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Theresa May's political power is 'massively weakened' following United Kingdom snap election
- June 12, 2017
With 649 of 650 seats declared, the Conservatives had won 318 seats, short of the 326 needed for a parliamentary majority. A senior Labour MP has called on Theresa May to step aside and "let us have a go" at forming a government. But we'll see. In this environment, it's nearly impossible to forecast what's going to happen in the next half hour, let alone in the next few months. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
With 649 of 650 seats declared, the Conservatives had won 318 seats, short of the 326 needed for a parliamentary majority. A senior Labour MP has called on Theresa May to step aside and "let us have a go" at forming a government. But we'll see. In this environment, it's nearly impossible to forecast what's going to happen in the next half hour, let alone in the next few months. (more...)
Hawaii Becomes First State to Pass Legislation Supporting Paris Agreement
- June 12, 2017
Kate Brown told reporters Tuesday. " Climate change is real, regardless of what others may say", USA Today quotes Ige as saying. He says he was motivated by the signs of climate change he sees daily in Hawaii: "Tides are getting higher , biodiversity is shrinking, coral is bleaching, coastlines are eroding, weather is becoming more extreme". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Kate Brown told reporters Tuesday. " Climate change is real, regardless of what others may say", USA Today quotes Ige as saying. He says he was motivated by the signs of climate change he sees daily in Hawaii: "Tides are getting higher , biodiversity is shrinking, coral is bleaching, coastlines are eroding, weather is becoming more extreme". (more...)
Pres. Trump Proposes Privatizing Air Traffic Control
- June 12, 2017
Despite all of Monday's pomp and circumstance, he basically just signed a letter to Congress outlining his ideas. [.] In short, privatization would provide the aviation industry with the operational control it wants while also offloading a major funding responsibility. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Despite all of Monday's pomp and circumstance, he basically just signed a letter to Congress outlining his ideas. [.] In short, privatization would provide the aviation industry with the operational control it wants while also offloading a major funding responsibility. (more...)
17Th arrest made in Manchester terror attack probe
- June 12, 2017
A MAN has been arrested as police continue to investigate the Manchester Arena attack. They say that leaves 11 men in custody for questioning. Police in Manchester, England have released a 23-year-old man who had been arrested as part of the investigation into the attack on an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 people. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
A MAN has been arrested as police continue to investigate the Manchester Arena attack. They say that leaves 11 men in custody for questioning. Police in Manchester, England have released a 23-year-old man who had been arrested as part of the investigation into the attack on an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 people. (more...)
'Qatar must do more to combat extremism,' says Tillerson
- June 12, 2017
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain , Egypt, the UAE and other countries announced they would withdraw diplomatic staff from Qatar. "The President emphasised the importance of all countries in the region working together to prevent the financing of terrorist organisations and stop the promotion of extremist ideology in his call with the Qatari ruler", the White House said. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain , Egypt, the UAE and other countries announced they would withdraw diplomatic staff from Qatar. "The President emphasised the importance of all countries in the region working together to prevent the financing of terrorist organisations and stop the promotion of extremist ideology in his call with the Qatari ruler", the White House said. (more...)
British PM May fights for survival ahead of Brexit talks
- June 12, 2017
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn feels he can "still be the prime minister" and indicated today that the United Kingdom could face another election as beleaguered Theresa May's attempt to stitch an alliance to run a minority government after suffering a poll debacle has not yet fructified. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn feels he can "still be the prime minister" and indicated today that the United Kingdom could face another election as beleaguered Theresa May's attempt to stitch an alliance to run a minority government after suffering a poll debacle has not yet fructified. (more...)
Qatar hit by ratings downgrade over blockade crisis
- June 12, 2017
The US secretary of state has urged Saudi Arabia and other Arab Gulf states to ease their blockade on Qatar . Delivering a short statement at the State Department in Washington on Friday, he said: "US expectation is that Gulf countries would immediately take steps to de-escalate situation in region". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The US secretary of state has urged Saudi Arabia and other Arab Gulf states to ease their blockade on Qatar . Delivering a short statement at the State Department in Washington on Friday, he said: "US expectation is that Gulf countries would immediately take steps to de-escalate situation in region". (more...)
Populists' surge in Italy stops in voting for Italy's mayors
- June 12, 2017
The party had hoped to build on last year's election successes, when it took control of 19 large towns and cities, including Rome. Centrist-oriented parties fared better in the approximately 1,000 towns and cities that voted, with the second round scheduled for June 25. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The party had hoped to build on last year's election successes, when it took control of 19 large towns and cities, including Rome. Centrist-oriented parties fared better in the approximately 1,000 towns and cities that voted, with the second round scheduled for June 25. (more...)
Lies, defamation, tapes, leaks: Highlights from Comey's testimony
- June 12, 2017
During nearly three hours of statements Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee , Comey described himself as "stunned" by Trump's "very disturbing" and "very concerning" behavior towards him. Mr Comey also confirmed he had his friend leak a series of memos he had written about his relationship with the President to the press. The president specifically denied asking Comey for his "loyalty" early in Trump's term. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
During nearly three hours of statements Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee , Comey described himself as "stunned" by Trump's "very disturbing" and "very concerning" behavior towards him. Mr Comey also confirmed he had his friend leak a series of memos he had written about his relationship with the President to the press. The president specifically denied asking Comey for his "loyalty" early in Trump's term. (more...)
Donald Trump offers 'warm support' to Theresa May after poll setback
- June 12, 2017
I believe that's important". Lord Murphy said he could understand the DUP wanting to help the prime minister and "their view about being a United Kingdom party and all those things" but "we're right in the middle of negotiations to set up the assembly and executive in Belfast, it all collapsed before the general election". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
I believe that's important". Lord Murphy said he could understand the DUP wanting to help the prime minister and "their view about being a United Kingdom party and all those things" but "we're right in the middle of negotiations to set up the assembly and executive in Belfast, it all collapsed before the general election". (more...)
Northern Ireland's DUP agrees to May's minority government
- June 12, 2017
The foreign secretary called the report "tripe" in a tweet and said he was supporting May. The pro-Brexit Gove was appointed Environment Secretary. May's failure to get a majority has undercut her tough Brexit strategy, which had raised fears that Britain was heading for a so-called "hard Brexit", which could potentially see tariffs slapped on British exports to the bloc. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The foreign secretary called the report "tripe" in a tweet and said he was supporting May. The pro-Brexit Gove was appointed Environment Secretary. May's failure to get a majority has undercut her tough Brexit strategy, which had raised fears that Britain was heading for a so-called "hard Brexit", which could potentially see tariffs slapped on British exports to the bloc. (more...)
Amir, Junaid hurt Lanka; Pakistan need 237 to seal semis spot
- June 12, 2017
Junaid Khan earlier struck in his second over to dismiss opener Gunathilaka cheaply, after Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first in the last Champions Trophy group match . It was just a very poor batting performance. "In this competition we were rusty and cold and inconsistent and that's not the team that's been playing through the year", du Plessis said. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Junaid Khan earlier struck in his second over to dismiss opener Gunathilaka cheaply, after Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first in the last Champions Trophy group match . It was just a very poor batting performance. "In this competition we were rusty and cold and inconsistent and that's not the team that's been playing through the year", du Plessis said. (more...)
Sadiq Khan: London police should look into 'what they knew'
- June 12, 2017
Worldwide desk - Police have released names and photographs of three suspected London Bridge attackers who were shot dead eight minutes after they used a van and knives to kill seven pedestrians. The London attack follows the May 22 suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena by Salman Abedi - killing 22 people, including children - who was also known to British intelligence services. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Worldwide desk - Police have released names and photographs of three suspected London Bridge attackers who were shot dead eight minutes after they used a van and knives to kill seven pedestrians. The London attack follows the May 22 suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena by Salman Abedi - killing 22 people, including children - who was also known to British intelligence services. (more...)
President Trump calls United Kingdom election results 'surprising'
- June 12, 2017
This has made an extremely poor image of Theresa May , as she had chose to call the election early, but instead it massively backfired and destroyed her image of strength and stability as a leader. Casualties include the party's deputy leader Angus Robertson, and former SNP leader and party heavyweight Alex Salmond. But with her authority diminished, May risks facing more opposition to her Brexit plans from both inside and outside her Conservative Party, and some colleagues may be ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
This has made an extremely poor image of Theresa May , as she had chose to call the election early, but instead it massively backfired and destroyed her image of strength and stability as a leader. Casualties include the party's deputy leader Angus Robertson, and former SNP leader and party heavyweight Alex Salmond. But with her authority diminished, May risks facing more opposition to her Brexit plans from both inside and outside her Conservative Party, and some colleagues may be ... (more...)
Trump Says He'd Testify That Comey Lied About Loyalty Demand
- June 12, 2017
That's according to a person close to the legal team who agreed to speak ahead of the filing on condition that the person's name is not used. A public Senate hearing would be an entirely different spectacle - taking the drama surrounding Comey's intelligence committee testimony last week to a new level. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
That's according to a person close to the legal team who agreed to speak ahead of the filing on condition that the person's name is not used. A public Senate hearing would be an entirely different spectacle - taking the drama surrounding Comey's intelligence committee testimony last week to a new level. (more...)
May to forge 'government of certainty' with DUP backing
- June 12, 2017
Senior party figures have cautioned against any immediate leadership challenge, saying it would only cause further disruption as Britain prepares to start Brexit negotiations as early as June 19. She was criticized for refusing to take part in a televised leaders' debate and for carefully controlling her campaign activities to keep the public at arm's length. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Senior party figures have cautioned against any immediate leadership challenge, saying it would only cause further disruption as Britain prepares to start Brexit negotiations as early as June 19. She was criticized for refusing to take part in a televised leaders' debate and for carefully controlling her campaign activities to keep the public at arm's length. (more...)
DUP and Sinn Féin enjoy big wins in Northern Ireland
- June 12, 2017
The overall Northern Ireland result would end up with the DUP holding 10 seats, two more than last time, and possibly having a major say in the formation of the next Westminster government. A grim night for the SDLP and the UUP saw both parties lose all their seats in Westminster while the DUP and Sinn Féin made significant gains at their expense. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The overall Northern Ireland result would end up with the DUP holding 10 seats, two more than last time, and possibly having a major say in the formation of the next Westminster government. A grim night for the SDLP and the UUP saw both parties lose all their seats in Westminster while the DUP and Sinn Féin made significant gains at their expense. (more...)
London attack death toll rises to eight
- June 12, 2017
The body was recovered near Limehouse, downstream of London Bridge, at around 7.45pm on Tuesday by specialist officers from the marine police unit. Thomas was with his girlfriend Christine Delcros who was also hit and is in hospital in London . Youssef Zaghba had been flagged to British intelligence services after telling Italian police "I'm going to be a terrorist" when he was reportedly stopped trying to travel to Syria. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The body was recovered near Limehouse, downstream of London Bridge, at around 7.45pm on Tuesday by specialist officers from the marine police unit. Thomas was with his girlfriend Christine Delcros who was also hit and is in hospital in London . Youssef Zaghba had been flagged to British intelligence services after telling Italian police "I'm going to be a terrorist" when he was reportedly stopped trying to travel to Syria. (more...)
Theresa May To Stay As PM After Deal With Democratic Unionist Party
- June 12, 2017
The Tories lost seven frontbenchers, with ministers Jane Ellison, Simon Kirby, Gavin Barwell, James Wharton, Nicola Blackwood and Rob Wilson going down to defeat, along with Cabinet Office minister Ben Gummer, the author of the widely criticised Tory manifesto . (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The Tories lost seven frontbenchers, with ministers Jane Ellison, Simon Kirby, Gavin Barwell, James Wharton, Nicola Blackwood and Rob Wilson going down to defeat, along with Cabinet Office minister Ben Gummer, the author of the widely criticised Tory manifesto . (more...)
Iran Arrests Terrorist Cell in Tehran Suburb
- June 12, 2017
ISIS and its media arm Aamaq shocked the worldwide community with the four-minute video released on Thursday. The attacks unfolded as a number of gunmen stormed the main gate of the parliament building in central Tehran and opened fire. Iran denounced Donald Trump's reaction to the attacks as "repugnant" after the United States president said the nation was reaping what it sowed. The atrocities of ISIS in Tehran was condemned by Pope Francis who "laments this senseless and grave act of ... (more...)
- June 12, 2017
ISIS and its media arm Aamaq shocked the worldwide community with the four-minute video released on Thursday. The attacks unfolded as a number of gunmen stormed the main gate of the parliament building in central Tehran and opened fire. Iran denounced Donald Trump's reaction to the attacks as "repugnant" after the United States president said the nation was reaping what it sowed. The atrocities of ISIS in Tehran was condemned by Pope Francis who "laments this senseless and grave act of ... (more...)
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