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Putin 'Convinced' Damascus not Behind April Chemical Attack
- May 31, 2017
The Kremlin leader told Le Figaro , a French newspaper, that the allegations were inspired by the "desire of those who lost the US elections to improve their standing ", the Associated Press reported Tuesday . In an interview with AFP late last month, Assad , a longstanding Moscow ally, dismissed the allegation as "100-percent fabrication". "Russia has never engaged in that, we don't need it and it makes no sense to do it", he said. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The Kremlin leader told Le Figaro , a French newspaper, that the allegations were inspired by the "desire of those who lost the US elections to improve their standing ", the Associated Press reported Tuesday . In an interview with AFP late last month, Assad , a longstanding Moscow ally, dismissed the allegation as "100-percent fabrication". "Russia has never engaged in that, we don't need it and it makes no sense to do it", he said. (more...)
Texas House speaker refuses to negotiate compromise on 'bathroom bill'
- May 31, 2017
If the Legislature succeeds "in forcing discrimination into Texas law, you can bet that Lambda Legal will be on the case before the next school bell rings", Jennifer C. The bill approved Friday by the state Senate is the Legislature's response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision last summer striking down Texas' 2013 law that prompted more than half the state's abortion clinics to close. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
If the Legislature succeeds "in forcing discrimination into Texas law, you can bet that Lambda Legal will be on the case before the next school bell rings", Jennifer C. The bill approved Friday by the state Senate is the Legislature's response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision last summer striking down Texas' 2013 law that prompted more than half the state's abortion clinics to close. (more...)
Dozens killed, more than 300 injured by auto bomb in Kabul
- May 31, 2017
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban , says that Wednesday's explosion had "nothing to do with the Mujahedeen of Islamic Emirate", as the Taliban call themselves. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani also condemned the attack, which came just days into the Muslim holy month of Ramadan . External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said Wednesday that all staff at the Indian Embassy were safe and not affected by the huge blast in Kabul's diplomatic enclave. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban , says that Wednesday's explosion had "nothing to do with the Mujahedeen of Islamic Emirate", as the Taliban call themselves. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani also condemned the attack, which came just days into the Muslim holy month of Ramadan . External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said Wednesday that all staff at the Indian Embassy were safe and not affected by the huge blast in Kabul's diplomatic enclave. (more...)
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump to Review DC Life Every 6 Months
- May 31, 2017
The White House is preparing to establish a "war room" to combat mounting questions about ties between Russian Federation and Trump's presidential campaign, a scandal that has threatened to consume his young presidency. "If these allegations are true with the Russians about establishing a back channel and didn't reveal that, that's a real problem", California Democrat Rep. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The White House is preparing to establish a "war room" to combat mounting questions about ties between Russian Federation and Trump's presidential campaign, a scandal that has threatened to consume his young presidency. "If these allegations are true with the Russians about establishing a back channel and didn't reveal that, that's a real problem", California Democrat Rep. (more...)
Car Bombs Kill 27 In Central Baghdad, Officials Say
- May 31, 2017
Iraqi officials said the attack apparently involved explosives remotely detonated inside a parked vehicle. In the second attack, a vehicle bomb exploded near the country's main pension office close to one of the principal bridges over the River Tigris, killing at least 11 people and wounding at least 41. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Iraqi officials said the attack apparently involved explosives remotely detonated inside a parked vehicle. In the second attack, a vehicle bomb exploded near the country's main pension office close to one of the principal bridges over the River Tigris, killing at least 11 people and wounding at least 41. (more...)
Scores Dead, Hundreds Injured In Kabul Car Bombing
- May 31, 2017
The Iranian envoy to Afghanistan was wounded in the May 31 deadly auto bomb attack in Kabul's diplomatic district, where the German and Iranian embassies, as well the presidential palace are located, according to Erem News media portal and local newspapers. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The Iranian envoy to Afghanistan was wounded in the May 31 deadly auto bomb attack in Kabul's diplomatic district, where the German and Iranian embassies, as well the presidential palace are located, according to Erem News media portal and local newspapers. (more...)
United Kingdom police have stopped sharing information with USA after Manchester leaks
- May 31, 2017
Monday's terror attack on a concert at Manchester Arena killed 22 people and wounded more than 50, with numerous victims being children. It said security services were concerned further bombs could have been created by a network intent on carrying out further attacks. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Monday's terror attack on a concert at Manchester Arena killed 22 people and wounded more than 50, with numerous victims being children. It said security services were concerned further bombs could have been created by a network intent on carrying out further attacks. (more...)
Minimum Wage Bill Scales Second Reading In House
- May 31, 2017
Democrats in the Illinois House yesterday approved a plan to hike Illinois' minimum wage from eight dollars 25 cents-an-hour to 15 dollars-an-hour over the next five years. The report didn't examine the minimum wage, which is now indexed to inflation and had been set to rise from $11.40 to $11.60 in October, but Wynne said raising it will make a difference in millions of people's lives. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Democrats in the Illinois House yesterday approved a plan to hike Illinois' minimum wage from eight dollars 25 cents-an-hour to 15 dollars-an-hour over the next five years. The report didn't examine the minimum wage, which is now indexed to inflation and had been set to rise from $11.40 to $11.60 in October, but Wynne said raising it will make a difference in millions of people's lives. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway Defends Jared Kushner Without Disputing Reports
- May 31, 2017
A rally planned Thursday in Iowa was postponed due to "an unforeseen change" in Trump's schedule. In recent weeks, the president's relationship with his son-in-law, the most stable partnership in an often unstable White House, is showing obvious signs of strain. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
A rally planned Thursday in Iowa was postponed due to "an unforeseen change" in Trump's schedule. In recent weeks, the president's relationship with his son-in-law, the most stable partnership in an often unstable White House, is showing obvious signs of strain. (more...)
May and Corbyn set out opposing European Union 'no deal' stances
- May 31, 2017
He also faced questions about his record of opposing British military interventions overseas, including the Falklands War. She said the government had to ensure Britain was "living within our means" given "the economic situation we had inherited". (more...)
- May 31, 2017
He also faced questions about his record of opposing British military interventions overseas, including the Falklands War. She said the government had to ensure Britain was "living within our means" given "the economic situation we had inherited". (more...)
Blast in Kabul diplomatic kills at least 9
- May 31, 2017
A statement from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Afghanistan praised "the courage of Afghan Security Forces, especially the police and first responders". "We strongly condemn the terrorist blast in Kabul ". She told reporters that the Chinese government will be assessing the situation and considering additional safety measures. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
A statement from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Afghanistan praised "the courage of Afghan Security Forces, especially the police and first responders". "We strongly condemn the terrorist blast in Kabul ". She told reporters that the Chinese government will be assessing the situation and considering additional safety measures. (more...)
17-year-old Colorado murder suspect arrested in California
- May 31, 2017
One of the suspects was taken into custody at gunpoint in front of the house, but the second suspect managed to flee the location, according to the lieutenant. D'Marco Jaquise Blake is accused of shooting and killing 27-year-old Timothy Anderson at a home in the 3900 block of South Spruce Street on May 15. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
One of the suspects was taken into custody at gunpoint in front of the house, but the second suspect managed to flee the location, according to the lieutenant. D'Marco Jaquise Blake is accused of shooting and killing 27-year-old Timothy Anderson at a home in the 3900 block of South Spruce Street on May 15. (more...)
French president to meet EU's Tusk, reveal minister picks
- May 31, 2017
Jean-Yves Le Drian, 69, who led France's military operations overseas as former President Francois Hollande's defense minister, will stay on in Macron's government as foreign minister and also be in charge of European affairs. The 5-year term of his immediate predecessor, Socialist President Francois Hollande, was tarnished early on by financial scandals. But broadening his base with Republicans and Socialist ministers as well as appointees from other centrist parties, Macron could also be ... (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Jean-Yves Le Drian, 69, who led France's military operations overseas as former President Francois Hollande's defense minister, will stay on in Macron's government as foreign minister and also be in charge of European affairs. The 5-year term of his immediate predecessor, Socialist President Francois Hollande, was tarnished early on by financial scandals. But broadening his base with Republicans and Socialist ministers as well as appointees from other centrist parties, Macron could also be ... (more...)
United Kingdom police arrest three in connection to Manchester arena attack
- May 31, 2017
U.S law enforcement is being held responsible by British officials, not the White House, for the second leak of information regarding the Manchester terror attack in the United Kingdom, following which the British police have stopped any exchange of information about the attack, the BBC reported Thursday. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
U.S law enforcement is being held responsible by British officials, not the White House, for the second leak of information regarding the Manchester terror attack in the United Kingdom, following which the British police have stopped any exchange of information about the attack, the BBC reported Thursday. (more...)
Hit or miss, missile defense test is a key milestone
- May 31, 2017
The Missile Defense Agency said it was the first live-fire test against a simulated ICBM for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), managed by Boeing Co, and hailed it as an "incredible accomplishment". A successful intercept would be much like hitting a bullet with a bullet, experts say, cautioning that the ICBM would be travelling faster than any missile in previous GMD tests. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The Missile Defense Agency said it was the first live-fire test against a simulated ICBM for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), managed by Boeing Co, and hailed it as an "incredible accomplishment". A successful intercept would be much like hitting a bullet with a bullet, experts say, cautioning that the ICBM would be travelling faster than any missile in previous GMD tests. (more...)
Pentagon missile defense program scores a win
- May 31, 2017
The last time the USA launched an intercept test was in June 2014 and it was successful. North Korea has carried out three missile tests in less than three weeks, defying United Nations warnings that it faces new sanctions. Officially known as the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system , the Pentagon likens the defensive tactic to hitting a bullet with a bullet. The report went on to say the Defense Department continues to discover new failure modes during testing. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
The last time the USA launched an intercept test was in June 2014 and it was successful. North Korea has carried out three missile tests in less than three weeks, defying United Nations warnings that it faces new sanctions. Officially known as the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system , the Pentagon likens the defensive tactic to hitting a bullet with a bullet. The report went on to say the Defense Department continues to discover new failure modes during testing. (more...)
Massive blast near Indian embassy in Kabul diplomatic quarter, all staffers safe
- May 31, 2017
It was one of the worst attacks Kabul has seen since the drawdown of foreign forces at the end of 2014. It also severely damaged banks, a telecommunications firm, public and private properties, and foreign embassies, including the Turkish, German, and Iranian missions, but no Turkish casualties were reported. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
It was one of the worst attacks Kabul has seen since the drawdown of foreign forces at the end of 2014. It also severely damaged banks, a telecommunications firm, public and private properties, and foreign embassies, including the Turkish, German, and Iranian missions, but no Turkish casualties were reported. (more...)
Nearly half of Donald Trump's Twitter followers are fake
- May 31, 2017
On May 24, Trump had 30.4 million followers, according to an achieved version of his Twitter account. Has he been buying followers on Twitter? In February, Trump had 23 million followers and 5 million of those accounts (20 percent) were inactive or bots, Taub said. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
On May 24, Trump had 30.4 million followers, according to an achieved version of his Twitter account. Has he been buying followers on Twitter? In February, Trump had 23 million followers and 5 million of those accounts (20 percent) were inactive or bots, Taub said. (more...)
Trump lambasts 'fake' media for 'demeaning' his social media use
- May 31, 2017
Contacts between Trump associates and Russian officials during the campaign coincided with what U.S. intelligence agencies concluded was a Kremlin effort through computer hacking, fake news and propaganda to boost Trump's chances of winning the White House . (more...)
- May 31, 2017
Contacts between Trump associates and Russian officials during the campaign coincided with what U.S. intelligence agencies concluded was a Kremlin effort through computer hacking, fake news and propaganda to boost Trump's chances of winning the White House . (more...)
Donald Trump reportedly pulls US out of the Paris climate accord
- May 31, 2017
In a tweet after his plane left for the US Trump said he had had " great meetings on everything, especially on trade ", highlighting the part of the communique which called "for the removal of all trade-distorting practices". Such an assertion stands in defiance of broad scientific consensus. On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer did not answer whether the president believes human activity contributes to climate change. (more...)
- May 31, 2017
In a tweet after his plane left for the US Trump said he had had " great meetings on everything, especially on trade ", highlighting the part of the communique which called "for the removal of all trade-distorting practices". Such an assertion stands in defiance of broad scientific consensus. On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer did not answer whether the president believes human activity contributes to climate change. (more...)
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