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Trump critics (and a few backers) march worldwide over climate and Russian Federation
- June 06, 2017
The president is "absolutely intent on making sure that we have clean air, clean water, that he makes sure that we're doing everything we can to keep America's moral compass in the world when it comes to the environment", said Ms Haley . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The president is "absolutely intent on making sure that we have clean air, clean water, that he makes sure that we're doing everything we can to keep America's moral compass in the world when it comes to the environment", said Ms Haley . (more...)
London attacks Attacker believed to be Moroccan, lived in Dublin
- June 06, 2017
On left is Khuram Shazad Butt and on right is Rachid Redouane . RTE quoted police saying he was "of Moroccan and Libyan descent" and had married a British woman in Ireland in 2011 before moving to Britain. The Department of Justice said the risk of an incident is "possible but unlikely". A statement released by the Department of Justice yesterday said "there is no specific information in relation to any threat to Ireland from worldwide terrorism". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
On left is Khuram Shazad Butt and on right is Rachid Redouane . RTE quoted police saying he was "of Moroccan and Libyan descent" and had married a British woman in Ireland in 2011 before moving to Britain. The Department of Justice said the risk of an incident is "possible but unlikely". A statement released by the Department of Justice yesterday said "there is no specific information in relation to any threat to Ireland from worldwide terrorism". (more...)
Thailand minimally affected by Gulf dispute with Qatar
- June 06, 2017
In Riyadh, Trump made an impassioned appeal to Arab and Islamic leaders to "drive out" terrorists, while singling out Iran as a key source of funding and support for militant groups. " Stocks in Qatar plunged more than 8 percent overnight to their lowest since January 2016". Qatar's Foreign Ministry called the accusations "baseless" and said they were part of a plan to "impose guardianship on the state, which in itself is a violation of sovereignty". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In Riyadh, Trump made an impassioned appeal to Arab and Islamic leaders to "drive out" terrorists, while singling out Iran as a key source of funding and support for militant groups. " Stocks in Qatar plunged more than 8 percent overnight to their lowest since January 2016". Qatar's Foreign Ministry called the accusations "baseless" and said they were part of a plan to "impose guardianship on the state, which in itself is a violation of sovereignty". (more...)
Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly: Putin Brushes Off Election Interference Accusations
- June 06, 2017
But Kelly pressed "No meetings between Ambassador Kislyak and anybody from the Trump campaign?" PUTIN: I have no idea ... "You and I met yesterday evening". You people over there ... good job. Interviewer Megyn Kelly pressed Mr Putin on whether he has any dossier or embarrassing dirt on the USA president that could be used to blackmail him. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
But Kelly pressed "No meetings between Ambassador Kislyak and anybody from the Trump campaign?" PUTIN: I have no idea ... "You and I met yesterday evening". You people over there ... good job. Interviewer Megyn Kelly pressed Mr Putin on whether he has any dossier or embarrassing dirt on the USA president that could be used to blackmail him. (more...)
Trump to privatise air traffic control
- June 06, 2017
Ultimately, the privatized model is meant to meet the demand air travel of the modern era, compared to the current governmental model which was established according to Trump as quoted by Fox News, "when the country had about 100,000 annual airline passengers, compared to almost 1 billion today'". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Ultimately, the privatized model is meant to meet the demand air travel of the modern era, compared to the current governmental model which was established according to Trump as quoted by Fox News, "when the country had about 100,000 annual airline passengers, compared to almost 1 billion today'". (more...)
Six airlines stop flying passengers to Qatar over diplomatic crisis
- June 06, 2017
The economic fallout was already hitting home as Abu Dhabi's state-owned Etihad Airways, Dubai's Emirates Airline and budget carriers Flydubai and Air Arabia said they would suspend all flights to and from Doha indefinitely from Tuesday morning. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The economic fallout was already hitting home as Abu Dhabi's state-owned Etihad Airways, Dubai's Emirates Airline and budget carriers Flydubai and Air Arabia said they would suspend all flights to and from Doha indefinitely from Tuesday morning. (more...)
Woman dies in fiance's arms in London attack
- June 06, 2017
She is the first named victim of the atrocity in London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night, which killed seven people and critically injured 21 others. The family added that Chrissy "would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death". Journalist Geoff Ho was wounded in the neck. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
She is the first named victim of the atrocity in London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night, which killed seven people and critically injured 21 others. The family added that Chrissy "would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death". Journalist Geoff Ho was wounded in the neck. (more...)
Seven killed, forty-eight injured in attack on London Bridge
- June 06, 2017
It emerged that the 27-year-old Muslim extremist who wore an Arsenal shirt during the attack appeared in a TV documentary last year about British jihadists, and also tried to go to Syria, according to local media reports. London police killed three attackers. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack that left seven dead and dozens injured. Another 18 people are fighting for their lives in hospital. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
It emerged that the 27-year-old Muslim extremist who wore an Arsenal shirt during the attack appeared in a TV documentary last year about British jihadists, and also tried to go to Syria, according to local media reports. London police killed three attackers. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack that left seven dead and dozens injured. Another 18 people are fighting for their lives in hospital. (more...)
U.S. diplomat in China quits 'over Trump climate change policy'
- June 06, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was among Trump's advisers who had been quietly lobbying for the U.S.to stay in the pact. He reportedly told the staff that as "a parent, a patriot and a Christian", he could not in good conscience endorse Trump's decision to withdraw from the group. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was among Trump's advisers who had been quietly lobbying for the U.S.to stay in the pact. He reportedly told the staff that as "a parent, a patriot and a Christian", he could not in good conscience endorse Trump's decision to withdraw from the group. (more...)
Attackers named in London terror probe as PM under pressure
- June 06, 2017
Redouane has been named by police along with Khuram Shazad Butt as two of the three terrorists responsible for killing seven people and injuring more than 40 in the London Bridge area on Saturday night. In a letter posted outside Tuesday, the Ummah Fitness Centre said staff would "help the police in any way we can". A Met Police spokesperson told CNN that an investigation into Butt started in the summer of 2015, during which police received a call to the anti-terror hotline. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Redouane has been named by police along with Khuram Shazad Butt as two of the three terrorists responsible for killing seven people and injuring more than 40 in the London Bridge area on Saturday night. In a letter posted outside Tuesday, the Ummah Fitness Centre said staff would "help the police in any way we can". A Met Police spokesperson told CNN that an investigation into Butt started in the summer of 2015, during which police received a call to the anti-terror hotline. (more...)
McIlroy fit to compete in US Open
- June 06, 2017
Donald finished on five under after his two rounds, three shots off the cut mark, meaning he will sit out the year's second major, to be played at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. Let's hope the emphasis has been on physical fitness rather than his swing. In 2015, he spent time there after the ankle injury sustained when playing football which caused him to miss the Open. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Donald finished on five under after his two rounds, three shots off the cut mark, meaning he will sit out the year's second major, to be played at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. Let's hope the emphasis has been on physical fitness rather than his swing. In 2015, he spent time there after the ankle injury sustained when playing football which caused him to miss the Open. (more...)
BeIN Sports blocked in the UAE as diplomatic row with Qatar deepens
- June 06, 2017
The decision by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Bahrain plunged the worldwide travel hub into chaos and ignited the biggest diplomatic crisis in the Gulf since the 1991 war against Iraq. This situation is a repeat of 2014, when several Gulf countries recalled their Ambassadors from Doha over its support for Muslim Brotherhood. Soccer's governing body Federation Internationale de Football Association said it remained in regular contact with Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The decision by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Bahrain plunged the worldwide travel hub into chaos and ignited the biggest diplomatic crisis in the Gulf since the 1991 war against Iraq. This situation is a repeat of 2014, when several Gulf countries recalled their Ambassadors from Doha over its support for Muslim Brotherhood. Soccer's governing body Federation Internationale de Football Association said it remained in regular contact with Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup. (more...)
UN chief urges Israelis, Palestinians to resume negotiations
- June 06, 2017
In combination, these led to a long-term demographic and housing competition that Palestinians are winning, jeopardizing the Jewish nature of the Jews' historic capital. Israeli cities, towns and villages are physically situated on top of the ruins of Palestinian communities, often retaining their name or a version thereof. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In combination, these led to a long-term demographic and housing competition that Palestinians are winning, jeopardizing the Jewish nature of the Jews' historic capital. Israeli cities, towns and villages are physically situated on top of the ruins of Palestinian communities, often retaining their name or a version thereof. (more...)
Police name two London attackers as Khuram Butt and Rachid Redouane
- June 06, 2017
Redouane was not known to the authorities, according to the police. He appeared in a Channel 4 documentary entitled " The Jihadis Next Door " about British extremists that was broadcast previous year, local media reported. On Monday, he told reporters he supported the "full authority for the police to use whatever force is necessary to protect and save life". What Khan was actually saying was there was "no reason to be alarmed" at the increased police presence people would be seeing around ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Redouane was not known to the authorities, according to the police. He appeared in a Channel 4 documentary entitled " The Jihadis Next Door " about British extremists that was broadcast previous year, local media reported. On Monday, he told reporters he supported the "full authority for the police to use whatever force is necessary to protect and save life". What Khan was actually saying was there was "no reason to be alarmed" at the increased police presence people would be seeing around ... (more...)
Tobacco Growing Is Harming the Environment, WHO Study Says
- June 06, 2017
Smoke is also harmful to those who breathe second-hand smoke. It is not only governments who could beef up tobacco control efforts; people could also contribute on an individual level to making a sustainable, tobacco-free world. It is also reported that Actor Amitabh Bachchan quit smoking nearly 35 years ago. He has been requesting the masses to quit smoking by quoting the effects on social media. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Smoke is also harmful to those who breathe second-hand smoke. It is not only governments who could beef up tobacco control efforts; people could also contribute on an individual level to making a sustainable, tobacco-free world. It is also reported that Actor Amitabh Bachchan quit smoking nearly 35 years ago. He has been requesting the masses to quit smoking by quoting the effects on social media. (more...)
Trump renews criticism of London Mayor Khan over attack
- June 06, 2017
Three jihadis drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge on Saturday night before running into the bustling Borough Market area where they slit people's throats and stabbed them indiscriminately. "It's just a fact that, over the last seven years, we as a city have lost 600 million pounds from our budgets". British Prime Minister Theresa May was among those who came to Khan's defense, though she declined to criticize Trump over the row. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Three jihadis drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge on Saturday night before running into the bustling Borough Market area where they slit people's throats and stabbed them indiscriminately. "It's just a fact that, over the last seven years, we as a city have lost 600 million pounds from our budgets". British Prime Minister Theresa May was among those who came to Khan's defense, though she declined to criticize Trump over the row. (more...)
Michelle Carter waives right to jury trial; judge will decide case
- June 06, 2017
Therefore, Carter is being charged with involuntary manslaughter for texting Roy encouraging him to kill himself. Michelle Carter , who was 17 at the time, goes on trial this week in a Taunton , Massachusetts , courtroom on involuntary manslaughter charges. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Therefore, Carter is being charged with involuntary manslaughter for texting Roy encouraging him to kill himself. Michelle Carter , who was 17 at the time, goes on trial this week in a Taunton , Massachusetts , courtroom on involuntary manslaughter charges. (more...)
This Is How Much Ariana Grande Raised For Manchester
- June 06, 2017
Niall Horan has praised "incredible" Ariana Grande for organising the One Love Manchester tribute concert on Sunday (04.06.17). United Kingdom viewers, as well as people from around the world, could also view the show on Facebook , YouTube , and Twitter . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Niall Horan has praised "incredible" Ariana Grande for organising the One Love Manchester tribute concert on Sunday (04.06.17). United Kingdom viewers, as well as people from around the world, could also view the show on Facebook , YouTube , and Twitter . (more...)
Three police officers killed by bomb blast in Indonesia
- June 06, 2017
Indonesia's president ordered a thorough investigation Thursday of twin suicide bombings that targeted police, killing three officers, in the deadliest attack by suspected militants in the capital in a year. But authorities are increasingly anxious about a surge in radicalism, driven in part by a new generation of militants inspired by ISIS. "The Islamic State remains the main driver of attacks in Indonesia, and the threat posed by militants linked to the group is likely to escalate in the ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Indonesia's president ordered a thorough investigation Thursday of twin suicide bombings that targeted police, killing three officers, in the deadliest attack by suspected militants in the capital in a year. But authorities are increasingly anxious about a surge in radicalism, driven in part by a new generation of militants inspired by ISIS. "The Islamic State remains the main driver of attacks in Indonesia, and the threat posed by militants linked to the group is likely to escalate in the ... (more...)
Netanyahu: Israel to keep security control over West Bank
- June 06, 2017
The war and Israel's ensuing land seizure displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Syrians. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the five decades long Israeli occupation has imposed a heavy humanitarian and development burden on the Palestinian people. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The war and Israel's ensuing land seizure displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and Syrians. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the five decades long Israeli occupation has imposed a heavy humanitarian and development burden on the Palestinian people. (more...)
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