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Four Taiwanese dead in Manila attack: MOFA
- June 13, 2017
Philippine authorities have said they suspect the man was trying to rob the casino and that there was no evidence it was a terrorist attack. "I could smell some kind of smoke that came from an explosive device", said Tikos Low, who said he was in the resort's casino along with a few hundred other people when the attack began. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Philippine authorities have said they suspect the man was trying to rob the casino and that there was no evidence it was a terrorist attack. "I could smell some kind of smoke that came from an explosive device", said Tikos Low, who said he was in the resort's casino along with a few hundred other people when the attack began. (more...)
Qatar Airways CEO: US 'fueling' the fire of Gulf crisis
- June 13, 2017
Qatar Airways announced on Sunday its net profits rose to $540 million in its latest financial disclosure before the airline took a hit and was blocked from flying to major Arab states. "If these countries decide to side with Qatar, the Saudis may decide to withdraw their money", Weber added. Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi tells reporters in a weekly news conference: "These countries should try to settle their differences at the negotiating table in a positive and comprehensive process". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Qatar Airways announced on Sunday its net profits rose to $540 million in its latest financial disclosure before the airline took a hit and was blocked from flying to major Arab states. "If these countries decide to side with Qatar, the Saudis may decide to withdraw their money", Weber added. Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi tells reporters in a weekly news conference: "These countries should try to settle their differences at the negotiating table in a positive and comprehensive process". (more...)
The Maute brothers: Southeast Asia's Islamist "time bomb"
- June 13, 2017
USA special forces have joined the battle in the southern Philippine city of Marawi, after 13 Philippine marines were killed in intense urban fighting, the Philippine military said yesterday. While the flag-raising was mainly for Independence Day, it also symbolized the reclaiming of city hall and other areas of Marawi by government forces. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
USA special forces have joined the battle in the southern Philippine city of Marawi, after 13 Philippine marines were killed in intense urban fighting, the Philippine military said yesterday. While the flag-raising was mainly for Independence Day, it also symbolized the reclaiming of city hall and other areas of Marawi by government forces. (more...)
Jeff Sessions to appear before Senate intelligence committee
- June 13, 2017
The appearance before the Senate intelligence committee comes one week after former FBI Director Comey cryptically told lawmakers the bureau had expected Sessions to recuse himself weeks before he did from an investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russian Federation during the 2016 election. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The appearance before the Senate intelligence committee comes one week after former FBI Director Comey cryptically told lawmakers the bureau had expected Sessions to recuse himself weeks before he did from an investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russian Federation during the 2016 election. (more...)
Israel plans most settlement homes since 1992: minister
- June 13, 2017
This is the most controversial step by Israel as the construction of settlements in the region is considered illegal under global law.The last round of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians collapsed in 2014, mainly over the expansion of the settlements. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
This is the most controversial step by Israel as the construction of settlements in the region is considered illegal under global law.The last round of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians collapsed in 2014, mainly over the expansion of the settlements. (more...)
Panama switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
- June 13, 2017
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were established after Panama cut its ties with China's Taiwan. "The Government of the Republic of Panama recognizes that there is but one China in the world, that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory", the statement read. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were established after Panama cut its ties with China's Taiwan. "The Government of the Republic of Panama recognizes that there is but one China in the world, that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory", the statement read. (more...)
Qatar Airways profit up 21.7% amid uncertainty surrounding Gulf operations
- June 13, 2017
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker last week described the carrier's operations as "business as usual" after the closing of air links forced the carrier to charter planes to ferry hundreds of passengers home to Doha and issue refunds to many others. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker last week described the carrier's operations as "business as usual" after the closing of air links forced the carrier to charter planes to ferry hundreds of passengers home to Doha and issue refunds to many others. (more...)
Attorney General Jeff Sessions to testify in public on Tuesday
- June 13, 2017
His most recent such event was in Pennsylvania, to mark his 100th day in office. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on Saturday, June 10, regarding U.S. Sessions recused himself on March 2 from the Justice Department's probe into interference by the Russians in the election. Reed said he also wants to know if Sessions had more meetings with Russian officials as a Trump campaign adviser than have been ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
His most recent such event was in Pennsylvania, to mark his 100th day in office. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on Saturday, June 10, regarding U.S. Sessions recused himself on March 2 from the Justice Department's probe into interference by the Russians in the election. Reed said he also wants to know if Sessions had more meetings with Russian officials as a Trump campaign adviser than have been ... (more...)
Bill Cosby's Wife Accompanies Him to Rape Trial
- June 13, 2017
The trial will move to closing arguments if no defense witnesses are called. Closing arguments are up next, which means the jury could begin deliberations as soon as late Monday afternoon. "One of the greatest storytellers in the world and I'm failing", Cosby said when asked to repeat an answer in the deposition. The document recorded questions that the detective had asked of the defendant, Andrea Constand , on the nature of her relationship with Cosby, which Cosby's defense team has ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The trial will move to closing arguments if no defense witnesses are called. Closing arguments are up next, which means the jury could begin deliberations as soon as late Monday afternoon. "One of the greatest storytellers in the world and I'm failing", Cosby said when asked to repeat an answer in the deposition. The document recorded questions that the detective had asked of the defendant, Andrea Constand , on the nature of her relationship with Cosby, which Cosby's defense team has ... (more...)
Democratic senator calls for Lynch investigation after Comey testimony
- June 13, 2017
Comey stated to the Senate Intelligence Committee that Lynch directed him "not to call [the Hillary Clinton email investigation] an investigation, but to call it a "matter". You can translate "it won't get much attention" into "we won't give it much attention". James Lankford (R-Okla.) asked Comey during the hearing. "I don't think we should mix the two", the California senator said. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Comey stated to the Senate Intelligence Committee that Lynch directed him "not to call [the Hillary Clinton email investigation] an investigation, but to call it a "matter". You can translate "it won't get much attention" into "we won't give it much attention". James Lankford (R-Okla.) asked Comey during the hearing. "I don't think we should mix the two", the California senator said. (more...)
French president tries to ease Gulf dispute
- June 13, 2017
He added that the countries which had imposed sanctions would also lose money because of the damage to business in the region. Morocco, a close ally of the Gulf countries, said on Sunday it would remain neutral and offered to facilitate dialogue, according to a statement from the country's foreign ministry . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
He added that the countries which had imposed sanctions would also lose money because of the damage to business in the region. Morocco, a close ally of the Gulf countries, said on Sunday it would remain neutral and offered to facilitate dialogue, according to a statement from the country's foreign ministry . (more...)
Michael Gove appointed Environment Secretary in cabinet reshuffle
- June 13, 2017
The former Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom , another Brexiteer, moves to Commons leader and will now have the tough job of steering legislation on leaving the European Union through Parliament. All in all, the cabinet reshuffle leaves things pretty much the way they were except with a potentially stronger climate player at May's side after having to sacrifice her two closest allies. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The former Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom , another Brexiteer, moves to Commons leader and will now have the tough job of steering legislation on leaving the European Union through Parliament. All in all, the cabinet reshuffle leaves things pretty much the way they were except with a potentially stronger climate player at May's side after having to sacrifice her two closest allies. (more...)
UK election: Theresa May clings on, appoints new ministers
- June 13, 2017
If she quits in the next few months, she'll go down in history as the shortest-term prime minister since 1922. The exit poll predicted the Conservatives would win 314 seats and the Labour Party 266, meaning no clear victor and a "hung parliament" . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
If she quits in the next few months, she'll go down in history as the shortest-term prime minister since 1922. The exit poll predicted the Conservatives would win 314 seats and the Labour Party 266, meaning no clear victor and a "hung parliament" . (more...)
What on Earth Was John McCain Asking James Comey?
- June 13, 2017
So what was McCain attempting to say with his seemingly incoherent questions to Comey? That "confused me and concerned me", Comey said. Comey said the difference was the Russian Federation investigation was on-going and the Clinton investigation wrapped up in June. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
So what was McCain attempting to say with his seemingly incoherent questions to Comey? That "confused me and concerned me", Comey said. Comey said the difference was the Russian Federation investigation was on-going and the Clinton investigation wrapped up in June. (more...)
What a hung Parliament means for Britain
- June 13, 2017
If she is to succeed in delivering the end of Britain's European Union membership which 52 per cent of the British public demanded past year, she must find a way to recapture the full support of her party because she will need their votes to pass legislation preparing for and ultimately enacting the departure. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
If she is to succeed in delivering the end of Britain's European Union membership which 52 per cent of the British public demanded past year, she must find a way to recapture the full support of her party because she will need their votes to pass legislation preparing for and ultimately enacting the departure. (more...)
Trump's Post-Comey Message Takes Shape
- June 13, 2017
Blunt and plainspoken, Sessions, 70, went from a GOP foot soldier to prosecutor to politician and ultimately one of President Donald Trump's leading champions, sharing his hardline views on national security and immigration. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said "there's a real question of the propriety" of Sessions' involvement in Comey's dismissal, because Sessions had stepped aside from the federal investigation into contacts between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Blunt and plainspoken, Sessions, 70, went from a GOP foot soldier to prosecutor to politician and ultimately one of President Donald Trump's leading champions, sharing his hardline views on national security and immigration. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said "there's a real question of the propriety" of Sessions' involvement in Comey's dismissal, because Sessions had stepped aside from the federal investigation into contacts between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign. (more...)
Congressman Unveils Draft Article Of Impeachment Against Trump
- June 13, 2017
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) has also said he would draft an impeachment article, and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) has publicly advocated for such a move. "I have no illusions". House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), in an interview with MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Friday , said she was concerned about his fitness for office but stopped short of calling for his impeachment. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) has also said he would draft an impeachment article, and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) has publicly advocated for such a move. "I have no illusions". House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), in an interview with MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Friday , said she was concerned about his fitness for office but stopped short of calling for his impeachment. (more...)
Theresa May to Remain PM Despite Calls to Go
- June 13, 2017
The socially conservative, pro-Brexit Democratic Unionist Party's 10 seats give the right-wing Conservatives a fragile but workable majority, which May said would allow her to negotiate a successful exit from the EU. Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, added: "We don't when Brexit talks start". She claims that this government will get the country through the Brexit talks and will lead Britain forward. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The socially conservative, pro-Brexit Democratic Unionist Party's 10 seats give the right-wing Conservatives a fragile but workable majority, which May said would allow her to negotiate a successful exit from the EU. Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, added: "We don't when Brexit talks start". She claims that this government will get the country through the Brexit talks and will lead Britain forward. (more...)
Theresa May pressured to resign after British election disaster
- June 13, 2017
No, Dunt said, but May's vision of a so-called " hard Brexit " - in which the United Kingdom would most likely leave the single European Union market, take full control over its borders, strike new trade deals and apply laws within its own borders - has been rejected. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
No, Dunt said, but May's vision of a so-called " hard Brexit " - in which the United Kingdom would most likely leave the single European Union market, take full control over its borders, strike new trade deals and apply laws within its own borders - has been rejected. (more...)
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...)
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