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US Urging Israel to Transfer More of West Bank to PA Rule
- June 03, 2017
Allowing them to do so could have led to accusations that Washington was implicitly recognising Israel's unilateral claim of sovereignty over the site , which would break with years of United States and worldwide precedent. But Trump departed for Europe having offered no real indication of a path forward on one of the world's most intractable disputes. "The word "settlements" I didn't hear once during his visit, he did not talk about a two-state solution, even after he left Bethlehem, ... (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Allowing them to do so could have led to accusations that Washington was implicitly recognising Israel's unilateral claim of sovereignty over the site , which would break with years of United States and worldwide precedent. But Trump departed for Europe having offered no real indication of a path forward on one of the world's most intractable disputes. "The word "settlements" I didn't hear once during his visit, he did not talk about a two-state solution, even after he left Bethlehem, ... (more...)
Griffin not 'laying down' for Trump, fears career is over
- June 03, 2017
Griffin has been caught in a firestorm of criticism over photos published earlier this week that shows her holding up a bloody head resembling that of President Trump . " Kathy Griffin's career was over long before she attempted to make a disgusting joke about decapitating the President", Reed said. "I feel terrible", Griffin continued. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Griffin has been caught in a firestorm of criticism over photos published earlier this week that shows her holding up a bloody head resembling that of President Trump . " Kathy Griffin's career was over long before she attempted to make a disgusting joke about decapitating the President", Reed said. "I feel terrible", Griffin continued. (more...)
Jared Kushner will answer questions 'when the time is right'
- June 03, 2017
The stench of greed, dishonesty, and illegality is growing around Jared Kushner, the president's son in law and top adviser (" As White House defends Kushner, experts question his back-channel move ", May 28). Some foreign affairs experts said the move, while former president Barack Obama had weeks left in his term, anxious them that it could undermine US security and some opposition Democrats have suggested that Kushner's security clearance should be revoked. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
The stench of greed, dishonesty, and illegality is growing around Jared Kushner, the president's son in law and top adviser (" As White House defends Kushner, experts question his back-channel move ", May 28). Some foreign affairs experts said the move, while former president Barack Obama had weeks left in his term, anxious them that it could undermine US security and some opposition Democrats have suggested that Kushner's security clearance should be revoked. (more...)
Hamas Angry at President Trump for calling it a Terrorist Organization
- June 03, 2017
NPR's Tamara Keith is traveling with the president. He met multiple times with Netanyahu and said in a joint appearance with the prime minister Tuesday, "I can tell you that the Palestinians are ready to reach for peace - and, from my meeting with my friend Benjamin Netanyahu , I can tell you Israelis are ready to reach for peace as well". (more...)
- June 03, 2017
NPR's Tamara Keith is traveling with the president. He met multiple times with Netanyahu and said in a joint appearance with the prime minister Tuesday, "I can tell you that the Palestinians are ready to reach for peace - and, from my meeting with my friend Benjamin Netanyahu , I can tell you Israelis are ready to reach for peace as well". (more...)
Protests, new climate pledges after Trump's Paris pullout
- June 03, 2017
It also has fueled concerns of strategic rivalry with the United States that could end up in conflict. Now the only countries outside the accord are the United States, Nicaragua and Syria. Xi is now free to accept the mantle of global leadership on climate action, which will give him an opportunity to advance China's interests across the world at a time when Trump's actions are likely to cost the United States influence and allies. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
It also has fueled concerns of strategic rivalry with the United States that could end up in conflict. Now the only countries outside the accord are the United States, Nicaragua and Syria. Xi is now free to accept the mantle of global leadership on climate action, which will give him an opportunity to advance China's interests across the world at a time when Trump's actions are likely to cost the United States influence and allies. (more...)
House intel panel approves subpoenas for Flynn, Trump's lawyer
- June 03, 2017
Both the Senate and House intelligence committees have issued invitations for him to appear and to provide documents. Former White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has told the Senate Intelligence Committee he will begin turning over some documents subpoenaed by the panel, according to a government source familiar with the matter. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Both the Senate and House intelligence committees have issued invitations for him to appear and to provide documents. Former White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has told the Senate Intelligence Committee he will begin turning over some documents subpoenaed by the panel, according to a government source familiar with the matter. (more...)
Penn State proposes new safety reforms after pledge's death
- June 03, 2017
Timothy Piazza was 19 when he pledged the Beta Theta Pi chapter at Penn State, and at a party for students who had just committed to join the fraternity was forced to drink toxic levels of alcohol. "Our son died on your watch because of ignorance and denial by Penn State", said the letter dated May 31 and signed by Jim and Evelyn Piazza . Resetting the relationship with its fraternity and sorority system to give Penn State more control over misconduct happening inside them is hoped will ... (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Timothy Piazza was 19 when he pledged the Beta Theta Pi chapter at Penn State, and at a party for students who had just committed to join the fraternity was forced to drink toxic levels of alcohol. "Our son died on your watch because of ignorance and denial by Penn State", said the letter dated May 31 and signed by Jim and Evelyn Piazza . Resetting the relationship with its fraternity and sorority system to give Penn State more control over misconduct happening inside them is hoped will ... (more...)
Palestinian girl, shot after stabbing Israeli soldier, dies - army
- June 03, 2017
Though a marked drop has been recorded by security officials in recent months, 41 Israelis, two Americans, a Briton, a Palestinian and an Eritrean national have been killed in the spate of Palestinian stabbing, car-ramming and shooting attacks that began over a year and a half ago. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Though a marked drop has been recorded by security officials in recent months, 41 Israelis, two Americans, a Briton, a Palestinian and an Eritrean national have been killed in the spate of Palestinian stabbing, car-ramming and shooting attacks that began over a year and a half ago. (more...)
Hunt begins for 12th juror in Bill Cosby's sex assault trial
- June 03, 2017
Cosby's attorneys contended that a majority white jury would be biased against their client, since some of his alleged victims are white. One juror's exclusion caused concern for Cosby's team when the prosecution blocked her from the jury; Cosby's team claimed it was a "systematic exclusion" based on race. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Cosby's attorneys contended that a majority white jury would be biased against their client, since some of his alleged victims are white. One juror's exclusion caused concern for Cosby's team when the prosecution blocked her from the jury; Cosby's team claimed it was a "systematic exclusion" based on race. (more...)
Don't sell 'dangerous arms' to terror supporters, Iran tells Trump
- June 03, 2017
Mr Trump also promised that his country would help Gulf Arab states and other countries in the Middle East to crush the enemy (terrorist groups) for them. During the brief meeting, Trump said that he was very pleased to meet PM Nawaz to which the premier responded that the feeling is mutual. US President Donald Trump on Sunday named India among the countries that had suffered terror, as he addressed the Arab-Islamic-US summit. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Mr Trump also promised that his country would help Gulf Arab states and other countries in the Middle East to crush the enemy (terrorist groups) for them. During the brief meeting, Trump said that he was very pleased to meet PM Nawaz to which the premier responded that the feeling is mutual. US President Donald Trump on Sunday named India among the countries that had suffered terror, as he addressed the Arab-Islamic-US summit. (more...)
Snowden wrong to leak USA secrets, but not a traitor - Putin
- June 03, 2017
Putin said . "We should leave earth for our future generation so that they can live a harmonious life and be able to breathe fresh air", Prime Minster Modi said at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum . Commenting on Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord , Putin refrained from criticizing the move and called for a constructive dialogue on efforts needed to curb global warming. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Putin said . "We should leave earth for our future generation so that they can live a harmonious life and be able to breathe fresh air", Prime Minster Modi said at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum . Commenting on Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord , Putin refrained from criticizing the move and called for a constructive dialogue on efforts needed to curb global warming. (more...)
All The Details On Pippa Middleton And James Matthews' Wedding Reception
- June 03, 2017
James's younger brother Spencer Matthews (yep, of Made In Chelsea fame) served as best man, while Pippa's bro James Middleton brought girlfriend Donna Air. While People reports the majority of guests were shuttled from the church to the reception in Range Rovers, Prince Harry picked Markle up himself for the reception at the Middleton family home. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
James's younger brother Spencer Matthews (yep, of Made In Chelsea fame) served as best man, while Pippa's bro James Middleton brought girlfriend Donna Air. While People reports the majority of guests were shuttled from the church to the reception in Range Rovers, Prince Harry picked Markle up himself for the reception at the Middleton family home. (more...)
CNN Asks Spelling Champ To Spell 'Covfefe'
- June 03, 2017
Ananya clinched the championship by correctly spelling the word " marocain ". Julie Sisson, enrichment aide at Petoskey Middle School, said the school was amazed at how well Anna did in the contest. "I just focused on my word and tried to spell it right", she said. The 12-year-old had to spell 35 words correctly to win the 90th edition of the prestigious competition. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Ananya clinched the championship by correctly spelling the word " marocain ". Julie Sisson, enrichment aide at Petoskey Middle School, said the school was amazed at how well Anna did in the contest. "I just focused on my word and tried to spell it right", she said. The 12-year-old had to spell 35 words correctly to win the 90th edition of the prestigious competition. (more...)
Trump aide says 'small group' gets Trump tweet
- June 03, 2017
The important take away from this is, of course, that Spicer did not elaborate or explain what was covered by the phrase "on these matters". Spicer was asked whether President Trump will sign a waiver to delay the moving of the US embassy, if he had made a decision yet, and if there was an update on the timing of his decision on moving the embassy. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
The important take away from this is, of course, that Spicer did not elaborate or explain what was covered by the phrase "on these matters". Spicer was asked whether President Trump will sign a waiver to delay the moving of the US embassy, if he had made a decision yet, and if there was an update on the timing of his decision on moving the embassy. (more...)
Indian PM in Germany urges climate action
- June 03, 2017
Many of Modi's comments contrasted sharply with positions of Trump , who has denied climate change, criticised the European Union , predicted more countries will leave the European Union and spoken out against free trade while pushing an "America First" policy. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Many of Modi's comments contrasted sharply with positions of Trump , who has denied climate change, criticised the European Union , predicted more countries will leave the European Union and spoken out against free trade while pushing an "America First" policy. (more...)
BJP chief Amit Shah arrives in Kerala on three-day visit
- June 03, 2017
BJP national president Amit Shah will be visiting Kerala for three days starting Friday to discuss ways to expand BJP's political presence and vote base in a state for Assembly Elections 2017 . The public butchering of a calf by Youth Congress leaders in the state last week to protest the Center's ban on sale and purchase of cattle at animal markets for slaughter has come handy for him and he is likely to target the Congress , which has been on the defensive over the issue. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
BJP national president Amit Shah will be visiting Kerala for three days starting Friday to discuss ways to expand BJP's political presence and vote base in a state for Assembly Elections 2017 . The public butchering of a calf by Youth Congress leaders in the state last week to protest the Center's ban on sale and purchase of cattle at animal markets for slaughter has come handy for him and he is likely to target the Congress , which has been on the defensive over the issue. (more...)
Trump Administration Asks SCOTUS to Reinstate 'Muslim Ban'
- June 03, 2017
Some critics of the travel policy have said that the policy's 90-day halt to visitors from the six countries is about to expire in mid-June, even though the ban itself has never taken effect. He sometimes sides with the court's four liberals and could be the pivotal vote. The appeals court took the president to task for what he said about a travel ban- both before and after he took office. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Some critics of the travel policy have said that the policy's 90-day halt to visitors from the six countries is about to expire in mid-June, even though the ban itself has never taken effect. He sometimes sides with the court's four liberals and could be the pivotal vote. The appeals court took the president to task for what he said about a travel ban- both before and after he took office. (more...)
Flynn to Provide Senate Committee Documents in Russia Probe
- June 03, 2017
Subpoenas went to Trump's former national security advisor, Michael Flynn , and to the president's longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen . Separately, federal prosecutors pursuing a criminal investigation into Flynn have issued subpoenas to people and businesses who have done business with him seeking information, including bank records and communications, related to Flynn, the Flynn Intel Group and Invovo BV, a Dutch company owned by Turkish businessman Ekim Alptekin, ... (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Subpoenas went to Trump's former national security advisor, Michael Flynn , and to the president's longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen . Separately, federal prosecutors pursuing a criminal investigation into Flynn have issued subpoenas to people and businesses who have done business with him seeking information, including bank records and communications, related to Flynn, the Flynn Intel Group and Invovo BV, a Dutch company owned by Turkish businessman Ekim Alptekin, ... (more...)
Global dismay at Trump's pullout of United States from Paris accord
- June 03, 2017
The move was denounced by leaders around the world including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and France's president Emmanuel Macron. Andrew Cuomo 's office said in a statement . Russian Federation used the Trump announcement to cast doubt on the climate pact's viability. While China needs European Union technical know-how to reduce the pollution blighting its cities , the European Union is looking to Beijing to take action against emissions blamed for increased droughts, rising seas ... (more...)
- June 03, 2017
The move was denounced by leaders around the world including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and France's president Emmanuel Macron. Andrew Cuomo 's office said in a statement . Russian Federation used the Trump announcement to cast doubt on the climate pact's viability. While China needs European Union technical know-how to reduce the pollution blighting its cities , the European Union is looking to Beijing to take action against emissions blamed for increased droughts, rising seas ... (more...)
Donald Trump Chastises North Korea After Country Launches Ninth Ballistic Missile
- June 03, 2017
North Korea launched its 12th ballistic missile test this year on Monday, this one falling provocatively close to Japan . South Korea's new president, Moon Jae-In, ordered a meeting of the national security council to assess the launch, which came a day after North Korea said leader Kim Jong-Un had overseen a test of a new anti-aircraft weapons system. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
North Korea launched its 12th ballistic missile test this year on Monday, this one falling provocatively close to Japan . South Korea's new president, Moon Jae-In, ordered a meeting of the national security council to assess the launch, which came a day after North Korea said leader Kim Jong-Un had overseen a test of a new anti-aircraft weapons system. (more...)
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