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Foreign terrorists among Maute dead
- May 29, 2017
Padilla said. He noted that foreign terrorists were killed in recent campaigns and the Philippines contacted with governments of foreign gunmen to ask for support if necessary. Army generals said 31 Islamic State-linked extremists have been killed in two days of fighting. Hapilon, who is a commander of the Abu Sayyaf militant group, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in 2014. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Padilla said. He noted that foreign terrorists were killed in recent campaigns and the Philippines contacted with governments of foreign gunmen to ask for support if necessary. Army generals said 31 Islamic State-linked extremists have been killed in two days of fighting. Hapilon, who is a commander of the Abu Sayyaf militant group, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in 2014. (more...)
President Trump not expected to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem
- May 29, 2017
He arrives in Israel on Monday after stopping first in Riyadh, while his Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt landed in Israel on Thursday to prepare for the president's visit. Such an embassy, to the contrary, would make a clear USA declaration that Israel's place in Jerusalem is non-negotiable, so work on the grand peace deal Trump envisions could concentrate on other issues. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
He arrives in Israel on Monday after stopping first in Riyadh, while his Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt landed in Israel on Thursday to prepare for the president's visit. Such an embassy, to the contrary, would make a clear USA declaration that Israel's place in Jerusalem is non-negotiable, so work on the grand peace deal Trump envisions could concentrate on other issues. (more...)
North Korea leader oversees 'new' weapon system test: KCNA
- May 29, 2017
According to the Yonhap New agency, the South Korean military detected a missile launch conducted by North Korea on Monday. "Saying with pride that the missile's rate of hits is very accurate and Pukguksong-2 is a successful strategic weapon, he approved the deployment of this weapon system for action", the KCNA state news agency reported. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
According to the Yonhap New agency, the South Korean military detected a missile launch conducted by North Korea on Monday. "Saying with pride that the missile's rate of hits is very accurate and Pukguksong-2 is a successful strategic weapon, he approved the deployment of this weapon system for action", the KCNA state news agency reported. (more...)
Kushner sought secret communications with Russian Federation
- May 29, 2017
Another person briefed on the meeting said the family members made clear that they were frustrated with the way, in their view, the president has been drawn into various controversies and that they want the Republican Party to do what it can to help reignite his political base. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Another person briefed on the meeting said the family members made clear that they were frustrated with the way, in their view, the president has been drawn into various controversies and that they want the Republican Party to do what it can to help reignite his political base. (more...)
Iranian Regime Crises Intensify After Election
- May 29, 2017
On Monday, Rouhani, however, said that Iran will continue to test its missiles anytime if there is a "technical need", and it will not seek the permission of any other country to do so. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi also claimed that U.S. policy in the Middle East was destabilizing the region. Trump has threatened to try to renegotiate the deal. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
On Monday, Rouhani, however, said that Iran will continue to test its missiles anytime if there is a "technical need", and it will not seek the permission of any other country to do so. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi also claimed that U.S. policy in the Middle East was destabilizing the region. Trump has threatened to try to renegotiate the deal. (more...)
Egypt resumes Libya air strikes after terrorist attack on Copts
- May 29, 2017
But Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ordered air strikes on camps in Libya , which are thought to be where the gunmen trained. Sameh Shoukry, Egypt's foreign minister, said "there was enough information and evidence of the terrorist elements involved in the (attack) having trained in these camps". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
But Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ordered air strikes on camps in Libya , which are thought to be where the gunmen trained. Sameh Shoukry, Egypt's foreign minister, said "there was enough information and evidence of the terrorist elements involved in the (attack) having trained in these camps". (more...)
Defense chief sees end of Marawi clashes in a week
- May 29, 2017
The martial law declaration in Mindanao, home to about 20 million people, is in response to deadly clashes between militants loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group and security forces in a city there. The violence flared in Marawi on Tuesday afternoon after a botched raid by security forces on a hideout of the Maute, a militant group that has pledged allegiance to Islamic State. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The martial law declaration in Mindanao, home to about 20 million people, is in response to deadly clashes between militants loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group and security forces in a city there. The violence flared in Marawi on Tuesday afternoon after a botched raid by security forces on a hideout of the Maute, a militant group that has pledged allegiance to Islamic State. (more...)
The Pope Asked Melania What She's Feeding Donald Trump
- May 29, 2017
Many women wear veils out of respect Mrs Trump is Catholic, which likely made accompanying President Donald Trump for a meeting with the leader of the world's more than 1 billion Roman Catholics all the more meaningful to her. Shortly after the Trumps' visit to the Vatican May 24, First Lady Melania Trump confirmed that she is Catholic, making her the first Catholic first lady since Jacqueline Kennedy. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Many women wear veils out of respect Mrs Trump is Catholic, which likely made accompanying President Donald Trump for a meeting with the leader of the world's more than 1 billion Roman Catholics all the more meaningful to her. Shortly after the Trumps' visit to the Vatican May 24, First Lady Melania Trump confirmed that she is Catholic, making her the first Catholic first lady since Jacqueline Kennedy. (more...)
Graham to Trump: Stay in Paris Agreement on Climate Change
- May 29, 2017
President Trump is still thinking through the arguments as he decides whether the United States should withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, senior administration officials said Friday. As a candidate on December 1, 2015, Trump posted a video on Instagram - while the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference was taking place - in which he criticized then-President Obama for "worrying about global warming". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
President Trump is still thinking through the arguments as he decides whether the United States should withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, senior administration officials said Friday. As a candidate on December 1, 2015, Trump posted a video on Instagram - while the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference was taking place - in which he criticized then-President Obama for "worrying about global warming". (more...)
Newcomer Macron makes France's mark, with Trump and globally
- May 29, 2017
The handshake occurred Thursday in Brussels when both leaders were present for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit. The French president , Emmanuel Macron , has said his now famous white-knuckle handshake showdown with his United States counterpart, Donald Trump , was "a moment of truth" created to show that he's no pushover. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The handshake occurred Thursday in Brussels when both leaders were present for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit. The French president , Emmanuel Macron , has said his now famous white-knuckle handshake showdown with his United States counterpart, Donald Trump , was "a moment of truth" created to show that he's no pushover. (more...)
Rubio praises Trump for new Venezuela sanctions
- May 29, 2017
Anti-government protesters stand around burning tires serving as a road barricade, in Caracas , Venezuela, Thursday, May 18, 2017. More than 2,000 people have been detained and hundreds injured during nearly daily protests. Venezuela said it was sending 2,000 soldiers on Wednesday to a border state that is a hotspot of anti-government radicalism after looting that killed a 15-year-old in the latest unrest roiling the nation. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Anti-government protesters stand around burning tires serving as a road barricade, in Caracas , Venezuela, Thursday, May 18, 2017. More than 2,000 people have been detained and hundreds injured during nearly daily protests. Venezuela said it was sending 2,000 soldiers on Wednesday to a border state that is a hotspot of anti-government radicalism after looting that killed a 15-year-old in the latest unrest roiling the nation. (more...)
Man charged with murder after NY vehicle carnage
- May 29, 2017
Rojas was arrested on scene after he was driving speedily to strike dozens of pedestrians in New York City's Times Square on Thursday, killing one and injuring 22 more. William Aubry, the New York Police Department chief of Manhattan South Detectives, said that three victims were in critical condition Friday. The Navy vet was arrested just last week and charged with pointing a knife at a notary, whom he accused of stealing his identity. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Rojas was arrested on scene after he was driving speedily to strike dozens of pedestrians in New York City's Times Square on Thursday, killing one and injuring 22 more. William Aubry, the New York Police Department chief of Manhattan South Detectives, said that three victims were in critical condition Friday. The Navy vet was arrested just last week and charged with pointing a knife at a notary, whom he accused of stealing his identity. (more...)
Manchester Police Make Another Arrest in Bomb Attack Probe
- May 29, 2017
Theatergoers tweeted that a matinee performance of "Woyzeck" starring John Boyega was halted by theater staff and audience and cast were told to leave. The statement went on to say: "This is still an active investigation which is not slowing down", police said. Photos showed an army bomb-disposal unit at the property. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Theatergoers tweeted that a matinee performance of "Woyzeck" starring John Boyega was halted by theater staff and audience and cast were told to leave. The statement went on to say: "This is still an active investigation which is not slowing down", police said. Photos showed an army bomb-disposal unit at the property. (more...)
Pippa's Wedding Reception Was Password-Protected
- May 29, 2017
Markle did not attend the reception that took place in Englefield House, where guests went after the celebration at St Mark's Church in Englefield, Berkshire, nearby the Middletons' Bucklebury house. Prince Harry was at the church as well - without his girlfriend, the American actress Meghan Markle - along with Pippa's sister Kate, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Princess Charlotte . (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Markle did not attend the reception that took place in Englefield House, where guests went after the celebration at St Mark's Church in Englefield, Berkshire, nearby the Middletons' Bucklebury house. Prince Harry was at the church as well - without his girlfriend, the American actress Meghan Markle - along with Pippa's sister Kate, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Princess Charlotte . (more...)
Trump calls first trip overseas 'home run' as challenges await
- May 29, 2017
His stonewalling on climate change amounted to politically damaging rebuffs for new French president Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel. He also spoke of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit, where he gave a speech on Thursday demanding the member states meet their financial commitments to defense spending. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
His stonewalling on climate change amounted to politically damaging rebuffs for new French president Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel. He also spoke of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit, where he gave a speech on Thursday demanding the member states meet their financial commitments to defense spending. (more...)
Bainimarama awaits Trump decision on Paris deal
- May 29, 2017
What is the Paris accord? German Chancellor Angela Merkel was more downbeat, calling the G-7 climate talks "very hard, if not to say, very unsatisfactory ". The Trump administration is reported to be divided on the issue. Macron said he told Trump that is "indispensable for the reputation of the United States and the interest of the Americans themselves that the United States remain committed" to the Paris agreement . (more...)
- May 29, 2017
What is the Paris accord? German Chancellor Angela Merkel was more downbeat, calling the G-7 climate talks "very hard, if not to say, very unsatisfactory ". The Trump administration is reported to be divided on the issue. Macron said he told Trump that is "indispensable for the reputation of the United States and the interest of the Americans themselves that the United States remain committed" to the Paris agreement . (more...)
GoFundMe Campaign Set up for Body-Slammed Reporter
- May 29, 2017
Greg Gianforte was charged with assault on the eve of the special election. Mr Gianforte did apologise after being declared the victor, according to AP. A number of Montana newspapers withdrew their endorsement of Gianforte after the incident, but neither that nor the incident affected the outcome. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Greg Gianforte was charged with assault on the eve of the special election. Mr Gianforte did apologise after being declared the victor, according to AP. A number of Montana newspapers withdrew their endorsement of Gianforte after the incident, but neither that nor the incident affected the outcome. (more...)
McCain: Turkish ambassador should get 'the hell out'
- May 29, 2017
The Turkish Embassy released a statement claiming the protestors were "aggressively provoking Turkish-American citizens who had peacefully assembled to greet the president", and thus caused Erdogan's supporters to respond in self-defense. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The Turkish Embassy released a statement claiming the protestors were "aggressively provoking Turkish-American citizens who had peacefully assembled to greet the president", and thus caused Erdogan's supporters to respond in self-defense. (more...)
Firefighters Respond to 8-Acre Brush Fire in Brentwood
- May 29, 2017
Crews are contending with rugged terrain and hot weather with light winds. - A brush fire near Black Canyon City that broke out Saturday evening is now considered suspicious and is under investigation, according to the Daisy Mountain Fire Department. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Crews are contending with rugged terrain and hot weather with light winds. - A brush fire near Black Canyon City that broke out Saturday evening is now considered suspicious and is under investigation, according to the Daisy Mountain Fire Department. (more...)
Kushner 'has no recollection' of Russian contacts
- May 29, 2017
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 28, 2017 It is my opinion that numerous leaks coming out of the White House are fabricated lies made up by the #FakeNews media. The negotiations were conducted by two of President Barak Obama's national security advisers, and a small Cuban team. Kelly rejected the idea that such a back channel of communication with Russian officials would be damaging to US security interests. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 28, 2017 It is my opinion that numerous leaks coming out of the White House are fabricated lies made up by the #FakeNews media. The negotiations were conducted by two of President Barak Obama's national security advisers, and a small Cuban team. Kelly rejected the idea that such a back channel of communication with Russian officials would be damaging to US security interests. (more...)
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