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USA stock indexes edge higher in early trading; oil slides
- June 08, 2017
In 3pm trading, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index advanced 0.15 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 initially turned negative following the report, but reduced more modest gains to trade near break-even levels. Airline stocks showed a strong move to the upside over the course of the trading session, driving the NYSE Arca Airline Index up by 1.6%. As if investors needed further confirmation of expectations that Federal Reserve policy makers will lift interest rates at ... (more...)
- June 08, 2017
In 3pm trading, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index advanced 0.15 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 initially turned negative following the report, but reduced more modest gains to trade near break-even levels. Airline stocks showed a strong move to the upside over the course of the trading session, driving the NYSE Arca Airline Index up by 1.6%. As if investors needed further confirmation of expectations that Federal Reserve policy makers will lift interest rates at ... (more...)
S. Korea leader warns North after latest missile launch
- June 08, 2017
The Missile Defense Agency launched a ground-based interceptor from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California to intercept a US-launched mock ICBM target over the Pacific Ocean, according to a United States defense official. Forces Korea of his commitment to the alliance between the countries. The test is the fourth since South Korean president Moon Jae In took office on 10 May. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The Missile Defense Agency launched a ground-based interceptor from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California to intercept a US-launched mock ICBM target over the Pacific Ocean, according to a United States defense official. Forces Korea of his commitment to the alliance between the countries. The test is the fourth since South Korean president Moon Jae In took office on 10 May. (more...)
Trump Not Planning to Invoke Executive Privilege for Comey Testimony — NY Times
- June 08, 2017
He'll probably be asked about conversations with Trump about Russian election meddling and the FBI investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn . Collins said that the Senate investigation is taking up a lot of time . On Wednesday, the president will travel to OH, the official said, where he will push to improve the efficacy of inland waterways, including revamping dams and lock systems that are key to the agriculture industry. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
He'll probably be asked about conversations with Trump about Russian election meddling and the FBI investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn . Collins said that the Senate investigation is taking up a lot of time . On Wednesday, the president will travel to OH, the official said, where he will push to improve the efficacy of inland waterways, including revamping dams and lock systems that are key to the agriculture industry. (more...)
Hawaii becomes first state to enact law aligning with Paris agreement
- June 08, 2017
Ige also signed Act 33 ( House Bill 1578 ) on Tuesday, which creates a Carbon Farming Task Force to identify agricultural and aquaculture practices aimed at better carbon sequestration. "As an institution of higher learning, it is essential that we publicly affirm the scientific evidence of the human contributions to climate change", said President Schall on the decision to opt in. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Ige also signed Act 33 ( House Bill 1578 ) on Tuesday, which creates a Carbon Farming Task Force to identify agricultural and aquaculture practices aimed at better carbon sequestration. "As an institution of higher learning, it is essential that we publicly affirm the scientific evidence of the human contributions to climate change", said President Schall on the decision to opt in. (more...)
Make your vote count
- June 08, 2017
The official opposition is the Labour Party, which now holds 229 seats in the House of Commons. Alternatively, you can head to government websiteYourVoteMatters.co.uk and enter your postcode to find your nearest polling booth. Ms D'Orsi, the National Police Chiefs Council lead for protective security, said: "Security around polling stations is constantly being reviewed and updated by local police forces". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The official opposition is the Labour Party, which now holds 229 seats in the House of Commons. Alternatively, you can head to government websiteYourVoteMatters.co.uk and enter your postcode to find your nearest polling booth. Ms D'Orsi, the National Police Chiefs Council lead for protective security, said: "Security around polling stations is constantly being reviewed and updated by local police forces". (more...)
Candidates face off in Ga. congressional debate
- June 08, 2017
The special election will happen two weeks from today. She said in a statement: "The private sector creates good paying jobs when we have a robust economy with lower taxes and less regulation". However, it's clearly not the issue he wants to talk about with voters. Democrat Jon Ossoff says Georgia's 6th Congressional District should make a change. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The special election will happen two weeks from today. She said in a statement: "The private sector creates good paying jobs when we have a robust economy with lower taxes and less regulation". However, it's clearly not the issue he wants to talk about with voters. Democrat Jon Ossoff says Georgia's 6th Congressional District should make a change. (more...)
Trump nominates former Justice Department official Christopher Wray to head the FBI
- June 08, 2017
In an early morning two-sentence tweet, Trump said he meant to nominate Wray, a high-ranking official in George W. Bush's Justice Department. He represented New Jersey Gov. "The president is trying to change the topic", said Sen. With a strong law enforcement background, Wray is a traditional choice for the job. ( The New York Times called Wray " a safe, mainstream pick .") And don't expect Trump to speak any words out loud, either. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
In an early morning two-sentence tweet, Trump said he meant to nominate Wray, a high-ranking official in George W. Bush's Justice Department. He represented New Jersey Gov. "The president is trying to change the topic", said Sen. With a strong law enforcement background, Wray is a traditional choice for the job. ( The New York Times called Wray " a safe, mainstream pick .") And don't expect Trump to speak any words out loud, either. (more...)
Trump to nominate Christopher Wray as FBI director
- June 08, 2017
A day before former FBI Director, James Comey , will publicly testify in regards to President Donald Trump and further the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 United States Election, we now know who Trump prefers for the role of FBI Director. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
A day before former FBI Director, James Comey , will publicly testify in regards to President Donald Trump and further the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 United States Election, we now know who Trump prefers for the role of FBI Director. (more...)
Indian farmers step up strike after six die in firing
- June 08, 2017
In Khargone district, police caned agitating farmers , who damaged almost a dozen vehicles and ransacked properties. However, district authorities have denied the involvement of cops, adding that it was "miscreants" who opened fire as the crowd went on a complete rampage. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
In Khargone district, police caned agitating farmers , who damaged almost a dozen vehicles and ransacked properties. However, district authorities have denied the involvement of cops, adding that it was "miscreants" who opened fire as the crowd went on a complete rampage. (more...)
Macron's party on top in French parliamentary elections, say polls
- June 08, 2017
The first meeting of the Russian and French leaders lasted nearly three hours, with Macron saying that "Franco-Russian friendship" was at the heart of the talks. He had been due to attend the inauguration of the cathedral in October, but he cancelled the trip to France after then President Francois Hollande accused Russian Federation of war crimes in Syria and refused to give him a red carpet welcome. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The first meeting of the Russian and French leaders lasted nearly three hours, with Macron saying that "Franco-Russian friendship" was at the heart of the talks. He had been due to attend the inauguration of the cathedral in October, but he cancelled the trip to France after then President Francois Hollande accused Russian Federation of war crimes in Syria and refused to give him a red carpet welcome. (more...)
British police arrest man in London Bridge attack investigation
- June 08, 2017
After a brief pause following the London attack , campaigning resumed on Monday, and the agenda has been dominated by security issues ahead of tomorrow's vote. Butt became a British citizen and Redouane claimed to be Moroccan and Libyan, police said . Forty-eight civilians were sent to the hospital, while seven people have been confirmed dead from the attack. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
After a brief pause following the London attack , campaigning resumed on Monday, and the agenda has been dominated by security issues ahead of tomorrow's vote. Butt became a British citizen and Redouane claimed to be Moroccan and Libyan, police said . Forty-eight civilians were sent to the hospital, while seven people have been confirmed dead from the attack. (more...)
Florida lawmakers strike deal on medical marijuana
- June 08, 2017
Rick Scott called the session that begins Wednesday because of an ongoing feud over the state budget. Where exactly the legislation went sideways boiled down to regulatory caps that would have been placed on medical marijuana treatment centers. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Rick Scott called the session that begins Wednesday because of an ongoing feud over the state budget. Where exactly the legislation went sideways boiled down to regulatory caps that would have been placed on medical marijuana treatment centers. (more...)
Three more arrests in London terror probe
- June 08, 2017
The Italian reports said Zaghba was intercepted at the Bologna airport past year as he was about to board a plane for Turkey, apparently with the intention of joining Islamic State militants in Syria. "This was an attack on London and the United Kingdom, but it was also an attack on the free world", she said. In a letter posted outside Tuesday, the Ummah Fitness Centre said staff would "help the police in any way we can". (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The Italian reports said Zaghba was intercepted at the Bologna airport past year as he was about to board a plane for Turkey, apparently with the intention of joining Islamic State militants in Syria. "This was an attack on London and the United Kingdom, but it was also an attack on the free world", she said. In a letter posted outside Tuesday, the Ummah Fitness Centre said staff would "help the police in any way we can". (more...)
Qataris banned from boarding flights to UAE: Etihad
- June 08, 2017
It's the worst diplomatic crisis to strike the region since the 1991 Gulf War. Trump said, arguing that his visit to Saudi Arabia was "already paying off". The alliance against Qatar also included Egypt, whose leadership ousted the Brotherhood in a 2013 coup led by U.A.E. -backed army chief Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, as well as Bahrain. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
It's the worst diplomatic crisis to strike the region since the 1991 Gulf War. Trump said, arguing that his visit to Saudi Arabia was "already paying off". The alliance against Qatar also included Egypt, whose leadership ousted the Brotherhood in a 2013 coup led by U.A.E. -backed army chief Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, as well as Bahrain. (more...)
Tehran attackers were Iranian ISIS recruits
- June 08, 2017
In the meantime, Elyas Hazrati, a senior MP, told the agency that there were at least three attackers who carried two Kalashnikov rifles and a handgun. Security forces eventually shot and killed the attackers. Mizan Online, an Iranian state-run news website, said 12 people were killed and 42 wounded in the two attacks. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
In the meantime, Elyas Hazrati, a senior MP, told the agency that there were at least three attackers who carried two Kalashnikov rifles and a handgun. Security forces eventually shot and killed the attackers. Mizan Online, an Iranian state-run news website, said 12 people were killed and 42 wounded in the two attacks. (more...)
Hawaii Signs Legislation To Implement Goals Of Paris Climate Accord Anyway
- June 08, 2017
We are the world leader in environmental stewardship, and our energy use, as a share of the economy, continues to shrink. More than 190 nations came together in the French capital to agree to voluntary pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
We are the world leader in environmental stewardship, and our energy use, as a share of the economy, continues to shrink. More than 190 nations came together in the French capital to agree to voluntary pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions. (more...)
UAE Criminalizes Sympathy Towards Qatar, Imposing Up to 15 Years Jail Penalty
- June 08, 2017
The Pentagon, however, mindful of the U.S. military base in Qatar , renewed its praise for Doha after Trump's intervention - showing again how USA officials are walking a tightrope as Trump's tweets raise questions about existing policy and the scripted talking points used to explain it. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
The Pentagon, however, mindful of the U.S. military base in Qatar , renewed its praise for Doha after Trump's intervention - showing again how USA officials are walking a tightrope as Trump's tweets raise questions about existing policy and the scripted talking points used to explain it. (more...)
US suspects Russian hackers planted fake news behind Qatar crisis
- June 08, 2017
Late Tuesday night, the Jordanian government announced it was reducing its level of diplomatic representation in Qatar and cancelling the local registration for Al-Jazeera TV. "I think in terms of the president's message in Riyadh , remember, was to motivate all of the Arab and Muslim nations worldwide and the Arab Muslim summit that all nations needed to take action against extremism and take action to also terminate the support, financial support, in any ways that they can", Tillerson said. (more...)
- June 08, 2017
Late Tuesday night, the Jordanian government announced it was reducing its level of diplomatic representation in Qatar and cancelling the local registration for Al-Jazeera TV. "I think in terms of the president's message in Riyadh , remember, was to motivate all of the Arab and Muslim nations worldwide and the Arab Muslim summit that all nations needed to take action against extremism and take action to also terminate the support, financial support, in any ways that they can", Tillerson said. (more...)
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...)
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