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John McCain's line of questioning baffled almost everyone, including James Comey
- June 11, 2017
One especially interesting part of Comey's response to Cornyn's line of inquiry was his testimony that Loretta Lynch wanted to rhetorically downplay the seriousness of the email server investigation by calling it a "matter ". 'The Clinton campaign at the time was using all sorts of euphemisms - security reviews, matters, things like that - for what was going on, ' Comey recalled. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
One especially interesting part of Comey's response to Cornyn's line of inquiry was his testimony that Loretta Lynch wanted to rhetorically downplay the seriousness of the email server investigation by calling it a "matter ". 'The Clinton campaign at the time was using all sorts of euphemisms - security reviews, matters, things like that - for what was going on, ' Comey recalled. (more...)
At least 25 people injured in ISIS attack at Resort in Manila
- June 11, 2017
Police had said on multiple occasions that the attack was not related to terrorism, and emphasized that there was only one person not multiple attackers involved. Reportedly, the US President Donald Trump hastily termed the Manila casino shooting as a terrorist attack. After opening fire and torching the casino, he ransacked rooms and stole gaming chips. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Police had said on multiple occasions that the attack was not related to terrorism, and emphasized that there was only one person not multiple attackers involved. Reportedly, the US President Donald Trump hastily termed the Manila casino shooting as a terrorist attack. After opening fire and torching the casino, he ransacked rooms and stole gaming chips. (more...)
Police storm house after shooter randomly fires at passers-by near Moscow
- June 11, 2017
As per the preliminary information, a man born in 1967 opened fire on passersby from a hunting rifle in the village of Kratovo . Nearly 200 fighters of the Russian National Guard and employees of the Russian Interior Ministry were involved in the special operation to eliminate the shooter. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
As per the preliminary information, a man born in 1967 opened fire on passersby from a hunting rifle in the village of Kratovo . Nearly 200 fighters of the Russian National Guard and employees of the Russian Interior Ministry were involved in the special operation to eliminate the shooter. (more...)
London Bridge attackers planned to use 7.5 tonne truck
- June 11, 2017
After leaving the small white van, the men used 12-inch knives with bright pink blades, according to Dean Haydon , head of the Metropolitan Police's Counter-Terrorism Command. Police are asking for help in figuring out where this knife was purchased. She said that includes "whether you see something suspicious, you know somebody who has started to behave strangely, you are hiring a vehicle to somebody and you have concerns about them". (more...)
- June 11, 2017
After leaving the small white van, the men used 12-inch knives with bright pink blades, according to Dean Haydon , head of the Metropolitan Police's Counter-Terrorism Command. Police are asking for help in figuring out where this knife was purchased. She said that includes "whether you see something suspicious, you know somebody who has started to behave strangely, you are hiring a vehicle to somebody and you have concerns about them". (more...)
Theresa May To Form New 5-Year Government With DUP Help
- June 11, 2017
Referring to the "strong relationship" she had with the DUP, but giving little detail of how their arrangement might work, she said the government would "guide the country through the crucial Brexit talks" that begin in just 10 days' time. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Referring to the "strong relationship" she had with the DUP, but giving little detail of how their arrangement might work, she said the government would "guide the country through the crucial Brexit talks" that begin in just 10 days' time. (more...)
#Vote2017: 'No panic yet' after pound hit by election shock
- June 11, 2017
The DUP statement put Downing Street on the back foot, prompting a carefully worded response in the early hours of Sunday. A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "The Prime Minister has tonight spoken with the DUP to discuss finalising a confidence and supply deal when Parliament returns next week". (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The DUP statement put Downing Street on the back foot, prompting a carefully worded response in the early hours of Sunday. A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "The Prime Minister has tonight spoken with the DUP to discuss finalising a confidence and supply deal when Parliament returns next week". (more...)
Who are the DUP and what will they want from the Tories?
- June 11, 2017
Clinging to power, May said the Tories would form a minority government with the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland, which won 10 seats. "We will enter discussions with the Conservatives to explore how it may be possible to bring stability to our nation at this time of great challenge", Foster told a press conference in Belfast. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Clinging to power, May said the Tories would form a minority government with the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland, which won 10 seats. "We will enter discussions with the Conservatives to explore how it may be possible to bring stability to our nation at this time of great challenge", Foster told a press conference in Belfast. (more...)
Trump says '100 percent' ready to testify under oath
- June 11, 2017
His disappearance from view as the request for the memo pends has raised questions about the memo, the validity of which Comey swore by in his Thursday tesitmony before the Senate Judiciary Committe. "If you couple it with other aspects of his behavior since he took office, you can begin to build a case for impeachment ", she said. Comey said he couldn't come up with an instance in which someone was convicted of obstruction of justice over the use of word " hope " in similar ... (more...)
- June 11, 2017
His disappearance from view as the request for the memo pends has raised questions about the memo, the validity of which Comey swore by in his Thursday tesitmony before the Senate Judiciary Committe. "If you couple it with other aspects of his behavior since he took office, you can begin to build a case for impeachment ", she said. Comey said he couldn't come up with an instance in which someone was convicted of obstruction of justice over the use of word " hope " in similar ... (more...)
Top two aides to British PM Theresa May quit
- June 11, 2017
In all of this, many are of the opinion that this tumultuous situation will indeed lead to Britain exiting the European Union, with no fruitful deal in their sack. The DUP was founded in the 1970s by the late firebrand preacher Ian Paisley, and in the 1980s was a key player in the "Save Ulster from Sodomy" campaign, which unsuccessfully fought against the legalization of gay sex. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
In all of this, many are of the opinion that this tumultuous situation will indeed lead to Britain exiting the European Union, with no fruitful deal in their sack. The DUP was founded in the 1970s by the late firebrand preacher Ian Paisley, and in the 1980s was a key player in the "Save Ulster from Sodomy" campaign, which unsuccessfully fought against the legalization of gay sex. (more...)
Pennsylvania grocery store employee kills 3 coworkers, then himself, police say
- June 11, 2017
Supermarket employees Terry Sterling , 63, Victoria Brong , 26 and Brian Hayes , 47, died in the shooting, which took place in the small borough of about 1,800 people, located about 30 miles northwest of Wilkes-Barre. At a press conference later Thursday, officials said they believe Stair fired 59 shots and attempted to block the entrances and exits during the first 90 minutes of his shift, before opening fire. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Supermarket employees Terry Sterling , 63, Victoria Brong , 26 and Brian Hayes , 47, died in the shooting, which took place in the small borough of about 1,800 people, located about 30 miles northwest of Wilkes-Barre. At a press conference later Thursday, officials said they believe Stair fired 59 shots and attempted to block the entrances and exits during the first 90 minutes of his shift, before opening fire. (more...)
Dems Aren't Happy Clinton Is Blaming Them For Her Loss
- June 11, 2017
Therriault was responding to Clinton's speech on Wednesday, when she said the DNC gave her "nothing" when it came to data once she won the Democratic nomination. "It is pretty hard not to". Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post argued that it would be more productive for Clinton to take responsibility for her loss before she addresses the problems she thinks the party should fix. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Therriault was responding to Clinton's speech on Wednesday, when she said the DNC gave her "nothing" when it came to data once she won the Democratic nomination. "It is pretty hard not to". Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post argued that it would be more productive for Clinton to take responsibility for her loss before she addresses the problems she thinks the party should fix. (more...)
European Union ready for Brexit negotiations, says Merkel
- June 11, 2017
She said talks with Britain on its withdrawal from what will now be the 27-member European Union would start "in the coming days". "Every vote for me and my team on 8 June will strengthen my had in those negotiations", she said during the campaign. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
She said talks with Britain on its withdrawal from what will now be the 27-member European Union would start "in the coming days". "Every vote for me and my team on 8 June will strengthen my had in those negotiations", she said during the campaign. (more...)
Israel advances plans for 1500 West Bank settler homes: Peace Now
- June 11, 2017
Israel defeated Egypt, Syria and Jordan in six days of fighting in June 1967, capturing the West Bank and east Jerusalem from Jordan, the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula from Egypt and the Golan Heights from Syria. It is not a secret that in many stages following the Israeli occupation , a Palestinian state could have been established, with sovereign and clear borders. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Israel defeated Egypt, Syria and Jordan in six days of fighting in June 1967, capturing the West Bank and east Jerusalem from Jordan, the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula from Egypt and the Golan Heights from Syria. It is not a secret that in many stages following the Israeli occupation , a Palestinian state could have been established, with sovereign and clear borders. (more...)
Maharashtra waives off loans of small farmers; conditions apply for others
- June 11, 2017
Some conditions relating to the complete loan waiver will be decided by the disciplinary committee which will comprise of farmers and ministers. Shetti, who is also a leader of political organisation Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghtana, told Firstpost that the farmers' community is ready to start another set of protests if the promises are not fulfilled by 25 July. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Some conditions relating to the complete loan waiver will be decided by the disciplinary committee which will comprise of farmers and ministers. Shetti, who is also a leader of political organisation Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghtana, told Firstpost that the farmers' community is ready to start another set of protests if the promises are not fulfilled by 25 July. (more...)
U.S. to leave the climate agreement: the train's already left
- June 11, 2017
Charlie Thomas, manager of the Jupiter Ecology fund, argues that Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate agreement will not derail the momentum towards more environmentally friendly technologies. "I am confident the broad array of leaders and organizations that have signed today's declaration, and many others that will join in the days to come, will work together to reduce United States carbon emissions by 26 percent by 2025, just as we had pledged in Paris". (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Charlie Thomas, manager of the Jupiter Ecology fund, argues that Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate agreement will not derail the momentum towards more environmentally friendly technologies. "I am confident the broad array of leaders and organizations that have signed today's declaration, and many others that will join in the days to come, will work together to reduce United States carbon emissions by 26 percent by 2025, just as we had pledged in Paris". (more...)
Scottish Tory leader 'given gay rights pledge from PM over DUP tie-up'
- June 11, 2017
And although it has a female leader, it remains an overwhelmingly male, white bastion and is certainly more conservative than the Conservatives. Downing Street said Chancellor Philip Hammond, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson , Home Secretary Amber Rudd, Brexit Secretary David Davis and Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon would remain in post. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
And although it has a female leader, it remains an overwhelmingly male, white bastion and is certainly more conservative than the Conservatives. Downing Street said Chancellor Philip Hammond, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson , Home Secretary Amber Rudd, Brexit Secretary David Davis and Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon would remain in post. (more...)
Cabrera Bello cards 65 to earn share of St. Jude lead
- June 11, 2017
There's a three-way tie for the lead through two rounds of the PGA's St. Jude Classic in Memphis. He opened up a 3-stroke lead at 11-under after a seven-foot birdie putt on No. PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: Brandt Jobe shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a share of the lead following the second round of the PGA Tour Champions event in Iowa. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
There's a three-way tie for the lead through two rounds of the PGA's St. Jude Classic in Memphis. He opened up a 3-stroke lead at 11-under after a seven-foot birdie putt on No. PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: Brandt Jobe shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a share of the lead following the second round of the PGA Tour Champions event in Iowa. (more...)
UK leader May strikes tentative deal with N Ireland party
- June 11, 2017
Earlier, May's former head of communications launched a series of brutal attacks on the prime minister's decision to place so much trust in her two chiefs of staff and her inability to connect with voters or the rest of the party. Others have also said a Conservative-DUP deal could endanger Northern Ireland's peace settlement, which relies on the British government being a neutral arbiter between those who want the province to remain in the United Kingdom and those who want it to become part ... (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Earlier, May's former head of communications launched a series of brutal attacks on the prime minister's decision to place so much trust in her two chiefs of staff and her inability to connect with voters or the rest of the party. Others have also said a Conservative-DUP deal could endanger Northern Ireland's peace settlement, which relies on the British government being a neutral arbiter between those who want the province to remain in the United Kingdom and those who want it to become part ... (more...)
British PM fights for survival ahead of Brexit talks
- June 11, 2017
Although the party has since rescinded violence, this may seem a bit of a rich move from a party that attacked Jeremy Corbyn for his alleged links to former Northern Irish terrorists. THE DUP has denied reaching a deal with the Tories just hours after Downing Street said an agreement had been reached that would see the party prop up Theresa May's diminished Government. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Although the party has since rescinded violence, this may seem a bit of a rich move from a party that attacked Jeremy Corbyn for his alleged links to former Northern Irish terrorists. THE DUP has denied reaching a deal with the Tories just hours after Downing Street said an agreement had been reached that would see the party prop up Theresa May's diminished Government. (more...)
Theresa May 'Alone And Friendless' After Election Defeat, Says Former Aide
- June 11, 2017
Announcing his resignation on the Conservative Home website, Timothy urged Tory MPs to "get behind" May but said nothing should be allowed to get in the way of the process of forming a government and beginning Brexit talks. She told the BBC on Saturday that May now needed "diplomats, not street fighters". And yet - can she survive without them? May was interior minister for six years before taking over from David Cameron in the political chaos that following last June's Brexit referendum. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Announcing his resignation on the Conservative Home website, Timothy urged Tory MPs to "get behind" May but said nothing should be allowed to get in the way of the process of forming a government and beginning Brexit talks. She told the BBC on Saturday that May now needed "diplomats, not street fighters". And yet - can she survive without them? May was interior minister for six years before taking over from David Cameron in the political chaos that following last June's Brexit referendum. (more...)
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