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Scrap Trump's state visit, urges London mayor Sadiq Khan
- June 06, 2017
Mr Trump, during a series of tweets following the London Bridge terror assault, misrepresented Mr Khan's statement that there was "no reason to be alarmed" when seeking to reassure Londoners. "We need to be smart, vigilant and tough", he said . "Why the hell would you ever retweet Donald trump #embarrassing #disgusting", one user questioned, while another stated, "Wow". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Mr Trump, during a series of tweets following the London Bridge terror assault, misrepresented Mr Khan's statement that there was "no reason to be alarmed" when seeking to reassure Londoners. "We need to be smart, vigilant and tough", he said . "Why the hell would you ever retweet Donald trump #embarrassing #disgusting", one user questioned, while another stated, "Wow". (more...)
Trump won't block Comey from testifying
- June 06, 2017
Russian Federation has denied involvement, and Trump has denied any collusion between his campaign and Russian Federation. Lawmakers are looking forward to the testimony as a New York Times article in May alleged that the president had asked Comey to discontinue his investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael T. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Russian Federation has denied involvement, and Trump has denied any collusion between his campaign and Russian Federation. Lawmakers are looking forward to the testimony as a New York Times article in May alleged that the president had asked Comey to discontinue his investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael T. (more...)
Curry, Durant lead Warriors to 2-0 lead
- June 06, 2017
It was a stunning display of one of the best handles in the game, and the momentary touch of the ball by that second off hand does not diminish it. They jumped from an NBA Finals record four turnovers in their Game 1 victory over the Cavaliers to a whopping 20 in their Game 2 victory . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
It was a stunning display of one of the best handles in the game, and the momentary touch of the ball by that second off hand does not diminish it. They jumped from an NBA Finals record four turnovers in their Game 1 victory over the Cavaliers to a whopping 20 in their Game 2 victory . (more...)
London Bridge attack: 2 of 3 killers identified
- June 06, 2017
London's mayor Sadiq Khan warned extremists they will never win as mourners gathered at a tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack . A string of opinion polls over the past couple of weeks have pointed to a narrowing in the gap between her Conservative Party and the main opposition Labour Party. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
London's mayor Sadiq Khan warned extremists they will never win as mourners gathered at a tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack . A string of opinion polls over the past couple of weeks have pointed to a narrowing in the gap between her Conservative Party and the main opposition Labour Party. (more...)
Prime Minister Corbyn? UK polls narrowing dangerously for conservatives
- June 06, 2017
ICM for The Sun on Sunday gives the Tories a healthy 11-point lead, despite a slight tightening, with the Conservatives down one on 45% and Labour up two on 34% with the Lib Dems on 9% and Ukip on 5%. In the TV event, May was also accused of failing to stand up to the US President Donald Trump over his country's withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
ICM for The Sun on Sunday gives the Tories a healthy 11-point lead, despite a slight tightening, with the Conservatives down one on 45% and Labour up two on 34% with the Lib Dems on 9% and Ukip on 5%. In the TV event, May was also accused of failing to stand up to the US President Donald Trump over his country's withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. (more...)
Twelve arrested after London terror attacks released without charge
- June 06, 2017
In Britain's third Islamist attack in as many months, three men rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge on Saturday evening before running into the bustling Borough Market area, where they slit throats and stabbed people. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In Britain's third Islamist attack in as many months, three men rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge on Saturday evening before running into the bustling Borough Market area, where they slit throats and stabbed people. (more...)
Casino gunman an ex-govt worker who was heavily in debt
- June 06, 2017
Albayalde said Carlos, a father of three, had frequented another casino in Metro Manila but was banned by its management last April on the request of his family, which could have triggered his anger at casinos. In a press statement in 2014, the DoF said Mr. Carlos, a tax specialist at its One-Stop Shop Inter-agency Tax Credit and Duty Drawback Center, was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman after it was found that he did not disclose all his assets in his Statement of Assets, ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Albayalde said Carlos, a father of three, had frequented another casino in Metro Manila but was banned by its management last April on the request of his family, which could have triggered his anger at casinos. In a press statement in 2014, the DoF said Mr. Carlos, a tax specialist at its One-Stop Shop Inter-agency Tax Credit and Duty Drawback Center, was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman after it was found that he did not disclose all his assets in his Statement of Assets, ... (more...)
US contractor arrested after leak of Russia hacking report
- June 06, 2017
The Intercept's leaked document alleges Moscow's military intelligence services attempted cyber-attacks on at least one United States voting software supplier days before last November's U.S. The criminal complaint against victor stems from a National Security Agency document dated May 5 that authorities say was improperly taken from its facility in Georgia. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The Intercept's leaked document alleges Moscow's military intelligence services attempted cyber-attacks on at least one United States voting software supplier days before last November's U.S. The criminal complaint against victor stems from a National Security Agency document dated May 5 that authorities say was improperly taken from its facility in Georgia. (more...)
Fired worker kills 5 at former Florida workplace
- June 06, 2017
The shooter, a 38-year-old man named Cedric Ford, was an employee. Army veteran discharged in '99. At least five people have been reported killed in the U.S. State and federal law enforcement officers converged on the industrial park in Orlando shortly after 8 a.m. after a woman ran from the awning business, Fiamma Inc ., saying the gunman had told her to leave. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The shooter, a 38-year-old man named Cedric Ford, was an employee. Army veteran discharged in '99. At least five people have been reported killed in the U.S. State and federal law enforcement officers converged on the industrial park in Orlando shortly after 8 a.m. after a woman ran from the awning business, Fiamma Inc ., saying the gunman had told her to leave. (more...)
Subban trolls Crosby, bringing bag of mouthwash
- June 06, 2017
An empty net goal from Fillip Forsberg sealed the 4-1 win. Pittsburgh responded 66 seconds later when Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the series, breaking in all alone and using a nifty deke to beat Rinne . Josi scored his sixth goal off a slap shot at 5:51, tying it at 1-1 and finally giving nervous fans something to enjoy. "They just skate themselves out of trouble", Crosby said. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
An empty net goal from Fillip Forsberg sealed the 4-1 win. Pittsburgh responded 66 seconds later when Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the series, breaking in all alone and using a nifty deke to beat Rinne . Josi scored his sixth goal off a slap shot at 5:51, tying it at 1-1 and finally giving nervous fans something to enjoy. "They just skate themselves out of trouble", Crosby said. (more...)
Nikki Haley: UNHRC must address chronic anti-Israel bias
- June 06, 2017
Trump has on multiple occasions referred to climate change as a " hoax ". The president provoked widespread condemnation when he announced the U.S. Pruitt also heralded United States efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, saying: "We're leading by example ... we are leading with action, not words". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Trump has on multiple occasions referred to climate change as a " hoax ". The president provoked widespread condemnation when he announced the U.S. Pruitt also heralded United States efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, saying: "We're leading by example ... we are leading with action, not words". (more...)
Sixth suspect released in Manchester terror probe
- June 06, 2017
LONDON (AP) - Manchester Police say they have released a man who had been arrested in the concert arena bombing investigation without charging him. Mr Jackson said officers had been conducting house-to-house inquiries in the Banff Road area in Rusholme but were "still not satisfied" why Abedi went there and said it was "vital" they understood exactly where he went and who he spoke to in the final days before the attack. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
LONDON (AP) - Manchester Police say they have released a man who had been arrested in the concert arena bombing investigation without charging him. Mr Jackson said officers had been conducting house-to-house inquiries in the Banff Road area in Rusholme but were "still not satisfied" why Abedi went there and said it was "vital" they understood exactly where he went and who he spoke to in the final days before the attack. (more...)
Special PIA flights for Qatar to bring back stranded pilgrims
- June 06, 2017
The decision plunged Qatar into chaos and ignited the biggest diplomatic crisis in the Gulf since the 1991 war against Iraq. Doha denied it backs terrorist groups and dismissed the blockade by its neighbours as "founded on allegations that have no basis in fact". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The decision plunged Qatar into chaos and ignited the biggest diplomatic crisis in the Gulf since the 1991 war against Iraq. Doha denied it backs terrorist groups and dismissed the blockade by its neighbours as "founded on allegations that have no basis in fact". (more...)
The Pros and Cons of Trump's Plan to Privatize Air Traffic Control
- June 06, 2017
He said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which now tracks air traffic is outdated and inefficient. The best argument for this change is the new organization would - finally - be able to provide proper funding for NextGen , the long-awaited, $40 billion air traffic system upgrade. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
He said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which now tracks air traffic is outdated and inefficient. The best argument for this change is the new organization would - finally - be able to provide proper funding for NextGen , the long-awaited, $40 billion air traffic system upgrade. (more...)
House Intelligence Committee issues subpoenas for Flynn, Cohen
- June 06, 2017
The US House intelligence committee has issued subpoenas to President Donald Trump's former aide and his lawyer, as part of its Russian Federation investigation. The subpoenas related to unmasking requests were reportedly made by Republicans on the committee interested in examining whether the requests were politically motivated, The Journal reported . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The US House intelligence committee has issued subpoenas to President Donald Trump's former aide and his lawyer, as part of its Russian Federation investigation. The subpoenas related to unmasking requests were reportedly made by Republicans on the committee interested in examining whether the requests were politically motivated, The Journal reported . (more...)
Cuomo's emergency regs would keep Obamacare intact in NY
- June 06, 2017
Any insurers that leave New York's health insurance exchange will be banned from participating in the state's Medicaid program or contracting with any state agencies under regulations Gov. More than 1 million New Yorkers have obtained insurance as a result of Obamacare. Those protections include ambulatory patient services like office visits, chemo and radiology services, emergency and urgent-care services, hospitalization and hospice care, maternity, mental health and substance-abuse ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Any insurers that leave New York's health insurance exchange will be banned from participating in the state's Medicaid program or contracting with any state agencies under regulations Gov. More than 1 million New Yorkers have obtained insurance as a result of Obamacare. Those protections include ambulatory patient services like office visits, chemo and radiology services, emergency and urgent-care services, hospitalization and hospice care, maternity, mental health and substance-abuse ... (more...)
Some Palestinian ex-prisoners in Gaza say their salaries withheld
- June 06, 2017
Palestinians in the "occupied Palestinian territories " were subjected to a brutal Israeli military occupation as well as the activities of armed, right-wing Jewish settlers, for whom Israel's victory was God's handiwork and a licence to colonise the land which they believed was promised to them and them alone. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Palestinians in the "occupied Palestinian territories " were subjected to a brutal Israeli military occupation as well as the activities of armed, right-wing Jewish settlers, for whom Israel's victory was God's handiwork and a licence to colonise the land which they believed was promised to them and them alone. (more...)
Qatar row: Saudi, Egypt to cut Doha links
- June 06, 2017
The decision this week by Saudi Arabia , the UAE , Bahrain and Egypt to cut diplomatic ties and transport connections with their GCC ally Qatar is a massive shock to the region. Doha-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera reported trucks carrying food had begun lining up on the Saudi side of the border, apparently stranded. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The decision this week by Saudi Arabia , the UAE , Bahrain and Egypt to cut diplomatic ties and transport connections with their GCC ally Qatar is a massive shock to the region. Doha-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera reported trucks carrying food had begun lining up on the Saudi side of the border, apparently stranded. (more...)
London attacker has Scottish wife reports state as two terrorists named
- June 06, 2017
The named attackers both lived in Barking , east London , Butt, a 27-year-old British citizen born in Pakistan , and Redouane, who claimed to be Moroccan-Libyan. London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined the capital's paramedics in paying tribute near London Bridge. Even though Mr Khan has roundly condemned the attack and said there was no reason for people to be alarmed by the sight of armed police officers, Mr Trump had said: "At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The named attackers both lived in Barking , east London , Butt, a 27-year-old British citizen born in Pakistan , and Redouane, who claimed to be Moroccan-Libyan. London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined the capital's paramedics in paying tribute near London Bridge. Even though Mr Khan has roundly condemned the attack and said there was no reason for people to be alarmed by the sight of armed police officers, Mr Trump had said: "At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of ... (more...)
Kuwait trying to mediate and solve diplomatic rift, says Qatar minister
- June 06, 2017
Meanwhile its bulging $335bn (£260bn) sovereign wealth fund has been quietly extending its economic empire across the globe. "Big Gulf powers such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will now be in a position to demand concessions from Qatar in return for restoration of diplomatic and economic ties". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Meanwhile its bulging $335bn (£260bn) sovereign wealth fund has been quietly extending its economic empire across the globe. "Big Gulf powers such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will now be in a position to demand concessions from Qatar in return for restoration of diplomatic and economic ties". (more...)
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