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Lindsay Lohan Is Acting Again, With Help From A Weasley
- June 12, 2017
While she waits for a Mean Girls musical to get off the ground-with herself in tow-Lindsay Lohan has also been delving further into TV. While bosses remained pretty tight-lipped about Lindsay's part in the drama, it was revealed that she will play the humorous character Katerina West. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
While she waits for a Mean Girls musical to get off the ground-with herself in tow-Lindsay Lohan has also been delving further into TV. While bosses remained pretty tight-lipped about Lindsay's part in the drama, it was revealed that she will play the humorous character Katerina West. (more...)
British PM's two closest advisers resign after disastrous election results
- June 12, 2017
London , Jun 11 At least five UK Cabinet ministers are pushing for Boris Johnson to topple Theresa May as Conservative party leader and Prime Minister, one of his close allies said today but the foreign secretary denied any plans of a coup. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
London , Jun 11 At least five UK Cabinet ministers are pushing for Boris Johnson to topple Theresa May as Conservative party leader and Prime Minister, one of his close allies said today but the foreign secretary denied any plans of a coup. (more...)
French see no one to counter Macron, set to sweep parliament
- June 12, 2017
Nevertheless, voter turnout has hit a historic low with abstention in the first round reaching 51.6 percent, according to French Interior Ministry data. She hopes to be a strong opposition force, but her party is only projected to hold about a dozen seats. FN leader Marine Le Pen blamed her party's poor performance on the low turnout, saying France's electoral system, which favours larger parties, needed to be reformed. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Nevertheless, voter turnout has hit a historic low with abstention in the first round reaching 51.6 percent, according to French Interior Ministry data. She hopes to be a strong opposition force, but her party is only projected to hold about a dozen seats. FN leader Marine Le Pen blamed her party's poor performance on the low turnout, saying France's electoral system, which favours larger parties, needed to be reformed. (more...)
Tory-DUP deal 'would be bad news for women'
- June 12, 2017
Many Tories are furious with the Prime Minister for losing her Commons majority and are blaming her personally and her inner circle. "I didn't know who the DUP were, I had to Google them, as many people no doubt in this country would have had to Google them". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Many Tories are furious with the Prime Minister for losing her Commons majority and are blaming her personally and her inner circle. "I didn't know who the DUP were, I had to Google them, as many people no doubt in this country would have had to Google them". (more...)
Trump again touts infrastructure plan during campaign-style speech
- June 12, 2017
Although infrastructure was initially seen as a policy priority on which Republican and Democrats could work together, Democrats have balked at Trump's plans for financing improvements, arguing they would result in taxpayer-funded corporate profits and cause costs to be offloaded onto consumers. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Although infrastructure was initially seen as a policy priority on which Republican and Democrats could work together, Democrats have balked at Trump's plans for financing improvements, arguing they would result in taxpayer-funded corporate profits and cause costs to be offloaded onto consumers. (more...)
Sonia should apologise over Dikshit's 'gunda' remarks: BJP
- June 12, 2017
The Commerce Minister's remarks came a day after Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit stoked a controversy with his description of Army chief General Rawat as a " sadak ka gunda ", leading to outrage. "I think there is a need for self restrain as far as chief of our army is concerned", she added. Union minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman said, "The attitude of the Congress is shocking". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
The Commerce Minister's remarks came a day after Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit stoked a controversy with his description of Army chief General Rawat as a " sadak ka gunda ", leading to outrage. "I think there is a need for self restrain as far as chief of our army is concerned", she added. Union minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman said, "The attitude of the Congress is shocking". (more...)
Anti-Serb war leaders on course to win in Kosovo poll
- June 12, 2017
About 1.9 million Kosovars, almost half a million of whom live overseas, are registered to vote in the third election since Kosovo declared independence in 2008. The Serbian leaders consider Haradinaj a war criminal and failed to get him extradited earlier this year from France where he was detained on a Serbian arrest warrant. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
About 1.9 million Kosovars, almost half a million of whom live overseas, are registered to vote in the third election since Kosovo declared independence in 2008. The Serbian leaders consider Haradinaj a war criminal and failed to get him extradited earlier this year from France where he was detained on a Serbian arrest warrant. (more...)
President Trump Willing To Testify Under Oath On Comey
- June 12, 2017
According to James Comey , President Donald Trump was pressuring him to stop the inquiry into friend and former national security advisor General Michael Flynn , by saying he "hoped" the FBI would drop the investigation. Republican politicians have called on the US President to release any of the alleged recordings of the conversations, after Mr Comey made an explosive testimony to the senate last week revealing details of his sacking. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
According to James Comey , President Donald Trump was pressuring him to stop the inquiry into friend and former national security advisor General Michael Flynn , by saying he "hoped" the FBI would drop the investigation. Republican politicians have called on the US President to release any of the alleged recordings of the conversations, after Mr Comey made an explosive testimony to the senate last week revealing details of his sacking. (more...)
Donald Trump breaks silence on Comey testimony
- June 12, 2017
In his testimony to Congress last Thursday, Mr Comey laid bare on Capitol Hill months of distrust of the President , asserting that Mr Trump had fired him to interfere with the probe of Russia's ties to the Trump campaign. "I don't understand why the president just doesn't clear this matter up once and for all". And Trump might comment further in a scheduled Rose Garden 2:45 p.m. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
In his testimony to Congress last Thursday, Mr Comey laid bare on Capitol Hill months of distrust of the President , asserting that Mr Trump had fired him to interfere with the probe of Russia's ties to the Trump campaign. "I don't understand why the president just doesn't clear this matter up once and for all". And Trump might comment further in a scheduled Rose Garden 2:45 p.m. (more...)
Qatar navigates blockade by implementing new Oman route
- June 12, 2017
Last week, Saudi Arabia , along with Egypt, Bahrain and UAE , cut off all ties with Qatar on its alleged support of extremism and terrorism, as well as ties with Iran. The United States has a major military base in Qatar. In fact, the US has its largest Middle East military base in Qatar, and regularly launches airstrikes from there against targets in Syria and Iraq. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Last week, Saudi Arabia , along with Egypt, Bahrain and UAE , cut off all ties with Qatar on its alleged support of extremism and terrorism, as well as ties with Iran. The United States has a major military base in Qatar. In fact, the US has its largest Middle East military base in Qatar, and regularly launches airstrikes from there against targets in Syria and Iraq. (more...)
Theresa May to finalise top team after election upset
- June 12, 2017
Timothy said he took responsibility for the Conservative manifesto, including a plan for elderly social care that caused a backlash among many core voters. "I could not care less what people get up to in terms of their sexuality". May also reappointed an old adversary - Michael Gove, a former rival for the Conservative leadership whom May fired from the Cabinet when she took office a year ago. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Timothy said he took responsibility for the Conservative manifesto, including a plan for elderly social care that caused a backlash among many core voters. "I could not care less what people get up to in terms of their sexuality". May also reappointed an old adversary - Michael Gove, a former rival for the Conservative leadership whom May fired from the Cabinet when she took office a year ago. (more...)
Schumer invites Trump to testify before Senate
- June 12, 2017
Comey said Trump did not attempt to get him to drop the overall Russia investigation, just the part of if that related to Flynn, who the president fired in February for misleading US Vice-President Mike Pence about the extent of his conversations a year ago with Sergei Kislyak, Russia's ambassador to the United States. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Comey said Trump did not attempt to get him to drop the overall Russia investigation, just the part of if that related to Flynn, who the president fired in February for misleading US Vice-President Mike Pence about the extent of his conversations a year ago with Sergei Kislyak, Russia's ambassador to the United States. (more...)
Trump's lawyer 'not going to speculate' on special counsel's future
- June 12, 2017
Professor Jacobson at Legal Insurrection indicates Comey's testimony suggests Mueller is already going beyond the narrow mandate of Acting Attorney General Rosenstein, and considering whether the President's discussion with him about General Flynn constitutes "obstruction". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Professor Jacobson at Legal Insurrection indicates Comey's testimony suggests Mueller is already going beyond the narrow mandate of Acting Attorney General Rosenstein, and considering whether the President's discussion with him about General Flynn constitutes "obstruction". (more...)
Trump '100 per cent' willing to testify on Comey
- June 12, 2017
Sen. Despite his well-known preference for posting quick messages on Twitter , Trump was silent during the Senate hearing Thursday. He said Comey's testimony proved Trump hadn't tried to interfere in FBI investigations. Opposition Democrats have said that the leaks occurred after Comey was sacked and no longer serving as a government official. Comey: There were other things that contributed to that. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Sen. Despite his well-known preference for posting quick messages on Twitter , Trump was silent during the Senate hearing Thursday. He said Comey's testimony proved Trump hadn't tried to interfere in FBI investigations. Opposition Democrats have said that the leaks occurred after Comey was sacked and no longer serving as a government official. Comey: There were other things that contributed to that. (more...)
Shock election may delay Brexit talks, soften tone
- June 12, 2017
At the time she was riding high in the polls and she pushed a tough message on Brexit on the campaign trail, saying she was planning to be a "bloody hard woman" in Brussels. Mr Davis insisted he was loyal to Mrs May, telling ITV's Good Morning Britain: "There is a distinction between running a campaign and running a country". (more...)
- June 12, 2017
At the time she was riding high in the polls and she pushed a tough message on Brexit on the campaign trail, saying she was planning to be a "bloody hard woman" in Brussels. Mr Davis insisted he was loyal to Mrs May, telling ITV's Good Morning Britain: "There is a distinction between running a campaign and running a country". (more...)
PM Theresa May reaches 'outline' power deal after election fiasco
- June 12, 2017
That calculation backfired spectacularly on Thursday as voters stripped the Conservatives of their parliamentary majority. Two of her closest aides, Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill, who had been the focus of some criticism, resigned on Saturday. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
That calculation backfired spectacularly on Thursday as voters stripped the Conservatives of their parliamentary majority. Two of her closest aides, Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill, who had been the focus of some criticism, resigned on Saturday. (more...)
Trump's request to drop Flynn probe was 'disturbing': Comey
- June 12, 2017
In his public testimony, Comey did not disclose any links between Trump advisers and alleged Russian attempts to meddle in the 2016 USA presidential election, an issue that has distracted from White House policy goals such as overhauling the US healthcare system and cutting taxes. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
In his public testimony, Comey did not disclose any links between Trump advisers and alleged Russian attempts to meddle in the 2016 USA presidential election, an issue that has distracted from White House policy goals such as overhauling the US healthcare system and cutting taxes. (more...)
Half-staff flags, bells mark 1 year since Pulse massacre
- June 12, 2017
Hollywood actor-activist George Takei was extremely disturbed after the mass shooting took place at The Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando previous year. But the night before last year's event, Cruz was shocked by what he saw on the news of so many dead and injured at a shooting only two hours from his home. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Hollywood actor-activist George Takei was extremely disturbed after the mass shooting took place at The Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando previous year. But the night before last year's event, Cruz was shocked by what he saw on the news of so many dead and injured at a shooting only two hours from his home. (more...)
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Begins Indefinite Fast in Bhopal for 'Peace'
- June 12, 2017
In ferment for the last several days, Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur , the epicentre of a violent stir by farmers, remained peaceful on Sunday, prompting Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to end his indefinite fast. Angry farmers have been blocking roads, vandalising property and setting vehicles on fire. In the morning, he met delegations of small farmers and representatives of 236 farmer bodies to hear their grievances. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
In ferment for the last several days, Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur , the epicentre of a violent stir by farmers, remained peaceful on Sunday, prompting Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to end his indefinite fast. Angry farmers have been blocking roads, vandalising property and setting vehicles on fire. In the morning, he met delegations of small farmers and representatives of 236 farmer bodies to hear their grievances. (more...)
MENIFEE: Winning powerball ticket sold in Sun City
- June 12, 2017
Saturday's drawing was the largest since July 2016, and the 10th largest US lottery drawing in history. The numbers drawn were 20,26,32,38,58 and the Powerball number was 3. That prize was split among three winnners. Matthew Alberre , the store owner, told NBC News "it's a very good feeling to be the winning store", adding that many locals have been coming in to buy extra lottery tickets. (more...)
- June 12, 2017
Saturday's drawing was the largest since July 2016, and the 10th largest US lottery drawing in history. The numbers drawn were 20,26,32,38,58 and the Powerball number was 3. That prize was split among three winnners. Matthew Alberre , the store owner, told NBC News "it's a very good feeling to be the winning store", adding that many locals have been coming in to buy extra lottery tickets. (more...)
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