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Bennett harming chances for embassy move
- May 31, 2017
The Palestinian official declared that Washington and Jerusalem "will bear responsibility for the return of the bloodshed in the Palestinian territories". "Clearly, the last thing Netanyahu needs now, on the eve of a visit in which Trump is likely to saddle him with a new and ambitious initiative for peace with the Palestinians, is an intelligence crisis with the Americans, " wrote Amos Harel, a military columnist for Haaretz . (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The Palestinian official declared that Washington and Jerusalem "will bear responsibility for the return of the bloodshed in the Palestinian territories". "Clearly, the last thing Netanyahu needs now, on the eve of a visit in which Trump is likely to saddle him with a new and ambitious initiative for peace with the Palestinians, is an intelligence crisis with the Americans, " wrote Amos Harel, a military columnist for Haaretz . (more...)
Coldplay, Bieber to join Ariana Grande at Manchester concert
- May 31, 2017
Proceeds will go to the We Love Manchester emergency fund . We wont let this divide us. "I echo my sisters sentiment & say we can't allow hate to propagate hate & fear to propagate fear... "He was known to the police for some relatively minor matters", Manchester police chief Ian Hopkins told BBC radio , adding: "I am not privy to what the security service did or didn't know about the individual at this time". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Proceeds will go to the We Love Manchester emergency fund . We wont let this divide us. "I echo my sisters sentiment & say we can't allow hate to propagate hate & fear to propagate fear... "He was known to the police for some relatively minor matters", Manchester police chief Ian Hopkins told BBC radio , adding: "I am not privy to what the security service did or didn't know about the individual at this time". (more...)
Bring down the rhetoric: HC to Arnab, the Republic
- May 31, 2017
The alleged remarks were made during a news broadcast that was related to the death of Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar. A report in The Indian Express quoted Justice Manmohan as saying, "Bring down the rhetoric". Gupta said that the judge, during Monday's hearing had observed that fair reportage is fine, but the channel can not draw conclusions that Tharoor is guilty. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The alleged remarks were made during a news broadcast that was related to the death of Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar. A report in The Indian Express quoted Justice Manmohan as saying, "Bring down the rhetoric". Gupta said that the judge, during Monday's hearing had observed that fair reportage is fine, but the channel can not draw conclusions that Tharoor is guilty. (more...)
US president vows to block 'very bad' German car sales
- May 31, 2017
President Donald Trump said " the Germans are bad, very bad " in a way to criticize the German trade surplus , according to the German newsmagazine Der Spiegel . Just four days before Trump was sworn in as president, Trump threatened an import tax of 35% on BMWs made in Mexico. "Most importantly we have to defend the rule-based worldwide order". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
President Donald Trump said " the Germans are bad, very bad " in a way to criticize the German trade surplus , according to the German newsmagazine Der Spiegel . Just four days before Trump was sworn in as president, Trump threatened an import tax of 35% on BMWs made in Mexico. "Most importantly we have to defend the rule-based worldwide order". (more...)
BGT school choir teacher hits back at fix claims
- May 31, 2017
Principal of St Patrick's Primary School, Mrs Sorcha Lyness, says the children have worked hard to prepare for Monday's semi-final. Choir Director Patricia McCaughey, who has taught at the school for the last 27 years, said the key to her pupils' success is in their love for music. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Principal of St Patrick's Primary School, Mrs Sorcha Lyness, says the children have worked hard to prepare for Monday's semi-final. Choir Director Patricia McCaughey, who has taught at the school for the last 27 years, said the key to her pupils' success is in their love for music. (more...)
'You call it terrorism. I call it patriotism': Portland attacker
- May 31, 2017
Three men aboard the train intervened, with one of them saying, "You can't disrespect these young ladies like that", Mangum said in the video . "There will be speakers exercising their free speech, live music, flags, and an uplifting experience to bring back strength and courage to those who believe in freedom", according to the Facebook event page for Saturday's rally. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Three men aboard the train intervened, with one of them saying, "You can't disrespect these young ladies like that", Mangum said in the video . "There will be speakers exercising their free speech, live music, flags, and an uplifting experience to bring back strength and courage to those who believe in freedom", according to the Facebook event page for Saturday's rally. (more...)
Trump defends Kushner, administration against what he calls 'fake news'
- May 31, 2017
The stench of greed, dishonesty, and illegality is growing around Jared Kushner , the president's son in law and top adviser (" As White House defends Kushner, experts question his back-channel move ", May 28). Back channels aren't unusual in and of themselves, and neither is working with a geopolitical foe like Russian Federation on areas of mutual interest. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The stench of greed, dishonesty, and illegality is growing around Jared Kushner , the president's son in law and top adviser (" As White House defends Kushner, experts question his back-channel move ", May 28). Back channels aren't unusual in and of themselves, and neither is working with a geopolitical foe like Russian Federation on areas of mutual interest. (more...)
11 people seated on Cosby jury; defense sees race bias
- May 31, 2017
Judge Steven O'Neill for now rejected the argument after prosecutors said the second woman was a former detective who had sued Pittsburgh and may have an anti-government bias. Loyola Law School professor Laurie Levenson says that reflects the scope of the problem and could be an issue for the defense. "This case is frankly more about gender, celebrity, how women are treated (and) Bill Cosby's credibility". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Judge Steven O'Neill for now rejected the argument after prosecutors said the second woman was a former detective who had sued Pittsburgh and may have an anti-government bias. Loyola Law School professor Laurie Levenson says that reflects the scope of the problem and could be an issue for the defense. "This case is frankly more about gender, celebrity, how women are treated (and) Bill Cosby's credibility". (more...)
McCain: Kushner story 'more and more bizarre'
- May 31, 2017
Trump believed he was facing more of a communications problem than a legal one, despite the intensifying inquiries, one person familiar with his thinking told the AP. On Monday, news emerged that as part of those efforts, a number of White House staffers had encouraged Kushner to "lay low". NPR has not independently confirmed the claims made in The Post's story, which cites "U.S. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Trump believed he was facing more of a communications problem than a legal one, despite the intensifying inquiries, one person familiar with his thinking told the AP. On Monday, news emerged that as part of those efforts, a number of White House staffers had encouraged Kushner to "lay low". NPR has not independently confirmed the claims made in The Post's story, which cites "U.S. (more...)
Trump feeling pressure for embassy move to Jerusalem
- May 31, 2017
Meaning that the US side did not want to make any kind of political statement about Israeli sovereignty there. Netanyahu told Knesset members that the reunification of Jerusalem by Israeli forces corrected "a historic injustice" and the "achievement of fearless fighters 50 years ago will remain forever". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Meaning that the US side did not want to make any kind of political statement about Israeli sovereignty there. Netanyahu told Knesset members that the reunification of Jerusalem by Israeli forces corrected "a historic injustice" and the "achievement of fearless fighters 50 years ago will remain forever". (more...)
Pope Francis Looks Mortified to be Taking Photo With Donald Trump
- May 31, 2017
Trump later traveled to Brussels to meet with Belgium's king and prime minister. "Grateful to have had the honor of meeting you at the Vatican today - a day that I will remember forever". The entire exchange took less than 10 seconds, but for a Catholic, a blessing of beads by the Pope is a pinnacle of holy ceremony. He also gave the Pope a piece of granite from the Martin Luther King Jr. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Trump later traveled to Brussels to meet with Belgium's king and prime minister. "Grateful to have had the honor of meeting you at the Vatican today - a day that I will remember forever". The entire exchange took less than 10 seconds, but for a Catholic, a blessing of beads by the Pope is a pinnacle of holy ceremony. He also gave the Pope a piece of granite from the Martin Luther King Jr. (more...)
Steve Kerr not healthy enough to coach Golden State Warriors on Thursday
- May 31, 2017
Against the Raptors in the second round James became the first player to ever score 35 plus points in every game of a four-game sweep. "Obviously it's a new season, especially this last series of the season, and we gotta bring it", Durant said of the best-of-seven clash. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Against the Raptors in the second round James became the first player to ever score 35 plus points in every game of a four-game sweep. "Obviously it's a new season, especially this last series of the season, and we gotta bring it", Durant said of the best-of-seven clash. (more...)
Airstrikes kill 17 in Syria near de-facto IS capital, Raqqa
- May 31, 2017
However, since the start of the anti-IS air campaign in 2014, Airwars says between 3,681 and 5,849 Iraqi and Syrian civilians have died in USA -led or Iraqi government attacks, although the vast majority of the more than 400,000 Syrians killed during the country's six-year civil war died at the hands of Assad's forces. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
However, since the start of the anti-IS air campaign in 2014, Airwars says between 3,681 and 5,849 Iraqi and Syrian civilians have died in USA -led or Iraqi government attacks, although the vast majority of the more than 400,000 Syrians killed during the country's six-year civil war died at the hands of Assad's forces. (more...)
Hussain Nawaz to make 3rd appearance before Panama JIT today
- May 31, 2017
When asked about the behaviour of the two JIT members - SECP's Bilal Rasool and State Bank's Amer Aziz - whose presence he had unsuccessfully challenged before the Supreme Court, Hussain Nawaz said that if he noticed something odd about their behaviour, "they know I can go to court or place this matter before the people of Pakistan". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
When asked about the behaviour of the two JIT members - SECP's Bilal Rasool and State Bank's Amer Aziz - whose presence he had unsuccessfully challenged before the Supreme Court, Hussain Nawaz said that if he noticed something odd about their behaviour, "they know I can go to court or place this matter before the people of Pakistan". (more...)
Reinertson, Sooners to face OR in NCAA golf final
- May 31, 2017
The Sooners are making their second all-time appearance in the NCAA championships match play. Viktor Hovland and Zachary Olsen of OSU both won their matches. "I told the guys that, and they bought in". The Ducks will face Oklahoma, which knocked off IL, as the Sooners go for their first NCAA golf title. At the reachable par five, he put the heat on Schwab with a 6-iron to 20 feet, and when Schwab couldn't pitch in from behind the green, a two-putt birdie gave Raza and OR a spot in the ... (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The Sooners are making their second all-time appearance in the NCAA championships match play. Viktor Hovland and Zachary Olsen of OSU both won their matches. "I told the guys that, and they bought in". The Ducks will face Oklahoma, which knocked off IL, as the Sooners go for their first NCAA golf title. At the reachable par five, he put the heat on Schwab with a 6-iron to 20 feet, and when Schwab couldn't pitch in from behind the green, a two-putt birdie gave Raza and OR a spot in the ... (more...)
Trump's communications director resigns amid tensions
- May 31, 2017
Dubke's last day as White House communications director has not been set yet, officials said . "Mike tendered his resignation just before the president's historic worldwide trip and offered to remain on board until a transition is concluded", Priebus added. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Dubke's last day as White House communications director has not been set yet, officials said . "Mike tendered his resignation just before the president's historic worldwide trip and offered to remain on board until a transition is concluded", Priebus added. (more...)
President Trump Says His Trip Saved 'Millions of Jobs.' That's Not True
- May 31, 2017
During an interview with Army Radio , Netanyahu said that "In any peace agreement we [Israel] will have to maintain military control of all the territory west of the Jordan River". When hashing out details over the negotiations, from Netanyahu's perspective, his counterparts "sit in their chair and refuse to answer the question". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
During an interview with Army Radio , Netanyahu said that "In any peace agreement we [Israel] will have to maintain military control of all the territory west of the Jordan River". When hashing out details over the negotiations, from Netanyahu's perspective, his counterparts "sit in their chair and refuse to answer the question". (more...)
Julian Assange hails "victory" as Sweden drops rape probe, still facing arrest
- May 31, 2017
In a statement released online Friday morning, Sweden's director of public prosecutions Marianne Ny says authorities have moved to drop their investigation of the Australian WikiLeaks founder, revoking the Swedish arrest warrant against him. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
In a statement released online Friday morning, Sweden's director of public prosecutions Marianne Ny says authorities have moved to drop their investigation of the Australian WikiLeaks founder, revoking the Swedish arrest warrant against him. (more...)
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Demands Special Session For Transgender 'Bathroom Bill'
- May 31, 2017
Abbott, a social conservative presiding over his last legislative session before he faces re-election in 2018, has gone against his Republican peers by calling for such a law. "We'll pass it in the special", Patrick said Sunday of the oversight legislation. "This is an issue about nothing", said Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, who earlier in the week slammed the door on House Bill 4180, which had ended up with a Senate bathroom amendment he couldn't live with. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Abbott, a social conservative presiding over his last legislative session before he faces re-election in 2018, has gone against his Republican peers by calling for such a law. "We'll pass it in the special", Patrick said Sunday of the oversight legislation. "This is an issue about nothing", said Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, who earlier in the week slammed the door on House Bill 4180, which had ended up with a Senate bathroom amendment he couldn't live with. (more...)
Jared Kushner Didn't Suggest Russian Communications Channel in Meeting, Source Says
- May 31, 2017
President Donald Trump is turning his attention to domestic issues after his nine-day trip to the Middle East and Europe . He also tweeted: "Whenever you see the words "sources say" in the fake news media, and they don't mention names ..." " #FakeNews is the enemy!", Trump said in a series of tweets. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
President Donald Trump is turning his attention to domestic issues after his nine-day trip to the Middle East and Europe . He also tweeted: "Whenever you see the words "sources say" in the fake news media, and they don't mention names ..." " #FakeNews is the enemy!", Trump said in a series of tweets. (more...)
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