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Short-Haired Girl Mistaken For Boy, Barred From Soccer Tournament Finals
- June 07, 2017
Mili Hernandez, a young player from Nebraska, plays on the Omaha Azzuri Cachorros. Mili Hernandez's team had advanced to the tournament's final day Sunday when it was suddenly disqualified. Hernandez has short hair. Hernandez said of the tournament organizers: "They just weren't listening". Her family provided documents to prove she's a girl, but Springfield tournament organizers refused to reconsider the disqualification. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Mili Hernandez, a young player from Nebraska, plays on the Omaha Azzuri Cachorros. Mili Hernandez's team had advanced to the tournament's final day Sunday when it was suddenly disqualified. Hernandez has short hair. Hernandez said of the tournament organizers: "They just weren't listening". Her family provided documents to prove she's a girl, but Springfield tournament organizers refused to reconsider the disqualification. (more...)
New images emerge of Syrian boy bloodied in iconic Aleppo photo
- June 07, 2017
But that image , taken during Aleppo's siege, was exploited by Syrian rebel groups and worldwide media, declared the young boy's father in an interview Monday with journalist Kinana Allouche from the pro-Syrian government Al-Mayadeen television station. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
But that image , taken during Aleppo's siege, was exploited by Syrian rebel groups and worldwide media, declared the young boy's father in an interview Monday with journalist Kinana Allouche from the pro-Syrian government Al-Mayadeen television station. (more...)
Putin says he doesn't have bad days 'because he's not a woman'
- June 07, 2017
Stone gave the DVD wit the film to Putin who subsequently found that the case contained no DVD inside and called the move a "typical American gift", the U.S. The Russian president was speaking to Oliver Stone , an Oscar-winning film director who enjoyed extensive, rare access to the elusive leader between July 2015 and February 2017. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Stone gave the DVD wit the film to Putin who subsequently found that the case contained no DVD inside and called the move a "typical American gift", the U.S. The Russian president was speaking to Oliver Stone , an Oscar-winning film director who enjoyed extensive, rare access to the elusive leader between July 2015 and February 2017. (more...)
Legal experts to Trump on travel ban
- June 07, 2017
The process of coming up with new vetting procedures was put on hold when lower-court judges blocked Trump's order from taking effect, they told the high court. "That's right, we need a TRAVEL BAN for certain unsafe countries, not some politically correct term that won't help us protect our people", he tweeted. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The process of coming up with new vetting procedures was put on hold when lower-court judges blocked Trump's order from taking effect, they told the high court. "That's right, we need a TRAVEL BAN for certain unsafe countries, not some politically correct term that won't help us protect our people", he tweeted. (more...)
Trump wishes Comey 'luck'; tensions with Sessions
- June 07, 2017
According to CNN , Comey was responsible for working with the bureau's investigation into whether Trump's campaign worked with Russian Federation in the presidential election interference. "You have the president of the United States talking to the director of the FBI, not just about any criminal investigation, but one involving his presidential campaign", said Matthew S. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
According to CNN , Comey was responsible for working with the bureau's investigation into whether Trump's campaign worked with Russian Federation in the presidential election interference. "You have the president of the United States talking to the director of the FBI, not just about any criminal investigation, but one involving his presidential campaign", said Matthew S. (more...)
Kuwait tries to mediate Qatar crisis
- June 07, 2017
USA officials said on Monday the United States would quietly try to calm the waters between Saudi Arabia and Qatar , saying that Qatar was too important to US military and diplomatic interests to be isolated. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi especially resents Qatar for its backing of the short-lived Muslim Brotherhood presidency of Mohamed Morsi, whom al-Sisi ousted in 2013. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
USA officials said on Monday the United States would quietly try to calm the waters between Saudi Arabia and Qatar , saying that Qatar was too important to US military and diplomatic interests to be isolated. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi especially resents Qatar for its backing of the short-lived Muslim Brotherhood presidency of Mohamed Morsi, whom al-Sisi ousted in 2013. (more...)
Michelle Obama to Developers: Make Room for Women in Tech
- June 07, 2017
The Apple CEO quipped that "When you're first lady, you can focus on whatever you want. Because you don't really know me", Obama said , according to clips of the talk posted on social media. Obama urged the audience to make room for women and people of color in technology. Who do you think is gonna use these apps . Obama also said it's nice to not have to dress up to go outside, and to wake up with nobody in the house. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The Apple CEO quipped that "When you're first lady, you can focus on whatever you want. Because you don't really know me", Obama said , according to clips of the talk posted on social media. Obama urged the audience to make room for women and people of color in technology. Who do you think is gonna use these apps . Obama also said it's nice to not have to dress up to go outside, and to wake up with nobody in the house. (more...)
British government, London mayor clash over United Kingdom invite to Trump
- June 07, 2017
Khan had told Londoners there was "no reason to be alarmed" about an increased police presence in the coming days following the attack, a remark Trump mischaracterized in a Sunday tweet, suggesting the mayor had said there was "no reason to be alarmed" about the attack itself. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Khan had told Londoners there was "no reason to be alarmed" about an increased police presence in the coming days following the attack, a remark Trump mischaracterized in a Sunday tweet, suggesting the mayor had said there was "no reason to be alarmed" about the attack itself. (more...)
Manuel Noriega, Panama ex-strongman, is dead
- June 07, 2017
Noriega's disdain for human rights and concern over his ties to drug trafficking organizations eventually overshadowed his value as a stopgap on regional communism. At the time of his death (approximately 11 p.m.), Noriega was serving a prison sentence for corruption, and having his opponents killed, according to NPR . (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Noriega's disdain for human rights and concern over his ties to drug trafficking organizations eventually overshadowed his value as a stopgap on regional communism. At the time of his death (approximately 11 p.m.), Noriega was serving a prison sentence for corruption, and having his opponents killed, according to NPR . (more...)
Vladimir Putin hits back about claims over Donald Trump and US election
- June 07, 2017
Asked whether all 17 USA intelligence agencies that concluded Russian Federation interfered with the election are lying, Putin said "they have been misled" and said he has not seen "any direct proof of Russia's interference". A secret line with Russia - which H.R. McMaster said is a normal thing in diplomatic relations with global counterparties - could have allowed the Trump transition team and Russian officials to communicate outside of the scrutiny of the departing Obama administration. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Asked whether all 17 USA intelligence agencies that concluded Russian Federation interfered with the election are lying, Putin said "they have been misled" and said he has not seen "any direct proof of Russia's interference". A secret line with Russia - which H.R. McMaster said is a normal thing in diplomatic relations with global counterparties - could have allowed the Trump transition team and Russian officials to communicate outside of the scrutiny of the departing Obama administration. (more...)
Paris agreement: Angela Merkel vows decisive action on climate change
- June 07, 2017
Her comments may have been interpreted differently in the USA, causing an uproar, but that's not her fault, said the official, asking not to be named while discussing private deliberations. "I think the relationship that the president has had with Merkel he would describe as fairly unbelievable". Merkel hailed private initiatives around the world on climate protection, including in the United States, saying they would help ensure "more prosperity and opportunities for the world". (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Her comments may have been interpreted differently in the USA, causing an uproar, but that's not her fault, said the official, asking not to be named while discussing private deliberations. "I think the relationship that the president has had with Merkel he would describe as fairly unbelievable". Merkel hailed private initiatives around the world on climate protection, including in the United States, saying they would help ensure "more prosperity and opportunities for the world". (more...)
PM's Office: 'Disappointed But Hopeful' Over US Embassy Decision
- June 07, 2017
The president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, and King Abdullah of Jordan, in particular, pressed on Trump that moving the embassy right now would imperil any potential for peace talks and for Trump's "ultimate deal". President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press appearance n Jerusalem, May 22. "There is likely to be a collective sigh of relief by Arab leaders, the Europeans, the State Department and the intelligence community", the NYT ... (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, and King Abdullah of Jordan, in particular, pressed on Trump that moving the embassy right now would imperil any potential for peace talks and for Trump's "ultimate deal". President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press appearance n Jerusalem, May 22. "There is likely to be a collective sigh of relief by Arab leaders, the Europeans, the State Department and the intelligence community", the NYT ... (more...)
US Urged to Act Upon its Own Human Rights
- June 07, 2017
He told Voice of Palestine radio thatHaley has come to Geneva with a specific task and that is to assail the UNHRC allegedly for singling out Israel for criticism and to pressure the 47 member states into canceling UNHRC's Agenda Item Seven: "Human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories". (more...)
- June 07, 2017
He told Voice of Palestine radio thatHaley has come to Geneva with a specific task and that is to assail the UNHRC allegedly for singling out Israel for criticism and to pressure the 47 member states into canceling UNHRC's Agenda Item Seven: "Human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories". (more...)
Accused leaker shared harsh opinions on Trump before arrest
- June 07, 2017
After leaving the Air Force, she went to work for a private contractor that did work for the NSA . "I never thought this would be something she would do", her mom Billie Winner-Davis told The Guardian . Roughly four months ago, she wrote a Facebook post that was critical of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines . If you voted for this piece of (expletive), explain this. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
After leaving the Air Force, she went to work for a private contractor that did work for the NSA . "I never thought this would be something she would do", her mom Billie Winner-Davis told The Guardian . Roughly four months ago, she wrote a Facebook post that was critical of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines . If you voted for this piece of (expletive), explain this. (more...)
The Trump-Comey relationship
- June 07, 2017
According to some key senators, Coats may reveal more about his interactions with Trump, including when the President reportedly urged the former IN senator to rebut the notion there was any collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
According to some key senators, Coats may reveal more about his interactions with Trump, including when the President reportedly urged the former IN senator to rebut the notion there was any collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. (more...)
Time dwindling for major successes on GOP legislative agenda
- June 07, 2017
The bishops said that if the Senate uses the American Health Care Act as its starting point, they should "retain the positive elements of the bill and remedy its grave deficiencies". "The Catholic Church remains committed to ensuring the fundamental right to medical care, a right which is in keeping with the God-given dignity of every person, and the corresponding obligation as a country to provide for this right", it continued. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The bishops said that if the Senate uses the American Health Care Act as its starting point, they should "retain the positive elements of the bill and remedy its grave deficiencies". "The Catholic Church remains committed to ensuring the fundamental right to medical care, a right which is in keeping with the God-given dignity of every person, and the corresponding obligation as a country to provide for this right", it continued. (more...)
Comey Said to Stop Short of Saying Whether Trump Obstructed Justice
- June 07, 2017
Comey's testimony will be his first public remarks since Trump summarily fired him on May 9. Comey was investigating whether Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russian Federation colluded to sway the 2016 US election when he was sacked by Trump in May. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Comey's testimony will be his first public remarks since Trump summarily fired him on May 9. Comey was investigating whether Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russian Federation colluded to sway the 2016 US election when he was sacked by Trump in May. (more...)
Battle begins for Raqqa, Islamic State's capital
- June 07, 2017
The advance took place in Al Mashlab, a district in southeastern Raqqa after a night of heavy air strikes. TRT World's Alican Ayanlar has more. "Our forces entered the city of Raqqa from the eastern district of Al-Meshleb", SDF commander Rojda Felat told AFP, adding that clashes were also raging on the city's northern outskirts. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The advance took place in Al Mashlab, a district in southeastern Raqqa after a night of heavy air strikes. TRT World's Alican Ayanlar has more. "Our forces entered the city of Raqqa from the eastern district of Al-Meshleb", SDF commander Rojda Felat told AFP, adding that clashes were also raging on the city's northern outskirts. (more...)
Trump believes climate is changing, says Nikki Haley
- June 07, 2017
Ms. Haley vouched that the president not only believes in climate change but that human activity contributes to it. Not long after, Musk tweeted that he was departing the council, adding that " climate change is real". Trump has previously said that global warming is a hoax invented by the Chinese to harm USA manufacturing. Ms Haley defended Mr Trump's decision saying business could not be run under the kind of regulations imposed by the Paris deal. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Ms. Haley vouched that the president not only believes in climate change but that human activity contributes to it. Not long after, Musk tweeted that he was departing the council, adding that " climate change is real". Trump has previously said that global warming is a hoax invented by the Chinese to harm USA manufacturing. Ms Haley defended Mr Trump's decision saying business could not be run under the kind of regulations imposed by the Paris deal. (more...)
U.S. missile defense chief visits THAAD site in South Korea
- June 07, 2017
A South Korean military official who spoke to the JoongAng anonymously said the objective of the visit was for the USA missile defense chief to inspect THAAD and boost the morale of the forces operating the system. Cheong Wa Dae said the probe has confirmed an "intentional omission" of such facts by a ministry official. A "full-blown" environmental study could take up to one year. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
A South Korean military official who spoke to the JoongAng anonymously said the objective of the visit was for the USA missile defense chief to inspect THAAD and boost the morale of the forces operating the system. Cheong Wa Dae said the probe has confirmed an "intentional omission" of such facts by a ministry official. A "full-blown" environmental study could take up to one year. (more...)
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