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May's Ministers Plot Softer Brexit to Keep UK in Single Market
- June 13, 2017
The Brexit Secretary said the talks would take place that week, but not necessarily on the Monday due to the clash with the Queen's Speech at Westminster. Davis also suggested the government would focus on the divorce proceedings before moving on to trade. Brussels has insisted that talks on the so-called divorce, taking in issues including the fee the United Kingdom will have to pay to sever its ties, must make sufficient progress before any discussion on a future trade agreement could ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The Brexit Secretary said the talks would take place that week, but not necessarily on the Monday due to the clash with the Queen's Speech at Westminster. Davis also suggested the government would focus on the divorce proceedings before moving on to trade. Brussels has insisted that talks on the so-called divorce, taking in issues including the fee the United Kingdom will have to pay to sever its ties, must make sufficient progress before any discussion on a future trade agreement could ... (more...)
Trump travel ban dealt another blow as appeals court rules
- June 13, 2017
Chin says he expects Hawaii's lawsuit challenging the travel ban to go to the U.S. Supreme Court along with a similar ruling by another appeals court. U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 10, 2017. It cited the president's campaign statements calling for a "total and complete shutdown" on Muslims entering the U.S. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Chin says he expects Hawaii's lawsuit challenging the travel ban to go to the U.S. Supreme Court along with a similar ruling by another appeals court. U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 10, 2017. It cited the president's campaign statements calling for a "total and complete shutdown" on Muslims entering the U.S. (more...)
Controversial Calcutta HC judge Justice CS Karnan retires
- June 13, 2017
Born on June 12, 1955, he has been evading arrest since a seven-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India J S Khehar passed the unprecedented arrest order against him. "Since we do not know where he is, the question does not arise", Additional Advocate General Abhratosh Chowdhury told PTI . The Dalit judge, who accused the Supreme Court bench of judges of corruption and found them guilty under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, for ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Born on June 12, 1955, he has been evading arrest since a seven-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India J S Khehar passed the unprecedented arrest order against him. "Since we do not know where he is, the question does not arise", Additional Advocate General Abhratosh Chowdhury told PTI . The Dalit judge, who accused the Supreme Court bench of judges of corruption and found them guilty under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, for ... (more...)
Fears man lost in river in London attack
- June 13, 2017
Seven people were killed in the attack, while 48 were wounded. Seven were killed and almost 50 wounded. People look at the floral tributes placed at London Bridge to commemorate the victims of Saturday's attack in London, Tuesday, June 6, 2017. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Seven people were killed in the attack, while 48 were wounded. Seven were killed and almost 50 wounded. People look at the floral tributes placed at London Bridge to commemorate the victims of Saturday's attack in London, Tuesday, June 6, 2017. (more...)
Los Angeles Pride Parade morphs into 'Resist March'
- June 13, 2017
They also are concerned that President Trump, who campaigned as a potential ally of gays and lesbians, has stocked his administration with foes of LGBT rights, including Vice President Mike Pence, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
They also are concerned that President Trump, who campaigned as a potential ally of gays and lesbians, has stocked his administration with foes of LGBT rights, including Vice President Mike Pence, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. (more...)
British PM Seeks Minority Government Following Election Losses
- June 13, 2017
The campaign began with a clear lead for May and the Conservatives, reinforcing a perception that Labour's Jeremy Corbyn was too left-wing to attract widespread support . "It's an issue very close to my heart and one that I wanted categoric assurances from the prime minister on, and I received (them)", said Davidson, who is engaged to be married to her female partner. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The campaign began with a clear lead for May and the Conservatives, reinforcing a perception that Labour's Jeremy Corbyn was too left-wing to attract widespread support . "It's an issue very close to my heart and one that I wanted categoric assurances from the prime minister on, and I received (them)", said Davidson, who is engaged to be married to her female partner. (more...)
Federal appeals court rules against revised 'travel ban'
- June 13, 2017
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco was reviewing a March ruling by a Hawaii-based federal judge that blocked parts of Mr Trump's order. The administration appealed that ruling to the Supreme Court. It's the second appeals court decision in less than a month to maintain a nationwide stay on the ban. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco was reviewing a March ruling by a Hawaii-based federal judge that blocked parts of Mr Trump's order. The administration appealed that ruling to the Supreme Court. It's the second appeals court decision in less than a month to maintain a nationwide stay on the ban. (more...)
Ukip's stand-in leader warns Theresa May: Don't water down Brexit objectives
- June 13, 2017
The Conservatives now plan to reach a so-called confidence and supply agreement with the DUP , which would involve it supporting a Conservative minority government on key votes in parliament but not forming a formal coalition. The opportunity arises for other parties - the Labour Party, Scottish Nationalist Party and the Liberal Democrats - to form a coalition . This meant that Theresa May, the Conservative leader, had good reason to cultivate a relationship with the DUP, to win their ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The Conservatives now plan to reach a so-called confidence and supply agreement with the DUP , which would involve it supporting a Conservative minority government on key votes in parliament but not forming a formal coalition. The opportunity arises for other parties - the Labour Party, Scottish Nationalist Party and the Liberal Democrats - to form a coalition . This meant that Theresa May, the Conservative leader, had good reason to cultivate a relationship with the DUP, to win their ... (more...)
Officer who shot Philando Castile testifies - KXLF.com | Continuous News | Butte, Montana
- June 13, 2017
The officer backing up Yanez testified that Yanez told him later that he had seen a gun on Castile. Defense attorneys have argued Castile was stoned at the time of the shooting, which happened in the seconds after he informed Yanez that he was carrying a gun. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The officer backing up Yanez testified that Yanez told him later that he had seen a gun on Castile. Defense attorneys have argued Castile was stoned at the time of the shooting, which happened in the seconds after he informed Yanez that he was carrying a gun. (more...)
Brexit talks may not start on time
- June 13, 2017
Writing in the mass-circulation Sun newspaper, Johnson stressed that the Conservatives won more votes than at any time since Margaret Thatcher and are still the largest party in Parliament. Sky News Sources say cabinet ministers are "privately lobbying the PM to alter the Brexit plan from "ideologically driven" approach to a 'pragmatic Brexit". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Writing in the mass-circulation Sun newspaper, Johnson stressed that the Conservatives won more votes than at any time since Margaret Thatcher and are still the largest party in Parliament. Sky News Sources say cabinet ministers are "privately lobbying the PM to alter the Brexit plan from "ideologically driven" approach to a 'pragmatic Brexit". (more...)
Bahamas shark bites off North Carolina woman's arm
- June 13, 2017
The couple was on the last stop of their cruise when they chose to go snorkeling in a shallow reef. "I wasn't in pain, it just felt like I had bumped into something so I just casually turned to my right to look to see and that's when I was face to face with the shark", Tiffany Johnson told WSOV TV. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The couple was on the last stop of their cruise when they chose to go snorkeling in a shallow reef. "I wasn't in pain, it just felt like I had bumped into something so I just casually turned to my right to look to see and that's when I was face to face with the shark", Tiffany Johnson told WSOV TV. (more...)
Thousands rally across Russia in new challenge to Kremlin
- June 13, 2017
A crackdown on peaceful protests across Russia in which hundreds of people were arrested and numerous others beaten by police earlier today demonstrates the Russian authorities' utter contempt for fundamental human rights, Amnesty International said . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
A crackdown on peaceful protests across Russia in which hundreds of people were arrested and numerous others beaten by police earlier today demonstrates the Russian authorities' utter contempt for fundamental human rights, Amnesty International said . (more...)
British PM's top aides quit after election disaster
- June 13, 2017
He told the programme: "My advice to the prime minister would be to wait until her backbenchers get into Parliament next week and she tests opinion because, I can tell you I'm there every week, these people will not want to be held to ransom by any regional party whichever one it happens to be". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
He told the programme: "My advice to the prime minister would be to wait until her backbenchers get into Parliament next week and she tests opinion because, I can tell you I'm there every week, these people will not want to be held to ransom by any regional party whichever one it happens to be". (more...)
U.S. attorneys general file lawsuit against Trump over his business empire
- June 13, 2017
The White House says a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Maryland and the District of Columbia is driven by partisan politics and the president hasn't violated the Constitution. An artist projected a " Pay Trump Bribes Here " sign on the Trump International Hotel in Washington , D.C., in May. In New York, Trump Tower leases space to the Chinese government-controlled bank ICBC and Trump World Tower and other properties also focus on foreign clients, including Russians, it said. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The White House says a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Maryland and the District of Columbia is driven by partisan politics and the president hasn't violated the Constitution. An artist projected a " Pay Trump Bribes Here " sign on the Trump International Hotel in Washington , D.C., in May. In New York, Trump Tower leases space to the Chinese government-controlled bank ICBC and Trump World Tower and other properties also focus on foreign clients, including Russians, it said. (more...)
Palace: PH welcomes help from other countries on Marawi siege
- June 13, 2017
The US involvement, made public for the first time Saturday, shows Manila's continued reliance on Washington's military prowess, despite an onslaught of anti-American sentiment from Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte since he rose to power past year. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The US involvement, made public for the first time Saturday, shows Manila's continued reliance on Washington's military prowess, despite an onslaught of anti-American sentiment from Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte since he rose to power past year. (more...)
Senior Cabinet minister offer support to UK prime minister
- June 13, 2017
The pound has fallen further amid doubts about Theresa May's ability to form a government and start the Brexit talks on time. European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said last Friday that Brussels would be ready "at half past nine" the next morning if Britain was ready. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The pound has fallen further amid doubts about Theresa May's ability to form a government and start the Brexit talks on time. European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said last Friday that Brussels would be ready "at half past nine" the next morning if Britain was ready. (more...)
London attack death toll rises to eight after body recovered from Thames
- June 13, 2017
British police hunting for a Frenchman missing since Saturday's attack said earlier that they had found a body in the River Thames. Seven people were killed and almost 50 others were wounded in the Saturday night rampage. The attackers killed several people and wounded almost 50 people before being shot dead. A third French citizen has died following last week's terror attack on London Bridge, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, taking the overall death toll to eight. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
British police hunting for a Frenchman missing since Saturday's attack said earlier that they had found a body in the River Thames. Seven people were killed and almost 50 others were wounded in the Saturday night rampage. The attackers killed several people and wounded almost 50 people before being shot dead. A third French citizen has died following last week's terror attack on London Bridge, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, taking the overall death toll to eight. (more...)
Iran is the third member of the 2018 world Cup
- June 13, 2017
In his twitter account, Rouhani congratulated the players on their "decisive advance" to the 2018 World Cup, and thanked them for "making all Iranians happy", and Zarif posted a photo of cheerful Iranian fans in the stadium with a congratulatory caption. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
In his twitter account, Rouhani congratulated the players on their "decisive advance" to the 2018 World Cup, and thanked them for "making all Iranians happy", and Zarif posted a photo of cheerful Iranian fans in the stadium with a congratulatory caption. (more...)
United Kingdom goes to the polls in Brexit shadow
- June 13, 2017
The DUP's social conservatism - it is opposed to same-sex marriage and abortion - has also alarmed some in May's party , particularly Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, who is gay. He said the election "had relatively little to do with Brexit and far more to do with domestic issues, for example linked to security" following the terror attacks in Manchester and London . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The DUP's social conservatism - it is opposed to same-sex marriage and abortion - has also alarmed some in May's party , particularly Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, who is gay. He said the election "had relatively little to do with Brexit and far more to do with domestic issues, for example linked to security" following the terror attacks in Manchester and London . (more...)
White House says Trump looks forward to scheduling UK trip
- June 13, 2017
The White House dismissed a lawsuit filed Monday alleging corruption against President Donald Trump as a partisan attack with no legal basis. If President Trump did secretly record his private White House meetings, he didn't enlist the Secret Service to help. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The White House dismissed a lawsuit filed Monday alleging corruption against President Donald Trump as a partisan attack with no legal basis. If President Trump did secretly record his private White House meetings, he didn't enlist the Secret Service to help. (more...)
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