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'A big box of crazy': Trump aides struggle under climate change questioning
- June 06, 2017
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt was grilled repeatedly on Sunday by television anchors hoping to get more clarity on President Donald Trump's decision to leave the Paris Climate Accords this week. "We're going to do everything America would have done if it had stayed committed ", Bloomberg told The New York Times . "The President has indicated that climate changes", Pruitt said. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt was grilled repeatedly on Sunday by television anchors hoping to get more clarity on President Donald Trump's decision to leave the Paris Climate Accords this week. "We're going to do everything America would have done if it had stayed committed ", Bloomberg told The New York Times . "The President has indicated that climate changes", Pruitt said. (more...)
Corbyn says May should resign - three days before general election
- June 06, 2017
Mr Corbyn has called for the Prime Minister to resign over Government cuts which have left the police with 20,000 fewer officers than in 2010. Liberal Democrat shadow first secretary Alistair Carmichael says: "No number of fancy trade commissioners jetting around the world will save us from crippling tariffs when we leave the single market". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Mr Corbyn has called for the Prime Minister to resign over Government cuts which have left the police with 20,000 fewer officers than in 2010. Liberal Democrat shadow first secretary Alistair Carmichael says: "No number of fancy trade commissioners jetting around the world will save us from crippling tariffs when we leave the single market". (more...)
With agreement signed, Horgan and Weaver gear up to govern
- June 06, 2017
NDP and Green parties announced a deal that could see them share power in the province's first minority government since 1952. While Clark agreed she would likely lose a confidence vote in the legislature, the current Premier expressed her duty under constitutional convention to face a vote, and if she lost, said she would resign as premier and remain as leader of the opposition. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
NDP and Green parties announced a deal that could see them share power in the province's first minority government since 1952. While Clark agreed she would likely lose a confidence vote in the legislature, the current Premier expressed her duty under constitutional convention to face a vote, and if she lost, said she would resign as premier and remain as leader of the opposition. (more...)
Patty Jenkins Is Attached To Direct Wonder Woman 2
- June 06, 2017
Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from " Wonder Woman ". Over the weekend, the highly anticipated 2017 reboot of Wonder Woman raked in a whopping $100.5 million , easily becoming the highest grossing domestic opening for a female director in film history. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from " Wonder Woman ". Over the weekend, the highly anticipated 2017 reboot of Wonder Woman raked in a whopping $100.5 million , easily becoming the highest grossing domestic opening for a female director in film history. (more...)
Qatar says Kuwait trying to mediate, solve Gulf crisis
- June 06, 2017
The tiny state's newly expanded port facilities mean it can continue liquefied natural gas exports that earned it a trade surplus of $2.7 billion in April, and import by sea goods that used to come over its land border with Saudi Arabia, now closed. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The tiny state's newly expanded port facilities mean it can continue liquefied natural gas exports that earned it a trade surplus of $2.7 billion in April, and import by sea goods that used to come over its land border with Saudi Arabia, now closed. (more...)
Donald Trump Jr. defends dad's attack on London mayor
- June 06, 2017
Trump has used the policy, stalled now in USA courts, as an example of the sort of toughness that he says Khan refuses to show amid terrorism attacks that are riling the United Kingdom. you do not commit these disgusting acts in my name". The "special relationship" with Britain became the latest casualty of that hardline stance Monday. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Trump has used the policy, stalled now in USA courts, as an example of the sort of toughness that he says Khan refuses to show amid terrorism attacks that are riling the United Kingdom. you do not commit these disgusting acts in my name". The "special relationship" with Britain became the latest casualty of that hardline stance Monday. (more...)
Tillerson: Trump Wants Me To Fix US Relationship With Russia Amid Turmoil
- June 06, 2017
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks at a press conference at the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at Government House in Sydney, Australia, June 5, 2017 . Tillerson objected to suggestions US President Donald Trump was unpredictable, saying the decisions to withdraw from the TPP and the Paris Accord were well signalled in the campaign. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks at a press conference at the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at Government House in Sydney, Australia, June 5, 2017 . Tillerson objected to suggestions US President Donald Trump was unpredictable, saying the decisions to withdraw from the TPP and the Paris Accord were well signalled in the campaign. (more...)
Foolish withdrawal from climate accord
- June 06, 2017
The firms who were noticeably absent were Oracle, IBM, and all the major telecommunications providers. Researchers at Yale and Utah State University estimate that majorities want to impose strict limits on coal-fired power plants, not just in liberal cities but also in conservative bastions such as Amarillo, Texas and Provo, Utah. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The firms who were noticeably absent were Oracle, IBM, and all the major telecommunications providers. Researchers at Yale and Utah State University estimate that majorities want to impose strict limits on coal-fired power plants, not just in liberal cities but also in conservative bastions such as Amarillo, Texas and Provo, Utah. (more...)
British police reveal names of London attackers
- June 06, 2017
It is now running 500 active investigations. These are the confirmed victims of the attack and a further four people who have been reported missing since Saturday night. citizens were injured, and was not aware that any had been killed. When a Khan representative pointed out that those words were actually said in relation to the increased armed police presence on the streets, Trump branded it a " pathetic excuse " that was being pushed by the "MSM", or mainstream media. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
It is now running 500 active investigations. These are the confirmed victims of the attack and a further four people who have been reported missing since Saturday night. citizens were injured, and was not aware that any had been killed. When a Khan representative pointed out that those words were actually said in relation to the increased armed police presence on the streets, Trump branded it a " pathetic excuse " that was being pushed by the "MSM", or mainstream media. (more...)
UK police name two London attackers, say one investigated before
- June 06, 2017
James McMullan, 32 , is believed to be one of victims who died in the London Bridge terror attack after his bank card was found on a body at the scene. Khan acknowledged that there were thousands of potential suspects under consideration by the police. Scotland Yard said one person is still believed to be missing, and that family liaison officers have been deployed to support the victims' loved ones. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
James McMullan, 32 , is believed to be one of victims who died in the London Bridge terror attack after his bank card was found on a body at the scene. Khan acknowledged that there were thousands of potential suspects under consideration by the police. Scotland Yard said one person is still believed to be missing, and that family liaison officers have been deployed to support the victims' loved ones. (more...)
Senate GOP aiming for vote this month on health legislation
- June 06, 2017
Here are four big problems standing in the way. "This campaign will ensure constituents know the facts about the disastrous GOP healthcare bill and can hold their representatives accountable for its devastating impact upon local families' health care". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Here are four big problems standing in the way. "This campaign will ensure constituents know the facts about the disastrous GOP healthcare bill and can hold their representatives accountable for its devastating impact upon local families' health care". (more...)
Bill to rein in Pennsylvania pension benefits on fast track
- June 06, 2017
He said the current version achieves his goals of continuing to pay down the debt, reducing investment fees, shifting risk away from taxpayers and providing fair benefits. Now its up to the house to consider plan that's created to correct deficits in pension funding. "We've worked all session to get to this critical point". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
He said the current version achieves his goals of continuing to pay down the debt, reducing investment fees, shifting risk away from taxpayers and providing fair benefits. Now its up to the house to consider plan that's created to correct deficits in pension funding. "We've worked all session to get to this critical point". (more...)
Megyn Kelly gets off to low-key start on 'Sunday Night'
- June 06, 2017
Flynn, a retired military general, told the Washington Post in August 2016 that he was introduced to Putin but did not talk to him and had not asked to sit next to him at the gala. Flynn's lawyers say that despite the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe, he has done nothing wrong. "I have read these reports ", said Putin. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Flynn, a retired military general, told the Washington Post in August 2016 that he was introduced to Putin but did not talk to him and had not asked to sit next to him at the gala. Flynn's lawyers say that despite the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe, he has done nothing wrong. "I have read these reports ", said Putin. (more...)
Russian fighter jet 'dispatched' to intercept US heavy bomber over Baltic Sea
- June 06, 2017
Report informs citing the Russian media that, according to the Russian Defense Ministry , the incident occurred this morning. The ministry said the Russian aircraft identified the US plane as a B-52 strategic bomber and escorted it until it set course away from the Russian border. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Report informs citing the Russian media that, according to the Russian Defense Ministry , the incident occurred this morning. The ministry said the Russian aircraft identified the US plane as a B-52 strategic bomber and escorted it until it set course away from the Russian border. (more...)
After meeting Assad ally Putin, Macron meets Syrian opposition
- June 06, 2017
The newly elected French leader called for a stronger partnership with Russian Federation on Syria, one of the sticking points in relations between the West and Moscow which backs the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Ahead of the visit, Macron told a French weekly that he was not "bothered" by leaders who "think in terms of power dynamics". Western powers charge Russian Federation with failing to honour its commitments under the Minsk accords framework for ending the violence between ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The newly elected French leader called for a stronger partnership with Russian Federation on Syria, one of the sticking points in relations between the West and Moscow which backs the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Ahead of the visit, Macron told a French weekly that he was not "bothered" by leaders who "think in terms of power dynamics". Western powers charge Russian Federation with failing to honour its commitments under the Minsk accords framework for ending the violence between ... (more...)
Dufner bounces back to win the Memorial
- June 06, 2017
A virtual unknown amongst casual golf fans, Lahiri showed this past weekend why he is one of the best putters in the world. In the end, Lahiri finished tied-second, as Jason Dufner found a second wind on the back nine and won by three. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
A virtual unknown amongst casual golf fans, Lahiri showed this past weekend why he is one of the best putters in the world. In the end, Lahiri finished tied-second, as Jason Dufner found a second wind on the back nine and won by three. (more...)
White House: Trump won't seek to block testimony of ex-FBI director
- June 06, 2017
Trump told NBC News he believed Comey to be a "showboat" and "grandstander". But whether that influence amounts to an obstruction of justice amounts to an open question. Lawmakers in both parties have urged Trump to allow Comey to testify publicly. Judging by broadcast networks' planned coverage, it will at least be hard to miss: "Not only are all the major networks going to carry James Comey's testimony live at 10 a.m. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Trump told NBC News he believed Comey to be a "showboat" and "grandstander". But whether that influence amounts to an obstruction of justice amounts to an open question. Lawmakers in both parties have urged Trump to allow Comey to testify publicly. Judging by broadcast networks' planned coverage, it will at least be hard to miss: "Not only are all the major networks going to carry James Comey's testimony live at 10 a.m. (more...)
USA seen trying to calm waters between Qatar and Saudi Arabia
- June 06, 2017
In the past day, countries including Saudi Arabia , Egypt , the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and the Maldives have cut ties with Qatar, citing terrorism concerns. The diplomatic row follows President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia two weeks ago - his first trip overseas as president, where he convened a summit of Arab and Muslim allies. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In the past day, countries including Saudi Arabia , Egypt , the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and the Maldives have cut ties with Qatar, citing terrorism concerns. The diplomatic row follows President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia two weeks ago - his first trip overseas as president, where he convened a summit of Arab and Muslim allies. (more...)
'We're looking at England game as a quarter-final' - Zampa
- June 06, 2017
Beaten by England in their opening match, Bangladesh are without a win and look likely to be eliminated in their last game against New Zealand . But it was their turn to look ruefully to the skies at The Oval as the weather closed in with Australia 83-1 after 16 overs - with just four more needed to constitute a game - having bowled Bangladesh out for 182. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Beaten by England in their opening match, Bangladesh are without a win and look likely to be eliminated in their last game against New Zealand . But it was their turn to look ruefully to the skies at The Oval as the weather closed in with Australia 83-1 after 16 overs - with just four more needed to constitute a game - having bowled Bangladesh out for 182. (more...)
Hillary slams Trump over tweet on London Mayor
- June 06, 2017
Then, on Monday, he combined another shot at Khan with criticism of the mainstream media, tweeting: "Pathetic excuse by London Mayor Sadiq Khan who had to think fast on his " no reason to be alarmed " statement". Khan has pushed back, calling Trump bigoted and saying that he doesn't need advice from the US President. "Cuts on this scale would make it harder to foil future terrorist attacks on our city and as Mayor of London I'm simply not willing to stand by and let that happen". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Then, on Monday, he combined another shot at Khan with criticism of the mainstream media, tweeting: "Pathetic excuse by London Mayor Sadiq Khan who had to think fast on his " no reason to be alarmed " statement". Khan has pushed back, calling Trump bigoted and saying that he doesn't need advice from the US President. "Cuts on this scale would make it harder to foil future terrorist attacks on our city and as Mayor of London I'm simply not willing to stand by and let that happen". (more...)
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