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Merkel urges speedy Brexit talks after UK vote
- June 10, 2017
Merkel said Britain was part of Europe regardless of Brexit, and that she wanted the country to remain a good partner. "We are ready for the negotiations". Meanwhile, Michael Fuchs, senior economic adviser to the German chancellor, told the BBC the result meant it was time for Mrs May "to face realities" and soften her approach. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Merkel said Britain was part of Europe regardless of Brexit, and that she wanted the country to remain a good partner. "We are ready for the negotiations". Meanwhile, Michael Fuchs, senior economic adviser to the German chancellor, told the BBC the result meant it was time for Mrs May "to face realities" and soften her approach. (more...)
British Police Name Third London Attacker
- June 10, 2017
Authorities on Monday identified the other two attackers as 27-year-old British citizen Khuram Shazad Butt and 30-year-old Rachid Redouane , who also lived in East London . Transport for London confirmed he worked for London Underground in customer services before leaving last October. Following the attack, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the threat level in the country is still "severe". (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Authorities on Monday identified the other two attackers as 27-year-old British citizen Khuram Shazad Butt and 30-year-old Rachid Redouane , who also lived in East London . Transport for London confirmed he worked for London Underground in customer services before leaving last October. Following the attack, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the threat level in the country is still "severe". (more...)
Pound dives as UK enters new period of uncertainty
- June 10, 2017
US positioning data shows speculative investors have flipped back to betting more against the pound; many hedge funds expect any recovery in sterling will be short-lived, regardless of the election result. European stocks climbed, boosted by gains in United Kingdom exporters after the country's elections produced a hung parliament that may affect the country's approach to Brexit. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
US positioning data shows speculative investors have flipped back to betting more against the pound; many hedge funds expect any recovery in sterling will be short-lived, regardless of the election result. European stocks climbed, boosted by gains in United Kingdom exporters after the country's elections produced a hung parliament that may affect the country's approach to Brexit. (more...)
US Senate tax chief says scope for tax cuts still unclear
- June 10, 2017
The House passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on May 4 after weeks of negotiations and direct presidential involvement. In a briefing with reporters this afternoon, White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short acknowledged that the investigation into Russian election interference and possible collusion with the Trump campaign makes advancing the White House legislative agenda on Capitol Hill more hard. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The House passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on May 4 after weeks of negotiations and direct presidential involvement. In a briefing with reporters this afternoon, White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short acknowledged that the investigation into Russian election interference and possible collusion with the Trump campaign makes advancing the White House legislative agenda on Capitol Hill more hard. (more...)
DE and Virginia Governors Join Climate Change Group
- June 10, 2017
And so that's as clear as I know to give it. The administration is working to dismantle former President Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan, which is meant to regulate electricity plants and help the USA meet its promise to cut emissions by more than a quarter from 2005 levels. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
And so that's as clear as I know to give it. The administration is working to dismantle former President Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan, which is meant to regulate electricity plants and help the USA meet its promise to cut emissions by more than a quarter from 2005 levels. (more...)
Japan's parliament clears way for Emperor Akihito's abdication
- June 10, 2017
If Akihito is allowed to abdicate at the end of March 2019 so that the new era starts on April 1, it would coincide with the beginning of a new fiscal and academic year in Japan. Japan's Prince Hisahito , wearing a traditional ceremonial attire, with his parents, Prince Akishino , Princess Kiko, his sisters Princess Mako , left, and Princess Kako, right, after attending "Chakko-no-gi" ceremony to celebrate his passage from infancy to childhood in 2011. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
If Akihito is allowed to abdicate at the end of March 2019 so that the new era starts on April 1, it would coincide with the beginning of a new fiscal and academic year in Japan. Japan's Prince Hisahito , wearing a traditional ceremonial attire, with his parents, Prince Akishino , Princess Kiko, his sisters Princess Mako , left, and Princess Kako, right, after attending "Chakko-no-gi" ceremony to celebrate his passage from infancy to childhood in 2011. (more...)
Another View: Sen. John McCain's freakish questioning of Comey
- June 10, 2017
Sen. Tim Kaine (D., Va.) told CNN host Alisyn Camerota that "2016 is over" in reference to Hillary Clinton's email investigation during an appearance on "New Day" Friday. Later, McCain told reporters that, thanks to Twitter, he noticed his "line of questioning today went over people's heads". He once referred to Comey as "President Comey " and appeared unsatisfied with Comey's answers. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Sen. Tim Kaine (D., Va.) told CNN host Alisyn Camerota that "2016 is over" in reference to Hillary Clinton's email investigation during an appearance on "New Day" Friday. Later, McCain told reporters that, thanks to Twitter, he noticed his "line of questioning today went over people's heads". He once referred to Comey as "President Comey " and appeared unsatisfied with Comey's answers. (more...)
Germany urges steps to defuse crisis in Gulf region
- June 10, 2017
But turning up the heat on Qatar so soon after the countries cut off diplomatic ties could imperil the future of the US military's largest outpost in the Middle East - an air base 20 miles south of the capital Doha that hosts an estimated 11,000 military personnel. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
But turning up the heat on Qatar so soon after the countries cut off diplomatic ties could imperil the future of the US military's largest outpost in the Middle East - an air base 20 miles south of the capital Doha that hosts an estimated 11,000 military personnel. (more...)
Theresa May to form minority government
- June 10, 2017
After failing to secure enough votes to command a majority at Westminster, May has announced she will attempt to run a minority government through support from the controversial Northern Irish party's 10 MPs. "The DUP campaigned for a soft Brexit and now has obvious influence to wield in seeking to realise that objective", she said . Among the UK's smaller parties, the DUP gained two seats to reach a total of 10, the Liberal Democrats gained three seats to reach 12 and the ... (more...)
- June 10, 2017
After failing to secure enough votes to command a majority at Westminster, May has announced she will attempt to run a minority government through support from the controversial Northern Irish party's 10 MPs. "The DUP campaigned for a soft Brexit and now has obvious influence to wield in seeking to realise that objective", she said . Among the UK's smaller parties, the DUP gained two seats to reach a total of 10, the Liberal Democrats gained three seats to reach 12 and the ... (more...)
Triple murder in UP: Businessman, wife and son shot dead
- June 10, 2017
Another man, who identified himself as a neighbour of the deceased, was also shot at when he tried to intervene, but survived the attack. The incident took place in Uttar Pradesh's posh Sitapur area, situated about 90 kilometres from Lucknow, the state capital. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Another man, who identified himself as a neighbour of the deceased, was also shot at when he tried to intervene, but survived the attack. The incident took place in Uttar Pradesh's posh Sitapur area, situated about 90 kilometres from Lucknow, the state capital. (more...)
Spicer: Trump's Tweets Are, 'Statements By The President Of The United States'
- June 10, 2017
This undercuts his own legal team's attempts to prevent the ban from getting struck down in court, and his opponents have used Trump's statements and tweets to argue that the ban is an attack on Muslims and thus a violation of the Constitution. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
This undercuts his own legal team's attempts to prevent the ban from getting struck down in court, and his opponents have used Trump's statements and tweets to argue that the ban is an attack on Muslims and thus a violation of the Constitution. (more...)
House Committee to James Comey: Hand Over the Memos
- June 10, 2017
He testified that Trump invited him to a private dinner at the White House on January 27, where the president said , "I need loyalty". " Who would do that? ". But Washington continued digesting the Comey testimony and the sprawling issue of Russian Federation and possible connections to the Trump administration. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
He testified that Trump invited him to a private dinner at the White House on January 27, where the president said , "I need loyalty". " Who would do that? ". But Washington continued digesting the Comey testimony and the sprawling issue of Russian Federation and possible connections to the Trump administration. (more...)
Qatari blacklist not an "escalation" of crisis, UAE official says
- June 10, 2017
Gaza's Islamic Hamas rulers, a major recipient of Qatari aid, have called Saudi Arabia's call for Qatar to cut ties with the Palestinian militant group "regrettable" and said it contradicts traditional Arab support for the Palestinian cause. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Gaza's Islamic Hamas rulers, a major recipient of Qatari aid, have called Saudi Arabia's call for Qatar to cut ties with the Palestinian militant group "regrettable" and said it contradicts traditional Arab support for the Palestinian cause. (more...)
Iran leaders accuse US, Saudis of supporting Tehran attacks
- June 10, 2017
The Vatican sent a message of condolence Friday for the victims of the attack. Nine people suspected of ISIS links have been arrested, a website close to the judiciary said Friday, as mourners paid their respects to those killed at a ceremony attended by newly re-elected moderate President Hassan Rouhani . (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The Vatican sent a message of condolence Friday for the victims of the attack. Nine people suspected of ISIS links have been arrested, a website close to the judiciary said Friday, as mourners paid their respects to those killed at a ceremony attended by newly re-elected moderate President Hassan Rouhani . (more...)
DPRK fires missiles into Japan Sea
- June 10, 2017
He also warned that North Korea could only face further worldwide isolation and more economic difficulties. "They will lose their opportunities for development", Moon said during his first National Security Council meeting as president. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
He also warned that North Korea could only face further worldwide isolation and more economic difficulties. "They will lose their opportunities for development", Moon said during his first National Security Council meeting as president. (more...)
Iran's Supreme Leader: Attacks Will Increase Hatred of US, Saudis
- June 10, 2017
The ISIL terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the fatal attacks in Tehran . Writing in the daily Ghanoon , Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi linked the attacks in Tehran , particularly on parliament , to the May 19 presidential vote, which saw a relatively high turnout. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The ISIL terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the fatal attacks in Tehran . Writing in the daily Ghanoon , Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi linked the attacks in Tehran , particularly on parliament , to the May 19 presidential vote, which saw a relatively high turnout. (more...)
After Comey bombshells, evangelicals rally firmly behind Trump
- June 10, 2017
Trump faced journalists at the White House on Friday afternoon in a joint news conference with the president of Romania, a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation partner. Trump says "we'll fight on" Obstruction of justice? " The president tweeted on Friday after I got fired that I better hope there's not tapes", Comey recalled. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Trump faced journalists at the White House on Friday afternoon in a joint news conference with the president of Romania, a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation partner. Trump says "we'll fight on" Obstruction of justice? " The president tweeted on Friday after I got fired that I better hope there's not tapes", Comey recalled. (more...)
LeBron James and Co win 137-116 to force
- June 10, 2017
Warriors: Golden State is the 13th team to take a 3-0 lead in Finals, and third since 1996. The two best teams in the National Basketball Association were going punch-for-punch. "We just have to go get it". Last season, Golden State eclipsed Michael Jordan's 1996 Chicago Bulls to set a new National Basketball Association record with 73 wins in a regular season. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Warriors: Golden State is the 13th team to take a 3-0 lead in Finals, and third since 1996. The two best teams in the National Basketball Association were going punch-for-punch. "We just have to go get it". Last season, Golden State eclipsed Michael Jordan's 1996 Chicago Bulls to set a new National Basketball Association record with 73 wins in a regular season. (more...)
Pentagon Admits US Killed 105 Civilians In March Airstrikes On Mosul
- June 10, 2017
The Iraqi air force dropped leaflets yesterday urging residents in the enclave to flee, although humanitarian groups fear for the safety of civilians trying to escape. "Police, counterterrorism and army units started storming the al-Zanjili District and headed toward the Old City", said federal police head, Lt. Gen. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The Iraqi air force dropped leaflets yesterday urging residents in the enclave to flee, although humanitarian groups fear for the safety of civilians trying to escape. "Police, counterterrorism and army units started storming the al-Zanjili District and headed toward the Old City", said federal police head, Lt. Gen. (more...)
Trump claims 'complete vindication' after Comey testimony
- June 10, 2017
Comey said the request made him uncomfortable, but he chose not to relay that information to Sessions because he was convinced the attorney general would recuse himself from Russia-related matters. In a brief statement to reporters Thursday after Comey's testimony, Kasowitz accused Comey of admitting "that he unilaterally and surreptitiously made unauthorized disclosures to the press of privileged communications with the President". (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Comey said the request made him uncomfortable, but he chose not to relay that information to Sessions because he was convinced the attorney general would recuse himself from Russia-related matters. In a brief statement to reporters Thursday after Comey's testimony, Kasowitz accused Comey of admitting "that he unilaterally and surreptitiously made unauthorized disclosures to the press of privileged communications with the President". (more...)
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