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GOP-run House poised to roll back post-2008 financial rules
- June 09, 2017
The bill seeks to undo significant parts of the 2010 financial reform law. Hensarling said that consumers have suffered as a result of Dodd-Frank. Crapo has been working closely with his counterpart Sherrod Brown, a top Democrat on the panel, to find common ground. But given the chance to write such a bill, the banking industry and Republican lawmakers showed their hand: Higher capital requirements are out, and a banking system loaded up with more debt is in. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
The bill seeks to undo significant parts of the 2010 financial reform law. Hensarling said that consumers have suffered as a result of Dodd-Frank. Crapo has been working closely with his counterpart Sherrod Brown, a top Democrat on the panel, to find common ground. But given the chance to write such a bill, the banking industry and Republican lawmakers showed their hand: Higher capital requirements are out, and a banking system loaded up with more debt is in. (more...)
Sri Lanka steps up relief efforts as death toll exceeds 150
- June 09, 2017
Most victims were killed by landslides , not the flood waters, as their homes on hillsides were buried under torrents of mud and rock. At an intersection close to Agalawatte, 98 kilometers (60 miles) south of Colombo , Sri Lanka's capital, four bodies in coffins were kept in a house, awaiting boats to be taken to a temple where displaced people have taken refuge. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Most victims were killed by landslides , not the flood waters, as their homes on hillsides were buried under torrents of mud and rock. At an intersection close to Agalawatte, 98 kilometers (60 miles) south of Colombo , Sri Lanka's capital, four bodies in coffins were kept in a house, awaiting boats to be taken to a temple where displaced people have taken refuge. (more...)
London Mayor: 'Don't Roll Out Red Carpet' For Trump
- June 09, 2017
Trump tweeted twice critising Khan's leadership skills just hours after the London Bridge attacks which killed seven and injured a further 48. Khan's comments came after Trump criticized the mayor's reaction to Saturday's London attack . (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Trump tweeted twice critising Khan's leadership skills just hours after the London Bridge attacks which killed seven and injured a further 48. Khan's comments came after Trump criticized the mayor's reaction to Saturday's London attack . (more...)
United Kingdom police name third man behind London terror attack
- June 09, 2017
Police identified the third attacker as Youssef Zaghba, a 22-year-old Italian national of Moroccan descent, a day after naming his accomplices as Khuram Shazad Butt , 27, a Pakistan-born Briton, and Rachid Redouane, 30, a self-described Moroccan-Libyan dual national. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Police identified the third attacker as Youssef Zaghba, a 22-year-old Italian national of Moroccan descent, a day after naming his accomplices as Khuram Shazad Butt , 27, a Pakistan-born Briton, and Rachid Redouane, 30, a self-described Moroccan-Libyan dual national. (more...)
Items taken from Augusta cyber contractor Reality Winner's home detailed
- June 09, 2017
Victor remained locked up Tuesday, June 6 on federal charges that she made copies of classified documents containing top-secret material and mailed them to an online news organization. A lawyer said that victor has "no criminal history". She is a former Air Force linguist who speaks Farsi and Arabic. In a tweet she wrote earlier this year, she smeared Trump, saying: "the most risky entry to this country was the orange fascist we let into the White House ". (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Victor remained locked up Tuesday, June 6 on federal charges that she made copies of classified documents containing top-secret material and mailed them to an online news organization. A lawyer said that victor has "no criminal history". She is a former Air Force linguist who speaks Farsi and Arabic. In a tweet she wrote earlier this year, she smeared Trump, saying: "the most risky entry to this country was the orange fascist we let into the White House ". (more...)
Stanley Cup Finals: Penguins Take 2-0 Series Lead
- June 09, 2017
The Penguins scored three goals in 3:18 and became the 46th team since 1939 to lead the Final 2-0. The Penguins scored just 10 seconds into the period when Guentzel scored his second of the game off of a perfectly-placed rebound. That wasn't the case with their execution however, as they now trail 2-0 in the series after losing 4-1 in the second game. The Penguins took all the steam out of the Predators early in the fatal third period , but the physical disputes continued to the final horn. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
The Penguins scored three goals in 3:18 and became the 46th team since 1939 to lead the Final 2-0. The Penguins scored just 10 seconds into the period when Guentzel scored his second of the game off of a perfectly-placed rebound. That wasn't the case with their execution however, as they now trail 2-0 in the series after losing 4-1 in the second game. The Penguins took all the steam out of the Predators early in the fatal third period , but the physical disputes continued to the final horn. (more...)
London held a vigil near the epicentre of Saturday's terrorist attacks
- June 09, 2017
London's Metropolitan Police said on Monday (Tuesday NZ Time) one attacker was Khuram Shazad Butt , aged 27. Khuram Butt (27), a British national who was born in Pakistan, was filmed praying in front of an Islamic State flag in London's Regent's Park as part of a controversial Channel 4 programme that was broadcast in January past year. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
London's Metropolitan Police said on Monday (Tuesday NZ Time) one attacker was Khuram Shazad Butt , aged 27. Khuram Butt (27), a British national who was born in Pakistan, was filmed praying in front of an Islamic State flag in London's Regent's Park as part of a controversial Channel 4 programme that was broadcast in January past year. (more...)
3rd French victim of London Bridge attacks confirmed
- June 09, 2017
Seven people are known to have died in the attack, so if Mr Thomas was also killed it would bring the death toll to eight. Police said earlier that witness accounts suggested Thomas might have been thrown into the river. Meanwhile, an unnamed British Transport Police officer injured in Saturday's attacks on London Bridge and Borough Market has issued a statement from his hospital bed. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Seven people are known to have died in the attack, so if Mr Thomas was also killed it would bring the death toll to eight. Police said earlier that witness accounts suggested Thomas might have been thrown into the river. Meanwhile, an unnamed British Transport Police officer injured in Saturday's attacks on London Bridge and Borough Market has issued a statement from his hospital bed. (more...)
Trump Administration Orders Review Of Sage Grouse Protections
- June 09, 2017
KTVN has reached out to Senator Cortez Masto for her take on the news. Matt Mead of Wyoming (R) and John Hickenlooper of Colorado (D), who co-chair a federal-state sage grouse task force, wrote a letter to Zinke, stating that "wholesale changes to the land use plans are likely not necessary at this time". (more...)
- June 09, 2017
KTVN has reached out to Senator Cortez Masto for her take on the news. Matt Mead of Wyoming (R) and John Hickenlooper of Colorado (D), who co-chair a federal-state sage grouse task force, wrote a letter to Zinke, stating that "wholesale changes to the land use plans are likely not necessary at this time". (more...)
Trump defends Twitter use as aides urge him to cut back
- June 09, 2017
A majority of those who voted for Donald Trump for President want him to cut down on his use of Twitter. Trump also expressed his opinion that the Justice Department should have kept the original version of the ban and called for a "much tougher version". (more...)
- June 09, 2017
A majority of those who voted for Donald Trump for President want him to cut down on his use of Twitter. Trump also expressed his opinion that the Justice Department should have kept the original version of the ban and called for a "much tougher version". (more...)
United States intelligence contractor pleads not guilty to leaking charge
- June 09, 2017
But in reality, victor was anything but silent about her political views. But The Washington Post's Devlin Barrett reported that the case centers on an intelligence document that describes a 2016 Russian cyberattack on a company that provides technical support to state voting agencies and a subsequent email hacking scheme aimed at local election officials. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
But in reality, victor was anything but silent about her political views. But The Washington Post's Devlin Barrett reported that the case centers on an intelligence document that describes a 2016 Russian cyberattack on a company that provides technical support to state voting agencies and a subsequent email hacking scheme aimed at local election officials. (more...)
Pound tumbles as exit poll suggests British hung parliament
- June 09, 2017
As soon as possible, the head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, asks the person most likely to command the confidence of the Commons to become prime minister and form an administration. The SNP were projected to win 34 seats and the Liberal Democrats may get 14, the exit poll showed. May's failure to win a majority calls into question her position as Conservative Party leader and could mean a second election in Britain this year. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
As soon as possible, the head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, asks the person most likely to command the confidence of the Commons to become prime minister and form an administration. The SNP were projected to win 34 seats and the Liberal Democrats may get 14, the exit poll showed. May's failure to win a majority calls into question her position as Conservative Party leader and could mean a second election in Britain this year. (more...)
Iran guards: US, Saudis involved in Tehran attacks
- June 09, 2017
In an outpouring of support against Iran , dozens of countries have condemned Wednesday's attack on the country's parliament and on the mausoleum of the Ayatollah Khomeini. The attackers were armed with rifles and pistols and at least two blew themselves up with suicide vests, Iranian media reported. According to that news agency, one person was killed and several more wounded in a bomb and gun attack. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
In an outpouring of support against Iran , dozens of countries have condemned Wednesday's attack on the country's parliament and on the mausoleum of the Ayatollah Khomeini. The attackers were armed with rifles and pistols and at least two blew themselves up with suicide vests, Iranian media reported. According to that news agency, one person was killed and several more wounded in a bomb and gun attack. (more...)
Jury may soon hear from Cosby, even if he doesn't take stand
- June 09, 2017
Earlier in the week, Cosby was supported by Keshia Knight-Pulliam, who played the youngest daughter, Rudy, on " The Cosby Show ". " 'The lights were dim and the fire was going, ' the lawyer continued". Beginning Tuesday, Agrusa also painstakingly reviewed Constand's phone records and police statements, hoping to show she changed her mind about the date of the alleged assault and gave authorities an incomplete picture of her friendship with the TV star. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Earlier in the week, Cosby was supported by Keshia Knight-Pulliam, who played the youngest daughter, Rudy, on " The Cosby Show ". " 'The lights were dim and the fire was going, ' the lawyer continued". Beginning Tuesday, Agrusa also painstakingly reviewed Constand's phone records and police statements, hoping to show she changed her mind about the date of the alleged assault and gave authorities an incomplete picture of her friendship with the TV star. (more...)
Champions Trophy 7th Match: Hasan Ali keeps Pakistan's campaign alive
- June 09, 2017
However, they will be without their fast bowler Wahab Riaz after he was ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to an ankle injury he sustained while bowling during India's innings. It is the do-or-die match for the Pakistan Cricket team. Such was the firepower unleashed by Pakistani bowlers that South Africa (SA) lost their first four wickets for just 90 runs. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
However, they will be without their fast bowler Wahab Riaz after he was ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to an ankle injury he sustained while bowling during India's innings. It is the do-or-die match for the Pakistan Cricket team. Such was the firepower unleashed by Pakistani bowlers that South Africa (SA) lost their first four wickets for just 90 runs. (more...)
Comey: Trump White House 'lied' about the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- June 09, 2017
Making a startling claim, Comey said Russian was certainly involved in the United States presidential elections of 2016. At first, the White House explained that Trump decided that Comey needed to go after receiving a recommendation from newly appointed Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Making a startling claim, Comey said Russian was certainly involved in the United States presidential elections of 2016. At first, the White House explained that Trump decided that Comey needed to go after receiving a recommendation from newly appointed Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. (more...)
Woman charged with top-secret leak denied bond
- June 09, 2017
Victor was charged in a federal grand jury indictment on Wednesday with a single count of willful retention and transmission of national defence information, a felony offence under the Espionage and Censorship Act that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Victor was charged in a federal grand jury indictment on Wednesday with a single count of willful retention and transmission of national defence information, a felony offence under the Espionage and Censorship Act that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. (more...)
Chad recalls ambassador from Qatar amid Gulf Arab row
- June 09, 2017
On Thursday, the UAE added to the raft of measures to isolate Qatar . "The Embassy of India is monitoring the situation closely and is in touch with Qatari authorities to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals in Qatar ", it said. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
On Thursday, the UAE added to the raft of measures to isolate Qatar . "The Embassy of India is monitoring the situation closely and is in touch with Qatari authorities to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals in Qatar ", it said. (more...)
Islamic State Targets Iran
- June 09, 2017
The almost simultaneous attacks claimed 12 lives and injured 42 people when a combination of suicide bombers and gunmen stormed Iran's parliament and the shrine of the "father of the 1979 revolution", Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Khamenei claimed that the United States created and is promoting the Islamic State out of its hatred for Islam, as far back as 2015. Iran is a majority-Shiite nation, and the Islamic State is a Sunni group that often targets Shiite Muslims. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
The almost simultaneous attacks claimed 12 lives and injured 42 people when a combination of suicide bombers and gunmen stormed Iran's parliament and the shrine of the "father of the 1979 revolution", Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Khamenei claimed that the United States created and is promoting the Islamic State out of its hatred for Islam, as far back as 2015. Iran is a majority-Shiite nation, and the Islamic State is a Sunni group that often targets Shiite Muslims. (more...)
In Georgia, Ossoff, Handel cast each other as rubber stamps
- June 09, 2017
Atlanta's WSB-TV will broadcast the debate at 8 p.m. EDT. One topic Ossoff diligently avoided: Trump. He shies away from mentioning the President on his own at campaign events, too, addressing Trump only when faced with a question from a supporter or member of the media, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Atlanta's WSB-TV will broadcast the debate at 8 p.m. EDT. One topic Ossoff diligently avoided: Trump. He shies away from mentioning the President on his own at campaign events, too, addressing Trump only when faced with a question from a supporter or member of the media, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . (more...)
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