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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...)
World Leaders Condemn North Korea Missile Test
- May 28, 2017
Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council is due to meet today to discuss North Korea, at the request of the US, South Korea and Japan. He added that that launch violates Security Council resolution, and said that Mr. "The DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea] will bolster its self-defense capabilities as long as the United States continues its hostile policies toward the DPRK and imposes nuclear threats and makes blackmail", North Korean diplomat Ju Yong Choi told the U.N. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council is due to meet today to discuss North Korea, at the request of the US, South Korea and Japan. He added that that launch violates Security Council resolution, and said that Mr. "The DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea] will bolster its self-defense capabilities as long as the United States continues its hostile policies toward the DPRK and imposes nuclear threats and makes blackmail", North Korean diplomat Ju Yong Choi told the U.N. (more...)
Duterte warns of 'contamination' risk by Islamic State
- May 28, 2017
Duterte himself spoke on Friday, warning, " you can say that the ISIS is here already ". "But if you marry four, son of a whore you will be beaten up", he said. Troops were pressing their assaults on the militants Sunday, he said. The president of the Philippines , Rodrigo Duterte , has imposed martial law on the island, and there have been fierce struggles against Islamist combatants as the government tries to take back control. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Duterte himself spoke on Friday, warning, " you can say that the ISIS is here already ". "But if you marry four, son of a whore you will be beaten up", he said. Troops were pressing their assaults on the militants Sunday, he said. The president of the Philippines , Rodrigo Duterte , has imposed martial law on the island, and there have been fierce struggles against Islamist combatants as the government tries to take back control. (more...)
The 'Kremlin connection' and how the White House explains it
- May 28, 2017
Kushner's involvement in the proposed back channel was first reported by The Washington Post, which said he proposed using Russian diplomatic facilities for the discussions, apparently to make them more hard to monitor. "Trump has no choice but to immediately fire Kushner, whose failure to report this episode on his security clearance is reason enough for a criminal investigation", the Deputy National Committee deputy communications director Adrienne Watson demanded in a statement. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Kushner's involvement in the proposed back channel was first reported by The Washington Post, which said he proposed using Russian diplomatic facilities for the discussions, apparently to make them more hard to monitor. "Trump has no choice but to immediately fire Kushner, whose failure to report this episode on his security clearance is reason enough for a criminal investigation", the Deputy National Committee deputy communications director Adrienne Watson demanded in a statement. (more...)
Jared Kushner 'discussed back channel for talking to Russian Federation about Syria'
- May 28, 2017
Russian Federation has long backed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, often at the expense of civilians, during the long civil war. At the time, a White House official dismissed it as a brief courtesy meeting. Investigators are also interested in a meeting Kushner had with the Russian banker, Sergey Gorkov, according to reports from The Post and NBC News. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Russian Federation has long backed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, often at the expense of civilians, during the long civil war. At the time, a White House official dismissed it as a brief courtesy meeting. Investigators are also interested in a meeting Kushner had with the Russian banker, Sergey Gorkov, according to reports from The Post and NBC News. (more...)
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