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Trump pulling US out of Paris climate deal, reports say
- June 01, 2017
Most of the senators who signed are from states that depend on the continued burning of coal, oil and gas . But the vast campaign to persuade the U.S.to remain ultimately did not sway the president. The United States is set to join Syria and Nicaragua as the world's only non-participants in the Paris Climate Agreement. Under the deal, Mr Obama committed the USA to cutting its emissions by between 26% and 28% from 2005 levels by 2025. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Most of the senators who signed are from states that depend on the continued burning of coal, oil and gas . But the vast campaign to persuade the U.S.to remain ultimately did not sway the president. The United States is set to join Syria and Nicaragua as the world's only non-participants in the Paris Climate Agreement. Under the deal, Mr Obama committed the USA to cutting its emissions by between 26% and 28% from 2005 levels by 2025. (more...)
Tobacco kills over 7 million people every year
- June 01, 2017
The aim of the Sustainable Development Agenda, and its 17 global goals, is to ensure that "no one is left behind". It estimates that it drains more than $1.4 trillion (1.3 trillion euros) from households and governments each year in healthcare expenditures and lost productivity, or almost two percent of the global gross domestic product. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
The aim of the Sustainable Development Agenda, and its 17 global goals, is to ensure that "no one is left behind". It estimates that it drains more than $1.4 trillion (1.3 trillion euros) from households and governments each year in healthcare expenditures and lost productivity, or almost two percent of the global gross domestic product. (more...)
Cyclone Mora: Indian Navy rescues 27 Bangladeshi nationals
- June 01, 2017
Cyclone Mora has killed five people in Bangladesh , damaging thousands of homes and destroying a refugee camp housing thousands of Rohingya Muslims who have fled violence in Myanmar. Cyclone Mora comes days after heavy rains in Sri Lanka killed at least 193 people, many of them buried under landslides, and brought the worst flooding the island has seen in 14 years. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Cyclone Mora has killed five people in Bangladesh , damaging thousands of homes and destroying a refugee camp housing thousands of Rohingya Muslims who have fled violence in Myanmar. Cyclone Mora comes days after heavy rains in Sri Lanka killed at least 193 people, many of them buried under landslides, and brought the worst flooding the island has seen in 14 years. (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn fights back after childcare funding gaffe
- June 01, 2017
We will cut class sizes, take a million people off the NHS waiting list and ensure people get the care they deserve. "I heard they were coming and I'd seen on the news how great some of his rallies were so I thought I'd come down and check it out", said Jason Guy, a 28-year-old insurance worker who joined Labour a week ago after reading Corbyn's manifesto. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
We will cut class sizes, take a million people off the NHS waiting list and ensure people get the care they deserve. "I heard they were coming and I'd seen on the news how great some of his rallies were so I thought I'd come down and check it out", said Jason Guy, a 28-year-old insurance worker who joined Labour a week ago after reading Corbyn's manifesto. (more...)
Egypt: 23 dead as gunmen fire on bus carrying Coptic Christians
- June 01, 2017
Egypt's foreign minister told his USA counterpart, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Saturday that the militants who attacked a bus convoy of Coptic Christians a day earlier were trained at a camps inside Libya. The interior ministry said at least 26 people were killed and 25 wounded in the attack. A suicide bomber attacked a church in 2011, and there have been deadly clashes with Muslims, especially in the rural south, following disputes over church construction. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Egypt's foreign minister told his USA counterpart, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Saturday that the militants who attacked a bus convoy of Coptic Christians a day earlier were trained at a camps inside Libya. The interior ministry said at least 26 people were killed and 25 wounded in the attack. A suicide bomber attacked a church in 2011, and there have been deadly clashes with Muslims, especially in the rural south, following disputes over church construction. (more...)
US starts giving arms to Syrian Kurds ahead of Raqqa assault
- June 01, 2017
In northern Syria, Sunni rebels are concerned that Syrian Kurdish forces will mirror the actions of Iraq's peshmerga and use the fight against ISIS to expand the land under their control, ultimately creating a separate state by pushing out ethnic Arabs after the ISIS fight. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
In northern Syria, Sunni rebels are concerned that Syrian Kurdish forces will mirror the actions of Iraq's peshmerga and use the fight against ISIS to expand the land under their control, ultimately creating a separate state by pushing out ethnic Arabs after the ISIS fight. (more...)
Make in India outreach has attracted many German SMEs, says PM Modi
- June 01, 2017
Mr Trump shot back in his preferred venue of Twitter, saying that the "MASSIVE trade deficit with Germany.will change". Merkel, whose worldview contrasts with Trump's nationalism, made comments after the G-7 summit that were interpreted as casting doubt on the reliability of the U.S.as a partner to Europe under Trump's leadership. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Mr Trump shot back in his preferred venue of Twitter, saying that the "MASSIVE trade deficit with Germany.will change". Merkel, whose worldview contrasts with Trump's nationalism, made comments after the G-7 summit that were interpreted as casting doubt on the reliability of the U.S.as a partner to Europe under Trump's leadership. (more...)
NBA Finals MVP Odds: Kevin Durant favored to win 5/31/17
- June 01, 2017
We looked up the number of All-Star appearances, All-NBA 1st/2nd Team selections and MVP trophies opponents racked up the years they faced either Jordan or James in the playoffs. They have a combination of players who are all young enough, assuming they are all happy with the role they're playing and want to keep on winning as many finals as they can. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
We looked up the number of All-Star appearances, All-NBA 1st/2nd Team selections and MVP trophies opponents racked up the years they faced either Jordan or James in the playoffs. They have a combination of players who are all young enough, assuming they are all happy with the role they're playing and want to keep on winning as many finals as they can. (more...)
Manchester bombing: Ten remain in critical condition
- June 01, 2017
Multiple media outlets said Thursday, citing anonymous British intelligence sources, that the Greater Manchester Police would stop sharing information on their fast-developing investigation into the bombing with US counterparts, but the United Kingdom government did not confirm that. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Multiple media outlets said Thursday, citing anonymous British intelligence sources, that the Greater Manchester Police would stop sharing information on their fast-developing investigation into the bombing with US counterparts, but the United Kingdom government did not confirm that. (more...)
Manchester terror attack: Bomber reportedly visited Germany days before attack
- June 01, 2017
Police in Manchester said they have made a series of "significant" arrests in their investigation into the terror attack at Ariana Grande's Manchester Arena concert . Earlier, Ms May said on arrival in Brussels that she would be "making clear to President Trump today that the information shared with our law-enforcement agencies must remain secure". (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Police in Manchester said they have made a series of "significant" arrests in their investigation into the terror attack at Ariana Grande's Manchester Arena concert . Earlier, Ms May said on arrival in Brussels that she would be "making clear to President Trump today that the information shared with our law-enforcement agencies must remain secure". (more...)
Russians Discussed 'Derogatory' Info They Had on Trump During 2016 Campaign
- June 01, 2017
On May 30, it was disclosed that US intelligence had intercepted communications wherein Russian officials discussed having financial information that they could use a leverage against the future Trump administration, two former intelligence official and a congressional insider told CNN . (more...)
- June 01, 2017
On May 30, it was disclosed that US intelligence had intercepted communications wherein Russian officials discussed having financial information that they could use a leverage against the future Trump administration, two former intelligence official and a congressional insider told CNN . (more...)
NYPD sergeant who killed mentally ill woman is arrested
- June 01, 2017
He is expected in a New York City court for arraignment Wednesday afternoon, the Times reported. Ed Mullins, the president of Barry's police union, calls the charges ridiculous and says he is disappointed by the grand jury's decision. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
He is expected in a New York City court for arraignment Wednesday afternoon, the Times reported. Ed Mullins, the president of Barry's police union, calls the charges ridiculous and says he is disappointed by the grand jury's decision. (more...)
Trump expected to withdraw from Paris climate deal, reports say
- June 01, 2017
His remarks at New York University's Stern School of Business came at a time when the world waits for 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...)
- June 01, 2017
His remarks at New York University's Stern School of Business came at a time when the world waits for 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...)
What's behind the German trade surplus angering Trump?
- June 01, 2017
Mr Trump took to Twitter early in the day in the USA to attack Germany, a day after Ms Merkel ramped up her doubts about the reliability of Washington as an ally. But she also finessed her message slightly on Monday, stressing that she was a "convinced trans-Atlanticist". The German leader described the summit as "very hard, not to say very unsatisfactory". (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Mr Trump took to Twitter early in the day in the USA to attack Germany, a day after Ms Merkel ramped up her doubts about the reliability of Washington as an ally. But she also finessed her message slightly on Monday, stressing that she was a "convinced trans-Atlanticist". The German leader described the summit as "very hard, not to say very unsatisfactory". (more...)
Trade tops agenda as Trump hosts Vietnamese leader
- June 01, 2017
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has expressed his wish that, with its reputation and influence, the Nasdaq Stock Market would further expand co-operation with and provide stronger assistance for Vietnamese enterprises, including the VNG Joint Stock Company, to list their shares on the USA stock market. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has expressed his wish that, with its reputation and influence, the Nasdaq Stock Market would further expand co-operation with and provide stronger assistance for Vietnamese enterprises, including the VNG Joint Stock Company, to list their shares on the USA stock market. (more...)
Denver Post writer out after racially-charged tweet
- June 01, 2017
After the race, Denver Post columnist Terry Frei tarnished the feel-good vibe in tweeting that he was "very uncomfortable" with a Japanese driver winning the Indy 500 on the eve of the Memorial Day holiday, when the USA honours its war dead including those killed by Japanese forces in World War Two. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
After the race, Denver Post columnist Terry Frei tarnished the feel-good vibe in tweeting that he was "very uncomfortable" with a Japanese driver winning the Indy 500 on the eve of the Memorial Day holiday, when the USA honours its war dead including those killed by Japanese forces in World War Two. (more...)
Cleveland cop who shot Tamir Rice has been fired
- June 01, 2017
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams announced Tuesday, May 30, 2017 , that Timothy Loehmann , the police officer who shot and killed the 12-year-old boy, has been fired for inaccuracies on his job application, while the officer who drove the patrol vehicle the day of the November 22, 2014, shooting, Frank Garmback , has been suspended for 10 days for violating a tactical rule for his driving that day. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams announced Tuesday, May 30, 2017 , that Timothy Loehmann , the police officer who shot and killed the 12-year-old boy, has been fired for inaccuracies on his job application, while the officer who drove the patrol vehicle the day of the November 22, 2014, shooting, Frank Garmback , has been suspended for 10 days for violating a tactical rule for his driving that day. (more...)
Shulkin stresses 'lot of work to do' to fix beleaguered VA
- June 01, 2017
Spicer, aides said earlier this month, will likely appear on camera less in the coming weeks as the White House considers how to revamp a communications department. " Our accountability processes are clearly broken ", Shulkin said. "Just last week, we were forced to take back an employee after they were convicted no more than three times for DUI and had served a 60 day jail sentence", the VA Secretary continued. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Spicer, aides said earlier this month, will likely appear on camera less in the coming weeks as the White House considers how to revamp a communications department. " Our accountability processes are clearly broken ", Shulkin said. "Just last week, we were forced to take back an employee after they were convicted no more than three times for DUI and had served a 60 day jail sentence", the VA Secretary continued. (more...)
Wary Of North Korea, U.S. Destroys Mock Warhead Over The Pacific
- June 01, 2017
In the test, the Pentagon's Missile Defence Agency launched an interceptor rocket from an underground silo at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. In stark contrast to the MDA, however, the Center for Arms Control and Non-proliferation, a Washington-based nongovernmental organization of military experts, expressed doubt over whether the United States was actually prepared to intercept a North Korean ICBM, citing the country's checkered history. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
In the test, the Pentagon's Missile Defence Agency launched an interceptor rocket from an underground silo at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. In stark contrast to the MDA, however, the Center for Arms Control and Non-proliferation, a Washington-based nongovernmental organization of military experts, expressed doubt over whether the United States was actually prepared to intercept a North Korean ICBM, citing the country's checkered history. (more...)
Afghan president condemns Kabul terror attack
- June 01, 2017
A Western diplomatic source said the vehicle was a water tanker stuffed with more than 1,500 kilogrammes of explosives and left a seven-metre deep crater at the scene. Further in the news release, Mr. Yamamoto, who is the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, underscored that today's terrorist attack is a serious violation of humanitarian law. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
A Western diplomatic source said the vehicle was a water tanker stuffed with more than 1,500 kilogrammes of explosives and left a seven-metre deep crater at the scene. Further in the news release, Mr. Yamamoto, who is the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, underscored that today's terrorist attack is a serious violation of humanitarian law. (more...)
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