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Japan holds evacuation drill amid tension from N,Korea
- June 05, 2017
The statement said the latest resolution was said to have been put together by the U.S. and China in the "back room". "China is a significant economic and trading power, and we desire a productive relationship", Tillerson said in Sydney after security talks with Australian counterparts. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
The statement said the latest resolution was said to have been put together by the U.S. and China in the "back room". "China is a significant economic and trading power, and we desire a productive relationship", Tillerson said in Sydney after security talks with Australian counterparts. (more...)
N.Korea rejects S.Korea group's offer for anti-malaria help
- June 05, 2017
In an uncharacteristic outburst against Beijing , North Korea has blasted China for cooperating with the USA in imposing UN-engineered sanctions on the country. It was " a fatal miscalculation " for the countries behind the sanctions resolution to think they could delay the North's nuclear forces, the statement said. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
In an uncharacteristic outburst against Beijing , North Korea has blasted China for cooperating with the USA in imposing UN-engineered sanctions on the country. It was " a fatal miscalculation " for the countries behind the sanctions resolution to think they could delay the North's nuclear forces, the statement said. (more...)
Bernie Sanders 'impressed' by United Kingdom candidate Jeremy Corbyn
- June 05, 2017
The document said it was the Tories' "firm intention to reduce taxes on Britain's businesses and working families" but did not repeat David Cameron's "triple tax lock" which ruled out increases in income tax, VAT and National Insurance. YouGov said May's lead was down to four percentage points, ICM said her lead had narrowed to 11 points from 14, Opinium said her lead had fallen to six percentage points from 19 points at the start of the campaign. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
The document said it was the Tories' "firm intention to reduce taxes on Britain's businesses and working families" but did not repeat David Cameron's "triple tax lock" which ruled out increases in income tax, VAT and National Insurance. YouGov said May's lead was down to four percentage points, ICM said her lead had narrowed to 11 points from 14, Opinium said her lead had fallen to six percentage points from 19 points at the start of the campaign. (more...)
London attack: More detentions in hunt for accomplices
- June 05, 2017
British police have asked for people with photos or videos of the incidents to hand them to authorities so they can be used as possible evidence. Dick said Monday the attack was "ghastly", but that Londoners are pulling together and refusing to be cowed by extremists. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
British police have asked for people with photos or videos of the incidents to hand them to authorities so they can be used as possible evidence. Dick said Monday the attack was "ghastly", but that Londoners are pulling together and refusing to be cowed by extremists. (more...)
Egypt's jets strike suspected 'terrorist camps' in Libya after bus attack
- June 05, 2017
On Friday, Egyptian fighter jets struck eastern Libya just hours after a shooting that killed 29 and wounded 24 in the southern Egyptian province of Minya when masked militants boarded vehicles en route to a monastery and opened fire at close range. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
On Friday, Egyptian fighter jets struck eastern Libya just hours after a shooting that killed 29 and wounded 24 in the southern Egyptian province of Minya when masked militants boarded vehicles en route to a monastery and opened fire at close range. (more...)
Emmanuel Macron explains his tense handshake with Donald Trump
- June 05, 2017
In the first of many odd Trump moments on Thursday, his first meeting with the French president, Emmanuel Macron , on Thursday led to an awkward handshake that lasted just a little too long. In February, Trump's lengthy handshake with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe went viral. "I don't believe in diplomacy of the public invective but in bilateral dialogues". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
In the first of many odd Trump moments on Thursday, his first meeting with the French president, Emmanuel Macron , on Thursday led to an awkward handshake that lasted just a little too long. In February, Trump's lengthy handshake with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe went viral. "I don't believe in diplomacy of the public invective but in bilateral dialogues". (more...)
Four nations cut diplomatic ties to Qatar as Arab rift deepens
- June 05, 2017
All Eithad flights to Doha today (Monday) will operate as normal. On Monday, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt severed their ties with Qatar , accusing the GCC state of supporting terrorism . Meanwhile, Bahrain's foreign ministry said it was suspending diplomatic relations "in order to preserve its national security", according to a statement. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
All Eithad flights to Doha today (Monday) will operate as normal. On Monday, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt severed their ties with Qatar , accusing the GCC state of supporting terrorism . Meanwhile, Bahrain's foreign ministry said it was suspending diplomatic relations "in order to preserve its national security", according to a statement. (more...)
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE cut diplomatic ties to Qatar
- June 05, 2017
The airlines' decision comes as Bahrain , Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE all cut diplomatic ties Monday to Qatar over its support of Islamist groups and its relations with Iran. The countries have blocked Qatar from their airspace and requested that all Qatari diplomats leave within 48 hours. It was not immediately clear how that would affect Qatar Airways , one of the region's major long-haul carriers. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
The airlines' decision comes as Bahrain , Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE all cut diplomatic ties Monday to Qatar over its support of Islamist groups and its relations with Iran. The countries have blocked Qatar from their airspace and requested that all Qatari diplomats leave within 48 hours. It was not immediately clear how that would affect Qatar Airways , one of the region's major long-haul carriers. (more...)
Morocco 'to join Ecowas' despite snubbing summit over Israel
- June 05, 2017
Mr. Netanyahu says today Israel seeks to share its experience with the governments and peoples of Africa, while recognizing that ECOWAS's mission is to increase peace and prosperity by harnessing Africa's vast resources. In May 2016, the Middle East Eye news and analysis portal reported that Israel and some Arab countries, including the UAE, Egypt, and Jordan, were planning to overthrow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and replace him with a former leader of the Fatah movement. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Mr. Netanyahu says today Israel seeks to share its experience with the governments and peoples of Africa, while recognizing that ECOWAS's mission is to increase peace and prosperity by harnessing Africa's vast resources. In May 2016, the Middle East Eye news and analysis portal reported that Israel and some Arab countries, including the UAE, Egypt, and Jordan, were planning to overthrow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and replace him with a former leader of the Fatah movement. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway Says the Media Is Too 'Obsessed' with Trump's Tweets
- June 05, 2017
George Conway , a NY based lawyer, recently withdrew from consideration to become head of the Justice Department's civil division . Conway critiqued the press's "obsession with covering everything he says on Twitter and very little of what he does as president". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
George Conway , a NY based lawyer, recently withdrew from consideration to become head of the Justice Department's civil division . Conway critiqued the press's "obsession with covering everything he says on Twitter and very little of what he does as president". (more...)
Major airlines announce end to Qatar-bound flights
- June 05, 2017
As instructed by the UAE government, Emirates will suspend its flights to and from Doha , starting from the morning of 6 June 2017, until further notice . Already, Doha-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera reported trucks carrying food had begun to line up on the Saudi side of the border, apparently stranded. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
As instructed by the UAE government, Emirates will suspend its flights to and from Doha , starting from the morning of 6 June 2017, until further notice . Already, Doha-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera reported trucks carrying food had begun to line up on the Saudi side of the border, apparently stranded. (more...)
World leaders push back after Trump withdraws from climate pact
- June 05, 2017
Trump's announcement fulfils one of his campaign promises and plays well to his core Republican supporters. Emmanuel Macron called on signatory countries "to stay within the framework of the Paris agreement and cede nothing". Last night as I watched Donald Trump pull out of the Paris Accord I found myself in a mix of emotions. Key points in the agreement include peaking greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and achieving a balance between sources of energy in the second half ... (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Trump's announcement fulfils one of his campaign promises and plays well to his core Republican supporters. Emmanuel Macron called on signatory countries "to stay within the framework of the Paris agreement and cede nothing". Last night as I watched Donald Trump pull out of the Paris Accord I found myself in a mix of emotions. Key points in the agreement include peaking greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and achieving a balance between sources of energy in the second half ... (more...)
Etihad airline suspends flights to Qatar
- June 05, 2017
Doha-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera reported trucks carrying food had begun to line up on the Saudi side of the border, apparently stranded. The Qatar Stock Exchange fell 7.65%. They also blocked Qatari broadcasters and websites - including the influential Doha-based Al-Jazeera news channel - following the alleged statements. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Doha-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera reported trucks carrying food had begun to line up on the Saudi side of the border, apparently stranded. The Qatar Stock Exchange fell 7.65%. They also blocked Qatari broadcasters and websites - including the influential Doha-based Al-Jazeera news channel - following the alleged statements. (more...)
Cavaliers to bring back sleeved black jerseys from '16 Finals
- June 05, 2017
Curry recorded his first career postseason triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds , and Durant contributed 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists while moving two wins from his first ring. You should never read too much into a Game 1. "The second half, we settled in and just tried to play better and played tougher on defense", Durant said. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Curry recorded his first career postseason triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds , and Durant contributed 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists while moving two wins from his first ring. You should never read too much into a Game 1. "The second half, we settled in and just tried to play better and played tougher on defense", Durant said. (more...)
'Kiki' Mladenovic downs Muguruza as impressive run continues
- June 05, 2017
Muguruza, 23, left her media conference briefly because she was so upset, before returning to reveal she was glad to relieve the pressure of being French Open champion. "I'm not ideal, I make mistakes". The Canadian will turn his attention to Wimbledon , where he reached the final previous year, eventually losing to Andy Murray . (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Muguruza, 23, left her media conference briefly because she was so upset, before returning to reveal she was glad to relieve the pressure of being French Open champion. "I'm not ideal, I make mistakes". The Canadian will turn his attention to Wimbledon , where he reached the final previous year, eventually losing to Andy Murray . (more...)
IS claims responsibility for London terror attack
- June 05, 2017
Officers fired 50 bullets to kill the men because they believed they were wearing suicide belts, although the canisters tied around their waists later proved to be hoaxes. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, which come days ahead of a June 8 national election, and less than two weeks after 22 people were killed in a suicide attack in the northern city of Manchester while attending a concert by United States pop singer Ariana Grande. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Officers fired 50 bullets to kill the men because they believed they were wearing suicide belts, although the canisters tied around their waists later proved to be hoaxes. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, which come days ahead of a June 8 national election, and less than two weeks after 22 people were killed in a suicide attack in the northern city of Manchester while attending a concert by United States pop singer Ariana Grande. (more...)
Global leaders and business heads react to Trump's Paris pullout
- June 05, 2017
When pressed about Trump's beliefs, advisors Gary Cohn and Kellyanne Conway told journalists to "ask him". Europe, China stands united against Trump's decision to take U.S. We are all custodians of this world, and that is why Canada will continue to work with the USA at the state level, and with other U.S. stakeholders, to address climate change and promote clean growth. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
When pressed about Trump's beliefs, advisors Gary Cohn and Kellyanne Conway told journalists to "ask him". Europe, China stands united against Trump's decision to take U.S. We are all custodians of this world, and that is why Canada will continue to work with the USA at the state level, and with other U.S. stakeholders, to address climate change and promote clean growth. (more...)
Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties to Qatar
- June 05, 2017
The airline, also known as Saudia, posted on Twitter today afternoon that it would be halting flights, without elaborating. The four countries began withdrawing their diplomatic staff from Qatar as regional airlines announced they'd suspend service to its capital, Doha. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
The airline, also known as Saudia, posted on Twitter today afternoon that it would be halting flights, without elaborating. The four countries began withdrawing their diplomatic staff from Qatar as regional airlines announced they'd suspend service to its capital, Doha. (more...)
Arab nations sever diplomatic ties with Qatar
- June 05, 2017
These are the most powerful nations in the Gulf Co-operation Council. In the same context, the Qatari Foreign Affairs statement said that the Arab Gulf countries' decision has been undertaken in full co-ordination with Egypt for the sake of imposing "guardianship" on Qatar. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
These are the most powerful nations in the Gulf Co-operation Council. In the same context, the Qatari Foreign Affairs statement said that the Arab Gulf countries' decision has been undertaken in full co-ordination with Egypt for the sake of imposing "guardianship" on Qatar. (more...)
Net widens in search for accomplices in London Bridge attack
- June 05, 2017
They will gather at Potters Fields Park from 6 p.m. BST (1 p.m. ET), which is less than a mile away from London Bridge and Borough Market where the attacks occurred. "We believe we are experiencing a new trend in the threat we face as terrorism breeds terrorism", Prime Minister Theresa May said in a televised statement on Sunday in front of her Downing Street office, where flags flew at halfmast. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
They will gather at Potters Fields Park from 6 p.m. BST (1 p.m. ET), which is less than a mile away from London Bridge and Borough Market where the attacks occurred. "We believe we are experiencing a new trend in the threat we face as terrorism breeds terrorism", Prime Minister Theresa May said in a televised statement on Sunday in front of her Downing Street office, where flags flew at halfmast. (more...)
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