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Puerto Rico Mulls Political Status in New Referendum
- June 12, 2017
Even if islanders vote in favor of statehood in the referendum, Puerto Rico's fifth since 1967, statehood would require an act of the U.S. Congress. Historically, the people of Puerto Rico have been unwilling to call for statehood or independence, in large part because the people there have a fiercely independent spirit but realize they have gained significant advantages from being under the protection of the United States, both militarily and economically. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Even if islanders vote in favor of statehood in the referendum, Puerto Rico's fifth since 1967, statehood would require an act of the U.S. Congress. Historically, the people of Puerto Rico have been unwilling to call for statehood or independence, in large part because the people there have a fiercely independent spirit but realize they have gained significant advantages from being under the protection of the United States, both militarily and economically. (more...)
Saudi Arabia warns banks against raising Qatar exposure
- June 12, 2017
The coordinated move against Qatar dramatically escalates a dispute over its support of the Muslim Brotherhood , the world's oldest Islamist movement, and adds accusations that Doha backs the agenda of regional arch-rival Iran . That includes Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt , Yemen , Libya and Maldives. On 28 May, in a freaky development, the Al ash-Shaikh issued a statement denying that the amir of Qatar was descended from bin Abd al-Wahhab (the ancestry claim ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The coordinated move against Qatar dramatically escalates a dispute over its support of the Muslim Brotherhood , the world's oldest Islamist movement, and adds accusations that Doha backs the agenda of regional arch-rival Iran . That includes Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt , Yemen , Libya and Maldives. On 28 May, in a freaky development, the Al ash-Shaikh issued a statement denying that the amir of Qatar was descended from bin Abd al-Wahhab (the ancestry claim ... (more...)
Trump claims 'total and complete vindication' after Comey testimony
- June 12, 2017
Though Trump has lambasted Comey as a "leaker", he also claimed "total and complete vindication" following the ex-FBI chief's testimony, focusing on Comey's confirmation that Trump was not personally being probed. "Totally illegal? Very 'cowardly!'" Trump tweeted Sunday morning. "I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Though Trump has lambasted Comey as a "leaker", he also claimed "total and complete vindication" following the ex-FBI chief's testimony, focusing on Comey's confirmation that Trump was not personally being probed. "Totally illegal? Very 'cowardly!'" Trump tweeted Sunday morning. "I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible". (more...)
Trump Offers 'Warm Support' to Theresa May After Poll Setback
- June 12, 2017
She needs to tell British people the truth: "#Brexit weakens United Kingdom". After noon, May was driven from her official Downing Street residence to Buckingham Palace to ask Queen Elizabeth for permission to form a government - a formality under the British system. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
She needs to tell British people the truth: "#Brexit weakens United Kingdom". After noon, May was driven from her official Downing Street residence to Buckingham Palace to ask Queen Elizabeth for permission to form a government - a formality under the British system. (more...)
DUP agrees 'confidence' deal with Conservatives in UK
- June 12, 2017
The Conservatives and Democratic Unionist Party have reached an outline agreement on a "confidence and supply basis" . Two of the U.K. Prime Minister's key advisers have resigned following her Conservative party's performance in Thursday's election. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The Conservatives and Democratic Unionist Party have reached an outline agreement on a "confidence and supply basis" . Two of the U.K. Prime Minister's key advisers have resigned following her Conservative party's performance in Thursday's election. (more...)
US Special Forces Join Battle Against ISIS-Linked Group in Philippines
- June 12, 2017
At least 13 Philippines marines have been killed in a battle against Islamist militants in the besieged southern region of the country. The deaths took to 58 the number of security forces killed, with 20 civilians and more than a hundred rebel fighters also killed in the Marawi fighting. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
At least 13 Philippines marines have been killed in a battle against Islamist militants in the besieged southern region of the country. The deaths took to 58 the number of security forces killed, with 20 civilians and more than a hundred rebel fighters also killed in the Marawi fighting. (more...)
Clinging on to her job, Britain's Theresa May appoints new ministers
- June 12, 2017
Her office said later that the key finance, foreign, Brexit , interior and defence ministers would remain unchanged. But the wooing of the DUP risks upsetting the political balance in Northern Ireland by aligning London more closely with the pro-British side in the divided province, where a power-sharing government with Irish nationalists is now suspended. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Her office said later that the key finance, foreign, Brexit , interior and defence ministers would remain unchanged. But the wooing of the DUP risks upsetting the political balance in Northern Ireland by aligning London more closely with the pro-British side in the divided province, where a power-sharing government with Irish nationalists is now suspended. (more...)
UK: DUP agrees to 'confidence and supply' deal to support Conservatives
- June 12, 2017
Downing Street and the DUP issued separate statements overnight, emphasising that the deal between them had not yet been finalised. The DUP are pro-union in United Kingdom terms, pro-Brexit and socially conservative. The pair formed part of May's small inner circle and were blamed by many Conservatives for the party's lackluster campaign and unpopular election platform. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Downing Street and the DUP issued separate statements overnight, emphasising that the deal between them had not yet been finalised. The DUP are pro-union in United Kingdom terms, pro-Brexit and socially conservative. The pair formed part of May's small inner circle and were blamed by many Conservatives for the party's lackluster campaign and unpopular election platform. (more...)
UN condemns Hamas for tunnel under schools in Gaza
- June 12, 2017
But the Prime Minister further slammed the United Nations agency, as well as Hamas , the ruling faction in the Gaza Strip despite being considered a terrorist organization by Israel , the USA and the European Union . "We are afraid I won't be able to keep paying for my 20 workers and they will not be able to eat". Thousands wait for a rare chance to exit the blockaded territory. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
But the Prime Minister further slammed the United Nations agency, as well as Hamas , the ruling faction in the Gaza Strip despite being considered a terrorist organization by Israel , the USA and the European Union . "We are afraid I won't be able to keep paying for my 20 workers and they will not be able to eat". Thousands wait for a rare chance to exit the blockaded territory. (more...)
Germany prepared for Brexit negotiations - Merkel
- June 12, 2017
We have completed the guidelines, the framework", Merkel said Friday in Mexico City. Mrs Merkel added she hoped Britain would remain a good partner following the talks, due to begin on 19 June. Donald Tusk, the former Polish premier who will oversee the process as chair of European Union national leaders' summits, also stressed there was "no time to lose" and a need for London and Brussels to cooperate to minimise disruption for people, businesses and governments across Europe when Britain ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
We have completed the guidelines, the framework", Merkel said Friday in Mexico City. Mrs Merkel added she hoped Britain would remain a good partner following the talks, due to begin on 19 June. Donald Tusk, the former Polish premier who will oversee the process as chair of European Union national leaders' summits, also stressed there was "no time to lose" and a need for London and Brussels to cooperate to minimise disruption for people, businesses and governments across Europe when Britain ... (more...)
May Condemns Trump's Attack on Khan as She Backs London Mayor
- June 12, 2017
The U.S. Embassy in London , in contrast, praised the "strong leadership" of the mayor "as he leads the city forward after this heinous attack" in a tweet signed by acting Ambassador Lew Lukens. As Khan said he had "better things to do" than respond , he was backed by American politicians, including NY mayor Bill De Blasio. "In the aftermath of the London Bridge attack , we have been working with Sadiq Khan , party politics has been put to one side". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The U.S. Embassy in London , in contrast, praised the "strong leadership" of the mayor "as he leads the city forward after this heinous attack" in a tweet signed by acting Ambassador Lew Lukens. As Khan said he had "better things to do" than respond , he was backed by American politicians, including NY mayor Bill De Blasio. "In the aftermath of the London Bridge attack , we have been working with Sadiq Khan , party politics has been put to one side". (more...)
Turnbull says Melbourne siege "a terrorist attack"
- June 12, 2017
Senior officials confirmed that Khayre had been acquitted of a plot to attack a Sydney army base in 2009 and was on parole for a violent home invasion at the time of Monday's siege. Responsibility for the incident has been claimed by ISIS which justified it with Australia's membership of the US-led worldwide coalition fighting against it in Iraq and Syria. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Senior officials confirmed that Khayre had been acquitted of a plot to attack a Sydney army base in 2009 and was on parole for a violent home invasion at the time of Monday's siege. Responsibility for the incident has been claimed by ISIS which justified it with Australia's membership of the US-led worldwide coalition fighting against it in Iraq and Syria. (more...)
Israel is 'not ready' for peace: Palestinian official
- June 12, 2017
Israel withdrew its military presence from Gaza in 2005 but has enforced a blockade on the area preventing trade and cutting the territory and it's nearly two million people off from some imports. Israel captured the region in the Six Day War, and has said it must keep control over it to maintain security in the area, CGTN reported. "At the same time, it has also meant 50 years of statements and global resolutions that Israel, the occupying power, has insisted on violating with impunity", ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Israel withdrew its military presence from Gaza in 2005 but has enforced a blockade on the area preventing trade and cutting the territory and it's nearly two million people off from some imports. Israel captured the region in the Six Day War, and has said it must keep control over it to maintain security in the area, CGTN reported. "At the same time, it has also meant 50 years of statements and global resolutions that Israel, the occupying power, has insisted on violating with impunity", ... (more...)
Padres 6, Royals 3: Friars bounce back with Jhoulys Chacin gem
- June 12, 2017
Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with teammate Eric Hosmer , left, after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Friday , June 9, 2017, in San Diego. Diaz lasted two-plus innings, allowing a hit and three walks with a strikeout. "All in all, his command was much better than it has been", Royals manager Ned Yost said. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with teammate Eric Hosmer , left, after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Friday , June 9, 2017, in San Diego. Diaz lasted two-plus innings, allowing a hit and three walks with a strikeout. "All in all, his command was much better than it has been", Royals manager Ned Yost said. (more...)
Sessions says he plans to testify before Senate intelligence panel
- June 12, 2017
On Friday, Trump said during a news conference at the White House that Comey's Senate testimony a day earlier showed that the president hadn't colluded with the Russian government to rig the 2016 election and hadn't obstructed a federal investigation into the meddling. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
On Friday, Trump said during a news conference at the White House that Comey's Senate testimony a day earlier showed that the president hadn't colluded with the Russian government to rig the 2016 election and hadn't obstructed a federal investigation into the meddling. (more...)
Comey delivers dramatic rebuke of Trump
- June 12, 2017
Trump kept quiet throughout the almost four-hour hearing, defying speculation that he might live tweet the highly anticipated event. Comey will be grilled by Washington politicians later over his claims that Trump asked him to drop an investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn as part of a probe into Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Trump kept quiet throughout the almost four-hour hearing, defying speculation that he might live tweet the highly anticipated event. Comey will be grilled by Washington politicians later over his claims that Trump asked him to drop an investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn as part of a probe into Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
'Lies, plain and simple' - Comey on Trump admin
- June 12, 2017
Comey took notes on their conversations because he anxious the president "might lie" later. Ousted FBI chief James Comey accused the White House of lies and defamation on Thursday, in an explosive testimony that painted US President Donald Trump as dishonest and operating far outside presidential norms. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Comey took notes on their conversations because he anxious the president "might lie" later. Ousted FBI chief James Comey accused the White House of lies and defamation on Thursday, in an explosive testimony that painted US President Donald Trump as dishonest and operating far outside presidential norms. (more...)
Theresa May remains as United Kingdom prime minister
- June 12, 2017
Any prospective government needs to see if it can assemble the votes it needs to get its programme of proposed new laws passed in the Queen's Speech, which is scheduled for June 19. "The question now is Theresa May's future obviously, it looks like rejection of a hard Brexit ". Her speeches, often delivered to small, partisan audiences, were peppered with facile mantras - "strong and stable" overtaking " Brexit means Brexit " as the most exhausted phrase in Britain. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Any prospective government needs to see if it can assemble the votes it needs to get its programme of proposed new laws passed in the Queen's Speech, which is scheduled for June 19. "The question now is Theresa May's future obviously, it looks like rejection of a hard Brexit ". Her speeches, often delivered to small, partisan audiences, were peppered with facile mantras - "strong and stable" overtaking " Brexit means Brexit " as the most exhausted phrase in Britain. (more...)
Video of Kala Brown's rescue, serial killer's confession released
- June 12, 2017
The defendant, Todd Kohlhepp , who confessed and pleaded guilty , was sentenced to life in prison without parole as part of his plea deal, after which the prosecution released material evidence gathered throughout the investigation. The 2003 killings of Superbike workers Scott Ponder , Beverly Guy , Brian Lucas and Chris Sherbert were unsolved until Kohlhepp confessed to them last fall. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The defendant, Todd Kohlhepp , who confessed and pleaded guilty , was sentenced to life in prison without parole as part of his plea deal, after which the prosecution released material evidence gathered throughout the investigation. The 2003 killings of Superbike workers Scott Ponder , Beverly Guy , Brian Lucas and Chris Sherbert were unsolved until Kohlhepp confessed to them last fall. (more...)
Bill Cosby's legal team attack sex assault accuser's credibility
- June 12, 2017
Though her cross-examination was scattered and slow, and, all things considered, probably easier than it might have been, Constand has nonetheless been a remarkable example of what it takes to stand up to the essential difficulty of this dynamic, in which an alleged victim, after being forced to participate in a sexual encounter, is implicated by the fact that the sexual encounter occurred. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Though her cross-examination was scattered and slow, and, all things considered, probably easier than it might have been, Constand has nonetheless been a remarkable example of what it takes to stand up to the essential difficulty of this dynamic, in which an alleged victim, after being forced to participate in a sexual encounter, is implicated by the fact that the sexual encounter occurred. (more...)
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