. Having questioned the basis for Article 5 a couple of times during his campaign for the White House, NATO members-and crucially, the alliance's Russian adversary-are left wondering whether if push came to shove America would still have their back. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Donald Trump's first foreign visit as the President of the United States has been a memorable one. Having questioned the basis for Article 5 a couple of times during his campaign for the White House, NATO members-and crucially, the alliance's Russian adversary-are left wondering whether if push came to shove America would still have their back. (more...)
On climate, it's G7 minus 1 as Trump punts on Paris accord
- May 28, 2017
Despite disagreements on the climate goals, G7 leaders has demonstrated unity on the issues of worldwide trade and security . Trump and the first lady were scheduled to return to Washington, D.C., following the trip that had them globetrotting for almost 30,000 miles. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Despite disagreements on the climate goals, G7 leaders has demonstrated unity on the issues of worldwide trade and security . Trump and the first lady were scheduled to return to Washington, D.C., following the trip that had them globetrotting for almost 30,000 miles. (more...)
Is Donald in the doghouse? Melania appears to reject hand...again
- May 28, 2017
Glass said she understood Melania's Israel snub as, perhaps, a fear of flouting Orthodox customs in the Jewish holy land. Are Melania and Donald Trump fighting? The latest installment to that saga came on Monday, when eagle-eyed observers spotted the first lady appearing to swat the president's hand away as the two walked down an airport tarmac together in Israel. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Glass said she understood Melania's Israel snub as, perhaps, a fear of flouting Orthodox customs in the Jewish holy land. Are Melania and Donald Trump fighting? The latest installment to that saga came on Monday, when eagle-eyed observers spotted the first lady appearing to swat the president's hand away as the two walked down an airport tarmac together in Israel. (more...)
Watch Trump shove the prime minister of Montenegro out of the way
- May 28, 2017
He has repeatedly asserted that countries now receiving protection from the United States should have to pay for it, as if it were a protection racket (the United States already gets a lot more out of those arrangements than it spends). In fact, he used that word six times in one interview in March 2016, to describe the global military alliance. Each one marks a pivotal event in the history of this Alliance and in the eternal battle between good and evil. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
He has repeatedly asserted that countries now receiving protection from the United States should have to pay for it, as if it were a protection racket (the United States already gets a lot more out of those arrangements than it spends). In fact, he used that word six times in one interview in March 2016, to describe the global military alliance. Each one marks a pivotal event in the history of this Alliance and in the eternal battle between good and evil. (more...)
Minnesota Legislature Passes $46B Budget in Special Session
- May 28, 2017
If part of the budget is not in place by June 30, some agencies could shut down. Now Dayton must decide whether to sign the budget plans into law. Despite an agreement with Republican leaders on the special session framework, Dayton never committed to signing their bills. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
If part of the budget is not in place by June 30, some agencies could shut down. Now Dayton must decide whether to sign the budget plans into law. Despite an agreement with Republican leaders on the special session framework, Dayton never committed to signing their bills. (more...)
Islamist militants kill 19 in south Philippines: army
- May 28, 2017
The government is planning to exercise its right to "censure" to protect public safety and national security during the Martial Law period in Mindanao . The Philippines had until this year denied it was home to groups with Islamic State ties. "Finally, we call on the Maute Group that claims to bear arms in the name of a merciful and benevolent God-the very same God we Christians worship and adore-to do the One God true honor by the mercy and benevolence that are two of our God's most ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The government is planning to exercise its right to "censure" to protect public safety and national security during the Martial Law period in Mindanao . The Philippines had until this year denied it was home to groups with Islamic State ties. "Finally, we call on the Maute Group that claims to bear arms in the name of a merciful and benevolent God-the very same God we Christians worship and adore-to do the One God true honor by the mercy and benevolence that are two of our God's most ... (more...)
Trump calls foreign trip a 'home run' in remarks to USA troops
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump capped the end to his first foreign trip by pledging his "unwavering support" to the military and their families Saturday during a visit with American troops stationed in Italy. "There are no indications whether the United States will stay in the Paris Agreement or not", she said. At one point this week, the words "Paris Agreement" were almost excluded from the statement, underscoring how contentious the issue became in Taormina, said a Canadian government official who ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump capped the end to his first foreign trip by pledging his "unwavering support" to the military and their families Saturday during a visit with American troops stationed in Italy. "There are no indications whether the United States will stay in the Paris Agreement or not", she said. At one point this week, the words "Paris Agreement" were almost excluded from the statement, underscoring how contentious the issue became in Taormina, said a Canadian government official who ... (more...)
Senate panel seeks documents from Trump campaign
- May 28, 2017
In a meeting with Sergey Kislyak , the Russian ambassador to the USA, the Washington Post reveals that Jared Kushner asked that a private, encrypted back channel be set up to the Kremlin. The Senate Intelligence Committee has "asked President Trump's political organization to gather and produce all Russia-related documents, emails and phone records going back to his campaign's launch in June 2015", The Post reported. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
In a meeting with Sergey Kislyak , the Russian ambassador to the USA, the Washington Post reveals that Jared Kushner asked that a private, encrypted back channel be set up to the Kremlin. The Senate Intelligence Committee has "asked President Trump's political organization to gather and produce all Russia-related documents, emails and phone records going back to his campaign's launch in June 2015", The Post reported. (more...)
Rodrigo Duterte warns of 'contamination' by ISIS
- May 28, 2017
The violence has forced thousands of people to flee and raised fears of growing extremism in the country. "If you happen to have raped three women, I will own up to it". Gen Ano also said foreign fighters are believed to be inside, but he was more cautious. "We suspect that but we're still validating", he said. Much of Marawi remains a no-go zone, but disturbing details have emerged. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The violence has forced thousands of people to flee and raised fears of growing extremism in the country. "If you happen to have raped three women, I will own up to it". Gen Ano also said foreign fighters are believed to be inside, but he was more cautious. "We suspect that but we're still validating", he said. Much of Marawi remains a no-go zone, but disturbing details have emerged. (more...)
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