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Manchester attack: Ariana Grande plans benefit gig
- May 28, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May downgraded the terror threat in Britain from "critical" to "severe" on Saturday morning, but said troops will remain deployed on the streets until Monday. Rowley said, "Broadly speaking, as with any investigation of this nature, we are focusing on understanding Abedi's life; forensically examining a number of scenes, reviewing hours of CCTV from the night itself and the hours and before, financial work, communication, digital exhibits, the accounts from hundreds of ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May downgraded the terror threat in Britain from "critical" to "severe" on Saturday morning, but said troops will remain deployed on the streets until Monday. Rowley said, "Broadly speaking, as with any investigation of this nature, we are focusing on understanding Abedi's life; forensically examining a number of scenes, reviewing hours of CCTV from the night itself and the hours and before, financial work, communication, digital exhibits, the accounts from hundreds of ... (more...)
Israelis rally for Palestinian state, end of occupation
- May 28, 2017
National Security Adviser HR McMaster. Obama had raised questions about the extent of Iranian support and withheld the shipment of precision-guided missiles to Saudi Arabia, which it charged with indiscriminate bombing of civilians as part of a two-year-old intervention in Yemen. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
National Security Adviser HR McMaster. Obama had raised questions about the extent of Iranian support and withheld the shipment of precision-guided missiles to Saudi Arabia, which it charged with indiscriminate bombing of civilians as part of a two-year-old intervention in Yemen. (more...)
Donald Trump hits out at 'fake news' following Kushner reports
- May 28, 2017
The president unleashed his apparent frustration as he faces a slew of challenges upon returning home from his nine-day trip to Europe and the Middle East. Officials within Mr. Trump's White House believe leaks of Mr. Trump's recent conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are a "deliberate attempt" by former Obama and current officials looking to damage Mr. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The president unleashed his apparent frustration as he faces a slew of challenges upon returning home from his nine-day trip to Europe and the Middle East. Officials within Mr. Trump's White House believe leaks of Mr. Trump's recent conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are a "deliberate attempt" by former Obama and current officials looking to damage Mr. (more...)
Reported Hate Crimes Spike in Manchester After Bombing
- May 28, 2017
With Britain on critical alert, a huge operation is under way to dismantle a suspected "network" linked to suicide bomber Salman Abedi , who killed 22 people , seven of them under 18. Former Metropolitan Police officer, David Videcette said Abedi had likely spent months practising how to assemble the device while he was overseas. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
With Britain on critical alert, a huge operation is under way to dismantle a suspected "network" linked to suicide bomber Salman Abedi , who killed 22 people , seven of them under 18. Former Metropolitan Police officer, David Videcette said Abedi had likely spent months practising how to assemble the device while he was overseas. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Says Wine Helped Her Get Through Her Election Loss
- May 28, 2017
Clinton said she understands the anger that some of the graduating members of the class might be feeling in the wake of the election . "You are graduating at a time when there is a full-fledged assault on truth and reason", she told the students, saying there were people who were "drumming up fear about undocumented immigrants, the poor.at a time when we desperately need unity". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Clinton said she understands the anger that some of the graduating members of the class might be feeling in the wake of the election . "You are graduating at a time when there is a full-fledged assault on truth and reason", she told the students, saying there were people who were "drumming up fear about undocumented immigrants, the poor.at a time when we desperately need unity". (more...)
Macron gets to grips with United States president on climate change deal
- May 28, 2017
Donald Trump is now on his first overseas trip since he became the leader of the free world and so he is meeting many foreign leaders for the first time. Trump also said he didn't endorse Le Pen, according to the official, who wasn't authorized to speak publicly on the matter and requested anonymity. "It's (the agreement) an important thing for global community". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Donald Trump is now on his first overseas trip since he became the leader of the free world and so he is meeting many foreign leaders for the first time. Trump also said he didn't endorse Le Pen, according to the official, who wasn't authorized to speak publicly on the matter and requested anonymity. "It's (the agreement) an important thing for global community". (more...)
N. Korea: New Anti-aircraft Weapon Ready for Mass Production
- May 28, 2017
The new reported test comes after heightened tensions in the Korean peninsula, and follows global condemnation of several banned ballistic missile tests the isolated nation has carried out so far this year. The North has carried out two atomic tests and dozens of rocket firings since the beginning of a year ago in its quest to develop a missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead to the continental United States. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The new reported test comes after heightened tensions in the Korean peninsula, and follows global condemnation of several banned ballistic missile tests the isolated nation has carried out so far this year. The North has carried out two atomic tests and dozens of rocket firings since the beginning of a year ago in its quest to develop a missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead to the continental United States. (more...)
US, Japan to enhance sanctions on North Korea
- May 28, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a signing event for S.544, the Veterans Choice Program Extension and Improvement Act, at the White House in Washington , U.S., April 19, 2017. Speaking at the top of the meeting, Trump told reporters that North Korea is "a world problem" that "will be solved". North Korea carried out two atomic tests previous year, and has accelerated its missile launch programme, despite tough United Nations sanctions aimed at denying Kim the hard currency needed ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a signing event for S.544, the Veterans Choice Program Extension and Improvement Act, at the White House in Washington , U.S., April 19, 2017. Speaking at the top of the meeting, Trump told reporters that North Korea is "a world problem" that "will be solved". North Korea carried out two atomic tests previous year, and has accelerated its missile launch programme, despite tough United Nations sanctions aimed at denying Kim the hard currency needed ... (more...)
Under martial law, Duterte tells troops 'you can arrest any person'
- May 28, 2017
But there were no signs of the militants backing down, although they earlier threatened to execute over a dozen civilian hostages, including a Catholic priest , should security forces continue with their assaults. Mr Duterte also told soldiers on Friday they would be allowed to conduct searches and arrests without warrants. Fifteen soldiers, two policemen and 61 militants have died in the fighting, according to authorities. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
But there were no signs of the militants backing down, although they earlier threatened to execute over a dozen civilian hostages, including a Catholic priest , should security forces continue with their assaults. Mr Duterte also told soldiers on Friday they would be allowed to conduct searches and arrests without warrants. Fifteen soldiers, two policemen and 61 militants have died in the fighting, according to authorities. (more...)
Donald Trump Leaves Italy's Taormina At End Of Summit
- May 28, 2017
The gathering of leaders from the wealthiest democracies in the world ended without a unanimous agreement on climate change , as the USA said it wanted to take more time to decide whether to stay on with the Paris accord - or back out, as Trump had promised to do on the campaign trail. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The gathering of leaders from the wealthiest democracies in the world ended without a unanimous agreement on climate change , as the USA said it wanted to take more time to decide whether to stay on with the Paris accord - or back out, as Trump had promised to do on the campaign trail. (more...)
Iranian president Rouhani calls US relations 'a curvy road'
- May 28, 2017
US President Trump included Iran in the travel and immigration blacklist, together with several other Muslim Middle Eastern countries, in both of his "Muslim travel ban" executive orders, which have been blocked by the courts. administration lacked knowledge about the Middle East. Signing of arms deals worth $109 billion was announced coinciding with Trump's visit, including the supplying of THAAD missile defense systems and upgrading of Saudi military capabilities, symbolizing the ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
US President Trump included Iran in the travel and immigration blacklist, together with several other Muslim Middle Eastern countries, in both of his "Muslim travel ban" executive orders, which have been blocked by the courts. administration lacked knowledge about the Middle East. Signing of arms deals worth $109 billion was announced coinciding with Trump's visit, including the supplying of THAAD missile defense systems and upgrading of Saudi military capabilities, symbolizing the ... (more...)
Iranian president wins re-election in a landslide
- May 28, 2017
A court has banned quoting or naming Khatami on air. Friday's vote in Iran was the revenge of the moderates. It was a direct rebuke to Mashhad's Friday prayer leader - and Raisi's father-in-law - Ayatollah Ahmad Allamolhoda who previous year banned concerts and told young music-lovers to "Go somewhere else". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
A court has banned quoting or naming Khatami on air. Friday's vote in Iran was the revenge of the moderates. It was a direct rebuke to Mashhad's Friday prayer leader - and Raisi's father-in-law - Ayatollah Ahmad Allamolhoda who previous year banned concerts and told young music-lovers to "Go somewhere else". (more...)
UK: Manchester attack investigation still at 'full tilt'
- May 28, 2017
Britain's interior minister says the hunt is still on for suspects in the Manchester bombing, and members of attacker Salman Abedi's network may still be at large. Security services had feared an experienced bomb-maker could be at large but a source with knowledge of the investigation told Reuters on Thursday Abedi might have made the bomb himself or with an accomplice, lessening the risk of another attack. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Britain's interior minister says the hunt is still on for suspects in the Manchester bombing, and members of attacker Salman Abedi's network may still be at large. Security services had feared an experienced bomb-maker could be at large but a source with knowledge of the investigation told Reuters on Thursday Abedi might have made the bomb himself or with an accomplice, lessening the risk of another attack. (more...)
Zbigniew Brzezinski, Carter's National Security Adviser, Dies At 89
- May 28, 2017
After serving in the Carter administration, Brzezinski continued to be a major voice in U.S. foreign policy. Zbig ran Obamas 2008 presidential campaign on foreign affairs and defense, and stacked the White House and the Obama administration with his protégés. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
After serving in the Carter administration, Brzezinski continued to be a major voice in U.S. foreign policy. Zbig ran Obamas 2008 presidential campaign on foreign affairs and defense, and stacked the White House and the Obama administration with his protégés. (more...)
Manchester bomber said to have told mother "Forgive me" before blast
- May 28, 2017
Police have arrested two more persons and are searching a new site in Manchester which is suspected of links to the bombing that killed 22 people at a pop concert . Ian Blair, the former Metropolitan police commissioner during the 2005 London underground bombings on 7/7, said his investigation was also troubled by leaks from U.S. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Police have arrested two more persons and are searching a new site in Manchester which is suspected of links to the bombing that killed 22 people at a pop concert . Ian Blair, the former Metropolitan police commissioner during the 2005 London underground bombings on 7/7, said his investigation was also troubled by leaks from U.S. (more...)
North Korea tests weapon that will 'spoil enemy's dream'
- May 28, 2017
In this image made from video of a news bulletin aired by North Korea's KRT on Monday, May 22, 2017, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, watches the test launch of what was said to be the Pukguksong-2 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
In this image made from video of a news bulletin aired by North Korea's KRT on Monday, May 22, 2017, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, watches the test launch of what was said to be the Pukguksong-2 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (more...)
Not going to comment on Kushner: Trump's NSA
- May 28, 2017
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, the National Security Adviser, on Saturday declined to say whether he would be concerned if a private citizen attempted to set up back-channel communications with a foreign government to influence USA foreign policy and said he would not be concerned if a White House official attempted to do so, reports CNN. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, the National Security Adviser, on Saturday declined to say whether he would be concerned if a private citizen attempted to set up back-channel communications with a foreign government to influence USA foreign policy and said he would not be concerned if a White House official attempted to do so, reports CNN. (more...)
Three climbers dead and one missing near summit of Mount Everest
- May 28, 2017
As reported by The Washington Post , rescue crews were busy throughout the weekend. The guide descended to Camp IV to send a rescue team as he had suffered multiple injuries, including frostbite and snow blindness. Unfortunately, it was simply too late. The Tibetan side is less travelled than the Nepal side, and is generally considered more risky. An Indian climber who fell sick on his way down after a successful ascent is also reportedly missing. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
As reported by The Washington Post , rescue crews were busy throughout the weekend. The guide descended to Camp IV to send a rescue team as he had suffered multiple injuries, including frostbite and snow blindness. Unfortunately, it was simply too late. The Tibetan side is less travelled than the Nepal side, and is generally considered more risky. An Indian climber who fell sick on his way down after a successful ascent is also reportedly missing. (more...)
Patient, Doctor Groups Say New CBO Score Reveals Health Care Bill's Flaws
- May 28, 2017
More than one-third of all US children rely on Medicaid for their health care, and nearly half of Medicaid recipients are children. He tweeted the plan would cost the state almost $7 billion and take health coverage from more than 2.5 million New Yorkers. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
More than one-third of all US children rely on Medicaid for their health care, and nearly half of Medicaid recipients are children. He tweeted the plan would cost the state almost $7 billion and take health coverage from more than 2.5 million New Yorkers. (more...)
Trump scolds European leaders who react by snickering
- May 28, 2017
TAORMINA, Sicily (AP) - As he dashed through the Middle East and Europe, Donald Trump looked like a conventional American leader overseas. Trump also touted a renewed commitment by NATO's member to spend more on defense. "It's a big problem, it's a world problem, but it will be solved at some point". "The intent was to deliver a direct message, which he's done before, " the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to expand on Trump's remarks. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
TAORMINA, Sicily (AP) - As he dashed through the Middle East and Europe, Donald Trump looked like a conventional American leader overseas. Trump also touted a renewed commitment by NATO's member to spend more on defense. "It's a big problem, it's a world problem, but it will be solved at some point". "The intent was to deliver a direct message, which he's done before, " the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to expand on Trump's remarks. (more...)
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