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President's Son-in-law Scrutinized in Russian Meddling Investigation
- May 31, 2017
Another story that broke while Mr. Trump was gone was one that said three leakers inside the White House had been identified, and that the President would be getting rid of them once he returned to the U.S. In an interview on Fox News on Tuesday, Conway said Dubke "made very clear that he would see through the president's worldwide trip, and come to work every day and work hard even through that trip because there was much to do here back at the White House". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Another story that broke while Mr. Trump was gone was one that said three leakers inside the White House had been identified, and that the President would be getting rid of them once he returned to the U.S. In an interview on Fox News on Tuesday, Conway said Dubke "made very clear that he would see through the president's worldwide trip, and come to work every day and work hard even through that trip because there was much to do here back at the White House". (more...)
Philippines lawmakers want debate on martial law amid siege
- May 31, 2017
Residents are fleeing or hiding in the war-torn city of Marawi , with awful stories of atrocities committed by the fanatics. They just ask that you leave this place peacefully. More than 100 militants, government forces and civilians have been killed. The military believe the Maute group staged the Marawi takeover to prove itself to Islamic State and try to win its endorsement as its affiliate in Southeast Asia . (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Residents are fleeing or hiding in the war-torn city of Marawi , with awful stories of atrocities committed by the fanatics. They just ask that you leave this place peacefully. More than 100 militants, government forces and civilians have been killed. The military believe the Maute group staged the Marawi takeover to prove itself to Islamic State and try to win its endorsement as its affiliate in Southeast Asia . (more...)
Portland victim's mom calls on Trump to "take action"
- May 31, 2017
The mayor of Portland is calling for a " Trump Free Speech Rally " to be cancelled after an alleged white supremacist and self-described nihilist stabbed two people to death on a commuter train last week. As Christian walked into the courtroom he yelled out: " Free speech or die, Portland! ". We must die in the name freedom, if we have to. "So I just took up running from the bridge up the stairs". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The mayor of Portland is calling for a " Trump Free Speech Rally " to be cancelled after an alleged white supremacist and self-described nihilist stabbed two people to death on a commuter train last week. As Christian walked into the courtroom he yelled out: " Free speech or die, Portland! ". We must die in the name freedom, if we have to. "So I just took up running from the bridge up the stairs". (more...)
Belgian PM suffers hearing loss after princess fires starting pistol
- May 31, 2017
Princess Astrid , 54, is the younger sister of Belgium's King Philippe . Michel was photographed looking startled by the blast at the start of the run through the Belgian capital on Sunday but initially appeared able to laugh off the moment, sparing some royal blushes. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Princess Astrid , 54, is the younger sister of Belgium's King Philippe . Michel was photographed looking startled by the blast at the start of the run through the Belgian capital on Sunday but initially appeared able to laugh off the moment, sparing some royal blushes. (more...)
Notre Dame Students Walk Out On Mike Pence During His Graduation Address
- May 31, 2017
Organizers of the previously announced protest were opposed to Pence's appearance at the 175th commencement, saying his policies "have marginalized our vulnerable sisters and brothers for their religion, skin color, or sexual orientation". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Organizers of the previously announced protest were opposed to Pence's appearance at the 175th commencement, saying his policies "have marginalized our vulnerable sisters and brothers for their religion, skin color, or sexual orientation". (more...)
Manchester Police Make Arrests, Criticize Leaks
- May 31, 2017
Relatives of 22-year-old Salman Abedi , who detonated the device, killing 22 people and injuring dozens, were detained in Libya. The bomber's father Ramadan Abedi and another brother Hashim have been detained in Libya. In a White House statement, Trump said that the he would order the US Justice Department to lead an investigation into the matter. Authorities believe that Abedi carried the weapon in a blue Karimor backpack, according to C.J. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Relatives of 22-year-old Salman Abedi , who detonated the device, killing 22 people and injuring dozens, were detained in Libya. The bomber's father Ramadan Abedi and another brother Hashim have been detained in Libya. In a White House statement, Trump said that the he would order the US Justice Department to lead an investigation into the matter. Authorities believe that Abedi carried the weapon in a blue Karimor backpack, according to C.J. (more...)
German-Asian ties no snub to US: Angela Merkel
- May 31, 2017
Merkel said that Europe must " take our fate into our own hands " and added that it should step up as a diplomatic player on the worldwide stage. Trump took to Twitter early in the day in the U.S. Merkel praised India for implementing that climate pact very "intensively and in a very committed way" and Modi said people had no right to ruin the environment for future generations. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Merkel said that Europe must " take our fate into our own hands " and added that it should step up as a diplomatic player on the worldwide stage. Trump took to Twitter early in the day in the U.S. Merkel praised India for implementing that climate pact very "intensively and in a very committed way" and Modi said people had no right to ruin the environment for future generations. (more...)
Texas House Proceedings Disrupted After Protesters Chanted Against Sanctuary Law
- May 31, 2017
Rinaldi then said that another Democratic representative, Ramon Romero "physically assaulted " him, then "Poncho told me that he would "get me on the way to my car", something Rinaldi says he later repeated. A new "sanctuary city" crackdown starting in September will allow police during routine stops to ask whether someone is in the USA legally. The lawmakers involved in the altercation said it wasn't physical but stated that Rinaldi was in people's faces and cursed repeatedly. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Rinaldi then said that another Democratic representative, Ramon Romero "physically assaulted " him, then "Poncho told me that he would "get me on the way to my car", something Rinaldi says he later repeated. A new "sanctuary city" crackdown starting in September will allow police during routine stops to ask whether someone is in the USA legally. The lawmakers involved in the altercation said it wasn't physical but stated that Rinaldi was in people's faces and cursed repeatedly. (more...)
Indian Navy rescues people in cyclone-hit Bangladesh
- May 31, 2017
Captain DK Sharma, the spokesperson of the Indian Navy , told PTI that INS Sumitra rescued the 27 people, who were adrift at sea around 100 miles or 160 kilometers away from the coastal city. "Heavily pregnant women have been evacuated but most people in areas like Balukhali and Kutupalong makeshift settlements have stayed", said the official, who declined to be identified. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Captain DK Sharma, the spokesperson of the Indian Navy , told PTI that INS Sumitra rescued the 27 people, who were adrift at sea around 100 miles or 160 kilometers away from the coastal city. "Heavily pregnant women have been evacuated but most people in areas like Balukhali and Kutupalong makeshift settlements have stayed", said the official, who declined to be identified. (more...)
After leak, United Kingdom stops sharing bombing intelligence with US
- May 31, 2017
A woman arrested in a raid in Blackley, Manchester, was released late Wednesday without charge, police said. BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera says United Kingdom officials believe that U.S. Mohammed Shafiq, who heads the Manchester-based Muslim organization Ramadhan Foundation, said some of Abedi's past statements had prompted a Libyan community activist in Manchester to report him to the national counter-terrorism hotline two years ago. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
A woman arrested in a raid in Blackley, Manchester, was released late Wednesday without charge, police said. BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera says United Kingdom officials believe that U.S. Mohammed Shafiq, who heads the Manchester-based Muslim organization Ramadhan Foundation, said some of Abedi's past statements had prompted a Libyan community activist in Manchester to report him to the national counter-terrorism hotline two years ago. (more...)
President Trump Has Full Confidence in Jared Kushner
- May 31, 2017
Some U.S. news reports, citing Trump aides, say the president could soon establish a White House "war room" to deal with the burgeoning number of questions about his administration's links to Russian Federation. The newspaper cited anonymous USA officials who were briefed on intelligence reports on intercepted Russian communications. Kislyak reportedly was taken aback by the request, which involved possibly using Russian communications equipment at its embassy or consulate. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Some U.S. news reports, citing Trump aides, say the president could soon establish a White House "war room" to deal with the burgeoning number of questions about his administration's links to Russian Federation. The newspaper cited anonymous USA officials who were briefed on intelligence reports on intercepted Russian communications. Kislyak reportedly was taken aback by the request, which involved possibly using Russian communications equipment at its embassy or consulate. (more...)
Migrant dinghy catches fire at sea, forcing dramatic rescue
- May 31, 2017
A helicopter and several boats were dispatched to the area southwest of Alboran Island between Morocco and Spain . The Portuguese Air Force coordinated a successful rescue effort that saved the lives of all 34 migrants. The vast majority of migrants land in Italy, where leaders held a Group of Seven summit this weekend to discuss pressing world issues. At least 1,400 people have drowned so far this year, mostly due to unworthy sea vessels trying to make it across the sea to Italy, ... (more...)
- May 31, 2017
A helicopter and several boats were dispatched to the area southwest of Alboran Island between Morocco and Spain . The Portuguese Air Force coordinated a successful rescue effort that saved the lives of all 34 migrants. The vast majority of migrants land in Italy, where leaders held a Group of Seven summit this weekend to discuss pressing world issues. At least 1,400 people have drowned so far this year, mostly due to unworthy sea vessels trying to make it across the sea to Italy, ... (more...)
Top Trump aide exiting: First shoe to drop in wider shuffle?
- May 31, 2017
In an interview on Fox News on Tuesday, Conway said Dubke "made very clear that he would see through the president's global trip, and come to work every day and work hard even through that trip because there was much to do here back at the White House ". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
In an interview on Fox News on Tuesday, Conway said Dubke "made very clear that he would see through the president's global trip, and come to work every day and work hard even through that trip because there was much to do here back at the White House ". (more...)
ISIS targets Iraqi families with blast at Baghdad ice cream shop
- May 31, 2017
A auto filled with explosives went off near the state-run Public Pension Office in Baghdad's busy Shawaka area, killing 14 people, a police officer said. "Families were out and the place was crowded", Hayder al-Khoei, a London-based Middle East expert, told Al Jazeera . "We stand w/Iraq against this evil", McGurk said, Gulf News reported . (more...)
- May 31, 2017
A auto filled with explosives went off near the state-run Public Pension Office in Baghdad's busy Shawaka area, killing 14 people, a police officer said. "Families were out and the place was crowded", Hayder al-Khoei, a London-based Middle East expert, told Al Jazeera . "We stand w/Iraq against this evil", McGurk said, Gulf News reported . (more...)
Orlando airport terminal closed after reports of armed man
- May 31, 2017
He was possessing a gun and was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff in a rental auto area, police said. Orlando Police later tweeted that the gunman had been taken into custody following a standoff with officers. The incident at the Orlando airport was first reported about 7:24 p.m. Officers responded and cleared the first floor of Terminal A, airport spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell told the Sentinel . (more...)
- May 31, 2017
He was possessing a gun and was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff in a rental auto area, police said. Orlando Police later tweeted that the gunman had been taken into custody following a standoff with officers. The incident at the Orlando airport was first reported about 7:24 p.m. Officers responded and cleared the first floor of Terminal A, airport spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell told the Sentinel . (more...)
WH aide Michael Dubke says his last day is TBD
- May 31, 2017
Still, Dubke's departure magnified the sense that Trump's staff stands on shaky ground. He wrote in an email obtained by POLITICO on Tuesday morning that it "has been my great honor to serve President Trump and this administration". Asked by the Daily Mail's Francesca Chambers why Trump considers The Washington Post's report dubious but the Fox News report credible, Spicer had no answer because there is no logical consistency. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Still, Dubke's departure magnified the sense that Trump's staff stands on shaky ground. He wrote in an email obtained by POLITICO on Tuesday morning that it "has been my great honor to serve President Trump and this administration". Asked by the Daily Mail's Francesca Chambers why Trump considers The Washington Post's report dubious but the Fox News report credible, Spicer had no answer because there is no logical consistency. (more...)
Trump Is Worried About The Trade Deficit With Germany. He Shouldn't Be
- May 31, 2017
A like-minded pro-European and multilateralist, Macron gives Merkel a reliable partner with whom she can move forward in Europe on issues like defense and security cooperation, migration and euro zone reform. On Tuesday, Merkel repeatedly stressed the importance of trans-Atlantic ties. Europe needs to step up its presence on the worldwide stage, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today after meeting India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Berlin . (more...)
- May 31, 2017
A like-minded pro-European and multilateralist, Macron gives Merkel a reliable partner with whom she can move forward in Europe on issues like defense and security cooperation, migration and euro zone reform. On Tuesday, Merkel repeatedly stressed the importance of trans-Atlantic ties. Europe needs to step up its presence on the worldwide stage, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today after meeting India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Berlin . (more...)
Armed man in custody at Orlando airport; no one hurt
- May 31, 2017
But the weapon turned out to be fake, authorities said. "Everyone there told me right before this happened a man said to everyone: 'You're going to need mental therapy after this, ' then he pulled out a gun and everyone ran". Spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell tells the Orlando Sentinel that law enforcement officers are on the scene Tuesday night. Photos and video on social media show a heavy police presence at the airport. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
But the weapon turned out to be fake, authorities said. "Everyone there told me right before this happened a man said to everyone: 'You're going to need mental therapy after this, ' then he pulled out a gun and everyone ran". Spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell tells the Orlando Sentinel that law enforcement officers are on the scene Tuesday night. Photos and video on social media show a heavy police presence at the airport. (more...)
LEADING OFF: Discipline on deck for Harper-Strickland brawl
- May 31, 2017
Down two runs with two outs in the 8th inning, after retiring Trea Turner and Jayson Werth , Strickland stared at his Washington Nationals nemesis Bryce Harper digging into the batter's box. "So it was a little unsafe to get in there". Meanwhile, San Francisco's meager offense returned after scoring 13 runs in the previous two games combined. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Down two runs with two outs in the 8th inning, after retiring Trea Turner and Jayson Werth , Strickland stared at his Washington Nationals nemesis Bryce Harper digging into the batter's box. "So it was a little unsafe to get in there". Meanwhile, San Francisco's meager offense returned after scoring 13 runs in the previous two games combined. (more...)
Questions about Russia chase Trump during first Israel visit
- May 31, 2017
Trump's caution showed. He did not weigh in on Israeli settlements, the status of Jerusalem or even whether the US would continue to insist on a two-state solution giving the Palestinians sovereign territory. Israeli officials say they are largely in the dark about what ideas Trump might present for peace or what concessions he may demand. The Palestinians seek east Jerusalem as the capital of a future independent state. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Trump's caution showed. He did not weigh in on Israeli settlements, the status of Jerusalem or even whether the US would continue to insist on a two-state solution giving the Palestinians sovereign territory. Israeli officials say they are largely in the dark about what ideas Trump might present for peace or what concessions he may demand. The Palestinians seek east Jerusalem as the capital of a future independent state. (more...)
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