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Dispute erupts over US House panel subpoenas for CIA, FBI
- June 04, 2017
Nunes did not consult with committee Democrats before issuing the subpoenas, according to Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat who's the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee. Nunes has subpoenaed three Obama administration officials - CIA Director James Brennan, UN Ambassador Samantha Powers, and, of course, National Security Advisor Susan Rice. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Nunes did not consult with committee Democrats before issuing the subpoenas, according to Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat who's the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee. Nunes has subpoenaed three Obama administration officials - CIA Director James Brennan, UN Ambassador Samantha Powers, and, of course, National Security Advisor Susan Rice. (more...)
US defense chief warns of N. Korea
- June 04, 2017
The United State has struggled to slow Pyongyang's missile development programs, which have become a security priority given Kim's vow to develop a nuclear warhead missile capable of hitting the United States mainland. The council unanimously adopted a US-drafted resolution that put North Korea's suspected spy chief, 13 other officials and four entities on the United Nations sanctions blacklist, hitting them with a global travel ban and an assets freeze. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
The United State has struggled to slow Pyongyang's missile development programs, which have become a security priority given Kim's vow to develop a nuclear warhead missile capable of hitting the United States mainland. The council unanimously adopted a US-drafted resolution that put North Korea's suspected spy chief, 13 other officials and four entities on the United Nations sanctions blacklist, hitting them with a global travel ban and an assets freeze. (more...)
Bloomberg Pledges $15 Million To Help Prop Up Battered Paris Climate Deal
- June 04, 2017
Vaughan joins other mayors from cities such as New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. "It's an important worldwide agreement on climate change", May said Friday. #MakeThePlanetGreatAgain". "To everyone for whom the future of our planet is important, I say let's continue going down this path so we're successful for our Mother Earth", she said to applause from lawmakers. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Vaughan joins other mayors from cities such as New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. "It's an important worldwide agreement on climate change", May said Friday. #MakeThePlanetGreatAgain". "To everyone for whom the future of our planet is important, I say let's continue going down this path so we're successful for our Mother Earth", she said to applause from lawmakers. (more...)
Police at London Bridge after car reportedly plows into people
- June 04, 2017
Iniitial reports had come in reporting trouble at a third site, in the Vauxhall area, but police later said it was unrelated to the first two attacks. We need the courts to give us back our rights. French President Emmanuel Macron has also expressed grief over the twin terror attacks in London . The Metropolitan Police confirmed a second armed response to nearby Borough Market where there were reports of stabbings. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Iniitial reports had come in reporting trouble at a third site, in the Vauxhall area, but police later said it was unrelated to the first two attacks. We need the courts to give us back our rights. French President Emmanuel Macron has also expressed grief over the twin terror attacks in London . The Metropolitan Police confirmed a second armed response to nearby Borough Market where there were reports of stabbings. (more...)
U.S. successfully tests intercontinental missile interception system
- June 04, 2017
The U.S. military on Tuesday cheered a successful, first-ever missile defense test involving a simulated attack by an intercontinental ballistic missile , in a major milestone for a program meant to defend against a mounting North Korean threat. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
The U.S. military on Tuesday cheered a successful, first-ever missile defense test involving a simulated attack by an intercontinental ballistic missile , in a major milestone for a program meant to defend against a mounting North Korean threat. (more...)
London Police Urging 'Common Sense' on Social Media on Attacks
- June 04, 2017
Breaking: British police say six people were killed, and at least 20 injured , in terrorist attacks on the London Bridge and at a nearby market. Witnesses also reported seeing people being stabbed by at least one man. After taking criticism online for trying to use the attack to advance a policy goal that is now under review in the courts, he sent a follow up tweet minutes later: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the U". (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Breaking: British police say six people were killed, and at least 20 injured , in terrorist attacks on the London Bridge and at a nearby market. Witnesses also reported seeing people being stabbed by at least one man. After taking criticism online for trying to use the attack to advance a policy goal that is now under review in the courts, he sent a follow up tweet minutes later: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the U". (more...)
It's Final: Trump Will Not Move Embassy
- June 04, 2017
Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem became law, yet we have still not fulfilled our commitment to Israel to do so", Heller said . Trump campaigned on a pledge to move the embassy, but has retreated from it since assuming office. H.R. McMaster, Trumps national security adviser, said the president is hopeful for the emergence of a peaceful vision of Islam. Several officials close to US President Donald Trump have expressed their fury over Bennett's vocal opposition to peace initiatives ... (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem became law, yet we have still not fulfilled our commitment to Israel to do so", Heller said . Trump campaigned on a pledge to move the embassy, but has retreated from it since assuming office. H.R. McMaster, Trumps national security adviser, said the president is hopeful for the emergence of a peaceful vision of Islam. Several officials close to US President Donald Trump have expressed their fury over Bennett's vocal opposition to peace initiatives ... (more...)
Vladimir Putin to Megyn Kelly: US Hackers Could Have Framed Russia
- June 04, 2017
Controversies have swirled since Trump took office in January around his associates' ties to Russian Federation and ongoing federal investigations into possible collusion between his campaign and the Kremlin. Vitaly Churkin, the permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations and president of the UNSC during October 2016. We ought to understand what is happening and where it will lead us. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Controversies have swirled since Trump took office in January around his associates' ties to Russian Federation and ongoing federal investigations into possible collusion between his campaign and the Kremlin. Vitaly Churkin, the permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations and president of the UNSC during October 2016. We ought to understand what is happening and where it will lead us. (more...)
ACP: Withdrawal from Paris Agreement undermines health threats from climate change
- June 04, 2017
Believe me, this is not what we need. Bloomberg , who is the UN Secretary-General's special envoy for cities and climate change, said the U.S. had led the world on emission reductions over the past decade. "We are already halfway there and we can accelerate our process further even without any support from Washington", Bloomberg said. Pruitt denied that America has abandoned the victims of climate change around the world, arguing that it has done "a tremendous amount" to ... (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Believe me, this is not what we need. Bloomberg , who is the UN Secretary-General's special envoy for cities and climate change, said the U.S. had led the world on emission reductions over the past decade. "We are already halfway there and we can accelerate our process further even without any support from Washington", Bloomberg said. Pruitt denied that America has abandoned the victims of climate change around the world, arguing that it has done "a tremendous amount" to ... (more...)
17th Suspect Arrested in Connection With Manchester Bombing
- June 04, 2017
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that 10 men, aged between 18 and 44, remain in custody on suspicion of offences contrary to the Terrorism Act. Police walk up the street towards Devell House, in Rusholme, Manchester, Britain June 2, 2017. Mr Buckley was off duty and waiting for his 15-year-old daughter Stephanie when the bomb exploded at the Ariana Grande concert. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that 10 men, aged between 18 and 44, remain in custody on suspicion of offences contrary to the Terrorism Act. Police walk up the street towards Devell House, in Rusholme, Manchester, Britain June 2, 2017. Mr Buckley was off duty and waiting for his 15-year-old daughter Stephanie when the bomb exploded at the Ariana Grande concert. (more...)
London terror attacks: Nine including three suspects killed; Key developments
- June 04, 2017
There were a number of different reports in the immediate aftermath of the attack , with witnesses reporting bodies lying on the ground and victims having had their throats cut. Trump also tweeted a pledge of help and support for London . Image from above looking down at the scene on London Bridge. Police tweeted a warning telling people in the area to run to safety, hide and then call police if it is safe to do so. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
There were a number of different reports in the immediate aftermath of the attack , with witnesses reporting bodies lying on the ground and victims having had their throats cut. Trump also tweeted a pledge of help and support for London . Image from above looking down at the scene on London Bridge. Police tweeted a warning telling people in the area to run to safety, hide and then call police if it is safe to do so. (more...)
Leaders pledge to boost climate efforts after Trump decision
- June 04, 2017
WHITE HOUSE , citing a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology: "If all member nations met their obligations, the impact on the climate would be negligible", curbing temperature rise by "less than.2 degrees Celsius in 2100". But he never spoke the two words the global agreement was created to combat: climate change. In the hard-fought pact's own wording, a party may withdraw by giving written notification "any time after three years" of its entry into force - which was on ... (more...)
- June 04, 2017
WHITE HOUSE , citing a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology: "If all member nations met their obligations, the impact on the climate would be negligible", curbing temperature rise by "less than.2 degrees Celsius in 2100". But he never spoke the two words the global agreement was created to combat: climate change. In the hard-fought pact's own wording, a party may withdraw by giving written notification "any time after three years" of its entry into force - which was on ... (more...)
Fatalities after London attacks
- June 04, 2017
Police said the attacks had been declared terrorist incidents. "Armed officers responded and shots have been fired", Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Twitter . The public has been urged to remain vigilant and to alert police to anything suspicious. "They told us it was not safe". "Our current belief is that there were three attackers", Rowley said early Sunday. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Police said the attacks had been declared terrorist incidents. "Armed officers responded and shots have been fired", Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Twitter . The public has been urged to remain vigilant and to alert police to anything suspicious. "They told us it was not safe". "Our current belief is that there were three attackers", Rowley said early Sunday. (more...)
Theresa May hits back at 'blowhard' criticism from Jeremy Paxman
- June 04, 2017
Mr Corbyn replied: "Look, there is nothing in there because we are not going to do it". May said she would strive for " a fair settlement " and "the right deal... British prime minister Theresa May faced laughter, jeers and heckling from a studio audience on Monday night as she struggled to answer questions about her record during a TV interview with Jeremy Paxman . (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Mr Corbyn replied: "Look, there is nothing in there because we are not going to do it". May said she would strive for " a fair settlement " and "the right deal... British prime minister Theresa May faced laughter, jeers and heckling from a studio audience on Monday night as she struggled to answer questions about her record during a TV interview with Jeremy Paxman . (more...)
Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte says casino attacker not a terrorist
- June 04, 2017
He also discounted any links to the Islamic State group, saying this "is not the work of ISIS ". The footage shows him robbing the casino, collecting $2 million in poker chips from a vault that "established the angle of robbery", police said as they played the video for a group of reporters. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
He also discounted any links to the Islamic State group, saying this "is not the work of ISIS ". The footage shows him robbing the casino, collecting $2 million in poker chips from a vault that "established the angle of robbery", police said as they played the video for a group of reporters. (more...)
West Indies beat Afghanistan in first T20 global at Basseterre
- June 04, 2017
There was pre-game rain in the area but the match got underway a day after the Windies triumphed by six wickets in the opener. Kitts and Nevis (AP) - Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai won the toss and made a decision to bat first on Friday in the first Twenty20 cricket match against the West Indies . (more...)
- June 04, 2017
There was pre-game rain in the area but the match got underway a day after the Windies triumphed by six wickets in the opener. Kitts and Nevis (AP) - Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai won the toss and made a decision to bat first on Friday in the first Twenty20 cricket match against the West Indies . (more...)
Stabbings reported as police respond to three London incidents
- June 04, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May: "terrible incident" in London being treated as " potential act of terrorism ". May called it a "fast-moving investigation" and said her thoughts are with those caught up in the "dreadful events". His injuries were not life threatening, police said. One woman told Reuters she saw what appeared to be three people with knife wounds and possibly their throats cut at London Bridge at the Thames river. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May: "terrible incident" in London being treated as " potential act of terrorism ". May called it a "fast-moving investigation" and said her thoughts are with those caught up in the "dreadful events". His injuries were not life threatening, police said. One woman told Reuters she saw what appeared to be three people with knife wounds and possibly their throats cut at London Bridge at the Thames river. (more...)
Assault to capture Syria's Raqqa to begin in days, Kurdish YPG says
- June 04, 2017
Almost 800,000 civilians have fled northern Iraq's Mosul city since the start of the military operation in February while an estimated 180,000 others remain in Daesh-controlled areas, according to United Nations figures on Tuesday. The US has backed the SDF with weapons, air power, and ground support in its campaign to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria. It added that the "coalition and Iraqi security forces are making every attempt to safeguard civilians as they liberate the city ... (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Almost 800,000 civilians have fled northern Iraq's Mosul city since the start of the military operation in February while an estimated 180,000 others remain in Daesh-controlled areas, according to United Nations figures on Tuesday. The US has backed the SDF with weapons, air power, and ground support in its campaign to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria. It added that the "coalition and Iraqi security forces are making every attempt to safeguard civilians as they liberate the city ... (more...)
Spicer addresses confusion around 'covfefe' tweet from Trump
- June 04, 2017
Trump hasn't publicly commented on the White House decision to divert scandal questions. The news media had reported that Gorkov would join the Russian president there. As an example of "over-connecting the dots", the 33-year CIA veteran cited the agency's inaccurate determination the Saddam Hussein possessed WMDs. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Trump hasn't publicly commented on the White House decision to divert scandal questions. The news media had reported that Gorkov would join the Russian president there. As an example of "over-connecting the dots", the 33-year CIA veteran cited the agency's inaccurate determination the Saddam Hussein possessed WMDs. (more...)
The moment a sea lion pulls a girl into the water
- June 04, 2017
The girl seemed amused when the sea lion jumped up and seemingly playfully nipped at her. " They were pretty shaken up , " Fujiwara said . The Vancouver Aquarium hopes the family of the girl who was pulled into the water in Richmond B.C.by a sea lion Saturday , comes forward. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
The girl seemed amused when the sea lion jumped up and seemingly playfully nipped at her. " They were pretty shaken up , " Fujiwara said . The Vancouver Aquarium hopes the family of the girl who was pulled into the water in Richmond B.C.by a sea lion Saturday , comes forward. (more...)
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