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Arab nations cut ties with Qatar in new Mideast crisis
- June 06, 2017
The tiny Gulf state is accused of supporting terror organisations that "aim to destabilise the region " - but Doha has long denied supporting militant groups. Federation Internationale de Football Association also issued a short statement saying it remains in "regular contact with Qatar " amid the growing diplomatic crisis. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The tiny Gulf state is accused of supporting terror organisations that "aim to destabilise the region " - but Doha has long denied supporting militant groups. Federation Internationale de Football Association also issued a short statement saying it remains in "regular contact with Qatar " amid the growing diplomatic crisis. (more...)
BC woman ID'd as Cdn killed in London terror attack
- June 06, 2017
NHS England said that 36 patients are now being cared for in London hospitals. Theresa May has said Donald Trump was "wrong" to criticise Sadiq Khan over his handling of the London Bridge attacks , and praised the London Mayor who, she said, had been "doing a good job". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
NHS England said that 36 patients are now being cared for in London hospitals. Theresa May has said Donald Trump was "wrong" to criticise Sadiq Khan over his handling of the London Bridge attacks , and praised the London Mayor who, she said, had been "doing a good job". (more...)
Former Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor gets jail time in Jerry Sandusky case
- June 06, 2017
Prosecutors say the delay enabled Sandusky to keep on molesting boys. Spanier, 69, was convicted one week after guilty pleas from former Athletic Director Tim Curley and former Senior Vice President for Finance and Business Gary Schultz on misdemeanor charges of child endangerment. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Prosecutors say the delay enabled Sandusky to keep on molesting boys. Spanier, 69, was convicted one week after guilty pleas from former Athletic Director Tim Curley and former Senior Vice President for Finance and Business Gary Schultz on misdemeanor charges of child endangerment. (more...)
It Appears Putin, Not Megyn Kelly, Was Conducting This NBC Interview
- June 06, 2017
Speaking in St Petersburg, Mr Putin said he did not have any knowledge of meetings between Trump campaign officials and the Russian ambassador and said that "no proposal" came to him from the USA president's son-in-law Jared Kushner for a secret communication channel. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Speaking in St Petersburg, Mr Putin said he did not have any knowledge of meetings between Trump campaign officials and the Russian ambassador and said that "no proposal" came to him from the USA president's son-in-law Jared Kushner for a secret communication channel. (more...)
China to stick to Paris accord
- June 06, 2017
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Britain would continue to press Washington to reduce unsafe emissions even if Mr Trump pulls out. China is ready to forge a closer innovative partnership with Germany, Prime Minister Li Keqiang said in a meeting here. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Britain would continue to press Washington to reduce unsafe emissions even if Mr Trump pulls out. China is ready to forge a closer innovative partnership with Germany, Prime Minister Li Keqiang said in a meeting here. (more...)
How the 'Wonder Woman' box office gross compares to other superhero movies
- June 06, 2017
After that she directed few episodes of Arrested Development and Entourage . According to The Hollywood Reporter , Wonder Woman's United States audience was 52% female - notably high for the superhero genre , where audiences tend to be just 40% female. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
After that she directed few episodes of Arrested Development and Entourage . According to The Hollywood Reporter , Wonder Woman's United States audience was 52% female - notably high for the superhero genre , where audiences tend to be just 40% female. (more...)
Who was London attacker Khuram Butt?
- June 06, 2017
The Jihadis Next Door was based on two years of filming Muslim extremists by Jamie Roberts. The other attacker was named as Rachid Redouane , 30, from Barking . Pressure on May intensified when she faced a volley of questions over police cuts from journalists at a campaign event. Both men are from Barking , east London . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The Jihadis Next Door was based on two years of filming Muslim extremists by Jamie Roberts. The other attacker was named as Rachid Redouane , 30, from Barking . Pressure on May intensified when she faced a volley of questions over police cuts from journalists at a campaign event. Both men are from Barking , east London . (more...)
VA chooses commercial overhaul of electronic health records system
- June 06, 2017
The system would replace the VA's aging information technology system, known as Vista, which has been in use for decades. "Without improved and consistently implemented national interoperability standards, VA and DoD will continue to face significant challenges if the Departments remain on two different systems". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The system would replace the VA's aging information technology system, known as Vista, which has been in use for decades. "Without improved and consistently implemented national interoperability standards, VA and DoD will continue to face significant challenges if the Departments remain on two different systems". (more...)
Ron Rivera says Cam Newton will throw next week
- June 06, 2017
In other words, he spent a good chunk of the two-hour practice yelling at the defense whenever his offensive teammates would make a play. Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera provided an update on Cam Newton's recovery from a March 30 surgery to fix a partially torn rotator cuff. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In other words, he spent a good chunk of the two-hour practice yelling at the defense whenever his offensive teammates would make a play. Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera provided an update on Cam Newton's recovery from a March 30 surgery to fix a partially torn rotator cuff. (more...)
Theresa May says United Kingdom threat level will remain at 'severe'
- June 06, 2017
One person has been released without charge, and police raids are continuing. "We've carried out searches in a variety of places in east London and we've seized a huge amount of forensic material, so we're working very quickly", she said. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
One person has been released without charge, and police raids are continuing. "We've carried out searches in a variety of places in east London and we've seized a huge amount of forensic material, so we're working very quickly", she said. (more...)
German envoy to USA downplays Trump-Merkel tensions
- June 06, 2017
Merkel today repeated her call for Europe to take control of its own destiny, but also dismissed any talk that Germany is shifting away from its old ally and pivoting East. Trump has also repeatedly criticised Germany its persistent trade surplus with the US. "This will change", Trump tweeted on Tuesday . German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday pledged " more decisive action than ever" to protect the climate after the USA pullout from the landmark Paris accord . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Merkel today repeated her call for Europe to take control of its own destiny, but also dismissed any talk that Germany is shifting away from its old ally and pivoting East. Trump has also repeatedly criticised Germany its persistent trade surplus with the US. "This will change", Trump tweeted on Tuesday . German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday pledged " more decisive action than ever" to protect the climate after the USA pullout from the landmark Paris accord . (more...)
Georgia woman arrested for allegedly leaking top secret document involving Russian hacking
- June 06, 2017
A government contractor for a USA intelligence agency appeared in federal court on Monday for sending classified material to an online news outlet last month. Victor is a contractor with Pluribus International Corporation who held top secret clearance, according to the statement. During that conversation, victor admitted intentionally identifying and printing the classified intelligence reporting at issue despite not having a "need to know", and with knowledge that the intelligence reporting ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
A government contractor for a USA intelligence agency appeared in federal court on Monday for sending classified material to an online news outlet last month. Victor is a contractor with Pluribus International Corporation who held top secret clearance, according to the statement. During that conversation, victor admitted intentionally identifying and printing the classified intelligence reporting at issue despite not having a "need to know", and with knowledge that the intelligence reporting ... (more...)
Trump supporters rally outside White House for 'Pittsburgh Not Paris' event
- June 06, 2017
President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Paris Agreement , local media reported on Saturday. Responding to President Donald Trump's decision to pull the USA out of the Paris climate agreement , the European Union is considering taking economic measures that could include halting trade talks, forging closer ties with Russian Federation, and imposing heavy carbon taxes on United States exports. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Paris Agreement , local media reported on Saturday. Responding to President Donald Trump's decision to pull the USA out of the Paris climate agreement , the European Union is considering taking economic measures that could include halting trade talks, forging closer ties with Russian Federation, and imposing heavy carbon taxes on United States exports. (more...)
Hunt for escaped prisoner shutters Bucks Co. Schools
- June 06, 2017
Residents reported hearing a helicopter overhead, and were at home with children following the closure of Central Bucks schools. Daniel J. Selby Jr., 25, of Doylestown, who missed hearings in February and March on possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia charges out of Bensalem Township, "was aided in fleeing area", police said. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Residents reported hearing a helicopter overhead, and were at home with children following the closure of Central Bucks schools. Daniel J. Selby Jr., 25, of Doylestown, who missed hearings in February and March on possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia charges out of Bensalem Township, "was aided in fleeing area", police said. (more...)
Comey plans to testify before Senate next week
- June 06, 2017
The associate wouldn't discuss what Comey plans to tell the Senate intelligence committee . On Feb. 14, Trump allegedly asked Comey during a private meeting to cease an ongoing investigation into former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn , who had resigned a day prior. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The associate wouldn't discuss what Comey plans to tell the Senate intelligence committee . On Feb. 14, Trump allegedly asked Comey during a private meeting to cease an ongoing investigation into former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn , who had resigned a day prior. (more...)
Young artists at Texas Summer Reading Club
- June 06, 2017
Library staff visit local middle schools to talk with tweens and teens about summer activities at the library. All programs will be held at Georgetown City Park from 9:30 -10:30 AM on successive Mondays, June 19, 26, and July 3,10. Register by stopping at the library or visiting its website, www.ovmlibrary.org , and clicking the Summer Reading tab. "The Friends provide funding for special performers, incentives, activity supplies, and everything else we need to make the program a success ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Library staff visit local middle schools to talk with tweens and teens about summer activities at the library. All programs will be held at Georgetown City Park from 9:30 -10:30 AM on successive Mondays, June 19, 26, and July 3,10. Register by stopping at the library or visiting its website, www.ovmlibrary.org , and clicking the Summer Reading tab. "The Friends provide funding for special performers, incentives, activity supplies, and everything else we need to make the program a success ... (more...)
Davidson Knocks Off No. 2 UNC, Advances In NCAA Baseball Tourney
- June 06, 2017
Davidson , meanwhile, will face the victor of the Houston Regional in the super regional round next weekend. No. 1 national seed Oregon State, No. 4 LSU, No. Dick Cooke's team is the sixth ever Regional No. 4 Seed to advance to a Super Regional. Josh Stowers, who homered earlier in the game, doubled home the tying run in the seventh and scored the winning run later in the inning on Logan Taylor's hit. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Davidson , meanwhile, will face the victor of the Houston Regional in the super regional round next weekend. No. 1 national seed Oregon State, No. 4 LSU, No. Dick Cooke's team is the sixth ever Regional No. 4 Seed to advance to a Super Regional. Josh Stowers, who homered earlier in the game, doubled home the tying run in the seventh and scored the winning run later in the inning on Logan Taylor's hit. (more...)
London terror attack: What we know about the victims, the wounded
- June 06, 2017
London's Metropolitan Police said they will release the identities of the attackers "as soon as operationally possible". "A number of people have been detained and are at present being spoken to", a statement said. "I'm not afraid to say when I think President Trump is getting it wrong", she added. Ms Dick told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that it was "certainly a possibility" that the attacks were triggering the next one. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
London's Metropolitan Police said they will release the identities of the attackers "as soon as operationally possible". "A number of people have been detained and are at present being spoken to", a statement said. "I'm not afraid to say when I think President Trump is getting it wrong", she added. Ms Dick told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that it was "certainly a possibility" that the attacks were triggering the next one. (more...)
Saudi Arabia, Egypt and UAE cut ties with Qatar over 'terrorism'
- June 06, 2017
Saudi Arabia is also shutting its border to neighboring Qatar, locking the state out of its only over-land border crossing. In reciprocal action, Qatar Airways on Monday announced that it was suspending all flights to Saudi Arabia. Bahrain says it is cutting diplomatic ties to Qatar amid a deepening rift between Gulf Arab nations. Etihad , the Abu Dhabi-based carrier, said it would suspend flights to Qatar "until further notice". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Saudi Arabia is also shutting its border to neighboring Qatar, locking the state out of its only over-land border crossing. In reciprocal action, Qatar Airways on Monday announced that it was suspending all flights to Saudi Arabia. Bahrain says it is cutting diplomatic ties to Qatar amid a deepening rift between Gulf Arab nations. Etihad , the Abu Dhabi-based carrier, said it would suspend flights to Qatar "until further notice". (more...)
Nishikori falters against Chung in Paris
- June 06, 2017
But I tried my best and maybe I'm waiting for another day. "It's been a great experience in Paris ", he commented. "I'm happy because Roberto is a very good player". The fourth seed will meet compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta, through to his first Slam quarterfinal after he stunned Canada's Milos Raonic . Once the decisive set began, Nishikori's aggressive play and accuracy became the theme, with the bulk of points being determined by either his winners or unforced errors. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
But I tried my best and maybe I'm waiting for another day. "It's been a great experience in Paris ", he commented. "I'm happy because Roberto is a very good player". The fourth seed will meet compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta, through to his first Slam quarterfinal after he stunned Canada's Milos Raonic . Once the decisive set began, Nishikori's aggressive play and accuracy became the theme, with the bulk of points being determined by either his winners or unforced errors. (more...)
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