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Duterte to extremists: No talks even if you kill hostages
- June 06, 2017
The authorities said yesterday they had negotiated a ceasefire with the militants to allow those trapped to be released, although continued fighting throughout the morning meant it was not put into place as hoped. Scores of people made a daring dash for safety on Saturday, including one of Marawi's most respected politicians who had hidden 71 Christians in his home and led 144 people through downtown streets strewn with rotting corpses. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The authorities said yesterday they had negotiated a ceasefire with the militants to allow those trapped to be released, although continued fighting throughout the morning meant it was not put into place as hoped. Scores of people made a daring dash for safety on Saturday, including one of Marawi's most respected politicians who had hidden 71 Christians in his home and led 144 people through downtown streets strewn with rotting corpses. (more...)
Trump Vows to Do Whatever Is Necessary to Protect US
- June 06, 2017
In a series of Monday morning tweets, Trump says the Justice Department "should have stayed" with his first executive order aimed at temporarily halting entry to the US from a half-dozen Muslim majority countries. "America sends our thoughts and prayers and our deepest sympathies to the victims of this evil slaughter and we renew our resolve, stronger than ever before, to protect the United States and its allies from a vile enemy that ha swaged war on innocent life, and it's gone on too ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In a series of Monday morning tweets, Trump says the Justice Department "should have stayed" with his first executive order aimed at temporarily halting entry to the US from a half-dozen Muslim majority countries. "America sends our thoughts and prayers and our deepest sympathies to the victims of this evil slaughter and we renew our resolve, stronger than ever before, to protect the United States and its allies from a vile enemy that ha swaged war on innocent life, and it's gone on too ... (more...)
Egypt closes airspace to Qatari flights as diplomatic rift grows
- June 06, 2017
Four Arab nations, including Gulf Cooperation Council partners Bahrain , Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates , have cut diplomatic ties with the oil-and-gas-rich country, accusing it of destabilising the region. Saudi Arabia announced that all land air and sea links would be closed and airlines, including Emirates and Etihad, have suspended flights. Speaking in Sydney, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he did not expect the announcement to have "any significant impact, if any ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Four Arab nations, including Gulf Cooperation Council partners Bahrain , Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates , have cut diplomatic ties with the oil-and-gas-rich country, accusing it of destabilising the region. Saudi Arabia announced that all land air and sea links would be closed and airlines, including Emirates and Etihad, have suspended flights. Speaking in Sydney, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he did not expect the announcement to have "any significant impact, if any ... (more...)
Trump misrepresented MIT climate research, officials say
- June 06, 2017
There was a mix of dismay and anger across the world. During Mr Trump's announcement to tell the world that the U.S. was withdrawing , he said that he was elected to represent "Pittsburgh, not Paris", leading the mayor of that Pennsylvania city to soon after say that Pittsburgh was still planning on going forward with reducing its carbon footprint. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
There was a mix of dismay and anger across the world. During Mr Trump's announcement to tell the world that the U.S. was withdrawing , he said that he was elected to represent "Pittsburgh, not Paris", leading the mayor of that Pennsylvania city to soon after say that Pittsburgh was still planning on going forward with reducing its carbon footprint. (more...)
Corbyn calls for May to resign over police cuts
- June 05, 2017
May said Britain must be tougher in stamping out Islamist extremism after three knife-wielding assailants rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed others nearby. The parties are to due to set out their security credentials, while Prime Minister Theresa May has been chairing a meeting of senior ministers and security chiefs at the government's emergency Cobra committee this morning. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
May said Britain must be tougher in stamping out Islamist extremism after three knife-wielding assailants rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed others nearby. The parties are to due to set out their security credentials, while Prime Minister Theresa May has been chairing a meeting of senior ministers and security chiefs at the government's emergency Cobra committee this morning. (more...)
United Kingdom police search vehicle in Manchester attack investigation
- June 05, 2017
The brother of the suicide bomber who carried out the attack, 22-year-old Salman Abedi, as well as his father, are being held in Libya, where they are accused of having links to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL), which claimed responsibility for the attack. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
The brother of the suicide bomber who carried out the attack, 22-year-old Salman Abedi, as well as his father, are being held in Libya, where they are accused of having links to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL), which claimed responsibility for the attack. (more...)
Emmanuel Macron to visit India for world solar alliance meet
- June 05, 2017
On Friday, India said it was committed to the Paris climate accord irrespective of the position of other nations. The agreement signed by 195 countries in the French capital in 2015 "can protect future generations and give new hope", the prime minister said. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
On Friday, India said it was committed to the Paris climate accord irrespective of the position of other nations. The agreement signed by 195 countries in the French capital in 2015 "can protect future generations and give new hope", the prime minister said. (more...)
Bill Cosby arrives at court for start of sexual assault trial
- June 05, 2017
Constand filed a civil suit against Cosby after no criminal charges were brought. According to court documents, Constand told police in 2005 that the year before, the comedian drugged her and molested her at his home in Pennsylvania; Cosby has said that he gave Constand a Benadryl and that their sexual encounter was consensual. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Constand filed a civil suit against Cosby after no criminal charges were brought. According to court documents, Constand told police in 2005 that the year before, the comedian drugged her and molested her at his home in Pennsylvania; Cosby has said that he gave Constand a Benadryl and that their sexual encounter was consensual. (more...)
Iran calls on Saudi, Qatar to settle disputes politically
- June 05, 2017
Libya and Maldives also followed the Saudi alliance against Qatar. Gulf states have for years accused Qatar of supporting extremist groups, in particular the Muslim Brotherhood, the world's oldest Islamist organisation. It has for years presented itself as a mediator and power broker for the region's many disputes. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and Yemen were among those to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on the grounds that Doha supported extremist groups "that ... (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Libya and Maldives also followed the Saudi alliance against Qatar. Gulf states have for years accused Qatar of supporting extremist groups, in particular the Muslim Brotherhood, the world's oldest Islamist organisation. It has for years presented itself as a mediator and power broker for the region's many disputes. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and Yemen were among those to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on the grounds that Doha supported extremist groups "that ... (more...)
Australia should target Bangladesh bowling, says Maxwell
- June 05, 2017
New Zealand will be taking on hosts who have developed a gameplan, like their own, based on backing attacking instincts. Australia , whose final group match is against England in Birmingham on June 10, were the victims of one of the all-time great upsets when Bangladesh beat them by five wickets in a one-day global in Cardiff in 2005. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
New Zealand will be taking on hosts who have developed a gameplan, like their own, based on backing attacking instincts. Australia , whose final group match is against England in Birmingham on June 10, were the victims of one of the all-time great upsets when Bangladesh beat them by five wickets in a one-day global in Cardiff in 2005. (more...)
Tillerson urges Gulf states to address differences, stay united
- June 05, 2017
The official state news agency, citing an official source, said Saudi Arabia had chose to sever diplomatic and consular relations with Qatar "proceeding from the exercise of its sovereign right guaranteed by worldwide law and the protection of national security from the dangers of terrorism and extremism". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
The official state news agency, citing an official source, said Saudi Arabia had chose to sever diplomatic and consular relations with Qatar "proceeding from the exercise of its sovereign right guaranteed by worldwide law and the protection of national security from the dangers of terrorism and extremism". (more...)
Supreme Court affirms ruling striking NC legislative districts
- June 05, 2017
By vacating the district court's remedy, the justices undoubtedly made special elections less likely, since the window for 2017 elections is closing quickly. " Many North Carolinians have been participating in unfair elections in racially gerrymandered districts for far too long". As noted above, the court simply announced that "w$3 hile special elections have costs", those unspecified costs "pale in comparison" to the prospect that citizens will be "represented by legislators elected ... (more...)
- June 05, 2017
By vacating the district court's remedy, the justices undoubtedly made special elections less likely, since the window for 2017 elections is closing quickly. " Many North Carolinians have been participating in unfair elections in racially gerrymandered districts for far too long". As noted above, the court simply announced that "w$3 hile special elections have costs", those unspecified costs "pale in comparison" to the prospect that citizens will be "represented by legislators elected ... (more...)
Police Name Two Of The Terrorists In London Bridge Attack
- June 05, 2017
Butt, Redouane and a third man were all shot dead by police within minutes of the attack. "They believe two of the men are Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane, both from Barking, east London". Butt was the supposed ringleader of the London Bridge terror attack who was photographed on the ground wearing an Arsenal football shirt with canisters strapped to his body. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Butt, Redouane and a third man were all shot dead by police within minutes of the attack. "They believe two of the men are Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane, both from Barking, east London". Butt was the supposed ringleader of the London Bridge terror attack who was photographed on the ground wearing an Arsenal football shirt with canisters strapped to his body. (more...)
Four Arab nations cut relations with Qatar over Islamist ties
- June 05, 2017
Four important Arab nations have cut all diplomatic and other links with Qatar accusing the phenomenally wealthy country of "financing terror and undermining security", according to the FT. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the move was rooted in longstanding differences and urged the parties to resolve them. The United Arab Emirates has given Qatari diplomats 48 hours to leave the country. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Four important Arab nations have cut all diplomatic and other links with Qatar accusing the phenomenally wealthy country of "financing terror and undermining security", according to the FT. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the move was rooted in longstanding differences and urged the parties to resolve them. The United Arab Emirates has given Qatari diplomats 48 hours to leave the country. (more...)
Video shows Tiger Woods performing 2 breath tests at jail
- June 05, 2017
The next instruction from the officer was to place his hands behind his back as they cuffed him and told him he was being arrested . Police found the Woods sound asleep behind the wheel, according to an incident report. An officer can be heard asking Woods, "Sir, will you please state your full name", to which Woods replied, "Eldrick Tiger Woods ". He is set to appear in court on July 5. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
The next instruction from the officer was to place his hands behind his back as they cuffed him and told him he was being arrested . Police found the Woods sound asleep behind the wheel, according to an incident report. An officer can be heard asking Woods, "Sir, will you please state your full name", to which Woods replied, "Eldrick Tiger Woods ". He is set to appear in court on July 5. (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn demands Theresa May quits as Prime Minister over police funding
- June 05, 2017
Conservatives hit back with a broadside on Mr Corbyn's record of opposing counter-terror laws and the use of shoot-to-kill tactics by police facing armed attackers. "I don't think that anything she's proposing is anything that needs to be, or will be, dealt with tomorrow", she said. Meanwhile, the latest findings from YouGov's modelling suggested a hung parliament, with the Conservatives on just 305 seats, down 25 from the 330 Mrs May's party had when she called the election . (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Conservatives hit back with a broadside on Mr Corbyn's record of opposing counter-terror laws and the use of shoot-to-kill tactics by police facing armed attackers. "I don't think that anything she's proposing is anything that needs to be, or will be, dealt with tomorrow", she said. Meanwhile, the latest findings from YouGov's modelling suggested a hung parliament, with the Conservatives on just 305 seats, down 25 from the 330 Mrs May's party had when she called the election . (more...)
'Disruptive passenger' from MAS plane refuses to appear in court
- June 05, 2017
Passengers are expected to depart Melbourne at 20:00 and arrive in Kuala Lumpur at 02:35 local time the next day. "The objective in any serious incident like this is to get every member of the crew, every passenger off the plane safely, and that is what was able to be achieved". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Passengers are expected to depart Melbourne at 20:00 and arrive in Kuala Lumpur at 02:35 local time the next day. "The objective in any serious incident like this is to get every member of the crew, every passenger off the plane safely, and that is what was able to be achieved". (more...)
Trump goes after London mayor, again
- June 05, 2017
ISIS claimed responsibility for Saturday's attack, which came less than two weeks after 22 people were killed in a bombing in Manchester at an Ariana Grande concert. Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said it was clear the visit should not go ahead. The US Conference of Mayors, representing more than 1,400 American cities, backed Mr Khan. (more...)
- June 05, 2017
ISIS claimed responsibility for Saturday's attack, which came less than two weeks after 22 people were killed in a bombing in Manchester at an Ariana Grande concert. Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said it was clear the visit should not go ahead. The US Conference of Mayors, representing more than 1,400 American cities, backed Mr Khan. (more...)
Cleveland leader joins mayor group supporting climate accord
- June 05, 2017
He says he's joining the group known as the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda. "The effects of climate change are already here, and without proper planning and collaboration, they will be catastrophic", Bowser, a Democrat, said in a statement, adding that "as the nation's capital, we have a special obligation to create policies and implement programs that protect our environment". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
He says he's joining the group known as the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda. "The effects of climate change are already here, and without proper planning and collaboration, they will be catastrophic", Bowser, a Democrat, said in a statement, adding that "as the nation's capital, we have a special obligation to create policies and implement programs that protect our environment". (more...)
Down 2-0, Rinne's Slide Continues
- June 05, 2017
Rinne allowed four goals on 25 shots. The effort paid off - the score remained tied 1-1 until the Penguins exploded for three goals in less than 3:30 at the start of the third period - and didn't go unnoticed. "Overall these two games, like I said, it's disappointing to be down 2-0 but we have to be feeling still positive with the way we played as a whole and creating chances". (more...)
- June 05, 2017
Rinne allowed four goals on 25 shots. The effort paid off - the score remained tied 1-1 until the Penguins exploded for three goals in less than 3:30 at the start of the third period - and didn't go unnoticed. "Overall these two games, like I said, it's disappointing to be down 2-0 but we have to be feeling still positive with the way we played as a whole and creating chances". (more...)
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