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Top Trump advisers decline to comment on Kushner
- May 29, 2017
The Washington Post reported Friday night that Kushner and Russia's ambassador to Washington discussed the possibility of setting up a secret and secure communications channel between Trump's transition team and the Kremlin, using Russian diplomatic facilities in an apparent move to shield their pre-inauguration discussions from monitoring. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The Washington Post reported Friday night that Kushner and Russia's ambassador to Washington discussed the possibility of setting up a secret and secure communications channel between Trump's transition team and the Kremlin, using Russian diplomatic facilities in an apparent move to shield their pre-inauguration discussions from monitoring. (more...)
WRIGHT: Trump succeeding where Obama failed on Middle East
- May 29, 2017
In his visit to Saudi Arabia , while addressing the assemblage of those representing most of the Arab world, Mr. Trump declared words that previous leaders may have believed but were afraid, unwilling, or hesitant to utter. and try to create a lot of momentum and optimism around the prospect for peace". The last talks, led by former United States president Barack Obama , collapsed in 2014. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
In his visit to Saudi Arabia , while addressing the assemblage of those representing most of the Arab world, Mr. Trump declared words that previous leaders may have believed but were afraid, unwilling, or hesitant to utter. and try to create a lot of momentum and optimism around the prospect for peace". The last talks, led by former United States president Barack Obama , collapsed in 2014. (more...)
Trump back home, satisfied with G7 defence of FTA
- May 29, 2017
President Donald Trump stands in front of a US flag at Sigonella Air Force Base in Sigonella, Sicily, Italy, May 27, 2017 . President Trump made no commitment but reserved the right to make a final decision next week. Experts quickly said it was Trump's failure to endorse the deal that made it impossible to reach more concrete action on climate change . The summit of G7 wealthy nations pitted Trump against the leaders of Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Canada and Japan on several ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
President Donald Trump stands in front of a US flag at Sigonella Air Force Base in Sigonella, Sicily, Italy, May 27, 2017 . President Trump made no commitment but reserved the right to make a final decision next week. Experts quickly said it was Trump's failure to endorse the deal that made it impossible to reach more concrete action on climate change . The summit of G7 wealthy nations pitted Trump against the leaders of Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Canada and Japan on several ... (more...)
Lib Dems want 5p cup tax and tough new obesity strategy
- May 29, 2017
Give almost £7 billion extra for schools and colleges including protecting per-pupil funding in real terms. Under a Liberal Democrat government, more restaurants and takeaways would also be encouraged to present nutritional information. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Give almost £7 billion extra for schools and colleges including protecting per-pupil funding in real terms. Under a Liberal Democrat government, more restaurants and takeaways would also be encouraged to present nutritional information. (more...)
Palestinian Terrorist Prisoner Hunger Strike Ends
- May 29, 2017
He claimed that imprisoned strike organizer Marwan Barghouti cynically exploited his fellow prisoners to boost his standing in Fatah and promote his position as a possible successor to Abbas. Palestinian inmates complain that they have been subjected to assault and torture at Israeli prisons. With the exception of the UN High Commissioner and the International Red Cross Committee, the international community is oblivious to the tragedy of Palestinians in Israel, be it in jails or ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
He claimed that imprisoned strike organizer Marwan Barghouti cynically exploited his fellow prisoners to boost his standing in Fatah and promote his position as a possible successor to Abbas. Palestinian inmates complain that they have been subjected to assault and torture at Israeli prisons. With the exception of the UN High Commissioner and the International Red Cross Committee, the international community is oblivious to the tragedy of Palestinians in Israel, be it in jails or ... (more...)
To many Americans, Memorial Day has lost its meaning
- May 29, 2017
For the record, it was not until after World War I that the memorial tradition was enlarged to cover those who died in all American wars. "The message we wanted to send out to make awareness of memorial day , what it means to honor our fallen". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
For the record, it was not until after World War I that the memorial tradition was enlarged to cover those who died in all American wars. "The message we wanted to send out to make awareness of memorial day , what it means to honor our fallen". (more...)
Trump handshake 'moment of truth': Macron
- May 29, 2017
Just two weeks into his presidency, Macron was thrust onto the global stage at last week's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meetings - meetings that brought him into contact with American President Donald Trump for the first time. "It's not the alpha and the omega of politics, but a moment of truth". But Macron, who became France's youngest president just three weeks ago, said he does not believe in "the diplomacy of public invective but in bilateral dialogue". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Just two weeks into his presidency, Macron was thrust onto the global stage at last week's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meetings - meetings that brought him into contact with American President Donald Trump for the first time. "It's not the alpha and the omega of politics, but a moment of truth". But Macron, who became France's youngest president just three weeks ago, said he does not believe in "the diplomacy of public invective but in bilateral dialogue". (more...)
S.Korea military: North Korea fires unidentified projectile
- May 29, 2017
The missile test follows a period of nearly weekly launching since May 14, just days after South Korea's new president Moon Jae-in was inaugurated and following a period of high tensions between the US and North during April. Prior, North Korea conducted other, failed missile tests on April 29 and April 16. North Korea is now the focus of USA efforts because its leader has vowed to field a nuclear-armed missile capable of reaching American territory. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The missile test follows a period of nearly weekly launching since May 14, just days after South Korea's new president Moon Jae-in was inaugurated and following a period of high tensions between the US and North during April. Prior, North Korea conducted other, failed missile tests on April 29 and April 16. North Korea is now the focus of USA efforts because its leader has vowed to field a nuclear-armed missile capable of reaching American territory. (more...)
South Korea military: North Korea fires unidentified projectile
- May 29, 2017
North Korea on May 21 tested its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Sunday from a location near Pukchang. There are no details yet on what kind of launch North Korea conducted. The North's nuclear and missile programmes are perhaps the biggest foreign policy challenges to the new leaders in allies Washington and Seoul . (more...)
- May 29, 2017
North Korea on May 21 tested its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Sunday from a location near Pukchang. There are no details yet on what kind of launch North Korea conducted. The North's nuclear and missile programmes are perhaps the biggest foreign policy challenges to the new leaders in allies Washington and Seoul . (more...)
Jim Bunning, Pitcher and Senator, Dead at 85
- May 29, 2017
Bunning was a staunch conservative, first as a USA representative from Northern Kentucky's 4th Congressional District and later as a two-term US senator. Bunning first arrived in Philadelphia in 1964 and won 19 games in three consecutive seasons for the Phillies. Bunning retired at the end of his second term in 2010 and was replaced by current Republican Senator Rand Paul. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Bunning was a staunch conservative, first as a USA representative from Northern Kentucky's 4th Congressional District and later as a two-term US senator. Bunning first arrived in Philadelphia in 1964 and won 19 games in three consecutive seasons for the Phillies. Bunning retired at the end of his second term in 2010 and was replaced by current Republican Senator Rand Paul. (more...)
Sabzar Bhat killing: Kashmir tense, situation under control
- May 29, 2017
Officials said strict restrictions would be imposed in sensitive towns including Srinagar , Pulwama and Anantnag on Sunday to prevent protests and clashes. Officials said the militants took refuge in nearby homes, prompting a ground search to hunt them down. Students of a polytechnic institute and a college in Srinagar started pelting stones at police while a protest was underway in Nowhatta. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Officials said strict restrictions would be imposed in sensitive towns including Srinagar , Pulwama and Anantnag on Sunday to prevent protests and clashes. Officials said the militants took refuge in nearby homes, prompting a ground search to hunt them down. Students of a polytechnic institute and a college in Srinagar started pelting stones at police while a protest was underway in Nowhatta. (more...)
House intel Democrat wants review of Kushner's clearance
- May 29, 2017
Kushner spoke with Sergey Kislyak , the Russian ambassador to the USA, about creating the secret line to make it easier to hold sensitive discussions about the conflict in Syria, according to a person familiar with the discussions. "It's both normal, in my opinion, and acceptable", he said on ABC's "This Week" program. "Any way that you can communicate with people, particularly organizations that are maybe not particularly friendly to us, is a good thing". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Kushner spoke with Sergey Kislyak , the Russian ambassador to the USA, about creating the secret line to make it easier to hold sensitive discussions about the conflict in Syria, according to a person familiar with the discussions. "It's both normal, in my opinion, and acceptable", he said on ABC's "This Week" program. "Any way that you can communicate with people, particularly organizations that are maybe not particularly friendly to us, is a good thing". (more...)
Texas 'bathroom bill' fading as legislative session wraps up
- May 29, 2017
Jim Justice. "Joe has said I am not going to allow any bill to come to the floor that rolls back the rollback rate of 8 percent", said Patrick, who called the speaker "out of step" with Texas voters. Patrick suggested that Straus is concerned with not getting the NCAA Final Four in Texas if the "bathroom bill" is passed. "So I see no reason for it, but that's a question really for the Governor who I respect has the right to call a special session on any issue he sees fit". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Jim Justice. "Joe has said I am not going to allow any bill to come to the floor that rolls back the rollback rate of 8 percent", said Patrick, who called the speaker "out of step" with Texas voters. Patrick suggested that Straus is concerned with not getting the NCAA Final Four in Texas if the "bathroom bill" is passed. "So I see no reason for it, but that's a question really for the Governor who I respect has the right to call a special session on any issue he sees fit". (more...)
Jakarta blasts: Attackers linked to IS, police say
- May 29, 2017
Both suicide bombers, who were men, died during the attack, he added. Syafruddin said all those injured are police officers but a hospital spokesman said two officers and two civilians were injured. Police guard at scene of an explosion in Jakarta May 24, 2017. Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, has long struggled with Islamic militancy. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Both suicide bombers, who were men, died during the attack, he added. Syafruddin said all those injured are police officers but a hospital spokesman said two officers and two civilians were injured. Police guard at scene of an explosion in Jakarta May 24, 2017. Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, has long struggled with Islamic militancy. (more...)
Reports claim Benfica keeper Ederson is to join Manchester City
- May 29, 2017
He won a Portuguese league and cup double this season and the club are expecting his departure, with the coach Rui Vitória saying: "If Ederson leaves, he leaves with the gratitude of Benfica". Silva could be followed to the Etihad Stadium by former Monaco team-mate Benjamin Mendy, with Guardiola having positions to fill across his defensive line in the wake of several players being released. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
He won a Portuguese league and cup double this season and the club are expecting his departure, with the coach Rui Vitória saying: "If Ederson leaves, he leaves with the gratitude of Benfica". Silva could be followed to the Etihad Stadium by former Monaco team-mate Benjamin Mendy, with Guardiola having positions to fill across his defensive line in the wake of several players being released. (more...)
Filipino troops, gunships fight militants in southern city
- May 29, 2017
Smoke rises following airstrikes by Philippine Air Force to retake control of Marawi city, southern Philippines, on Saturday. The violence has forced thousands to flee and raised fears of growing extremism in the country. Security analysts say Hapilon has been trying to unite militant groups that have professed allegiance to IS. The group has been blamed for a bombing that killed 15 people in southern Davao city, Duterte's hometown, last September and a number of attacks on government ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Smoke rises following airstrikes by Philippine Air Force to retake control of Marawi city, southern Philippines, on Saturday. The violence has forced thousands to flee and raised fears of growing extremism in the country. Security analysts say Hapilon has been trying to unite militant groups that have professed allegiance to IS. The group has been blamed for a bombing that killed 15 people in southern Davao city, Duterte's hometown, last September and a number of attacks on government ... (more...)
Ariana Grande to Host Benefit Concert in Manchester
- May 29, 2017
They continue to chase possible links between the bomber, Salman Abedi , and militants in Manchester , elsewhere in Europe, and in North Africa and the Middle East. The attack occurred soon after her concert at the Manchester Arena ended Monday night, as the lights went up and thousands of concertgoers filed toward the exits. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
They continue to chase possible links between the bomber, Salman Abedi , and militants in Manchester , elsewhere in Europe, and in North Africa and the Middle East. The attack occurred soon after her concert at the Manchester Arena ended Monday night, as the lights went up and thousands of concertgoers filed toward the exits. (more...)
Researchers find links of cyberattack with North Korea
- May 29, 2017
The malware has scrambled data at hospitals, factories, government agencies, banks and other businesses since Friday, but an expected second-wave outbreak largely failed to materialize after the weekend, in part because security researchers had already defanged it. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The malware has scrambled data at hospitals, factories, government agencies, banks and other businesses since Friday, but an expected second-wave outbreak largely failed to materialize after the weekend, in part because security researchers had already defanged it. (more...)
Pakistan violates ceasefire, porter killed
- May 29, 2017
Pakistan started the unprovoked firing in the Keran sector of J&K. Pakistani shelling in Nowshera also triggered migration of almost 3,000 villagers from the forward areas. The Indian army had, earlier in the day, shot dead a Pakistani intruder thereby thwarting an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of the state. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Pakistan started the unprovoked firing in the Keran sector of J&K. Pakistani shelling in Nowshera also triggered migration of almost 3,000 villagers from the forward areas. The Indian army had, earlier in the day, shot dead a Pakistani intruder thereby thwarting an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of the state. (more...)
May in major U-turn on social care funding
- May 29, 2017
Now Theresa May says she will include a cap as part of consultations on the new policy, in the wake of backlash and a weakening lead over the Labour party. May told the BBC she was only being "honest" with voters, adding: "Our social care system will collapse unless we do something about it". The policy was scrapped following complaints that it breached a commitment in the Conservative 2015 manifesto not to raise the levy. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Now Theresa May says she will include a cap as part of consultations on the new policy, in the wake of backlash and a weakening lead over the Labour party. May told the BBC she was only being "honest" with voters, adding: "Our social care system will collapse unless we do something about it". The policy was scrapped following complaints that it breached a commitment in the Conservative 2015 manifesto not to raise the levy. (more...)
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