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Mayors to Trump: We'll enforce Paris accord without you
- June 04, 2017
Small island nations, individual European leaders , and even Russian Federation, the largest emitter that has yet to formally adopt the agreement , said Friday it was likely to do so by 2020. Trump claims that he will try to renegotiate the deal reached in Paris, or craft a new one. 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 uphold the agreement's goals. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Small island nations, individual European leaders , and even Russian Federation, the largest emitter that has yet to formally adopt the agreement , said Friday it was likely to do so by 2020. Trump claims that he will try to renegotiate the deal reached in Paris, or craft a new one. 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 uphold the agreement's goals. (more...)
Emergency services praised for rapid response to terror attack
- June 04, 2017
SEVEN people have died and many more injured in terror attacks using a van and knives on Saturday night. "We believe that this incident is under control", she said. London's Metropolitan Police said they first responded to the bridge at 10:08 p.m. (5:08 p.m. ET). A taxi driver called Chris told LBC said he saw men armed with foot-long knives after a van drove on to the pavement. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
SEVEN people have died and many more injured in terror attacks using a van and knives on Saturday night. "We believe that this incident is under control", she said. London's Metropolitan Police said they first responded to the bridge at 10:08 p.m. (5:08 p.m. ET). A taxi driver called Chris told LBC said he saw men armed with foot-long knives after a van drove on to the pavement. (more...)
Climate Activists To Protest Trump's Paris Exit Friday
- June 04, 2017
We are going to have to tolerate less air conditioning in summer and less heat in winter. Europe, China stands united against Trump's decision to take U.S. Under the accord wealthier countries, like the U.S., agreed to help developing nations by providing climate finance to assist in adaptation and moving to renewable energy. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
We are going to have to tolerate less air conditioning in summer and less heat in winter. Europe, China stands united against Trump's decision to take U.S. Under the accord wealthier countries, like the U.S., agreed to help developing nations by providing climate finance to assist in adaptation and moving to renewable energy. (more...)
Goldman confirms buying Venezuela bonds after opposition cries foul
- June 04, 2017
How bad are things in Venezuela? The LWF statement said the Lutheran assembly requests "the government to facilitate the receipt of contributions from overseas, especially medicines and food". But Maduro himself thinks that the OAS is part of the problem and last month he announced that Venezuela would withdraw as early as 2019. "A lot of people have had their eyes on Venezuelan assets, including these bonds", said Francisco Rodriguez, chief economist at Torino Capital. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
How bad are things in Venezuela? The LWF statement said the Lutheran assembly requests "the government to facilitate the receipt of contributions from overseas, especially medicines and food". But Maduro himself thinks that the OAS is part of the problem and last month he announced that Venezuela would withdraw as early as 2019. "A lot of people have had their eyes on Venezuelan assets, including these bonds", said Francisco Rodriguez, chief economist at Torino Capital. (more...)
Putin: US hackers could have framed Russian Federation
- June 04, 2017
He made the comments to NBC News' Megyn Kelly' who moderated a panel at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday. During an interview with the news network's Megyn Kelly , Putin stated through the NBC News translator: "Hackers can be anywhere". (more...)
- June 04, 2017
He made the comments to NBC News' Megyn Kelly' who moderated a panel at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday. During an interview with the news network's Megyn Kelly , Putin stated through the NBC News translator: "Hackers can be anywhere". (more...)
Philippine General Relieved of Command as Army Battles Islamic State in Marawi
- June 04, 2017
Government troops escort rescue workers and trapped residents near the town center where heavy fighting between troops and Muslim militants have been raging in Marawi as fighting between government forces and Muslim militants enter its tenth day. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Government troops escort rescue workers and trapped residents near the town center where heavy fighting between troops and Muslim militants have been raging in Marawi as fighting between government forces and Muslim militants enter its tenth day. (more...)
Philippine police say casino attacker was indebted gambler
- June 04, 2017
Manila: Philippine police on Sunday identified the gunman behind an attack on a casino that killed 36 people as a heavily indebted local man addicted to gambling, ruling out any involvement by Islamic militants. In 2014, Philippine newspapers had reported that Carlos was sacked from his job at the government's Finance Department "for grave misconduct and neglect of duty" because he failed to disclose that he owned a Manila house, a Toyota SUV and other business interests - an annual ... (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Manila: Philippine police on Sunday identified the gunman behind an attack on a casino that killed 36 people as a heavily indebted local man addicted to gambling, ruling out any involvement by Islamic militants. In 2014, Philippine newspapers had reported that Carlos was sacked from his job at the government's Finance Department "for grave misconduct and neglect of duty" because he failed to disclose that he owned a Manila house, a Toyota SUV and other business interests - an annual ... (more...)
Cristiano Ronaldo inspires Real to 2nd straight Champions League
- June 04, 2017
A loud sound panicked thousands of fans gathered in Piazza San Carlo to watch the match pitting Juventus against Real Madrid on giant TV screens. There is no doubt that he is one of the most talented players out there and any team would be lucky to have him. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
A loud sound panicked thousands of fans gathered in Piazza San Carlo to watch the match pitting Juventus against Real Madrid on giant TV screens. There is no doubt that he is one of the most talented players out there and any team would be lucky to have him. (more...)
Trump Assails News Media Accounts of White House Turmoil
- June 04, 2017
That request, if granted, would be an extraordinary step in the ongoing congressional investigation of the Trump campaign's communications with Russian Federation - and the FBI's inquiry of Kushner's talks with the Kremlin, which have gained greater significance in recent weeks. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
That request, if granted, would be an extraordinary step in the ongoing congressional investigation of the Trump campaign's communications with Russian Federation - and the FBI's inquiry of Kushner's talks with the Kremlin, which have gained greater significance in recent weeks. (more...)
Foreign minister expresses condolences for London attack
- June 04, 2017
A man attacked three people with a knife at Leytonstone tube station in East London on December 5, 2015. "The suspects were wearing what looked like explosive vests but these were later established to be hoaxes", he said . "He swerved right round me and then hit about five or six people". The area is in lockdown, with armed police on the scene. The local administration is working with the rescue services to find people who may have fallen into the River Thames, reported Reuters . (more...)
- June 04, 2017
A man attacked three people with a knife at Leytonstone tube station in East London on December 5, 2015. "The suspects were wearing what looked like explosive vests but these were later established to be hoaxes", he said . "He swerved right round me and then hit about five or six people". The area is in lockdown, with armed police on the scene. The local administration is working with the rescue services to find people who may have fallen into the River Thames, reported Reuters . (more...)
APN welcomes Trump's signing of the Jerusalem Embassy Act's presidential waiver
- June 04, 2017
Embassy in Tel Aviv. In a statement, the White House explained that Trump's waiver meant just a temporary delay, rather than an all-out abandonment of his campaign province to move the American Embassy in Israel . "Yet, Israel is the only nation in the world where an American embassy is not located in its chosen capital city". Trump avoided any public mention of a potential embassy move during his visit to Israel and the West Bank in May. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Embassy in Tel Aviv. In a statement, the White House explained that Trump's waiver meant just a temporary delay, rather than an all-out abandonment of his campaign province to move the American Embassy in Israel . "Yet, Israel is the only nation in the world where an American embassy is not located in its chosen capital city". Trump avoided any public mention of a potential embassy move during his visit to Israel and the West Bank in May. (more...)
UN Security Council adds sanctions against North Korea
- June 04, 2017
The sentiments were echoed by US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis who criticised China's militarisation of the waters and their creation of artificial islands. In his speech, Mattis said the US will stick to its treaty commitments to South Korea . North Korea doesn't hold a candle to the United States militarily. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
The sentiments were echoed by US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis who criticised China's militarisation of the waters and their creation of artificial islands. In his speech, Mattis said the US will stick to its treaty commitments to South Korea . North Korea doesn't hold a candle to the United States militarily. (more...)
Trump not planning to invoke executive privilege for Comey testimony: NY Times
- June 04, 2017
Mr. Comey, who was sacked by Mr. Trump last month, has been called to testify Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee, which is conducting a wide-ranging investigation into how the Russian government meddled in the presidential election and whether Mr. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Mr. Comey, who was sacked by Mr. Trump last month, has been called to testify Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee, which is conducting a wide-ranging investigation into how the Russian government meddled in the presidential election and whether Mr. (more...)
Leonardo DiCaprio upset over Trump's withdrawal from Paris agreement
- June 04, 2017
Trump, a Republican, on Thursday said he would pull the United States from the landmark 2015 global agreement to fight climate change, drawing anger and condemnation from world leaders and heads of industry. The company acknowledged Friday that he would not step down from Trump's business group. ". People have called me a climate skeptic or a climate denier". (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Trump, a Republican, on Thursday said he would pull the United States from the landmark 2015 global agreement to fight climate change, drawing anger and condemnation from world leaders and heads of industry. The company acknowledged Friday that he would not step down from Trump's business group. ". People have called me a climate skeptic or a climate denier". (more...)
Trump not planning to invoke executive privilege for Comey testimony - NY Times
- June 04, 2017
Presidents have often moved to keep their records and other communications with senior officials private until they leave office, on the theory that confidentiality is crucial to their ability to receive unvarnished advice on sensitive matters. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Presidents have often moved to keep their records and other communications with senior officials private until they leave office, on the theory that confidentiality is crucial to their ability to receive unvarnished advice on sensitive matters. (more...)
Alan Johnson says he may have been wrong to write off Corbyn
- June 04, 2017
But she has been accused of seeking to take advantage of her party's 20-point poll lead over the opposition Labour party - which has now dwindled to the low single figures. The Observer said the poll suggested May still looked on course for a substantial majority in Parliament. Four showed her lead narrowing, one showed her lead unchanged and one, ORB, showed it widening to 9 points from six. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
But she has been accused of seeking to take advantage of her party's 20-point poll lead over the opposition Labour party - which has now dwindled to the low single figures. The Observer said the poll suggested May still looked on course for a substantial majority in Parliament. Four showed her lead narrowing, one showed her lead unchanged and one, ORB, showed it widening to 9 points from six. (more...)
Pruitt, Spicer dodge questions on Trump's personal views on climate change
- June 04, 2017
He added that the United States will "begin negotiations to reenter either the Paris accord or really an entirely new transaction" on terms, which he said would be fair to usa businesses, workers and taxpayers. for a fool and vowed that "from this day forward, it's going to be only America first". That means the USA would remain in the agreement, at least formally, for another three-and-a-half years, ensuring the issue remains alive in the next presidential election. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
He added that the United States will "begin negotiations to reenter either the Paris accord or really an entirely new transaction" on terms, which he said would be fair to usa businesses, workers and taxpayers. for a fool and vowed that "from this day forward, it's going to be only America first". That means the USA would remain in the agreement, at least formally, for another three-and-a-half years, ensuring the issue remains alive in the next presidential election. (more...)
Trump's ties to Russian Federation are well-documented
- June 04, 2017
The Trump administration has been enveloped in controversy over Russian Federation in recent weeks. Kushner's meetings have been, as expected, supported by other administration figures, including Homeland Security adviser John Kelly, who says Kushner has every right to seek backchannel communications. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
The Trump administration has been enveloped in controversy over Russian Federation in recent weeks. Kushner's meetings have been, as expected, supported by other administration figures, including Homeland Security adviser John Kelly, who says Kushner has every right to seek backchannel communications. (more...)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation to join US-led anti-ISIS alliance
- June 04, 2017
The US president was caught on camera jostling Montenegrin Prime Minister Dusko Markovic out of the way to secure a prominent spot for a photo opportunity as North Atlantic Treaty Organisation heads of state gathered on Thursday (May 25) in Brussels . (more...)
- June 04, 2017
The US president was caught on camera jostling Montenegrin Prime Minister Dusko Markovic out of the way to secure a prominent spot for a photo opportunity as North Atlantic Treaty Organisation heads of state gathered on Thursday (May 25) in Brussels . (more...)
China vows to adhere to Paris pact
- June 04, 2017
Withdrawing would leave the U.S. as one of just three countries outside the agreement, with the other two being Syria and Nicaragua. "The Sino-European relationship is up in the air", said Philippe Le Corre, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center on the United States and Europe. (more...)
- June 04, 2017
Withdrawing would leave the U.S. as one of just three countries outside the agreement, with the other two being Syria and Nicaragua. "The Sino-European relationship is up in the air", said Philippe Le Corre, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center on the United States and Europe. (more...)
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