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Twin attacks on Iran parliament and Khomeini shrine, 1 dead
- June 08, 2017
That initial statement did not include Trump's allegation that Iran sponsors terrorism. The twin attacks were simultaneously carried out at around 10.30 am. ISIS released a video of the attackers from inside the building via its Amaq propaganda agency - a rare claim of responsibility while an attack was still going on. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
That initial statement did not include Trump's allegation that Iran sponsors terrorism. The twin attacks were simultaneously carried out at around 10.30 am. ISIS released a video of the attackers from inside the building via its Amaq propaganda agency - a rare claim of responsibility while an attack was still going on. (more...)
Trump lawyer: President feels `completely and totally vindicated' by Comey's testimony
- June 08, 2017
Comey warns that such an investigation could "create a narrative that we were investigating him personally , which we weren't". The former FBI director wrote that the President had demanded his loyalty, pressed him to drop a probe into ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn and repeatedly pressured him to publicly declare that Trump himself was not under investigation. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Comey warns that such an investigation could "create a narrative that we were investigating him personally , which we weren't". The former FBI director wrote that the President had demanded his loyalty, pressed him to drop a probe into ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn and repeatedly pressured him to publicly declare that Trump himself was not under investigation. (more...)
Trump pushes public works agenda, health care on Ohio visit
- June 08, 2017
Other than the pitfalls of public-private partnerships inherent to Trump's plan, it is also woefully inadequate to address the needs of public infrastructure in the 21st century. We're going to get them going again like they never have before. The private sector can help accelerate completion of infrastructure projects. The devil remains in the details, however, and much of the detail of Trump's plans is still to be fleshed out, like its financing. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Other than the pitfalls of public-private partnerships inherent to Trump's plan, it is also woefully inadequate to address the needs of public infrastructure in the 21st century. We're going to get them going again like they never have before. The private sector can help accelerate completion of infrastructure projects. The devil remains in the details, however, and much of the detail of Trump's plans is still to be fleshed out, like its financing. (more...)
Trump announces his choice for Federal Bureau of Investigation director via Twitter
- June 08, 2017
Many lawmakers have said Trump should pick a career law enforcement professional. -Wray, 48, now works at the powerhouse law firm King & Spalding, where he connected with Christie during the investigation into allegations that the governor closed lanes on the George Washington Bridge as payback against a political foe. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Many lawmakers have said Trump should pick a career law enforcement professional. -Wray, 48, now works at the powerhouse law firm King & Spalding, where he connected with Christie during the investigation into allegations that the governor closed lanes on the George Washington Bridge as payback against a political foe. (more...)
Tehran attackers 'were IS recruits from Iran'
- June 08, 2017
Attacks of this nature are extremely rare in Iran, particularly in the highly-controlled capital where tourist and government sites are tightly policed. Meanwhile, the Tehran Security Council has convened an emergency meeting after two terror attacks were reported on the Iranian Majlis and Imam Khomeini Mausoleum respectively on Wednesday. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Attacks of this nature are extremely rare in Iran, particularly in the highly-controlled capital where tourist and government sites are tightly policed. Meanwhile, the Tehran Security Council has convened an emergency meeting after two terror attacks were reported on the Iranian Majlis and Imam Khomeini Mausoleum respectively on Wednesday. (more...)
Iran FM says Trump reaction to attacks 'repugnant'
- June 08, 2017
Iran is deeply involved in the fight against ISIS , both in Iraq and Syria, and together with Russian Federation is a major backer of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The number of people killed in gun and bomb attacks in Tehran has risen to 13, Iran's deputy interior minister was quoted as saying by state broadcaster IRIB . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Iran is deeply involved in the fight against ISIS , both in Iraq and Syria, and together with Russian Federation is a major backer of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The number of people killed in gun and bomb attacks in Tehran has risen to 13, Iran's deputy interior minister was quoted as saying by state broadcaster IRIB . (more...)
Russia denies reports of hacking Qatar's state news agency
- June 08, 2017
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani told CNN the Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the hack and the planting of fake news. 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 08, 2017
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani told CNN the Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the hack and the planting of fake news. 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...)
Lankford on Trump's request for loyalty: 'It doesn't surprise me'
- June 08, 2017
But while some said the statement was worrisome, Trump's lawyer said the president felt vindicated by Comey's testimony , because it confirmed that he was not under investigation with respect to the Russian Federation probe. He was outright fired, only learning about it from a news report while on an Federal Bureau of Investigation business trip in Los Angeles. Former FBI Director James Comey , 56, is scheduled to give his testimony before the committee Thursday. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
But while some said the statement was worrisome, Trump's lawyer said the president felt vindicated by Comey's testimony , because it confirmed that he was not under investigation with respect to the Russian Federation probe. He was outright fired, only learning about it from a news report while on an Federal Bureau of Investigation business trip in Los Angeles. Former FBI Director James Comey , 56, is scheduled to give his testimony before the committee Thursday. (more...)
Guess Which Five M'sian Universities Named The World's Top 300
- June 08, 2017
Overall, 16 of the 24 Russell Group universities, considered among the best in the country, have moved downwards. New Zealand universities performed well in research outputs - Waikato ranked 133rd, Otago 174th and Canterbury 178th - but showed "uniformly deteriorating" faculty to student ratios. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Overall, 16 of the 24 Russell Group universities, considered among the best in the country, have moved downwards. New Zealand universities performed well in research outputs - Waikato ranked 133rd, Otago 174th and Canterbury 178th - but showed "uniformly deteriorating" faculty to student ratios. (more...)
Pak militants killed in foiled infiltration bid
- June 08, 2017
Three militants were killed during an ongoing operation near the Line of Control (LoC) in Machil sector of Kupwara , said defence spokesman, Col. Rajesh Kalia. Security forces have recovered map sheets and other war like stores, three AK-47, one pistol and three Global Positioning System from the death intruders. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Three militants were killed during an ongoing operation near the Line of Control (LoC) in Machil sector of Kupwara , said defence spokesman, Col. Rajesh Kalia. Security forces have recovered map sheets and other war like stores, three AK-47, one pistol and three Global Positioning System from the death intruders. (more...)
Egypt's Authorities Apprehend Suspects in Probe Into Attack on Coptic Christians
- June 08, 2017
Twenty-nine people were killed Friday morning when a bus carrying Christian Copts pilgrims was shot at by masked gunmen in the Egyptian Minya province, south of Cairo . In February, the ISIS affiliate in the Sinai released an online video threatening to cleanse Egypt of Christians , whom it described as "infidels" and accused of insulting Islam. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Twenty-nine people were killed Friday morning when a bus carrying Christian Copts pilgrims was shot at by masked gunmen in the Egyptian Minya province, south of Cairo . In February, the ISIS affiliate in the Sinai released an online video threatening to cleanse Egypt of Christians , whom it described as "infidels" and accused of insulting Islam. (more...)
Trump calls King Salman on Qatar crisis, asks for Gulf unity
- June 08, 2017
He suggested Qatar was funding extremism. The west African nation of Mauritania said shortly thereafter that it was also following suit, claiming that Qatar's tolerance towards extremism had "resulted in heavy losses to human life in these Arab countries, in Europe and throughout the world". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
He suggested Qatar was funding extremism. The west African nation of Mauritania said shortly thereafter that it was also following suit, claiming that Qatar's tolerance towards extremism had "resulted in heavy losses to human life in these Arab countries, in Europe and throughout the world". (more...)
Shooting Incident Reported In Iran's Parliament
- June 08, 2017
The two attacks carried out by gunmen and suicide bombers at Ayatollah Khomeini's shrine and the Iranian parliament in Tehran on June 7, 2017 , were despicable acts of violence, Human Rights Watch said today. "We condemn terrorist attacks anywhere they occur and we condemn the killing of the innocent anywhere it occurs", Jubeir said. At least 12 people were killed by the attackers, the head of Iran's emergency department, Pir-Hossein Kolivand, was quoted as saying by state ... (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The two attacks carried out by gunmen and suicide bombers at Ayatollah Khomeini's shrine and the Iranian parliament in Tehran on June 7, 2017 , were despicable acts of violence, Human Rights Watch said today. "We condemn terrorist attacks anywhere they occur and we condemn the killing of the innocent anywhere it occurs", Jubeir said. At least 12 people were killed by the attackers, the head of Iran's emergency department, Pir-Hossein Kolivand, was quoted as saying by state ... (more...)
Mandsaur Farmers' agitation: 62 detained, seven cases lodged
- June 08, 2017
He said the situation in Mandsaur is under control. Mandsaur Collector SK Singh was heckled by the farmers when he went to pacify them and lift a road blockade at Berheda Pant area. A statewide bandh called by the opposition Congress party was near total in western Madhya Pradesh and evoked mixed response elsewhere, according to news channels. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
He said the situation in Mandsaur is under control. Mandsaur Collector SK Singh was heckled by the farmers when he went to pacify them and lift a road blockade at Berheda Pant area. A statewide bandh called by the opposition Congress party was near total in western Madhya Pradesh and evoked mixed response elsewhere, according to news channels. (more...)
Va. senator calls Paris Agreement withdrawal "massive blunder"
- June 08, 2017
Additionally, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and representatives for Hawaii Island Mayor Harry Kim, Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa, and Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho all signed a statement declaring their commitment to supporting the Paris Agreement . (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Additionally, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and representatives for Hawaii Island Mayor Harry Kim, Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa, and Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho all signed a statement declaring their commitment to supporting the Paris Agreement . (more...)
Qatar Diplomatic Crisis Continues To Reverberate Across Middle East
- June 08, 2017
Turkey has maintained good relations with Qatar as well as several of its Gulf Arab neighbours. Egypt and Qatar have had rocky relations since the military overthrew Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013. The UAE announced Wednesday that " expressing sympathy, inclination or favoritism toward Qatar " is punishable by three to 15 years in prison, alongside a minimum fine of 500,000 dirhams, about $136,000. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Turkey has maintained good relations with Qatar as well as several of its Gulf Arab neighbours. Egypt and Qatar have had rocky relations since the military overthrew Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013. The UAE announced Wednesday that " expressing sympathy, inclination or favoritism toward Qatar " is punishable by three to 15 years in prison, alongside a minimum fine of 500,000 dirhams, about $136,000. (more...)
Rahul Gandhi leaves for Mandsaur, likely to meet families of farmers killed
- June 08, 2017
The BJP government kept denying any police firing and only in the during the evening did they confirm that 6 people have died. The Centre also rushed 1,100 anti-riot police personnel to Mandsaur to help restore peace in the district. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The BJP government kept denying any police firing and only in the during the evening did they confirm that 6 people have died. The Centre also rushed 1,100 anti-riot police personnel to Mandsaur to help restore peace in the district. (more...)
SNP manifesto: What it says and what it means
- June 08, 2017
Miss Sturgeon said she has been "clear" that she wants Scotland to stay in the European Union and that she believes she has a "mandate" for another vote. Questioned after her speech about her change in stance, Sturgeon confirmed she no longer had clear date in mind. But the SNP leader also said that "if there was to be a hung parliament of course we would look to be part of a progressive alliance that pursued progressive policies". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Miss Sturgeon said she has been "clear" that she wants Scotland to stay in the European Union and that she believes she has a "mandate" for another vote. Questioned after her speech about her change in stance, Sturgeon confirmed she no longer had clear date in mind. But the SNP leader also said that "if there was to be a hung parliament of course we would look to be part of a progressive alliance that pursued progressive policies". (more...)
Cosby attorneys highlight sex assault accuser's 'confusion'
- June 08, 2017
Andrea Constand , center, walks to the courtroom during Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown , Pa., Tuesday, June 6, 2017. His lawyers have tried to poke holes in Constand's story, citing differences between her courtroom testimony and the accounts she gave to police and in a lawsuit in 2005. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Andrea Constand , center, walks to the courtroom during Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown , Pa., Tuesday, June 6, 2017. His lawyers have tried to poke holes in Constand's story, citing differences between her courtroom testimony and the accounts she gave to police and in a lawsuit in 2005. (more...)
Backed SDF announces start of Raqqah operation
- June 08, 2017
The last big city fully controlled by ISIS, Raqqa's status as their capital city also means they've got substantial defensive forces positioned in the city, anticipating an invasion that the United States has been telegraphing since the middle of previous year. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The last big city fully controlled by ISIS, Raqqa's status as their capital city also means they've got substantial defensive forces positioned in the city, anticipating an invasion that the United States has been telegraphing since the middle of previous year. (more...)
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