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World erupts in resounding criticism over Trump climate pact exit
- June 03, 2017
That would open the door to other countries doing the same thing, Abreu said . There was a mix of dismay and anger across the world. That would be a huge change. Putin also mentioned that the Paris Agreement "is a framework document stipulating that governments will make all the decisions themselves". "The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make US manufacturing non-competitive", he infamously tweeted in 2012. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
That would open the door to other countries doing the same thing, Abreu said . There was a mix of dismay and anger across the world. That would be a huge change. Putin also mentioned that the Paris Agreement "is a framework document stipulating that governments will make all the decisions themselves". "The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make US manufacturing non-competitive", he infamously tweeted in 2012. (more...)
PM invites Russian companies to invest in India, top 5 quotes
- June 03, 2017
He was speaking during a discussion at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in the presence of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi . Putin added that USA participation is essential for the success of global efforts. Speaking at a meeting with senior editors of global news agencies Thursday, Putin said the US will likely continue to build up its missile shield in the region even if North Korea agrees to curb its nuclear and missile programs. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
He was speaking during a discussion at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in the presence of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi . Putin added that USA participation is essential for the success of global efforts. Speaking at a meeting with senior editors of global news agencies Thursday, Putin said the US will likely continue to build up its missile shield in the region even if North Korea agrees to curb its nuclear and missile programs. (more...)
Obama Slams Trump Over Paris Climate Deal
- June 03, 2017
The United States is the world's second-biggest carbon dioxide emitter behind China . The leaders of France , Germany and Italy joined to "note with regret" the Trump decision . Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, urged the world to work with Mr Trump on the climate issue. Tech industry entrepreneur Elon Musk weighed in on the news by announcing that he will not no longer participate in presidential councils. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
The United States is the world's second-biggest carbon dioxide emitter behind China . The leaders of France , Germany and Italy joined to "note with regret" the Trump decision . Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, urged the world to work with Mr Trump on the climate issue. Tech industry entrepreneur Elon Musk weighed in on the news by announcing that he will not no longer participate in presidential councils. (more...)
Putin on Trump's withdrawal from Paris Accord: 'Don't worry, be happy'
- June 03, 2017
All should come together to fight terrorism, Modi said during a discussion at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). "What fingerprints?" Putin said sarcastically. "What else is the ambassador supposed to do?" Putin said that economic restrictions against Russian Federation have had "zero effect", predicting that the current strain in relations will ease, because "it's counterproductive and harmful for all". (more...)
- June 03, 2017
All should come together to fight terrorism, Modi said during a discussion at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). "What fingerprints?" Putin said sarcastically. "What else is the ambassador supposed to do?" Putin said that economic restrictions against Russian Federation have had "zero effect", predicting that the current strain in relations will ease, because "it's counterproductive and harmful for all". (more...)
Turn Helena orange on June 2
- June 03, 2017
Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and several cities throughout SC will be participating in the national " Wear Orange " campaign. Wear Orange supporters in Conway met at Hwy 55 to speak out against gun violence and honor those touched by it. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and several cities throughout SC will be participating in the national " Wear Orange " campaign. Wear Orange supporters in Conway met at Hwy 55 to speak out against gun violence and honor those touched by it. (more...)
What was James Comey thinking when he met with Trump?
- June 03, 2017
Comey is scheduled to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday as part of the panel's probe into Russia's interference in the election and any ties to the Trump campaign. However, legal experts and some Democrats acknowledge that specific actions would have had to occur to meet the standard of obstruction of justice, such as paying a bribe, not merely asking Comey to let Flynn go. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Comey is scheduled to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday as part of the panel's probe into Russia's interference in the election and any ties to the Trump campaign. However, legal experts and some Democrats acknowledge that specific actions would have had to occur to meet the standard of obstruction of justice, such as paying a bribe, not merely asking Comey to let Flynn go. (more...)
Putin ridicules claims of meddling in US vote
- June 03, 2017
Putin lamented the lost economic opportunities on Friday, saying that trade between the USA and Russian Federation has dramatically declined. He compared repeated USA assertions that Moscow deliberately tried to undermine Clinton to "anti-Semitism" and said it was like "blaming the Jews". (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Putin lamented the lost economic opportunities on Friday, saying that trade between the USA and Russian Federation has dramatically declined. He compared repeated USA assertions that Moscow deliberately tried to undermine Clinton to "anti-Semitism" and said it was like "blaming the Jews". (more...)
US environmental agency chief says humans contribute to global warming
- June 03, 2017
Indeed, because clean energy is the sector most likely to generate tens of millions of high-wage manufacturing jobs in the coming decades, Trump's abandonment of Paris is just one more way he is hurting the voters to whom he promised an industrial rebirth. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Indeed, because clean energy is the sector most likely to generate tens of millions of high-wage manufacturing jobs in the coming decades, Trump's abandonment of Paris is just one more way he is hurting the voters to whom he promised an industrial rebirth. (more...)
WashPost: Senate Intel Committee Requests All Trump Campaign Communications
- June 03, 2017
A Justice Department spokeswoman said Tuesday that under professional responsibility rules, Mueller may participate in matters involving his former firm's clients as long as he wasn't involved in representing them and has no confidential information about them. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
A Justice Department spokeswoman said Tuesday that under professional responsibility rules, Mueller may participate in matters involving his former firm's clients as long as he wasn't involved in representing them and has no confidential information about them. (more...)
Trial Of Cop Who Killed Philando Castile Kicks Off
- June 03, 2017
In a recording of a police radio conversation that prosecutors now say was Officer Yanez speaking to his partner, Officer Joseph Kauser, Yanez says, "The two occupants just look like people who were involved in a robbery". The 29-year old Yanez is the first Minnesota police officer in recent memory to face such a charge. "There simply was no objective threat posed to Officer Yanez", said Ramsey County Attorney John Choi. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
In a recording of a police radio conversation that prosecutors now say was Officer Yanez speaking to his partner, Officer Joseph Kauser, Yanez says, "The two occupants just look like people who were involved in a robbery". The 29-year old Yanez is the first Minnesota police officer in recent memory to face such a charge. "There simply was no objective threat posed to Officer Yanez", said Ramsey County Attorney John Choi. (more...)
EU, China believes Trump climate decision 'a big mistake — EU chief
- June 03, 2017
A statement from the leaders of 11 organizations asked Trump to reconsider his action. "A clean walk-out from the Paris Agreement would ensure no one can corner United States to agree to such joint statements", the official said . Like many newspapers around the world, the Vatican newspaper ran Trump's decision as its top story June 2. Swiss outlet Le Temps said "Donald Trump , the grave-digger of America's credibility". (more...)
- June 03, 2017
A statement from the leaders of 11 organizations asked Trump to reconsider his action. "A clean walk-out from the Paris Agreement would ensure no one can corner United States to agree to such joint statements", the official said . Like many newspapers around the world, the Vatican newspaper ran Trump's decision as its top story June 2. Swiss outlet Le Temps said "Donald Trump , the grave-digger of America's credibility". (more...)
Poorer nations robust in the face of Trump pullout from climate deal
- June 03, 2017
Trump's announcement sent the issue of climate change - and May's attempts to bolster the trans-Atlantic "special relationship" with the US - to the top of the agenda Friday in campaigning for Britain's June 8 election. The goal is to cap global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Dozens of cities have said they are committed to the Paris climate accord , with at least 86 mayors signing a statement saying they will adopt and ... (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Trump's announcement sent the issue of climate change - and May's attempts to bolster the trans-Atlantic "special relationship" with the US - to the top of the agenda Friday in campaigning for Britain's June 8 election. The goal is to cap global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Dozens of cities have said they are committed to the Paris climate accord , with at least 86 mayors signing a statement saying they will adopt and ... (more...)
Putin Urges 'Joint Work' with Trump on Climate
- June 03, 2017
Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg , Russia , Friday, June 2, 2017 . The U.S. last month struck a Syrian air base with cruise missiles after accusing Assad's military of killing scores of civilians with a nerve agent launched from the base. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg , Russia , Friday, June 2, 2017 . The U.S. last month struck a Syrian air base with cruise missiles after accusing Assad's military of killing scores of civilians with a nerve agent launched from the base. (more...)
Iranians vote moderate, retain Rouhani as President
- June 03, 2017
Iran's state television declared incumbent President Hassan Rouhani the victor of the country's presidential election on Saturday, giving the 68-year-old cleric a second four-year term to see out his agenda calling for greater freedoms and outreach to the wider world. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Iran's state television declared incumbent President Hassan Rouhani the victor of the country's presidential election on Saturday, giving the 68-year-old cleric a second four-year term to see out his agenda calling for greater freedoms and outreach to the wider world. (more...)
Putin denies involvement in hacking, hails Trump
- June 03, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin says it is possible that American hackers were responsible for interference with the 2016 US presidential election and then framed Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin will also participate in the forum. The general consensus of law enforcement, the FBI, and the conclusion of the CIA's own investigations suggest Russia was involved in election scheming, something Russian officials previously dismissed as "amusing rubbish". (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin says it is possible that American hackers were responsible for interference with the 2016 US presidential election and then framed Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin will also participate in the forum. The general consensus of law enforcement, the FBI, and the conclusion of the CIA's own investigations suggest Russia was involved in election scheming, something Russian officials previously dismissed as "amusing rubbish". (more...)
Djokovic enters 3rd round of French Open
- June 03, 2017
But the fourth seed recovered to claw out a 6-7 (4/7), 6 -4, 6-2 win and book a third-round clash with Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan. Nadal , eyeing a spot in the second week at Roland Garros , takes on Nikoloz Basilashvili in his chase toward a 10th French Open title. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
But the fourth seed recovered to claw out a 6-7 (4/7), 6 -4, 6-2 win and book a third-round clash with Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan. Nadal , eyeing a spot in the second week at Roland Garros , takes on Nikoloz Basilashvili in his chase toward a 10th French Open title. (more...)
Trump talks peace while selling weapons
- June 03, 2017
Trump's vagueness on one of the region's central issues did little to dampen the enthusiasm surrounding his visit, particularly from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli right welcomed the lack of reference to two- state solution or creation of a Palestinian state in Trump's speech much to the disappointment of several Palestinians. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Trump's vagueness on one of the region's central issues did little to dampen the enthusiasm surrounding his visit, particularly from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli right welcomed the lack of reference to two- state solution or creation of a Palestinian state in Trump's speech much to the disappointment of several Palestinians. (more...)
Father of Manchester bomb suspect 'was in militant group'
- June 03, 2017
Queen Elizabeth paid a visited to the children hospitalized by the Ariana Grande concert attacks. Former U.S. President Barack Obama, meeting German Chancellor Angela Merkel at an event in Berlin, said the pair were "heartbroken", while Trump told fellow North Atlantic Treaty Organisation leaders the attack was "savage" and "barbaric". (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Queen Elizabeth paid a visited to the children hospitalized by the Ariana Grande concert attacks. Former U.S. President Barack Obama, meeting German Chancellor Angela Merkel at an event in Berlin, said the pair were "heartbroken", while Trump told fellow North Atlantic Treaty Organisation leaders the attack was "savage" and "barbaric". (more...)
Sea lion pulls girl from pier in Richmond, British Columbia
- June 03, 2017
The girl then sits down on the railing, with her back to the wild animal, and the sea lion decides it's time to strike, jumping up and yanking her by the butt into the murky water. Fujiwara told the Vancouver Sun the sea lion was putting out a show for the tourists and he chose to start filming on his mobile phone. Indeed, as adorable as sea lions may be, they are still wild animals with the ability to cause harm. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
The girl then sits down on the railing, with her back to the wild animal, and the sea lion decides it's time to strike, jumping up and yanking her by the butt into the murky water. Fujiwara told the Vancouver Sun the sea lion was putting out a show for the tourists and he chose to start filming on his mobile phone. Indeed, as adorable as sea lions may be, they are still wild animals with the ability to cause harm. (more...)
Big Bang's TOP Faces Criminal Investigation After Smoking Weed
- June 03, 2017
In South Korea, just the use of marijuana can get you five years in prison or fine of 50 million won (about $60K). The trainee is also being investigated by the police after testing positive for marijuana. "We apologise for worrying so many people", the statement read. During the police interrogation, T.O.P denied the allegations, saying he only smoked electronic cigarettes, they said. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
In South Korea, just the use of marijuana can get you five years in prison or fine of 50 million won (about $60K). The trainee is also being investigated by the police after testing positive for marijuana. "We apologise for worrying so many people", the statement read. During the police interrogation, T.O.P denied the allegations, saying he only smoked electronic cigarettes, they said. (more...)
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