World
Sturgeon urges voters to help keep Tories in check
- June 10, 2017
The recent Tory manifesto also said there could be no vote without demonstrable "public consent" after the Brexit process had "played out" for an undefined period. But asked yesterday about the principle of holding a second independence referendum, the Labour leader said: "What I've said is that if the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish people want a referendum, they have the right to do that, that was the whole point of the devolution agreement of the 1990s". (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The recent Tory manifesto also said there could be no vote without demonstrable "public consent" after the Brexit process had "played out" for an undefined period. But asked yesterday about the principle of holding a second independence referendum, the Labour leader said: "What I've said is that if the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish people want a referendum, they have the right to do that, that was the whole point of the devolution agreement of the 1990s". (more...)
Concerned world leaders in touch with Qatar Foreign Minister, diplomats
- June 10, 2017
In some of the strongest comments related to those efforts by a senior Gulf Arab official, Sheikh Khalid told the newspaper he doubted whether Qatar would change its behaviour. Though Trump again said countries must eliminate funding streams for terror groups, the White House said he focused on the need for the region's various USA allies to stick together. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
In some of the strongest comments related to those efforts by a senior Gulf Arab official, Sheikh Khalid told the newspaper he doubted whether Qatar would change its behaviour. Though Trump again said countries must eliminate funding streams for terror groups, the White House said he focused on the need for the region's various USA allies to stick together. (more...)
London Mayor Calls On Gov't To Cancel Trump's State Visit
- June 10, 2017
Yet, Khan's supporters pushed back at Trump's assertion, noting that Khan was simply telling Londoners not to be afraid of the increased police presence as the city took necessary precautions. I think the media wants to spin it that way. "We're working with him, working together and that's important - central government and the London mayoralty and his officials working together to ensure we are responding to the attack". (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Yet, Khan's supporters pushed back at Trump's assertion, noting that Khan was simply telling Londoners not to be afraid of the increased police presence as the city took necessary precautions. I think the media wants to spin it that way. "We're working with him, working together and that's important - central government and the London mayoralty and his officials working together to ensure we are responding to the attack". (more...)
Trump Breaks Silence On Comey: 'WOW, Comey Is A Leaker!'
- June 10, 2017
It was Trump's only tweet about Comey's testimony-so far-and comes ahead of a news conference planned Friday. Trump's tweet suggesting there were tapes of his White House conversations with Comey are what moved the former FBI director to reveal the conversations in which he said Trump pressured him to back off a criminal investigation. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
It was Trump's only tweet about Comey's testimony-so far-and comes ahead of a news conference planned Friday. Trump's tweet suggesting there were tapes of his White House conversations with Comey are what moved the former FBI director to reveal the conversations in which he said Trump pressured him to back off a criminal investigation. (more...)
Sessions Isn't Going Anywhere, Allies Say, As White House Stays Silent
- June 10, 2017
Comey responded, "He was very close to and inevitably going to recuse himself for a variety of reasons". On Thursday, Comey described Sessions' body language after he told the attorney general that he and Trump can not be alone together. "If President Trump is listening tonight, Jeff Sessions had no alternative, Mr. President", Graham said on Fox News Wednesday. Before his recusal from the Russian Federation investigation, Sessions and Trump had a strong bond. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Comey responded, "He was very close to and inevitably going to recuse himself for a variety of reasons". On Thursday, Comey described Sessions' body language after he told the attorney general that he and Trump can not be alone together. "If President Trump is listening tonight, Jeff Sessions had no alternative, Mr. President", Graham said on Fox News Wednesday. Before his recusal from the Russian Federation investigation, Sessions and Trump had a strong bond. (more...)
Officer: Castile had hand on gun when shot
- June 10, 2017
Dutton said Yanez proceeded to exercise sound judgment when he pulled Castile over to further investigate his identity after determining the driver had a broken taillight. By the fourth day of testimony, the prosecution has rested, the defense has moved for acquittal and we expect to hear soon from officer Jeronimo Yanez himself. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Dutton said Yanez proceeded to exercise sound judgment when he pulled Castile over to further investigate his identity after determining the driver had a broken taillight. By the fourth day of testimony, the prosecution has rested, the defense has moved for acquittal and we expect to hear soon from officer Jeronimo Yanez himself. (more...)
United Kingdom election: What now for Theresa May's 'strong and stable leadership'?
- June 10, 2017
Now it has been confirmed there is a hung parliament there are two options. Instead of betting on the size of the majority, party insiders were now putting money on when the prime minister would quit, less than a year after she was propelled into Downing Street following Britain's shock decision to exit the EU. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Now it has been confirmed there is a hung parliament there are two options. Instead of betting on the size of the majority, party insiders were now putting money on when the prime minister would quit, less than a year after she was propelled into Downing Street following Britain's shock decision to exit the EU. (more...)
Nazarbayev calls Astana Summit 'historic' for SCO
- June 10, 2017
The Prime Minister also spoke on the need for enhancing connectivity in the region and said it was the key for boosting trade and investment. "Instead of talking about counter-weights and containment, let us create shared spaces for all", PM Nawaz urged SCO heads of state. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The Prime Minister also spoke on the need for enhancing connectivity in the region and said it was the key for boosting trade and investment. "Instead of talking about counter-weights and containment, let us create shared spaces for all", PM Nawaz urged SCO heads of state. (more...)
Qatar Airways Offices In The UAE Are To Be Closed Effective Immediately
- June 10, 2017
Qatar is not ready to change its foreign policy to resolve a dispute with fellow Gulf Arab states and will never compromise, Qatar's foreign minister said on Thursday. White House spokesman Sean Spicer told a regular press briefing on Tuesday that the USA wants to see the diplomatic row between Qatar and the other Gulf nations "deescalated and resolved immediately". (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Qatar is not ready to change its foreign policy to resolve a dispute with fellow Gulf Arab states and will never compromise, Qatar's foreign minister said on Thursday. White House spokesman Sean Spicer told a regular press briefing on Tuesday that the USA wants to see the diplomatic row between Qatar and the other Gulf nations "deescalated and resolved immediately". (more...)
Four Brexit scenarios after United Kingdom election
- June 10, 2017
At that point, polls predicted she would massively increase the slim majority she had inherited from predecessor David Cameron . But the governing Conservative Party has suffered big losses in the election and is on the verge of losing its parliamentary majority. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
At that point, polls predicted she would massively increase the slim majority she had inherited from predecessor David Cameron . But the governing Conservative Party has suffered big losses in the election and is on the verge of losing its parliamentary majority. (more...)
Turkey Approves Troop Deployment to Qatar After Split with Saudi Arabia
- June 09, 2017
The diplomatic conflict between Qatar and a number of other Arab states over the support for terrorist groups shows the hypocrisy of Riyadh , which has been repeatedly spotted funding extremists, analysts told RT. They have imposed what Qatar says is a blockade of shipping and air traffic and closed Qatar's only land border, causing panic buying at supermarkets and provoking confusion and anxiety across the population. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
The diplomatic conflict between Qatar and a number of other Arab states over the support for terrorist groups shows the hypocrisy of Riyadh , which has been repeatedly spotted funding extremists, analysts told RT. They have imposed what Qatar says is a blockade of shipping and air traffic and closed Qatar's only land border, causing panic buying at supermarkets and provoking confusion and anxiety across the population. (more...)
Tucker EXPOSES Comey's 'Inconsistent Behavior' with Clinton and Trump
- June 09, 2017
That to me as an investigator, is a very significant fact". "I can definitively say the president's not a liar", she said. After meeting with the president-elect, at Trump Tower in New York, Comey said he "was honestly concerned he might lie about the content of our meeting, so I felt I had to write it down". (more...)
- June 09, 2017
That to me as an investigator, is a very significant fact". "I can definitively say the president's not a liar", she said. After meeting with the president-elect, at Trump Tower in New York, Comey said he "was honestly concerned he might lie about the content of our meeting, so I felt I had to write it down". (more...)
Japan enacts law allowing Emperor Akihito, 83, to abdicate
- June 09, 2017
Japan's Parliament has approved a law permitting Emperor Akihito to abdicate the throne. It also highlights a pressing issue of the shrinking royal population and male successors. The idea - including the possibility of letting women ascend the throne - is popular among ordinary Japanese, but it is vehemently opposed by traditionalists including the current prime minister and likeminded conservatives. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Japan's Parliament has approved a law permitting Emperor Akihito to abdicate the throne. It also highlights a pressing issue of the shrinking royal population and male successors. The idea - including the possibility of letting women ascend the throne - is popular among ordinary Japanese, but it is vehemently opposed by traditionalists including the current prime minister and likeminded conservatives. (more...)
Woman detonates hidden bomb in Iraq market; 31 dead, 35 hurt
- June 09, 2017
Security sources said four people were wounded in the Kerbala bombing, and one security officer said the bomber was also a woman and had hidden the bomb under her full-body veil. Iraqi forces are nearly eight months into a massive operation to recapture the second city and have already taken back its whole eastern side and much of the west. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Security sources said four people were wounded in the Kerbala bombing, and one security officer said the bomber was also a woman and had hidden the bomb under her full-body veil. Iraqi forces are nearly eight months into a massive operation to recapture the second city and have already taken back its whole eastern side and much of the west. (more...)
Saudi, allies issue Qatar-linked 'terrorism' list
- June 09, 2017
Doha rejected the accusation and cited its record of fighting terrorism. "Qatar Airways regrets to inform you that some of our offices have been closed and a number of our flights have been suspended in accordance with local authority directions", the message says. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Doha rejected the accusation and cited its record of fighting terrorism. "Qatar Airways regrets to inform you that some of our offices have been closed and a number of our flights have been suspended in accordance with local authority directions", the message says. (more...)
Arab states issue Qatar 'terror list'
- June 09, 2017
The decision plunged Qatar into chaos and ignited the biggest diplomatic crisis in the Gulf since the 1991 war against Iraq. "The Ministry said the investigation team confirmed that the piracy process had used high techniques and innovative methods by exploiting an electronic gap on the website of the Qatar News Agency", the foreign ministry said in a statement. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
The decision plunged Qatar into chaos and ignited the biggest diplomatic crisis in the Gulf since the 1991 war against Iraq. "The Ministry said the investigation team confirmed that the piracy process had used high techniques and innovative methods by exploiting an electronic gap on the website of the Qatar News Agency", the foreign ministry said in a statement. (more...)
Iran identifies terrorists involved in Tehran attacks
- June 09, 2017
A statement, as reported by Financial Times , from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) linked the attacks to U.S. President Donald Trump's visit last month to Saudi Arabia where he spoke of isolating Iran for fueling "the fires of sectarian conflict and terror". (more...)
- June 09, 2017
A statement, as reported by Financial Times , from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) linked the attacks to U.S. President Donald Trump's visit last month to Saudi Arabia where he spoke of isolating Iran for fueling "the fires of sectarian conflict and terror". (more...)
Trump stays mum on Comey testimony, while son live-tweets
- June 09, 2017
Gloria Alday, an active member of the Republican Party in Houston County, Ga., is equally baffled by Democrats' interest in investigating the role of the Moscow in the election and potential links between Russian President Vladimir Putin's government and the Trump campaign. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
Gloria Alday, an active member of the Republican Party in Houston County, Ga., is equally baffled by Democrats' interest in investigating the role of the Moscow in the election and potential links between Russian President Vladimir Putin's government and the Trump campaign. (more...)
General Election 2017: First results start coming in
- June 09, 2017
In Newcastle Central, Labour came in with 64.9 per cent of the vote, the Tories gained 24.6 per cent, Liberal Democrats came in with 4.9 per cent and Ukip with 4 per cent. I'm so proud to be the MP for Newcastle Central again. It beat Houghton and Sunderland South, which has been the fastest to declare for the past six elections. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
In Newcastle Central, Labour came in with 64.9 per cent of the vote, the Tories gained 24.6 per cent, Liberal Democrats came in with 4.9 per cent and Ukip with 4 per cent. I'm so proud to be the MP for Newcastle Central again. It beat Houghton and Sunderland South, which has been the fastest to declare for the past six elections. (more...)
Here's how we can have another General Election
- June 09, 2017
With the final results of the exit polls pouring in from all across the United Kingdom, 649 of 650 seats have been declared. "If she had got the majority she wanted, she would have been a supreme political colossus", he said . But other arrangements short of a coalition could involve a "supply and confidence" agreement under which smaller parties would pledge to back the Government's budget and programme without taking up ministerial positions in the new administration. (more...)
- June 09, 2017
With the final results of the exit polls pouring in from all across the United Kingdom, 649 of 650 seats have been declared. "If she had got the majority she wanted, she would have been a supreme political colossus", he said . But other arrangements short of a coalition could involve a "supply and confidence" agreement under which smaller parties would pledge to back the Government's budget and programme without taking up ministerial positions in the new administration. (more...)
Latest news
Two dead in fire at French ski resort popular with Royal Family