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Hamilton wins F1 Canadian GP, picks up points on Vettel
- June 12, 2017
It was Hamilton's third victory of the season and also his third in a row at the sun-bathed but windswept Circuit Gilles Villeneuve . Under pressure from Sergio Pérez throughout and latterly Esteban Ocon and Sebastian Vettel , Ricciardo drove a faultless race to keep his rivals behind him and take a third consecutive third place in 2017. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
It was Hamilton's third victory of the season and also his third in a row at the sun-bathed but windswept Circuit Gilles Villeneuve . Under pressure from Sergio Pérez throughout and latterly Esteban Ocon and Sebastian Vettel , Ricciardo drove a faultless race to keep his rivals behind him and take a third consecutive third place in 2017. (more...)
Trump condemns terrors attack in Iran
- June 12, 2017
Those comments - along with Iran's vow to avenge the 17 killed - threatened to escalate the feud that's divided the oil-rich Gulf region into increasingly hostile camps and fueled several of the Middle East's most intractable conflicts. Velayati went on to add, "the Islamic Iran has stood for nearly six years alongside the suppressed nations in the region against enemies who sought to undermine Islamic countries and their legitimate governments in order to achieve their own sinister goals". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Those comments - along with Iran's vow to avenge the 17 killed - threatened to escalate the feud that's divided the oil-rich Gulf region into increasingly hostile camps and fueled several of the Middle East's most intractable conflicts. Velayati went on to add, "the Islamic Iran has stood for nearly six years alongside the suppressed nations in the region against enemies who sought to undermine Islamic countries and their legitimate governments in order to achieve their own sinister goals". (more...)
Philippines: 10 soldiers killed in 'friendly fire'
- June 12, 2017
Buildings burned after the raids, as ground forces shelled fortifications and tunnels in the eastern half of the mainly Muslim city, where up to 50 fighters are believed to be holed up. Duterte declared martial law in the Mindanao region, the southern third of the Philippines, and poured in troops backed by airstrikes, artillery fire and tanks to crush the urban insurrection. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Buildings burned after the raids, as ground forces shelled fortifications and tunnels in the eastern half of the mainly Muslim city, where up to 50 fighters are believed to be holed up. Duterte declared martial law in the Mindanao region, the southern third of the Philippines, and poured in troops backed by airstrikes, artillery fire and tanks to crush the urban insurrection. (more...)
'Dear Evan Hansen' wins best score, book at Tonys Awards
- June 12, 2017
The top play nominees are " A Doll's House, Part 2 ", with eight, and " Oslo " with seven. It is scheduled to run through July 2 at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. His opening performance started with a parody of a song from hit musical Dear Evan Hansen . Spacey delivered on this front, using the Rockettes' number to cover a costume change into Astaire-style top hat, white tie, and tails (plus spats!), before tap dancing his way through the finale. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The top play nominees are " A Doll's House, Part 2 ", with eight, and " Oslo " with seven. It is scheduled to run through July 2 at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. His opening performance started with a parody of a song from hit musical Dear Evan Hansen . Spacey delivered on this front, using the Rockettes' number to cover a costume change into Astaire-style top hat, white tie, and tails (plus spats!), before tap dancing his way through the finale. (more...)
Stretch of hot and humid weather continues
- June 12, 2017
Highs will be in the low 90s with heat indices up to 102° Winds S 15-30 miles per hour. The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued a warning for moderate smog and soot pollution on Sunday , Monday and Tuesday . The high will be 94, after a morning low of 70. The front will bring some showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. The rain risk will be 50 percent. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Highs will be in the low 90s with heat indices up to 102° Winds S 15-30 miles per hour. The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued a warning for moderate smog and soot pollution on Sunday , Monday and Tuesday . The high will be 94, after a morning low of 70. The front will bring some showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. The rain risk will be 50 percent. (more...)
Protests Following Afghan Blasts Call for Security Chiefs to Step Down
- June 12, 2017
He said that Afghanistan was on the front line of a global war against such violence. Islamabad has rejected the charges as baseless and unfounded, saying Pakistan "in the strongest terms" has condemned the Kabul terrorist attack. So we again call on the Government of Pakistan to propose its agenda and a mechanism for that dialogue which can lead us to peace and prosperity, the Afghan president suggested. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
He said that Afghanistan was on the front line of a global war against such violence. Islamabad has rejected the charges as baseless and unfounded, saying Pakistan "in the strongest terms" has condemned the Kabul terrorist attack. So we again call on the Government of Pakistan to propose its agenda and a mechanism for that dialogue which can lead us to peace and prosperity, the Afghan president suggested. (more...)
GE CEO Immelt stepping down, Flannery to take over role
- June 12, 2017
FILE - In this Monday, May 8, 2017, file photo, General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of GE's new headquarters, in Boston. To read this article in one of Houston's most-spoken languages, click on the button below. Flannery would be CEO of the company effective August 1 and chairman effective January 1, GE said. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
FILE - In this Monday, May 8, 2017, file photo, General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of GE's new headquarters, in Boston. To read this article in one of Houston's most-spoken languages, click on the button below. Flannery would be CEO of the company effective August 1 and chairman effective January 1, GE said. (more...)
British PM May's statement in Downing Street
- June 12, 2017
A dramatic election night saw several "big beasts" lose their seats - with former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg the main casualty, losing his Sheffield Hallam seat to Labour's 25-year-old candidate Jared O'Mara. Answer: It's an unusual situation in which no political party wins more than half of the 650 seats in the House of Commons. "We want to end austerity and invest in this country and that's what we're going to do". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
A dramatic election night saw several "big beasts" lose their seats - with former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg the main casualty, losing his Sheffield Hallam seat to Labour's 25-year-old candidate Jared O'Mara. Answer: It's an unusual situation in which no political party wins more than half of the 650 seats in the House of Commons. "We want to end austerity and invest in this country and that's what we're going to do". (more...)
Bigger Than Brexit? The UK Electorate Shocks the World … Again
- June 12, 2017
She said any changes to her personal team would be for another day after colleagues criticised the way May ran the campaign. In an interview with NBC News' British partner ITV News, Morgan refused to say if the prime minister would have to go but said May could not lead the Conservatives into another general election . (more...)
- June 12, 2017
She said any changes to her personal team would be for another day after colleagues criticised the way May ran the campaign. In an interview with NBC News' British partner ITV News, Morgan refused to say if the prime minister would have to go but said May could not lead the Conservatives into another general election . (more...)
Iran flies food to Qatar amid concerns of shortages
- June 12, 2017
On Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said his country hoped the rift between the "Muslim countries" would end "through peaceful dialogue before the religious holiday", referring to Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
On Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said his country hoped the rift between the "Muslim countries" would end "through peaceful dialogue before the religious holiday", referring to Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan. (more...)
Philippines' Duterte not aware of US support against Islamists in Marawi
- June 12, 2017
Maski wala na sila tulong.nagpapasalamat na rin ako. "I want them out", Duterte declared . It's there already. It could save lives. President Rodrigo Duterte had earlier threatened to throw out United States troops amid strained relations since taking office. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Maski wala na sila tulong.nagpapasalamat na rin ako. "I want them out", Duterte declared . It's there already. It could save lives. President Rodrigo Duterte had earlier threatened to throw out United States troops amid strained relations since taking office. (more...)
NJ teen's 'Trump' t-shirt reportedly blacked-out in yearbook photo
- June 12, 2017
According to Berardo said he made sure there were no dress-code restrictions before Grant wore the MAGA shirt to school that day. "From my perspective, I don't understand the censorship", Berardo said. "We're very angry", said their mother Janet Dobrovich-Fago, the mother of the other two students. On Friday, Wall superintendent Cheryl Dyer wrote parents saying that she was investigating the reported yearbook incident, and "the possible violation of First Amendment rights in the ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
According to Berardo said he made sure there were no dress-code restrictions before Grant wore the MAGA shirt to school that day. "From my perspective, I don't understand the censorship", Berardo said. "We're very angry", said their mother Janet Dobrovich-Fago, the mother of the other two students. On Friday, Wall superintendent Cheryl Dyer wrote parents saying that she was investigating the reported yearbook incident, and "the possible violation of First Amendment rights in the ... (more...)
Theresa May to form government with help of Democratic Unionist party
- June 12, 2017
The narrow majority secured by the deal means parliamentary votes will be on a knife edge as the prime minister cannot afford for even a handful of her own Tory MPs to oppose her. But her party is deeply divided over what it wants from Brexit, and the election result means British businesses still have no idea what trading rules they can expect in the coming years. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The narrow majority secured by the deal means parliamentary votes will be on a knife edge as the prime minister cannot afford for even a handful of her own Tory MPs to oppose her. But her party is deeply divided over what it wants from Brexit, and the election result means British businesses still have no idea what trading rules they can expect in the coming years. (more...)
Nicola Sturgeon Has Dropped Her Plan To Hold IndyRef2 By Spring 2019
- June 12, 2017
The Conservatives will be quietly confident of making significant gains in Scotland as a result of the poll showing the party to be on 29 per cent of the vote, up from 14.9 per cent in 2015 and the 22 per cent they secured when MSPs were elected past year. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The Conservatives will be quietly confident of making significant gains in Scotland as a result of the poll showing the party to be on 29 per cent of the vote, up from 14.9 per cent in 2015 and the 22 per cent they secured when MSPs were elected past year. (more...)
Theresa May secures deal to prop up government
- June 12, 2017
In this case, the DUP's 10 MPs will supply votes to the Conservatives to give the government confidence to pass its Queen Speech and Budget. Downing Street said that the deal was one of " confidence and supply ", meaning the DUP would support the government on key votes with either yea votes or abstention. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
In this case, the DUP's 10 MPs will supply votes to the Conservatives to give the government confidence to pass its Queen Speech and Budget. Downing Street said that the deal was one of " confidence and supply ", meaning the DUP would support the government on key votes with either yea votes or abstention. (more...)
Donald Tusk warns Theresa May there is 'no time to lose'
- June 12, 2017
In a defiant speech on the steps of Downing Street, the Prime Minister made clear she would now rely on support from the Democratic Unionist Party to prop up her administration and push legislation through the House of Commons . The Conservatives could be forced to compromise to win DUP backing. Secondly, they strictly oppose same-sex marriage, with Northern Ireland remaining the only part of the United Kingdom where same-sex marriage is not legal. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
In a defiant speech on the steps of Downing Street, the Prime Minister made clear she would now rely on support from the Democratic Unionist Party to prop up her administration and push legislation through the House of Commons . The Conservatives could be forced to compromise to win DUP backing. Secondly, they strictly oppose same-sex marriage, with Northern Ireland remaining the only part of the United Kingdom where same-sex marriage is not legal. (more...)
Boris Johnson stresses loyalty to UK PM May in leaked text - ITV
- June 12, 2017
May's co-chiefs of staff, Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill, announced their resignations Saturday on the Conservative Home political blog. Just more than a week away from the formal start of Brexit negotiations, British Prime Minister Theresa May is scrambling to cobble together a new government in Westminster - and to keep maintain her own position in 10 Downing Street. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
May's co-chiefs of staff, Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill, announced their resignations Saturday on the Conservative Home political blog. Just more than a week away from the formal start of Brexit negotiations, British Prime Minister Theresa May is scrambling to cobble together a new government in Westminster - and to keep maintain her own position in 10 Downing Street. (more...)
Pakistan an important Russian partner in South Asia: Putin
- June 12, 2017
All members described India's accession to SCO as historic and said it would strengthen security and promote regional cooperation among member countries. Modi called on SCO members to address the issue of climate change, said the PMO Twitter handle. The fight against terrorism is an important part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). (more...)
- June 12, 2017
All members described India's accession to SCO as historic and said it would strengthen security and promote regional cooperation among member countries. Modi called on SCO members to address the issue of climate change, said the PMO Twitter handle. The fight against terrorism is an important part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). (more...)
Melania Trump, son Barron move into the White House
- June 12, 2017
Andrews Episcopal school, just outside Washington , in the 2017-2018 session. First Lady Melania Trump and Sara Netanyahu embrace at Ben Gurion International Airport prior to US President Donald Trump's departure from Israel on May 23, 2017. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Andrews Episcopal school, just outside Washington , in the 2017-2018 session. First Lady Melania Trump and Sara Netanyahu embrace at Ben Gurion International Airport prior to US President Donald Trump's departure from Israel on May 23, 2017. (more...)
Theresa May's joint chiefs of staff resign after botched Conservative election gamble
- June 12, 2017
US President Donald Trump spoke over phone with British Prime Minister Theresa May to offer his "warm support" after her Conservative party failed to muster a simple majority in the Britain's snap polls . Hill has also made enemies with her combative style, confronting anyone - staff, ministers or journalists - she deemed less than loyal to her boss. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
US President Donald Trump spoke over phone with British Prime Minister Theresa May to offer his "warm support" after her Conservative party failed to muster a simple majority in the Britain's snap polls . Hill has also made enemies with her combative style, confronting anyone - staff, ministers or journalists - she deemed less than loyal to her boss. (more...)
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