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Trump's cellphone use worries security experts
- June 02, 2017
It is an "unusual invitation" that breaks diplomatic protocol and raises concerns about the "security and secrecy" of the USA top leader's communications, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. Trump, who before taking office was easily accessible by cellphone as a businessman, has frequently expressed distrust of official channels. Presidents generally place calls on secure phone lines, and even though use of mobile communications devices is pretty ubiquitous these days, they are ... (more...)
- June 02, 2017
It is an "unusual invitation" that breaks diplomatic protocol and raises concerns about the "security and secrecy" of the USA top leader's communications, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. Trump, who before taking office was easily accessible by cellphone as a businessman, has frequently expressed distrust of official channels. Presidents generally place calls on secure phone lines, and even though use of mobile communications devices is pretty ubiquitous these days, they are ... (more...)
Cuomo Forms 'United States Climate Alliance' With California and Washington State Governors
- June 02, 2017
Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris, who was the driving force behind a letter signed by 30 high-profile CEOs earlier this month encouraging Trump to honor the USA commitment, said that his company would "continue to collaborate with President Trump as well as other businesses , NGOs and academics" on greenhouse gas reductions. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris, who was the driving force behind a letter signed by 30 high-profile CEOs earlier this month encouraging Trump to honor the USA commitment, said that his company would "continue to collaborate with President Trump as well as other businesses , NGOs and academics" on greenhouse gas reductions. (more...)
Partly sunny, high near 65 — TODAY'S FORECAST
- June 02, 2017
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 miles per hour increasing to 11 to 16 miles per hour in the afternoon. Periods of rain will continue Sunday night into Monday . New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Chance of rain 40%. Mostly cloudy; low of 59. South wind around 6 miles per hour. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 miles per hour increasing to 11 to 16 miles per hour in the afternoon. Periods of rain will continue Sunday night into Monday . New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Chance of rain 40%. Mostly cloudy; low of 59. South wind around 6 miles per hour. (more...)
34 bodies found in hotel attacked by gunman
- June 02, 2017
He said investigators would check whether the sprinklers in the hotel worked. There are still areas that can not be accessed because of the toxic fumes, he said. Before the attack, he got out of the auto and entered the building with his rifle. "We were a few metres away from the gunman". The Philippine National Police already ruled out terrorism as the motive behind the shooting rampage. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
He said investigators would check whether the sprinklers in the hotel worked. There are still areas that can not be accessed because of the toxic fumes, he said. Before the attack, he got out of the auto and entered the building with his rifle. "We were a few metres away from the gunman". The Philippine National Police already ruled out terrorism as the motive behind the shooting rampage. (more...)
World leaders accuse Trump of turning his back on the planet
- June 02, 2017
Trump's decision would not stop those who feel committed to protecting the planet, she said: "On the contrary, in Germany, in Europe and in the world, we will join forces to take on and successfully tackle big challenges facing humanity". (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Trump's decision would not stop those who feel committed to protecting the planet, she said: "On the contrary, in Germany, in Europe and in the world, we will join forces to take on and successfully tackle big challenges facing humanity". (more...)
Mindanao interreligious groups call for anti-hate campaign amid Marawi siege
- June 02, 2017
Trillanes, in a statement, said there is no need to impose martial law in the entire region because the conflict is confined only to Marawi City where clashes between government forces and the Maute Group erupted on Tuesday last week. "However, although unlikely to happen, potential challenges to the constitutional system of checks and balances could arrest or reverse the improvements in the rule of law over the past few years", the debt-watcher said. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Trillanes, in a statement, said there is no need to impose martial law in the entire region because the conflict is confined only to Marawi City where clashes between government forces and the Maute Group erupted on Tuesday last week. "However, although unlikely to happen, potential challenges to the constitutional system of checks and balances could arrest or reverse the improvements in the rule of law over the past few years", the debt-watcher said. (more...)
Tories put opposing independence at heart of five point pledge plan
- June 02, 2017
Mr Robertson is defending a 9,065 majority in Moray, but the poll - conducted before the Manchester bomb attack and the recent Corbyn- inspired Labour surge - predicts the senior SNP figure will fail to be re-elected. "She said: "[Jeremy Corbyn] has absolutely 100% refuted any prospect of a deal, a coalition or a pact with the SNP for two fundamental reasons. The SNP isn't a progressive party. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Mr Robertson is defending a 9,065 majority in Moray, but the poll - conducted before the Manchester bomb attack and the recent Corbyn- inspired Labour surge - predicts the senior SNP figure will fail to be re-elected. "She said: "[Jeremy Corbyn] has absolutely 100% refuted any prospect of a deal, a coalition or a pact with the SNP for two fundamental reasons. The SNP isn't a progressive party. (more...)
Migrants die of thirst in Sahara Desert
- June 02, 2017
A spokesperson for the Red Cross , Lawal Taher, said aid workers are now looking after the survivors in Dirkou in Niger. Rhissa Feltou, the mayor of Agadez, a remote town on the edge of the Sahara that has become the smuggling capital of Africa, confirmed the death toll of 44, "for now". (more...)
- June 02, 2017
A spokesperson for the Red Cross , Lawal Taher, said aid workers are now looking after the survivors in Dirkou in Niger. Rhissa Feltou, the mayor of Agadez, a remote town on the edge of the Sahara that has become the smuggling capital of Africa, confirmed the death toll of 44, "for now". (more...)
Trump expected to delay Jerusalem embassy move
- June 02, 2017
The waiver Trump signed delays the relocation, which was approved in 1995 by Congress, for another six months. Israel sees Jerusalem, home to some of the holiest sites in the Jewish religion, as its undivided capital but the Palestinians want East Jerusalem as capital of a future, independent state. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
The waiver Trump signed delays the relocation, which was approved in 1995 by Congress, for another six months. Israel sees Jerusalem, home to some of the holiest sites in the Jewish religion, as its undivided capital but the Palestinians want East Jerusalem as capital of a future, independent state. (more...)
For President Trump, drama often accompanies decisions
- June 02, 2017
The party simply does not believe climate change is a serious problem. From the White House Rose Garden, Trump revealed his plans for the United States to leave the Paris climate change accord. being politically isolated, weakening Donald Trump and his country's negotiating power. Oil supermajors ExxonMobil and Chevron reiterated their support for the endangered agreement while automaker General Motors said the White House's decision would not lessen its resolve on the climate. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
The party simply does not believe climate change is a serious problem. From the White House Rose Garden, Trump revealed his plans for the United States to leave the Paris climate change accord. being politically isolated, weakening Donald Trump and his country's negotiating power. Oil supermajors ExxonMobil and Chevron reiterated their support for the endangered agreement while automaker General Motors said the White House's decision would not lessen its resolve on the climate. (more...)
Manchester Police release man with no charge in bomb inquiry
- June 02, 2017
This runs counter to the impression given so far in the investigation, which has seen 16 arrests. According to Greater Manchester Police, 11 men remain in custody as police investigate their possible connections to the attack. Police still have almost 300 pieces of digital equipment, including phones, to examine as well as hundreds of witnesses to interview, according to Jackson. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
This runs counter to the impression given so far in the investigation, which has seen 16 arrests. According to Greater Manchester Police, 11 men remain in custody as police investigate their possible connections to the attack. Police still have almost 300 pieces of digital equipment, including phones, to examine as well as hundreds of witnesses to interview, according to Jackson. (more...)
Dubke out as White House communications director
- June 02, 2017
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...)
- June 02, 2017
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...)
Top Merkel aide rejects Trump's call to renegotiate global climate deal
- June 02, 2017
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, speaking to reporters during a visit to Berlin, said fighting global warming was a "global consensus" and an "international responsibility". Criticism of his decision rolled in from blue-chip companies like Facebook Inc, Apple Inc, Ford Motor Co and Microsoft Corp, while the response from fossil fuel groups with the most to gain from a relaxation of USA carbon emissions standards was muted. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, speaking to reporters during a visit to Berlin, said fighting global warming was a "global consensus" and an "international responsibility". Criticism of his decision rolled in from blue-chip companies like Facebook Inc, Apple Inc, Ford Motor Co and Microsoft Corp, while the response from fossil fuel groups with the most to gain from a relaxation of USA carbon emissions standards was muted. (more...)
White House seeks to wall off Russia questions
- June 02, 2017
The lawmakers outlined their concerns in a letter to White House general counsel Don McGahn on Wednesday. "If they want me to be helpful on the inside, I'd be willing to consider that". That would be a little, I think that's - it's an ongoing conversation, and I think that that's a fair way to put it. Duffy pointed out that Kushner should have disclosed his contacts Russian officials, but that the fact that he decided against it does not indicate any nefarious purposes. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
The lawmakers outlined their concerns in a letter to White House general counsel Don McGahn on Wednesday. "If they want me to be helpful on the inside, I'd be willing to consider that". That would be a little, I think that's - it's an ongoing conversation, and I think that that's a fair way to put it. Duffy pointed out that Kushner should have disclosed his contacts Russian officials, but that the fact that he decided against it does not indicate any nefarious purposes. (more...)
Greek ex-premier Lucas Papademos wounded in Athens bombing
- June 02, 2017
State news agency ANA says Papademos is undergoing surgery for abdominal and leg injuries at an Athens hospital. Police said two other people in the vehicle were also wounded. In addition to being prime minister, he has also held a vice president post for the European Central Bank. Former Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos was injured in a letter bomb explosion while riding in a auto in the country's capital on May 25, 2017, according to Greek police. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
State news agency ANA says Papademos is undergoing surgery for abdominal and leg injuries at an Athens hospital. Police said two other people in the vehicle were also wounded. In addition to being prime minister, he has also held a vice president post for the European Central Bank. Former Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos was injured in a letter bomb explosion while riding in a auto in the country's capital on May 25, 2017, according to Greek police. (more...)
Baguio dads support, trust PRRD on martial law decision
- June 02, 2017
Because of these, the senators expressed the sense of the Senate and found the issuance of the martial law declaration "to be satisfactory, constitutional and in accordance with the law". Duterte's autonomy-sharing effort is still likely to meet opposition in the Philippine congress as citizens in much of the country dispute giving land rights to Muslim groups, analysts say. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Because of these, the senators expressed the sense of the Senate and found the issuance of the martial law declaration "to be satisfactory, constitutional and in accordance with the law". Duterte's autonomy-sharing effort is still likely to meet opposition in the Philippine congress as citizens in much of the country dispute giving land rights to Muslim groups, analysts say. (more...)
Trump Says US Will Withdraw From Paris Climate Accord
- June 02, 2017
Obama is defending the deal that his administration painstakingly negotiated. "If we can, great - if we can't, that's fine". A letter signed by 25 major USA firms runs as a full-page ad in Washington , D.C. The Mayor of Pittsburgh responded on Twitter , saying 80 percent of voters in the city voted for Hillary Clinton and the city would "follow the guidelines of the Paris Agreement for our people, our economy & future". (more...)
- June 02, 2017
Obama is defending the deal that his administration painstakingly negotiated. "If we can, great - if we can't, that's fine". A letter signed by 25 major USA firms runs as a full-page ad in Washington , D.C. The Mayor of Pittsburgh responded on Twitter , saying 80 percent of voters in the city voted for Hillary Clinton and the city would "follow the guidelines of the Paris Agreement for our people, our economy & future". (more...)
'Make our planet great again': Macron trolls Trump over Paris climate agreement
- June 02, 2017
The accord included plans to reduce greenhouse emissions and pledged billions to combat climate change in the USA and developing countries. And in response to Trump's remark that he was "elected by voters of Pittsburgh, not Paris ", the mayor of Pittsburgh responded pointedly : "As the Mayor of Pittsburgh, I can assure you that we will follow the guidelines of the Paris Agreement for our people, our economy & future". (more...)
- June 02, 2017
The accord included plans to reduce greenhouse emissions and pledged billions to combat climate change in the USA and developing countries. And in response to Trump's remark that he was "elected by voters of Pittsburgh, not Paris ", the mayor of Pittsburgh responded pointedly : "As the Mayor of Pittsburgh, I can assure you that we will follow the guidelines of the Paris Agreement for our people, our economy & future". (more...)
North Korea fires off apparent ballistic missile — South Korea military
- June 02, 2017
It was the third ballistic missile test-launch since South Korea's liberal President Moon Jae-in took office on May 10 pledging to engage with the reclusive neighbour in dialogue. Trump has alternated between bellicosity and flattery in his public statements about North Korea , but his administration is still working to solidify a policy on handling the North's nuclear ambitions. (more...)
- June 02, 2017
It was the third ballistic missile test-launch since South Korea's liberal President Moon Jae-in took office on May 10 pledging to engage with the reclusive neighbour in dialogue. Trump has alternated between bellicosity and flattery in his public statements about North Korea , but his administration is still working to solidify a policy on handling the North's nuclear ambitions. (more...)
Elon Musk quits Trump's advisory councils after US withdraws from climate accord
- June 02, 2017
One of Trump's central stated reasons for pulling out of the Paris Accords was that it would allegedly export American jobs from the USA to foreign countries. "Fighting climate change is a global consensus, not invented by China", said Li , an apparent reference to a tweet by Trump in 2012, which claimed that Beijing had invented global warming to "make USA manufacturing non-competitive". (more...)
- June 02, 2017
One of Trump's central stated reasons for pulling out of the Paris Accords was that it would allegedly export American jobs from the USA to foreign countries. "Fighting climate change is a global consensus, not invented by China", said Li , an apparent reference to a tweet by Trump in 2012, which claimed that Beijing had invented global warming to "make USA manufacturing non-competitive". (more...)
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