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Bali drug smuggler, Schapelle Corby, returns home after sentence
- May 29, 2017
The convicted drug smuggler's sister, Mercedes, on Sunday night provided the latest instalment, publishing an snap of three full flutes and a bottle of French bubbly to Instagram. Ms Whitman spoke on Corby's behalf at Brisbane Airport yesterday, reading a statement to waiting media while Corby made her escape. She said when high-profile passengers arrive at the airport appropriate measures are taken to cope with these situations. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The convicted drug smuggler's sister, Mercedes, on Sunday night provided the latest instalment, publishing an snap of three full flutes and a bottle of French bubbly to Instagram. Ms Whitman spoke on Corby's behalf at Brisbane Airport yesterday, reading a statement to waiting media while Corby made her escape. She said when high-profile passengers arrive at the airport appropriate measures are taken to cope with these situations. (more...)
Kushner back channel with Russia involved Syria policy, reports and source say
- May 29, 2017
The White House has been battered in recent days by a relentless stream of sourced reports about alleged Trump campaign contacts with Russian Federation, and President Donald Trump is hitting back on Twitter. Flynn was sacked in February, officials saying he misled Vice-President Mike Pence about whether he and the ambassador had discussed USA sanctions against Russian Federation in a phone call. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The White House has been battered in recent days by a relentless stream of sourced reports about alleged Trump campaign contacts with Russian Federation, and President Donald Trump is hitting back on Twitter. Flynn was sacked in February, officials saying he misled Vice-President Mike Pence about whether he and the ambassador had discussed USA sanctions against Russian Federation in a phone call. (more...)
Korea Fires Shots at NK When Mystery Object Crosses Border
- May 29, 2017
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on North Korea's latest missile launch, condemning the regime's behavior and discussing possible additional sanctions against the North. He explained that Moon's government showed readiness to squarely face problems that hinder China-South Korea relations, rather than keeping away from them. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on North Korea's latest missile launch, condemning the regime's behavior and discussing possible additional sanctions against the North. He explained that Moon's government showed readiness to squarely face problems that hinder China-South Korea relations, rather than keeping away from them. (more...)
Navy parachutist injured after mishap with chute
- May 29, 2017
In a press conference this afternoon, Navy Rear Adm. Jack Scorby described the parachutist as a SEAL and a member of the Navy's elite Leap Frogs parachute team. A Navy Seal died today after a parachuting accident. "The parachute malfunctioned and failed to open properly and he landed in the water adjacent to Liberty State Park", Scorby said . (more...)
- May 29, 2017
In a press conference this afternoon, Navy Rear Adm. Jack Scorby described the parachutist as a SEAL and a member of the Navy's elite Leap Frogs parachute team. A Navy Seal died today after a parachuting accident. "The parachute malfunctioned and failed to open properly and he landed in the water adjacent to Liberty State Park", Scorby said . (more...)
New Jersey eighth-graders opt out of photo with Paul Ryan
- May 29, 2017
About half of the 150 South Orange Middle School students on the trip watched from a parking lot as the rest of their cohort sidled up to Ryan for a picture they probably untagged themselves from hours later. On social media, one parent said that the students should respect the office of the Speaker of the House, even if they disagree with the man who holds that office. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
About half of the 150 South Orange Middle School students on the trip watched from a parking lot as the rest of their cohort sidled up to Ryan for a picture they probably untagged themselves from hours later. On social media, one parent said that the students should respect the office of the Speaker of the House, even if they disagree with the man who holds that office. (more...)
Iran President Hassan Rouhani elected to second term
- May 29, 2017
Election officials said the extensions to voting hours were due to "requests" and the "enthusiastic participation of people". "They have the maturity to understand that the solution to their country´s predicaments are in competent management of the economy and moderation in global relations", Vaez told AFP. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Election officials said the extensions to voting hours were due to "requests" and the "enthusiastic participation of people". "They have the maturity to understand that the solution to their country´s predicaments are in competent management of the economy and moderation in global relations", Vaez told AFP. (more...)
TPP countries to assess options
- May 29, 2017
On the sidelines of the meeting, the 11 remaining countries of the TPP agreed to explore how they could move ahead without the United States - partly in the hope that Washington would reconsider leaving. As fears rumble of a new global era of protectionism, Asia Pacific trade ministers gathered in Vietnam on Sunday with Australia, Japan and New Zealand at the forefront of efforts to save the deal. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
On the sidelines of the meeting, the 11 remaining countries of the TPP agreed to explore how they could move ahead without the United States - partly in the hope that Washington would reconsider leaving. As fears rumble of a new global era of protectionism, Asia Pacific trade ministers gathered in Vietnam on Sunday with Australia, Japan and New Zealand at the forefront of efforts to save the deal. (more...)
U.S. would talk to N. Korea if missile, nuclear tests stop: Haley
- May 29, 2017
Lee added that the communications were severed by Pyongyang previous year in the wake of new sanctions following North Korea's last nuclear test and its decision to shut down a joint industrial zone operated inside the North. South Korea's newly inaugurated President Moon Jae-in has admitted that there was a "high possibility" of a war with North Korea over the latter's ongoing provocations, even though he is known to favor engagement rather than a harsher stance vis-à-vis Kim Jong-un's ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Lee added that the communications were severed by Pyongyang previous year in the wake of new sanctions following North Korea's last nuclear test and its decision to shut down a joint industrial zone operated inside the North. South Korea's newly inaugurated President Moon Jae-in has admitted that there was a "high possibility" of a war with North Korea over the latter's ongoing provocations, even though he is known to favor engagement rather than a harsher stance vis-à-vis Kim Jong-un's ... (more...)
Trump budget could cost Idaho schools $16.1 million
- May 29, 2017
Nobel Memorial Prize laureates and the New York Times columnist Paul Krugman have noted that Trump's budget proposal and tax plan both call for the elimination of the estate tax , which is levied on the estates of people with more than $5.45 million in assets ( for the 2016 tax year ). (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Nobel Memorial Prize laureates and the New York Times columnist Paul Krugman have noted that Trump's budget proposal and tax plan both call for the elimination of the estate tax , which is levied on the estates of people with more than $5.45 million in assets ( for the 2016 tax year ). (more...)
G7 leaders divided on climate change
- May 29, 2017
Gary Cohn, Trump's chief economic adviser, told reporters at the summit that Trump "continues to study" the Paris agreement . Last year, when America was represented by President Obama, the missive was 32 pages long and outlined many subjects of "common values and principles". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Gary Cohn, Trump's chief economic adviser, told reporters at the summit that Trump "continues to study" the Paris agreement . Last year, when America was represented by President Obama, the missive was 32 pages long and outlined many subjects of "common values and principles". (more...)
BMW PGA Championship preview: European Tour's flagship event boasts impressive field
- May 29, 2017
Jamieson's score was matched by Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Francesco Molinari , with Open champion Henrik Stenson and Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters part of a nine-strong group on four under. The European Tour flagship event has a €7 million purse, with the victor set to pocket more than €800,000 on Sunday. Wentworth's new greens have met with popular approval but Chris Wood was nearly longing for the old putting surfaces to return after opening his BMW PGA Championship title defence ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Jamieson's score was matched by Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Francesco Molinari , with Open champion Henrik Stenson and Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters part of a nine-strong group on four under. The European Tour flagship event has a €7 million purse, with the victor set to pocket more than €800,000 on Sunday. Wentworth's new greens have met with popular approval but Chris Wood was nearly longing for the old putting surfaces to return after opening his BMW PGA Championship title defence ... (more...)
United Kingdom police arrest 2 more bomb suspects, raising total to 11
- May 29, 2017
Police issued CCTV stills of Salman Abedi , bespectacled and casually clothed, in a plea for information about his movements between May 18 and the attack. "The operation is still at full tilt", Home Secretary Amber Rudd said. "Until the operation is complete, we can't be entirely sure that it is closed", Rudd said. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Police issued CCTV stills of Salman Abedi , bespectacled and casually clothed, in a plea for information about his movements between May 18 and the attack. "The operation is still at full tilt", Home Secretary Amber Rudd said. "Until the operation is complete, we can't be entirely sure that it is closed", Rudd said. (more...)
China says it warned US warship to leave South China Sea
- May 29, 2017
China is warning that the United States risks severely disrupting negotiations between stakeholders in the South China Sea after an American warship sailed close to one of its artificial islands in the disputed waters . The South China Sea is a strategic waterway and is used annually to transport an estimated $ 5 trillion in trade. "The context was how do we stabilize the region and how do we prevent conflict", he said. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
China is warning that the United States risks severely disrupting negotiations between stakeholders in the South China Sea after an American warship sailed close to one of its artificial islands in the disputed waters . The South China Sea is a strategic waterway and is used annually to transport an estimated $ 5 trillion in trade. "The context was how do we stabilize the region and how do we prevent conflict", he said. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation director candidates paraded past reporters
- May 29, 2017
White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters aboard Air Force One that President Donald Trump would meet with Keating, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe , former Connecticut Sen. Asked whether the 75-year-old was a front-runner, Trump responded "yes" - confirming Lieberman's surprise candidacy. Lieberman previously served as a senator from CT and was Al Gore's running mate in the 2000 presidential election. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters aboard Air Force One that President Donald Trump would meet with Keating, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe , former Connecticut Sen. Asked whether the 75-year-old was a front-runner, Trump responded "yes" - confirming Lieberman's surprise candidacy. Lieberman previously served as a senator from CT and was Al Gore's running mate in the 2000 presidential election. (more...)
Defense Secretary Mattis: 'I keep other people awake at night'
- May 29, 2017
The meeting's final declaration reflected a stalemate between the United States and the six other participating countries, which are all strongly committed to the Paris accord. He said once ISIS is defeated, "there is a larger effort underway to make certain that we don't just sprout a new enemy". The jihadist group also said it was behind an attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt that left 29 dead. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The meeting's final declaration reflected a stalemate between the United States and the six other participating countries, which are all strongly committed to the Paris accord. He said once ISIS is defeated, "there is a larger effort underway to make certain that we don't just sprout a new enemy". The jihadist group also said it was behind an attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt that left 29 dead. (more...)
Comey Acted on False Russian Intelligence
- May 29, 2017
Friday's CNN story shows that the Federal Bureau of Investigation knew the email was a plant by the Russians prior to Comey's infamous press conference last July during which he seemingly made the case for charges to be filed against Clinton before ending it by not recommending any charges. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Friday's CNN story shows that the Federal Bureau of Investigation knew the email was a plant by the Russians prior to Comey's infamous press conference last July during which he seemingly made the case for charges to be filed against Clinton before ending it by not recommending any charges. (more...)
Anthony Weiner pleads guilty in sexting scandal
- May 29, 2017
The judge accepted Weiner's guilty plea to a charge of transmitting sexual material to a minor. Weiner's estranged wife , Huma Abedin , a longtime aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton, separated from Weiner in 2016 after sexually explicit photos surfaced of Weiner that he had sent to another woman. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The judge accepted Weiner's guilty plea to a charge of transmitting sexual material to a minor. Weiner's estranged wife , Huma Abedin , a longtime aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton, separated from Weiner in 2016 after sexually explicit photos surfaced of Weiner that he had sent to another woman. (more...)
Chelsea Manning released after seven years from military prison
- May 29, 2017
Manning served those seven years out of her 35-year sentence in an all-male military prison, despite requests to be transferred to a civilian prison. Shortly after, she announced that she was a transgender woman and began going by her new name . She has reportedly tried to commit suicide twice a year ago and spent time in solitary confinement as punishment at the military prison in Fort Leavenworth. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Manning served those seven years out of her 35-year sentence in an all-male military prison, despite requests to be transferred to a civilian prison. Shortly after, she announced that she was a transgender woman and began going by her new name . She has reportedly tried to commit suicide twice a year ago and spent time in solitary confinement as punishment at the military prison in Fort Leavenworth. (more...)
Britain says some of Manchester bomber's network potentially still at large
- May 29, 2017
Twenty-two people were killed and dozens more badly injured after Grande's concert at Manchester Arena when a suicide bomber, suspected to be 22-year-old Salman Abedi, detonated an improvised explosive device. The straps of a knapsack are visible on his shoulders. Authorities are appealing for more information about his final days. One search was at an apartment in a Manchester high-rise that British media say was rented by Abedi in the months before the attack. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Twenty-two people were killed and dozens more badly injured after Grande's concert at Manchester Arena when a suicide bomber, suspected to be 22-year-old Salman Abedi, detonated an improvised explosive device. The straps of a knapsack are visible on his shoulders. Authorities are appealing for more information about his final days. One search was at an apartment in a Manchester high-rise that British media say was rented by Abedi in the months before the attack. (more...)
Trump delays return to U.S., delivers quick victory speech
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump says he'll make a final decision next week on whether the US will stay in the Paris climate agreement. "I am so proud of the future you are going to have", he said. 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 28, 2017
President Donald Trump says he'll make a final decision next week on whether the US will stay in the Paris climate agreement. "I am so proud of the future you are going to have", he said. 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...)
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