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Ariana Grande returning to 'incredibly brave city of Manchester' for benefit show
- May 28, 2017
British authorities are trying to contain the network they believe is behind the Manchester attack as it emerged that the suicide bomber, Salman Abedi , reportedly spoke to his brother in Libya just 15 minutes before he detonated his explosives. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
British authorities are trying to contain the network they believe is behind the Manchester attack as it emerged that the suicide bomber, Salman Abedi , reportedly spoke to his brother in Libya just 15 minutes before he detonated his explosives. (more...)
Carter adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski dies at 89
- May 28, 2017
Brzezinski, who was Polish born, served as Carter's national security advisor during the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He was the first director of the Trilateral Commission, an global discussion group, serving from 1973 to 1976. Following his work in the White House , Brzezinski continued to be an influential voice on foreign policy matters. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Brzezinski, who was Polish born, served as Carter's national security advisor during the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He was the first director of the Trilateral Commission, an global discussion group, serving from 1973 to 1976. Following his work in the White House , Brzezinski continued to be an influential voice on foreign policy matters. (more...)
Governor Abbott Signs New Court Security Bill
- May 28, 2017
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters he's willing to go to a special session if the House doesn't act on property taxes and a " bathroom bill " - which would regulate which restrooms transgender Texans can use. It further mandates that a teacher automatically lose his or her license if he or she has to register as a sex offender. The high court voted 5-3 to block the new requirement that Texas abortion facilities meet minimum room sizes and have pipelines for anesthesia, and force their ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters he's willing to go to a special session if the House doesn't act on property taxes and a " bathroom bill " - which would regulate which restrooms transgender Texans can use. It further mandates that a teacher automatically lose his or her license if he or she has to register as a sex offender. The high court voted 5-3 to block the new requirement that Texas abortion facilities meet minimum room sizes and have pipelines for anesthesia, and force their ... (more...)
Trump's Middle East trip alienates key ally
- May 28, 2017
Trump has criticized the nuclear deal, which was opposed by every Republican in Congress and several Democrats. Fars News Agency also reported Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami as having said that the speakers at last weekend's Arab-Islamic-American summit in the Saudi capital of Riyadh essentially attested to Iranian's influence in the region. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Trump has criticized the nuclear deal, which was opposed by every Republican in Congress and several Democrats. Fars News Agency also reported Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami as having said that the speakers at last weekend's Arab-Islamic-American summit in the Saudi capital of Riyadh essentially attested to Iranian's influence in the region. (more...)
Donald Trump denied Melania's hand - again
- May 28, 2017
The tweet of the so-called snub blew up with the caption, "Well this is embarrassing" and mockery and speculation began to run rampant on social media. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara also accompanied during the incident. While Netanyahu laughed in reply, "Who knows!" And aside from speculating over what Melania's handwriting is trying to tell us , we've all been in awe of the Trumps' body language which is probably why a recent video of Donald and Melania ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The tweet of the so-called snub blew up with the caption, "Well this is embarrassing" and mockery and speculation began to run rampant on social media. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara also accompanied during the incident. While Netanyahu laughed in reply, "Who knows!" And aside from speculating over what Melania's handwriting is trying to tell us , we've all been in awe of the Trumps' body language which is probably why a recent video of Donald and Melania ... (more...)
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola slams "fake news"
- May 28, 2017
Juventus are expected to face a €60,000 fine over Mino Raiola's cut of the €105m Paul Pogba transfer to Manchester United . However, the 35-year-old recently sustained a serious knee injury, which has put his stay at Old Trafford in jeopardy but his agent Mino Raiola has confirmed there are options on the table if he leaves the Theatre of Dreams. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Juventus are expected to face a €60,000 fine over Mino Raiola's cut of the €105m Paul Pogba transfer to Manchester United . However, the 35-year-old recently sustained a serious knee injury, which has put his stay at Old Trafford in jeopardy but his agent Mino Raiola has confirmed there are options on the table if he leaves the Theatre of Dreams. (more...)
Takeaways From Trump's First Foreign Trip As President
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump says he'll make a final decision next week on whether the USA will stay in the Paris climate agreement. On the substance of this issue, Trump is on solid ground . On May 20, he signed a huge arms deal with the Saudis with a value of 110 billion dollars. Instead, the president used his speech to publicly scold the 23 out of 28 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation countries that are not living up to their commitment to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump says he'll make a final decision next week on whether the USA will stay in the Paris climate agreement. On the substance of this issue, Trump is on solid ground . On May 20, he signed a huge arms deal with the Saudis with a value of 110 billion dollars. Instead, the president used his speech to publicly scold the 23 out of 28 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation countries that are not living up to their commitment to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense. (more...)
Tillerson: Trump put 'pressure' on Netanyahu and Abbas to revive negotiations
- May 28, 2017
Both sides will face tough decisions. He also suggested Israeli-Palestinian relations could have a domino effect on peace in the region. Pizzaballa, who was speaking just before Trump touched down, added, "Usually every new administration at the beginning has big projects about the Middle East then everything finishes - we will see". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Both sides will face tough decisions. He also suggested Israeli-Palestinian relations could have a domino effect on peace in the region. Pizzaballa, who was speaking just before Trump touched down, added, "Usually every new administration at the beginning has big projects about the Middle East then everything finishes - we will see". (more...)
Trudeau, Trump take trade
- May 28, 2017
Earlier on Saturday, the President tweeted from Italy that he would make his final decision next week as to whether the US will remain in the Paris Accord. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says G-7 talks on climate change were "unsatisfactory". Trump can side with our closest allies, majorities of Americans in every state, faith leaders like the Pope, hundreds of businesses and investors, and almost every single nation in the world or he can go with the reckless ideologues and most extreme ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Earlier on Saturday, the President tweeted from Italy that he would make his final decision next week as to whether the US will remain in the Paris Accord. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says G-7 talks on climate change were "unsatisfactory". Trump can side with our closest allies, majorities of Americans in every state, faith leaders like the Pope, hundreds of businesses and investors, and almost every single nation in the world or he can go with the reckless ideologues and most extreme ... (more...)
US President Donald Trump to decide on Paris accord next week
- May 28, 2017
The United States produces the most carbon emissions of any country apart from China. He also refused to explicitly endorse the mutual defense agreement that has been activated only once, during the terrorist attacks of September, 2001. The rules of the NAFTA countdown mean Trudeau and Trump can not talk about specific issues that would be subject to negotiations, even though they did talk about Canada-U.S. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The United States produces the most carbon emissions of any country apart from China. He also refused to explicitly endorse the mutual defense agreement that has been activated only once, during the terrorist attacks of September, 2001. The rules of the NAFTA countdown mean Trudeau and Trump can not talk about specific issues that would be subject to negotiations, even though they did talk about Canada-U.S. (more...)
Trump satisfied with G7 defence of free trade agreement
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump has allegedly informed his confidants that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change , as it threatens with the closure of factories and plants all over the country in the upcoming years, Sputnik reported. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump has allegedly informed his confidants that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change , as it threatens with the closure of factories and plants all over the country in the upcoming years, Sputnik reported. (more...)
Decoding Donald Trump's body language at the G7 Summit
- May 28, 2017
From left, President of the European Council Donald Tusk gesticulates as he talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French newly elected President Emmanuel Macron , partially hidden, British PM Theresa May, and US Presi. President Donald Trump has pushed back against earlier group statements opposing protectionism and has argued trade must be balanced and fair as well as free. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
From left, President of the European Council Donald Tusk gesticulates as he talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French newly elected President Emmanuel Macron , partially hidden, British PM Theresa May, and US Presi. President Donald Trump has pushed back against earlier group statements opposing protectionism and has argued trade must be balanced and fair as well as free. (more...)
Trump's views on Paris climate agreement 'evolving,' top adviser says
- May 28, 2017
The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gases emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020. On the other side, President Trump. According to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the leaders had a "controversial debate" on the subject. The president and the first lady return to Washington , DC, Saturday evening, as they plan to recognize Memorial Day on Monday. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gases emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020. On the other side, President Trump. According to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the leaders had a "controversial debate" on the subject. The president and the first lady return to Washington , DC, Saturday evening, as they plan to recognize Memorial Day on Monday. (more...)
Merkel says climate talks at G7 summit 'very unsatisfactory'
- May 28, 2017
We have noted that six out of seven countries have confirmed their commitment to the Paris agreement.... The final statement's language on trade was still being discussed as leaders neared the end of the two-day meeting in the seaside town of Taormina, Sicily. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
We have noted that six out of seven countries have confirmed their commitment to the Paris agreement.... The final statement's language on trade was still being discussed as leaders neared the end of the two-day meeting in the seaside town of Taormina, Sicily. (more...)
G7 leaders divided over Climate Change
- May 28, 2017
He had previously threatened to pull out. Leaders of the G-7 countries-Canada, France, Germany, Italy , Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States-and representatives of the European Union met this week in Italy to discuss paramount global issues. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
He had previously threatened to pull out. Leaders of the G-7 countries-Canada, France, Germany, Italy , Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States-and representatives of the European Union met this week in Italy to discuss paramount global issues. (more...)
Most wanted Philippine militant Hapilon often evasive
- May 28, 2017
Duterte said he regretted he could not be the first one to have a go at the young woman. Galvez said that there have been no reports of civilians being killed in the airstrikes, which used limited payloads against Maute snipers. The number of civilian dead was unknown. "[Duterte] said that we must guarantee, that for our citizens who are law-abiding, this will not impede any of their activities, and that they must not fear any measures", said Padilla. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Duterte said he regretted he could not be the first one to have a go at the young woman. Galvez said that there have been no reports of civilians being killed in the airstrikes, which used limited payloads against Maute snipers. The number of civilian dead was unknown. "[Duterte] said that we must guarantee, that for our citizens who are law-abiding, this will not impede any of their activities, and that they must not fear any measures", said Padilla. (more...)
Manchester terror attack: Intelligence leak 'deeply troubling', says US President Donald Trump
- May 28, 2017
Abedi's younger brother Hashim was also arrested in Tripoli and allegedly knew his brother was planning an attack in Manchester . Jomana Abedi said in an interview that her brother was kind and loving and she was surprised by what he did on Monday. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Abedi's younger brother Hashim was also arrested in Tripoli and allegedly knew his brother was planning an attack in Manchester . Jomana Abedi said in an interview that her brother was kind and loving and she was surprised by what he did on Monday. (more...)
Palestinian inmates in Israeli jails end hunger strike: Prison Service
- May 28, 2017
Many have been convicted of attacks against Israelis and other offences. The Palestinian Authority will now fund the second visit, according to Hebrew media. By the end, more than 800 prisoners were still on strike. The resolution of the strike coincided with the start of the Muslim dawn-to-dusk fasting month of Ramadan. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Many have been convicted of attacks against Israelis and other offences. The Palestinian Authority will now fund the second visit, according to Hebrew media. By the end, more than 800 prisoners were still on strike. The resolution of the strike coincided with the start of the Muslim dawn-to-dusk fasting month of Ramadan. (more...)
Filipino authorities say foreigners are among Islamist fighters on Mindanao island
- May 28, 2017
It was unclear whether those eight were included in the military's count of civilian deaths. In a tweet, Chelsea Clinton - a former television correspondent and Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation - denounced Duterte for uttering a rape joke in a May 26 speech in Iligan City , where the President met soldiers fighting the Maute group in Marawi City, some 40 kilometers away. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
It was unclear whether those eight were included in the military's count of civilian deaths. In a tweet, Chelsea Clinton - a former television correspondent and Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation - denounced Duterte for uttering a rape joke in a May 26 speech in Iligan City , where the President met soldiers fighting the Maute group in Marawi City, some 40 kilometers away. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation examines Kushner meetings with Russians
- May 28, 2017
Federal investigators and several congressional committees are looking into any connections between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign, including allegations that there may have been collaboration to help Trump and harm his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton . (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Federal investigators and several congressional committees are looking into any connections between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign, including allegations that there may have been collaboration to help Trump and harm his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton . (more...)
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