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Brazil judges clash over evidence in case against president
- June 08, 2017
The case began when the losing party filed a lawsuit against then President Dilma Rousseff and Vice President Temer with the top electoral authority, the TSE. Police sent the questions to Temer a day before the country's top electoral court opens a hearing into supposed irregularities during the 2014 electoral campaign. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The case began when the losing party filed a lawsuit against then President Dilma Rousseff and Vice President Temer with the top electoral authority, the TSE. Police sent the questions to Temer a day before the country's top electoral court opens a hearing into supposed irregularities during the 2014 electoral campaign. (more...)
Trump nominates former criminal lawyer to lead Federal Bureau of Investigation
- June 08, 2017
The Senate committee posted Comey's opening statement a day early. Although Trump asked Comey, "I hope you can let this go", Comey wrote that he did not say he would do any such thing. Comey did confirm one claim of Trump's: he had told the president he was not personally under investigation. The FBI director is supposed to be a politically neutral, and Comey was already under fire for reopening the Hillary Clinton email investigation at the 11th hour of the election. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The Senate committee posted Comey's opening statement a day early. Although Trump asked Comey, "I hope you can let this go", Comey wrote that he did not say he would do any such thing. Comey did confirm one claim of Trump's: he had told the president he was not personally under investigation. The FBI director is supposed to be a politically neutral, and Comey was already under fire for reopening the Hillary Clinton email investigation at the 11th hour of the election. (more...)
United Kingdom police names two London attackers, says one previously known to them
- June 08, 2017
It has also emerged one of the London Bridge suspected attackers appeared in a jihadi documentary on Channel 4 and had previously "tried to go to Syria". He has said cuts in the number of police officers have had an impact on the ability to prevent attacks. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would support calls for May to quit, as she had overseen a sharp reduction in police numbers in her past job as interior minister. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
It has also emerged one of the London Bridge suspected attackers appeared in a jihadi documentary on Channel 4 and had previously "tried to go to Syria". He has said cuts in the number of police officers have had an impact on the ability to prevent attacks. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would support calls for May to quit, as she had overseen a sharp reduction in police numbers in her past job as interior minister. (more...)
Modi leaves for Russian Federation
- June 08, 2017
The two countries enjoyed a 70-year alliance forged during the Cold War, when the Soviet Union was India's largest trading partner, diplomatic ally and main arms supplier, providing everything from tanks to aircraft. But at the same time, Putin sidestepped a question on Kashmir, and said "it is up to you" to assess whether Pakistan is fuelling terrorism in the Indian state. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The two countries enjoyed a 70-year alliance forged during the Cold War, when the Soviet Union was India's largest trading partner, diplomatic ally and main arms supplier, providing everything from tanks to aircraft. But at the same time, Putin sidestepped a question on Kashmir, and said "it is up to you" to assess whether Pakistan is fuelling terrorism in the Indian state. (more...)
Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg calls for universal basic income
- June 08, 2017
Facebook co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg stepped into Harvard University , his alumnus, again after over a decade to speak about his life experiences at the commencement event for the 2017 batch of students. "But today, technology and automation are eliminating many jobs". Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to Harvard with a message on fighting inequality and taking risks in the name of innovation. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Facebook co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg stepped into Harvard University , his alumnus, again after over a decade to speak about his life experiences at the commencement event for the 2017 batch of students. "But today, technology and automation are eliminating many jobs". Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to Harvard with a message on fighting inequality and taking risks in the name of innovation. (more...)
Cyclone Mora abates, heads to India's north-eastern coast
- June 08, 2017
Cyclone Mora has hit Bangladesh , lashing the country's south-eastern coast with rain and winds. Four persons from Cox Bazar district and two including a child from Bhola district have been killed . Cyclone Mora is expected to cause thundershowers accompanied by gusts in maritime ports and coastal areas. Authorities were still battling to evacuate more than half a million people from the coastal areas. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Cyclone Mora has hit Bangladesh , lashing the country's south-eastern coast with rain and winds. Four persons from Cox Bazar district and two including a child from Bhola district have been killed . Cyclone Mora is expected to cause thundershowers accompanied by gusts in maritime ports and coastal areas. Authorities were still battling to evacuate more than half a million people from the coastal areas. (more...)
Seth Meyers Slams Trump's "Ill-Informed Tweets" on London Attack
- June 08, 2017
After his election past year, Khan tweeted criticism of then-candidate Trump's rhetoric, saying his "ignorant view of Islam could make both our countries less safe". "He has risen above this crisis of death and destruction, as mayors continue to do, to alleviate fear, to bring comfort to his people of London", the mayors wrote in a statement on Sunday . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
After his election past year, Khan tweeted criticism of then-candidate Trump's rhetoric, saying his "ignorant view of Islam could make both our countries less safe". "He has risen above this crisis of death and destruction, as mayors continue to do, to alleviate fear, to bring comfort to his people of London", the mayors wrote in a statement on Sunday . (more...)
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Travel Ban
- June 08, 2017
Moving energetically to defend President Trump's new limits on immigration of Mideastern people and refugees, Administration lawyers asked the Supreme Court late Thursday night to allow prompt enforcement of all parts of the executive order . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Moving energetically to defend President Trump's new limits on immigration of Mideastern people and refugees, Administration lawyers asked the Supreme Court late Thursday night to allow prompt enforcement of all parts of the executive order . (more...)
Trump Not Expected To Block Comey's Senate Testimony
- June 08, 2017
Comey is to testify Thursday before the Senate intelligence committee. Meanwhile, Mr Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating possible ties between the Trump election campaign and Russian Federation, is expanding his probe to assume control of a grand jury investigation into Mr Flynn, three sources told Reuters . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Comey is to testify Thursday before the Senate intelligence committee. Meanwhile, Mr Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating possible ties between the Trump election campaign and Russian Federation, is expanding his probe to assume control of a grand jury investigation into Mr Flynn, three sources told Reuters . (more...)
KRG to hold independence referendum on September 25
- June 08, 2017
The parties decided on creating a high-level referendum committee to be overseen by the Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani, the statement said, urging the political parties to select their representatives to the committee by June 12. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The parties decided on creating a high-level referendum committee to be overseen by the Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani, the statement said, urging the political parties to select their representatives to the committee by June 12. (more...)
Leaked NSA Document Highlights Deep Flaws in US Election System
- June 08, 2017
Winner's tweets indicate she has strong progressive political leanings and even seemingly disavows her own race. The report said Russian military intelligence "executed cyber espionage operations against a named US company in August 2016 evidently to obtain information on elections-related software and hardware solutions, according to information that became available in April 2017". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Winner's tweets indicate she has strong progressive political leanings and even seemingly disavows her own race. The report said Russian military intelligence "executed cyber espionage operations against a named US company in August 2016 evidently to obtain information on elections-related software and hardware solutions, according to information that became available in April 2017". (more...)
Los Angeles police shoot, kill man who had toy gun
- June 08, 2017
The officer involved in the shooting was injured but has since been released from the hospital, the representative said. "Believing this may be the suspect from the radio call, they directed their attention toward him; at that time there was an officer-involved shooting", the department said in the statement. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The officer involved in the shooting was injured but has since been released from the hospital, the representative said. "Believing this may be the suspect from the radio call, they directed their attention toward him; at that time there was an officer-involved shooting", the department said in the statement. (more...)
New York Gov Cuomo To Trump: Deport Me
- June 08, 2017
Javits Center in New York City, where he made his remarks. "New Yorkers know that we are all immigrants", he said. The goal of these first-in-the-nation measures is to protect New Yorkers regardless of efforts by the federal government to move away from Obamacare. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Javits Center in New York City, where he made his remarks. "New Yorkers know that we are all immigrants", he said. The goal of these first-in-the-nation measures is to protect New Yorkers regardless of efforts by the federal government to move away from Obamacare. (more...)
Sturgeon calls on voters to "strengthen Scotland's hand against an extreme Brexit"
- June 08, 2017
Meanwhile Ms Sturgeon , whose 2015 success was partly down to Labour voters backing the SNP , will try to stop the tide flowing back to Labour by warning a vote for Mr Corbyn's party risks "letting Tory MPs in by the backdoor". She can talk about a 50p top rate of income tax all she likes, but the reality is that the SNP voted against this in the Scottish Parliament. In their manifesto , the Conservatives have already said that there will be not be another vote until the Brexit process ... (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Meanwhile Ms Sturgeon , whose 2015 success was partly down to Labour voters backing the SNP , will try to stop the tide flowing back to Labour by warning a vote for Mr Corbyn's party risks "letting Tory MPs in by the backdoor". She can talk about a 50p top rate of income tax all she likes, but the reality is that the SNP voted against this in the Scottish Parliament. In their manifesto , the Conservatives have already said that there will be not be another vote until the Brexit process ... (more...)
Tillerson insists Trump is not turning back on climate change
- June 08, 2017
According to the World Resources Institute , if the three USA states that comprise the United States Climate Alliance and support the Paris Agreement were a single country, their economy would be the fifth-largest in the world. from the historic Paris climate accord, Trump had reservations about the impact of the move. China will continue polluting for a "staggering number of years", he said, referring to its self-determined mitigation target . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
According to the World Resources Institute , if the three USA states that comprise the United States Climate Alliance and support the Paris Agreement were a single country, their economy would be the fifth-largest in the world. from the historic Paris climate accord, Trump had reservations about the impact of the move. China will continue polluting for a "staggering number of years", he said, referring to its self-determined mitigation target . (more...)
Cyclone Mora set to intensify; heavy rains likely to hit north-east India
- June 08, 2017
At least six people were killed as Cyclone Mora made landfall in Bangladesh on Tuesday. No casualties have been reported, but Reuters said the cyclone has caused significant damage to refugee camps for Rohingya Muslims. Bangladesh is routinely hit by bad storms between April and December that cause deaths and widespread property damage. The cyclone formed after monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka , off India's southern tip, killing at least 180 ... (more...)
- June 08, 2017
At least six people were killed as Cyclone Mora made landfall in Bangladesh on Tuesday. No casualties have been reported, but Reuters said the cyclone has caused significant damage to refugee camps for Rohingya Muslims. Bangladesh is routinely hit by bad storms between April and December that cause deaths and widespread property damage. The cyclone formed after monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka , off India's southern tip, killing at least 180 ... (more...)
Manchester bomber was 'controlled by Isil group behind Paris attacks'
- June 08, 2017
Authorities arrested a 24-year-old man last night in Rusholme, an inner-city area of Manchester, it said in a statement. Police investigating the Manchester Arena suicide bombing have arrested a 24-year-old man after seizing a vehicle deemed significant to the investigation. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Authorities arrested a 24-year-old man last night in Rusholme, an inner-city area of Manchester, it said in a statement. Police investigating the Manchester Arena suicide bombing have arrested a 24-year-old man after seizing a vehicle deemed significant to the investigation. (more...)
CPM politburo debates Yechury's re-election to Rajya Sabha
- June 08, 2017
The Marxist party said, "Masquerading as journalists these persons tried to enter the hall where the conference was being held and started shouting anti-CPM slogans". Senior CPI-M central committee member M.V. Govindan termed this as a "clear example of unleashing fascist tendencies" by the BJP-RSS. He said neither the BJP nor the RSS had anything do with it. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The Marxist party said, "Masquerading as journalists these persons tried to enter the hall where the conference was being held and started shouting anti-CPM slogans". Senior CPI-M central committee member M.V. Govindan termed this as a "clear example of unleashing fascist tendencies" by the BJP-RSS. He said neither the BJP nor the RSS had anything do with it. (more...)
Gun bill gets tentative approval in House, final vote Thursday
- June 08, 2017
Proponents argue that the legislation protects and upholds Second Amendment rights and scraps what they say amounts to a coat tax: a $100 permit application fee, a fingerprint fee and another $115 every four years to renew the license. "These criminals will no longer have an advantage over our law-abiding citizens", Millis said of the measure's desired outcome. The NRA agrees. "We want to pass a law that recognizes that you shouldn't be a criminal for putting a coat on or placing it in your ... (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Proponents argue that the legislation protects and upholds Second Amendment rights and scraps what they say amounts to a coat tax: a $100 permit application fee, a fingerprint fee and another $115 every four years to renew the license. "These criminals will no longer have an advantage over our law-abiding citizens", Millis said of the measure's desired outcome. The NRA agrees. "We want to pass a law that recognizes that you shouldn't be a criminal for putting a coat on or placing it in your ... (more...)
London attackers were chef, clerk and 'suspicious' Italian
- June 08, 2017
British police said the third assailant was Youssef Zaghba, 22, and that he had not been a subject of interest for them or the MI5 domestic intelligence agency. "We were all stuck!" said Marcia Rainford, a 58-year-old who said she was sealed into her building complex with her mother and two children. After a brief pause, election campaigning resumed on Monday, with security dominating the agenda ahead of Thursday's vote. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
British police said the third assailant was Youssef Zaghba, 22, and that he had not been a subject of interest for them or the MI5 domestic intelligence agency. "We were all stuck!" said Marcia Rainford, a 58-year-old who said she was sealed into her building complex with her mother and two children. After a brief pause, election campaigning resumed on Monday, with security dominating the agenda ahead of Thursday's vote. (more...)
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