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Toll from last week's Afghan bombing passes 150
- June 06, 2017
Mustaghni added the country's security institutions have assured the government the meeting will be safe in the wake of recent bomb attacks in the capital. Since the worldwide military mission declared an end to its combat mission in 2014, the Taliban have made steady gains. US military commanders have proposed sending 3,000 to 5,000 more advisers to Afghanistan in a bid to break the "stalemate". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Mustaghni added the country's security institutions have assured the government the meeting will be safe in the wake of recent bomb attacks in the capital. Since the worldwide military mission declared an end to its combat mission in 2014, the Taliban have made steady gains. US military commanders have proposed sending 3,000 to 5,000 more advisers to Afghanistan in a bid to break the "stalemate". (more...)
White House: Trump will not claim executive privilege to block Comey testimony
- June 06, 2017
The ousted Federal Bureau of Investigation director will appear Thursday before the Senate intelligence committee for a hearing sure to be replete with political drama and intrigue. Short also said the White House expects for Congress to raise the government's borrowing authority, also known as the debt limit, before the August recess. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The ousted Federal Bureau of Investigation director will appear Thursday before the Senate intelligence committee for a hearing sure to be replete with political drama and intrigue. Short also said the White House expects for Congress to raise the government's borrowing authority, also known as the debt limit, before the August recess. (more...)
How your kid could eat for free this summer
- June 06, 2017
Greensburg Public Library . Address: 1110 E. Main Street in Greensburg. - Knights of Columbus Park: 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. "It's sad what I see, there's a lot of kids who need help, who need fed", said Suzanne Kelley, who helps run the Summer Food Program. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Greensburg Public Library . Address: 1110 E. Main Street in Greensburg. - Knights of Columbus Park: 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. "It's sad what I see, there's a lot of kids who need help, who need fed", said Suzanne Kelley, who helps run the Summer Food Program. (more...)
How Chelsea's Roman Abramovich influenced Hull
- June 06, 2017
And he has relied on assistance from the man he calls "the best agent in the world" - Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich. Reports suggest Slutsky has been making an effort to improve his English in a bid to land a job in the United Kingdom and it's believed Hull are the club to have secured his services. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
And he has relied on assistance from the man he calls "the best agent in the world" - Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich. Reports suggest Slutsky has been making an effort to improve his English in a bid to land a job in the United Kingdom and it's believed Hull are the club to have secured his services. (more...)
Dozens Dead After Gunman Torches Philippine Resort
- June 06, 2017
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack Friday, but Philippine National Police-National Capitol Region Provincial Office quickly disputed the terror group's claim. "Our daughter called us past midnight saying she was in the VIP section of the casino and there was smoke and they were suffocating", Gil Yongco, 42, told AFP. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack Friday, but Philippine National Police-National Capitol Region Provincial Office quickly disputed the terror group's claim. "Our daughter called us past midnight saying she was in the VIP section of the casino and there was smoke and they were suffocating", Gil Yongco, 42, told AFP. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway's husband takes shot at President Trump's tweets
- June 06, 2017
Conway shared his first tweet since the 2016 presidential election Monday, quoting Trump's early morning message regarding the latest developments on his travel restrictions, calling the president's latest fury of tweets "Sad". 'Every sensible lawyer in WHCO and every political appointee at DOJ [would] agree with me (as some have already told me),' he continued. The pt can not be stressed enough that tweets on legal matters ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Conway shared his first tweet since the 2016 presidential election Monday, quoting Trump's early morning message regarding the latest developments on his travel restrictions, calling the president's latest fury of tweets "Sad". 'Every sensible lawyer in WHCO and every political appointee at DOJ [would] agree with me (as some have already told me),' he continued. The pt can not be stressed enough that tweets on legal matters ... (more...)
Saudi and allies cut Qatar ties in diplomatic crisis
- June 06, 2017
And there have been several countries - Saudi Arabia and the Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, and I understand one or two others which have cut off diplomatic relations today. Some residents in Qatar began stockpiling food and supplies, an expatriate said. "The measures are unjustified and are based on claims and allegations that have no basis in fact", Al Jazeera quoted the foreign ministry as saying. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
And there have been several countries - Saudi Arabia and the Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, and I understand one or two others which have cut off diplomatic relations today. Some residents in Qatar began stockpiling food and supplies, an expatriate said. "The measures are unjustified and are based on claims and allegations that have no basis in fact", Al Jazeera quoted the foreign ministry as saying. (more...)
Al Gore: Trump's Paris climate decision 'reckless,' indefensible'
- June 06, 2017
Nikki Haley , the United States' Permanent Representative to the UN, said that President Donald Trump does believe in climate change, and that humans have a role in it. Pruitt, 49, who stood beside Trump as he announced the decision Thursday, faced a grilling on several Sunday morning shows. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, also on Sunday's " Meet The Press ", was one of the members of the administration to push President Trump to exit the agreement, and firmly defended the ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Nikki Haley , the United States' Permanent Representative to the UN, said that President Donald Trump does believe in climate change, and that humans have a role in it. Pruitt, 49, who stood beside Trump as he announced the decision Thursday, faced a grilling on several Sunday morning shows. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, also on Sunday's " Meet The Press ", was one of the members of the administration to push President Trump to exit the agreement, and firmly defended the ... (more...)
Police release 12 terror attack suspects without charge
- June 06, 2017
Twenty-one people remain in critical condition in hospital in the wake of the terror atrocity. Londoners were still struggling Monday to take in the cruelty and madness of Saturday's attack . Police believe that the three people shot and killed by police were the only perpetrators of Saturday's attack . His sister said authorities are unable to formally identify him until the coroner's report begins on Tuesday. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Twenty-one people remain in critical condition in hospital in the wake of the terror atrocity. Londoners were still struggling Monday to take in the cruelty and madness of Saturday's attack . Police believe that the three people shot and killed by police were the only perpetrators of Saturday's attack . His sister said authorities are unable to formally identify him until the coroner's report begins on Tuesday. (more...)
Philippine lawmakers ask top court to nullify martial law
- June 06, 2017
Billiones of Capiz and Party-list Reps. The petitioners said the imposition of martial law and the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus is flawed because admittedly Duterte acted alone, without any recommendation from or consultation with the ranking defense and military authorities, some of whom formed part of his official entourage in Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Billiones of Capiz and Party-list Reps. The petitioners said the imposition of martial law and the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus is flawed because admittedly Duterte acted alone, without any recommendation from or consultation with the ranking defense and military authorities, some of whom formed part of his official entourage in Russian Federation. (more...)
Trump will not block ex-FBI chief Comey's testimony - White House
- June 06, 2017
But White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that "in order to facilitate a swift and thorough examination of facts", Trump would not try to halt the Comey testimony. The New York Times first reported the memo, which was confirmed to ABC News by a source close to Comey. "The president's power to assert executive privilege is well-established", said press secretary Sean Spicer in a statement. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
But White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that "in order to facilitate a swift and thorough examination of facts", Trump would not try to halt the Comey testimony. The New York Times first reported the memo, which was confirmed to ABC News by a source close to Comey. "The president's power to assert executive privilege is well-established", said press secretary Sean Spicer in a statement. (more...)
U.S. State Department approves $1.4 billion in military sales to Saudi
- June 06, 2017
Qatar hosts the largest U.S. airbase in the region , which is crucial to operations against Daesh militants, and is set to host the 2022 football World Cup. "I think what we're witnessing is a growing list of disbelief in the countries for some time, and they've bubbled up to take action in order to have those differences addressed", he said. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Qatar hosts the largest U.S. airbase in the region , which is crucial to operations against Daesh militants, and is set to host the 2022 football World Cup. "I think what we're witnessing is a growing list of disbelief in the countries for some time, and they've bubbled up to take action in order to have those differences addressed", he said. (more...)
Putin answers U.S. allegations: Nonsense, nuts
- June 06, 2017
The interview , which took place at the International Economic Forum in Russia on Friday, comes at a time when Putin and the Russian government have been at the forefront of American politics. And I got up and left.That's it. "For me, this is just incredible". "He used to be in the security services", Mr Putin said. Vladimir Putin sits down with NBC News' Megyn Kelly . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The interview , which took place at the International Economic Forum in Russia on Friday, comes at a time when Putin and the Russian government have been at the forefront of American politics. And I got up and left.That's it. "For me, this is just incredible". "He used to be in the security services", Mr Putin said. Vladimir Putin sits down with NBC News' Megyn Kelly . (more...)
Trump On Climate: Pruitt Says Paris Agreement Ineffective; Gore Says Pullout Reckless
- June 06, 2017
In the near-term, Washington University is committed to mitigating the potentially devastating effects of climate change by reducing our carbon dioxide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. 'But the American people are beginning to see through this. "Americans will honor and fulfill the Paris agreement by leading from the bottom up - and there isn't anything Washington can do to stop us", said Bloomberg , who appeared Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In the near-term, Washington University is committed to mitigating the potentially devastating effects of climate change by reducing our carbon dioxide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. 'But the American people are beginning to see through this. "Americans will honor and fulfill the Paris agreement by leading from the bottom up - and there isn't anything Washington can do to stop us", said Bloomberg , who appeared Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne ... (more...)
Police Release The Names Of Two Suspected Terrorists In The London Attacks
- June 06, 2017
While most of the country's political parties have chose to suspend campaigning temporarily, the upcoming general elections scheduled for Thursday have not been cancelled. patients (are) now being cared for in five London hospitals , and of these 18 remain in a critical condition". One positive light from the death of Christine Archibald is how it is inspiring Canadians and others from around the world to perform acts of kindness in her honour. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
While most of the country's political parties have chose to suspend campaigning temporarily, the upcoming general elections scheduled for Thursday have not been cancelled. patients (are) now being cared for in five London hospitals , and of these 18 remain in a critical condition". One positive light from the death of Christine Archibald is how it is inspiring Canadians and others from around the world to perform acts of kindness in her honour. (more...)
India eyes manned space missions after successful satellite launch
- June 06, 2017
The flight's launch is expected to boost India's assertions of putting humans into space. However, Indian space capabilities for all these years were suffering from lack of a heavy satellite launch vehicle. "The rocket's design carrying capacity is four tonnes". In the third stage, ISRO used gas combustor cycle. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to hail the launch of GSLV Mk III and congratulated the scientists of ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV - MKIII D1/GSAT-19 ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The flight's launch is expected to boost India's assertions of putting humans into space. However, Indian space capabilities for all these years were suffering from lack of a heavy satellite launch vehicle. "The rocket's design carrying capacity is four tonnes". In the third stage, ISRO used gas combustor cycle. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to hail the launch of GSLV Mk III and congratulated the scientists of ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV - MKIII D1/GSAT-19 ... (more...)
Universities with Qatar campuses monitor diplomatic chaos
- June 06, 2017
Qatar's government categorically denied that the comments - in which the country's leader expressed support for Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and Israel, while suggesting that US President Donald Trump may not last in power - were ever made. Turkey also called for dialogue to settle the dispute and a government spokesman said President Tayyip Erdogan was working for a diplomatic solution to the rift. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Qatar's government categorically denied that the comments - in which the country's leader expressed support for Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and Israel, while suggesting that US President Donald Trump may not last in power - were ever made. Turkey also called for dialogue to settle the dispute and a government spokesman said President Tayyip Erdogan was working for a diplomatic solution to the rift. (more...)
Police name 2 of 3 London attackers
- June 06, 2017
A Khan spokesman replied: "He has more important things to do than respond to Donald Trump's ill-informed tweet that deliberately takes out of context his remarks urging Londoners not to be alarmed when they saw more police - including armed officers - on the streets". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
A Khan spokesman replied: "He has more important things to do than respond to Donald Trump's ill-informed tweet that deliberately takes out of context his remarks urging Londoners not to be alarmed when they saw more police - including armed officers - on the streets". (more...)
Does Comey have one more bombshell to reveal on Russia-Trump collusion?
- June 06, 2017
Subsequent reports revealed that Comey kept notes on his conversations with the president, including one where he claims Trump asked him to hold back an FBI investigation of fired national security advisor Mike Flynn - a story Comey intends to maintain. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Subsequent reports revealed that Comey kept notes on his conversations with the president, including one where he claims Trump asked him to hold back an FBI investigation of fired national security advisor Mike Flynn - a story Comey intends to maintain. (more...)
Emmanuel Macron: my handshake with Trump was 'a moment of truth'
- June 06, 2017
The awkward encounter saw each grip the other's hand so firmly that their knuckles turned white. As we've seen, anyone with foreknowledge of Trump's grab-and-pull shake technique generally has no problem resisting it. A handshake is one of the ways a person makes their first impression and US President Donald Trump is obviously a firm believer of this thought. "I don't believe in diplomacy of the public invective but in bilateral dialogues". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The awkward encounter saw each grip the other's hand so firmly that their knuckles turned white. As we've seen, anyone with foreknowledge of Trump's grab-and-pull shake technique generally has no problem resisting it. A handshake is one of the ways a person makes their first impression and US President Donald Trump is obviously a firm believer of this thought. "I don't believe in diplomacy of the public invective but in bilateral dialogues". (more...)
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