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Eyeing growth boost, Kenya opens Chinese-built railway
- May 31, 2017
Kenya Railways says the newly opened stretch will reduce passengers' travel time from the capital, Nairobi, to Mombasa from more than 10 hours to four. Kenya looks forward to the effects on trade. The inaugural freight train left the port of Mombasa on the evening of May 30, arriving in Nairobi the following morning. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Kenya Railways says the newly opened stretch will reduce passengers' travel time from the capital, Nairobi, to Mombasa from more than 10 hours to four. Kenya looks forward to the effects on trade. The inaugural freight train left the port of Mombasa on the evening of May 30, arriving in Nairobi the following morning. (more...)
Apparently Half Of Donald Trump's Twitter Followers Are Fake
- May 31, 2017
But a new audit finds a lot of the accounts seem to be bots with no real people behind them. Trump tweeted. That message was retweeted - passed to other Twitter users - almost 28,000 times. One said: 'Did Donald Trump actually buy 3 million followers how insecure is he?' President Trump may be buying some twitter love. But the company on Tuesday said the story appeared to be a unusual, and somewhat exaggerated, misstatement. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
But a new audit finds a lot of the accounts seem to be bots with no real people behind them. Trump tweeted. That message was retweeted - passed to other Twitter users - almost 28,000 times. One said: 'Did Donald Trump actually buy 3 million followers how insecure is he?' President Trump may be buying some twitter love. But the company on Tuesday said the story appeared to be a unusual, and somewhat exaggerated, misstatement. (more...)
President meets with EPA chief on Paris climate pact
- May 31, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel did not hold back her frustration, calling the summit's climate talks "very hard, not to say very unsatisfactory". In his first major speech on climate action, Guterres promised that he will intensify high-level political engagement to "raise the bar" on climate action. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel did not hold back her frustration, calling the summit's climate talks "very hard, not to say very unsatisfactory". In his first major speech on climate action, Guterres promised that he will intensify high-level political engagement to "raise the bar" on climate action. (more...)
Sturgeon presents SNP as last line of defense against Tories
- May 31, 2017
An SNP election win would complete a "triple lock" mandate for a new vote on Scottish independence, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The SNP proposals focus relentlessly on anti-austerity measures, in defiance of determined attempts by unionist opponents to corner them over plans for a second independence referendum. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
An SNP election win would complete a "triple lock" mandate for a new vote on Scottish independence, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The SNP proposals focus relentlessly on anti-austerity measures, in defiance of determined attempts by unionist opponents to corner them over plans for a second independence referendum. (more...)
Portland stabbing attack survivor tells city's Muslim community they 'are loved'
- May 31, 2017
Leave this country if you hate our freedoms. "You hear me? Die", he shouted in the courtroom, flanked by two deputies. And I think he's also anxious about the kind of thing, you know, that we saw in court today where you have supporters of the victims in this case and people who are calling themselves free speech activists clashing and that that could lead to more violence. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Leave this country if you hate our freedoms. "You hear me? Die", he shouted in the courtroom, flanked by two deputies. And I think he's also anxious about the kind of thing, you know, that we saw in court today where you have supporters of the victims in this case and people who are calling themselves free speech activists clashing and that that could lead to more violence. (more...)
Trump expected to withdraw from Paris climate pact
- May 31, 2017
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said it was "absolutely essential" that the Paris climate agreement be implemented. Trump had previously called global warming a scam, and had come under pressure from the leaders of Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Canada and Japan on the issue and several other issues, Metro reports. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said it was "absolutely essential" that the Paris climate agreement be implemented. Trump had previously called global warming a scam, and had come under pressure from the leaders of Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Canada and Japan on the issue and several other issues, Metro reports. (more...)
Dumped by Trump, Remaining TPP Nations Vow to Forge Ahead
- May 31, 2017
Asian trade ministers met on Monday to discuss a proposed free trade deal that is backed by China and has been given new impetus by the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Lim Hng Kiang said: " Singapore supports the joint efforts by the 11 to sustain the TPP". China, putting itself forward as a global free trade champion in light of the United States shift, is pushing an agreement to encompass the vast majority of Asian ... (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Asian trade ministers met on Monday to discuss a proposed free trade deal that is backed by China and has been given new impetus by the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Lim Hng Kiang said: " Singapore supports the joint efforts by the 11 to sustain the TPP". China, putting itself forward as a global free trade champion in light of the United States shift, is pushing an agreement to encompass the vast majority of Asian ... (more...)
Probe: US bomb set off IS-planted devices in Mosul tragedy
- May 31, 2017
Gen. Matthew Isler said the bomb, dropped from an aircraft on March 17, was meant to kill two IS snipers. The Pentagon's report stated that USA personnel "could not have predicted" that dozens of Mosul residents were in the building being used by Isis snipers to attack Iraqi forces . (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Gen. Matthew Isler said the bomb, dropped from an aircraft on March 17, was meant to kill two IS snipers. The Pentagon's report stated that USA personnel "could not have predicted" that dozens of Mosul residents were in the building being used by Isis snipers to attack Iraqi forces . (more...)
Sturgeon: SNP majority will reinforce case for second referendum
- May 31, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn will also find the move a test of his accusations that the SNP are an austerity party in Scotland "while talking anti austerity to the United Kingdom". Describing the policy as a chance to "defend Scotland against the cash grab" the party will advocate for the Barnett formula to gain further protections so it cannot be reduced by UK Tory Governments in the future. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn will also find the move a test of his accusations that the SNP are an austerity party in Scotland "while talking anti austerity to the United Kingdom". Describing the policy as a chance to "defend Scotland against the cash grab" the party will advocate for the Barnett formula to gain further protections so it cannot be reduced by UK Tory Governments in the future. (more...)
Amid US doubt, United Nations chief says climate deal essential, 'get on board'
- May 31, 2017
His remarks at New York University's Stern School of Business came at a time when the world waits for Donald Trump to announce whether the country will continue to uphold the Paris deal, which almost 200 countries signed as a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
His remarks at New York University's Stern School of Business came at a time when the world waits for Donald Trump to announce whether the country will continue to uphold the Paris deal, which almost 200 countries signed as a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (more...)
General Election: Labour's odds shortening by the hour following May's u-turn
- May 31, 2017
A YouGov poll for The Sunday Times put the Tories on 44 per cent and Labour on 35 per cent - the highest showing for Labour in the polls since the Brexit vote a year ago. Today, May said the Conservatives would include a proposal for a care costs limit in a consultation if the party is re-elected. This will ensure that, no matter how large the cost of care turns out to be, people will always retain at least £100,000 of their savings and assets, including value in the family home. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
A YouGov poll for The Sunday Times put the Tories on 44 per cent and Labour on 35 per cent - the highest showing for Labour in the polls since the Brexit vote a year ago. Today, May said the Conservatives would include a proposal for a care costs limit in a consultation if the party is re-elected. This will ensure that, no matter how large the cost of care turns out to be, people will always retain at least £100,000 of their savings and assets, including value in the family home. (more...)
Man with fake gun in custody at Orlando airport
- May 31, 2017
After the area was cleared, Mina said, officers tried to get the suspect to surrender peacefully. A separate witness video , embedded above, shows an officer pointing a gun at a man who is sitting on the ground with his head in his hands. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
After the area was cleared, Mina said, officers tried to get the suspect to surrender peacefully. A separate witness video , embedded above, shows an officer pointing a gun at a man who is sitting on the ground with his head in his hands. (more...)
'How much will it cost?' Corbyn fumbles childcare policy launch
- May 31, 2017
He said: "Those nearest to me and those loved ones everywhere have a totally unreasonable amount of pressure put on them, and they always have done, all of my life, and I have a great deal of sympathy for them and a great deal of thanks to give them all, every one". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
He said: "Those nearest to me and those loved ones everywhere have a totally unreasonable amount of pressure put on them, and they always have done, all of my life, and I have a great deal of sympathy for them and a great deal of thanks to give them all, every one". (more...)
Colorado governor pardons man facing deportation
- May 31, 2017
His wife, Jasmine, said Lima-Marin checked in with immigration officials every few months after he was mistakenly released from prison in 2008 but deportation was not a concern then. "His case was unique in that sense", she said. "These are people who have done the same kind of work, they've rehabilitated their lives ..." However, a court clerk recorded that the sentences should be served at the same time. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
His wife, Jasmine, said Lima-Marin checked in with immigration officials every few months after he was mistakenly released from prison in 2008 but deportation was not a concern then. "His case was unique in that sense", she said. "These are people who have done the same kind of work, they've rehabilitated their lives ..." However, a court clerk recorded that the sentences should be served at the same time. (more...)
Two more arrests over Manchester attack: British police
- May 31, 2017
Britain's home secretary criticised U.S. officials for leaking sensitive information about the ongoing inquiry into the bombing. Prime Minister Theresa May will raise British concerns over leaks of intelligence related the Manchester terror attack with President Donald Trump after United Kingdom authorities stepped up their criticism of USA intelligence officials for what they see as a breach of trust. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Britain's home secretary criticised U.S. officials for leaking sensitive information about the ongoing inquiry into the bombing. Prime Minister Theresa May will raise British concerns over leaks of intelligence related the Manchester terror attack with President Donald Trump after United Kingdom authorities stepped up their criticism of USA intelligence officials for what they see as a breach of trust. (more...)
United States successfully tests ICBM defense system amid rising North Korea tensions
- May 31, 2017
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency , the U.S. Air Force's 30th Space Wing and U.S. Northern Command are conducting the test, Pentagon spokesman, Jeff Davis , said. The interceptor hit and destroyed an intercontinental-range missile fired from a test site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific, the Pentagon announced. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency , the U.S. Air Force's 30th Space Wing and U.S. Northern Command are conducting the test, Pentagon spokesman, Jeff Davis , said. The interceptor hit and destroyed an intercontinental-range missile fired from a test site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific, the Pentagon announced. (more...)
Macron says long handshake with Trump was "not innocent"
- May 31, 2017
Along with a warning about Trump's aggressive handshake, Capehart also reported Araud "sent a memo to Macron advising him on how to handle the American president". Macron referred to the shake as " a moment of truth ". He told the French paper he wanted to demonstrate he "would not make small concessions, not even symbolic ones", while adding he didn't want to overdo things either. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Along with a warning about Trump's aggressive handshake, Capehart also reported Araud "sent a memo to Macron advising him on how to handle the American president". Macron referred to the shake as " a moment of truth ". He told the French paper he wanted to demonstrate he "would not make small concessions, not even symbolic ones", while adding he didn't want to overdo things either. (more...)
Jared Kushner met with Russian bank that planted spies in U.S
- May 31, 2017
And now, top Democrats are calling for Jared Kushner's security clearance to be taken away. For Shinzo Abe, Theresa May and Xi Jinping, the path to meeting with Trump ran through Kushner . First, Barack Obama was still president at the time; while it is normal for an incoming administration to have informal meet-and-greets with foreign officials, Kushner's proposal was so inappropriate that Kislyak was said to be stunned. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
And now, top Democrats are calling for Jared Kushner's security clearance to be taken away. For Shinzo Abe, Theresa May and Xi Jinping, the path to meeting with Trump ran through Kushner . First, Barack Obama was still president at the time; while it is normal for an incoming administration to have informal meet-and-greets with foreign officials, Kushner's proposal was so inappropriate that Kislyak was said to be stunned. (more...)
Pentagon trumpets successful mock-ICBM interception test
- May 31, 2017
The latest test comes at a time of increasing tension between the United States and North Korea, which U.S. defense officials say is making rapid progress toward developing an intercontinental ballistic missile. Navy Captain Jeff Davis told reporters this test would be used to evaluate the system's performance against ICBMs. The Pentagon is still incorporating engineering upgrades to its missile interceptor, which has yet to be fully tested in realistic conditions. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The latest test comes at a time of increasing tension between the United States and North Korea, which U.S. defense officials say is making rapid progress toward developing an intercontinental ballistic missile. Navy Captain Jeff Davis told reporters this test would be used to evaluate the system's performance against ICBMs. The Pentagon is still incorporating engineering upgrades to its missile interceptor, which has yet to be fully tested in realistic conditions. (more...)
Heated immigration debate led to Texas lawmakers' scuffle
- May 31, 2017
A new " sanctuary city " crackdown starting in September will allow police during routine stops to ask whether someone is in the USA legally. Rinaldi claimed he saw protesters holding signs saying, "I am illegal and here to stay " and that some of the Democratic lawmakers encouraged them. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
A new " sanctuary city " crackdown starting in September will allow police during routine stops to ask whether someone is in the USA legally. Rinaldi claimed he saw protesters holding signs saying, "I am illegal and here to stay " and that some of the Democratic lawmakers encouraged them. (more...)
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