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PM Nawaz leaves for Riyadh to help ease Saudi-Qatar rift
- June 13, 2017
Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdulrahman al-Thani told a news conference in France that Qatar "still had no clue" why the nations cut ties. Sharif is considered close to the royal families in both countries. Analysts estimate that at least 40% of all of Qatar's food supplies is transported across its land border with Saudi Arabia. Senior officials from the countries opposed to Qatar have warned it that appealing for foreign assistance will not advance a reconciliation. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdulrahman al-Thani told a news conference in France that Qatar "still had no clue" why the nations cut ties. Sharif is considered close to the royal families in both countries. Analysts estimate that at least 40% of all of Qatar's food supplies is transported across its land border with Saudi Arabia. Senior officials from the countries opposed to Qatar have warned it that appealing for foreign assistance will not advance a reconciliation. (more...)
Corbyn vows to force May to resign 'within a matter of days'
- June 13, 2017
Just after noon (UK time), she was driven to Buckingham Palace to ask Queen Elizabeth for permission to form a government - a formality under the British system. There was little sympathy for May from some Europeans. The Brexit negotiations were a almost insurmountable task in the best of circumstances - and are now close to impossible given the hung Parliament . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Just after noon (UK time), she was driven to Buckingham Palace to ask Queen Elizabeth for permission to form a government - a formality under the British system. There was little sympathy for May from some Europeans. The Brexit negotiations were a almost insurmountable task in the best of circumstances - and are now close to impossible given the hung Parliament . (more...)
"'Oslo" Takes Tony Award For Best New Play
- June 13, 2017
Alex Lacamoire poses in the press room with the award for best orchestrations for " Dear Evan Hansen " at the 71st annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in NY. T. Rogers, beat out a field that included A Doll's House, Part 2 , by Lucas Hnath, the Pulitzer-winning Sweat , by Lynn Nottage, and Indecent by Paula Vogel. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Alex Lacamoire poses in the press room with the award for best orchestrations for " Dear Evan Hansen " at the 71st annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in NY. T. Rogers, beat out a field that included A Doll's House, Part 2 , by Lucas Hnath, the Pulitzer-winning Sweat , by Lynn Nottage, and Indecent by Paula Vogel. (more...)
USMNT 1, Mexico 1
- June 13, 2017
Klinsmann was sacked after a 2-1 home loss to Mexico and a 4-0 fiasco at Costa Rica . It is hard imagining that the same would have happened under Jurgen Klinsmann . More than 81,000 fans attended Sunday's rivalry matchup. Sixth minute . United States 1, Mexico 0. Overall, Osorio deserves credit for the work he has done. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Klinsmann was sacked after a 2-1 home loss to Mexico and a 4-0 fiasco at Costa Rica . It is hard imagining that the same would have happened under Jurgen Klinsmann . More than 81,000 fans attended Sunday's rivalry matchup. Sixth minute . United States 1, Mexico 0. Overall, Osorio deserves credit for the work he has done. (more...)
United Kingdom elections: How young people disMAYed Theresa
- June 13, 2017
May's weakened position in the party rules out big changes to the Cabinet lineup. While the to-and-fro between Downing Street and the DUP was unfolding, several British newspapers were reporting that some prominent Conservatives , including Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Brexit minister David Davis, were being urged by supporters to challenge May for the party leadership. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
May's weakened position in the party rules out big changes to the Cabinet lineup. While the to-and-fro between Downing Street and the DUP was unfolding, several British newspapers were reporting that some prominent Conservatives , including Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Brexit minister David Davis, were being urged by supporters to challenge May for the party leadership. (more...)
Finnish government coalition on verge of collapse
- June 13, 2017
Heads of the three co-ruling Finnish parties will meet on Monday to discuss whether to break up the centre-right coalition due to the Finns party's new leader, anti-immigrant hardliner Jussi Halla-aho. Both parties have said they are ready to negotiate. "We (coalition parties) need to have a value base that is sufficiently close to each other and a trust built on that base", Sipila said at Monday's news conference. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Heads of the three co-ruling Finnish parties will meet on Monday to discuss whether to break up the centre-right coalition due to the Finns party's new leader, anti-immigrant hardliner Jussi Halla-aho. Both parties have said they are ready to negotiate. "We (coalition parties) need to have a value base that is sufficiently close to each other and a trust built on that base", Sipila said at Monday's news conference. (more...)
Mastermind of Tehran Attack Has Been Killed: Iran
- June 13, 2017
Iranian leaders accused the United States and Saudi Arabia on Friday of supporting the Daesh-claimed dual attacks that killed 17 people in Tehran this week, as thousands of Iranians attended a funeral ceremony for the victims. The fact that the attackers are in all likelihood Iranian Kurds, Sunnis from inside the country, is a source of concern, one analyst said. It described them as "long affiliated with the Wahhabi", an ultraconservative form of Sunni Islam practiced in Saudi ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Iranian leaders accused the United States and Saudi Arabia on Friday of supporting the Daesh-claimed dual attacks that killed 17 people in Tehran this week, as thousands of Iranians attended a funeral ceremony for the victims. The fact that the attackers are in all likelihood Iranian Kurds, Sunnis from inside the country, is a source of concern, one analyst said. It described them as "long affiliated with the Wahhabi", an ultraconservative form of Sunni Islam practiced in Saudi ... (more...)
Philippine flag raised on Independence Day in war-torn city
- June 13, 2017
For his part, Duterte also said he "never approached America" for help. The US Embassy in Manila announced Saturday that US Special Operations Forces are assisting the Philippines in military operations. Philippine military officials say the violence has left at least 138 militants and 58 government troops dead. Its stature has grown since then, most notably with the bombing previous year of a street market in President Rodrigo Duterte's hometown, Davao City. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
For his part, Duterte also said he "never approached America" for help. The US Embassy in Manila announced Saturday that US Special Operations Forces are assisting the Philippines in military operations. Philippine military officials say the violence has left at least 138 militants and 58 government troops dead. Its stature has grown since then, most notably with the bombing previous year of a street market in President Rodrigo Duterte's hometown, Davao City. (more...)
Trump's Comey claims contradicted by president's own son
- June 13, 2017
Trump tweeted that "the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible". Trump then went on to talk about recordings of these conversations, in response to a questions, that he had first suggested in a tweet after firing Comey. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Trump tweeted that "the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible". Trump then went on to talk about recordings of these conversations, in response to a questions, that he had first suggested in a tweet after firing Comey. (more...)
Categories That Will Be Negatively Affected By Trump's New Cuba Policy
- June 13, 2017
According to a statement by Marco Rubio, one of the most vocal critics of Cuba in Congress, he was confident that Trump would "keep his commitment on Cuba policy by making changes that are targeted and strategic and advance the Cuban people's aspirations for economic and political liberty". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
According to a statement by Marco Rubio, one of the most vocal critics of Cuba in Congress, he was confident that Trump would "keep his commitment on Cuba policy by making changes that are targeted and strategic and advance the Cuban people's aspirations for economic and political liberty". (more...)
Tehran police increase patrols as Iran recoups from attacks
- June 13, 2017
All five gunmen also died in the attacks, for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility. The men had left Iran to fight for the extremist group in Mosul, Iraq, as well as Raqqa, Syria - the group's de facto capital, the ministry said. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
All five gunmen also died in the attacks, for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility. The men had left Iran to fight for the extremist group in Mosul, Iraq, as well as Raqqa, Syria - the group's de facto capital, the ministry said. (more...)
Turley: Comey Knew He Couldn't Publish Leaked Trump Memos
- June 13, 2017
Totally illegal? Very 'cowardly!' There will be a lot of debate about what Comey revealed about President Trump's interactions with him. United States correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Trump rejects those allegations. Benjamin Wittes, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and friend and confidant of Comey, told Yahoo News on Friday afternoon that the proper response to any suggestion the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director broke the law by leaking a ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Totally illegal? Very 'cowardly!' There will be a lot of debate about what Comey revealed about President Trump's interactions with him. United States correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking Trump rejects those allegations. Benjamin Wittes, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and friend and confidant of Comey, told Yahoo News on Friday afternoon that the proper response to any suggestion the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director broke the law by leaking a ... (more...)
Sandy Hook families criticize Megyn Kelly interview with conspiracy theorist
- June 13, 2017
Thousands of additional tweets tagging Kelly berated her for "giving that psycho a forum " and "giving voice to the man who suggested [Sandy Hook] was a hoax ". "Many don't know him; our job is 2 shine a light", she tweeted. "He lives in a world where people don't think his sister's death is real". Jones also declared 9/11 an inside job and the Aurora shooting in Colorado another staged "false flag", and he was one of the biggest pushers of the so-called "Pizzagate" theory, which accused ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Thousands of additional tweets tagging Kelly berated her for "giving that psycho a forum " and "giving voice to the man who suggested [Sandy Hook] was a hoax ". "Many don't know him; our job is 2 shine a light", she tweeted. "He lives in a world where people don't think his sister's death is real". Jones also declared 9/11 an inside job and the Aurora shooting in Colorado another staged "false flag", and he was one of the biggest pushers of the so-called "Pizzagate" theory, which accused ... (more...)
May asked to explain if Rupert Murdoch had role in cabinet reshuffle
- June 13, 2017
Green earlier served as work and pensions' secretary but being first secretary of state is the "deputy prime minister in all but name" title, reports the Guardian. The new Cabinet appointments will be seen as Mays attempt at surrounding herself with as many allies as possible against the backdrop of a brewing rebellion within party ranks after the Conservatives suffered heavy losses in the June 8 general election. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Green earlier served as work and pensions' secretary but being first secretary of state is the "deputy prime minister in all but name" title, reports the Guardian. The new Cabinet appointments will be seen as Mays attempt at surrounding herself with as many allies as possible against the backdrop of a brewing rebellion within party ranks after the Conservatives suffered heavy losses in the June 8 general election. (more...)
Trump doubles down on call for 'travel ban'
- June 13, 2017
The officials filed a legal brief with the Supreme Court as it mulls whether to take up the Trump administration's appeal of lower court rulings blocking the travel ban signed by the Republican president on March 6 and let it go into effect. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The officials filed a legal brief with the Supreme Court as it mulls whether to take up the Trump administration's appeal of lower court rulings blocking the travel ban signed by the Republican president on March 6 and let it go into effect. (more...)
Puerto Rico Backs Statehood in Referendum Boycotted by Opposition Groups
- June 13, 2017
With the result of the referendum, Gov. Ricardo Rosello says that the island sent a strong message to the U.S. Congress and the world. Almost half a million votes were cast for statehood, more than 7,600 for free association/independence and almost 6,700 for independence. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
With the result of the referendum, Gov. Ricardo Rosello says that the island sent a strong message to the U.S. Congress and the world. Almost half a million votes were cast for statehood, more than 7,600 for free association/independence and almost 6,700 for independence. (more...)
Pentagon: 3 USA millitants are killed, 1 is wounded
- June 13, 2017
Two U.S. soldiers were killed in the Achin district in late April by possible friendly fire after an intense raid by Army Rangers on ISIS's Afghan affiliate's headquarters. When heroes fall, Americans grieve. "And our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these American heroes", said Pence. In March, an Afghan soldier was killed after he opened fire on foreign forces at a base in Helmand province , wounding three USA soldiers. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Two U.S. soldiers were killed in the Achin district in late April by possible friendly fire after an intense raid by Army Rangers on ISIS's Afghan affiliate's headquarters. When heroes fall, Americans grieve. "And our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these American heroes", said Pence. In March, an Afghan soldier was killed after he opened fire on foreign forces at a base in Helmand province , wounding three USA soldiers. (more...)
Another US appeals court keeps Trump's travel ban blocked
- June 13, 2017
President Trump's second travel ban proposal is still being largely blocked by the courts after the latest decision was handed down Monday. Though it may be a little while before the Court announces whether it is hearing the case on the merits, the justices are likely to rule on the stay fairly quickly. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
President Trump's second travel ban proposal is still being largely blocked by the courts after the latest decision was handed down Monday. Though it may be a little while before the Court announces whether it is hearing the case on the merits, the justices are likely to rule on the stay fairly quickly. (more...)
Congressman introduces Covfefe Act; bill would protect government accountability, transparency
- June 13, 2017
And to Quigley's credit, his office was able to turn COVFEFE into a full-blown acronym: The shorthand stands for " Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement Act ". Trump has used Twitter extensively since becoming president, and staffers have struggled to explain his online statements that run counter to theirs made in briefings and media appearances. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
And to Quigley's credit, his office was able to turn COVFEFE into a full-blown acronym: The shorthand stands for " Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement Act ". Trump has used Twitter extensively since becoming president, and staffers have struggled to explain his online statements that run counter to theirs made in briefings and media appearances. (more...)
'Twilight killers' were victim's daughter and her boyfriend
- June 13, 2017
A 15-year-old girl believed to be one of Britain's youngest double murderers concocted a plan to brutally kill her own mother and sister, it can now be reported. Ever since, like I was young, like, I never got on with my mum, Kim said. "Evidence heard in court that was previously restricted can now be reported". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
A 15-year-old girl believed to be one of Britain's youngest double murderers concocted a plan to brutally kill her own mother and sister, it can now be reported. Ever since, like I was young, like, I never got on with my mum, Kim said. "Evidence heard in court that was previously restricted can now be reported". (more...)
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