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British PM Theresa May seeks to rally party lawmakers behind her leadership
- June 13, 2017
One of the reasons for the delay is also believed to be because the speech has to be written on goat's skin parchment, which takes a few days to dry - and the Tory negotiations with the DUP mean it can not be ready in time . Since the election there has also been an increased willingness of business (a voice little heard from during the campaign, as none of the political parties were eager to be seen as the voice of business) to speak out: alongside the IOD report, a study by the Harvard ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
One of the reasons for the delay is also believed to be because the speech has to be written on goat's skin parchment, which takes a few days to dry - and the Tory negotiations with the DUP mean it can not be ready in time . Since the election there has also been an increased willingness of business (a voice little heard from during the campaign, as none of the political parties were eager to be seen as the voice of business) to speak out: alongside the IOD report, a study by the Harvard ... (more...)
Alexi Navalny, Vladimir Putin foe, in jail again with protesters
- June 13, 2017
Navalny then laid the groundwork for the June 12 rallies, crisscrossing Russian Federation to open campaign offices and meet volunteers, many who have known no national leader other than Putin . An opposition organiser for Navalny in Vladivostok on the Pacific coast was detained and fined for illegally organising a rally, according to state news service RIA Novosti, which cited a regional lawmaker. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Navalny then laid the groundwork for the June 12 rallies, crisscrossing Russian Federation to open campaign offices and meet volunteers, many who have known no national leader other than Putin . An opposition organiser for Navalny in Vladivostok on the Pacific coast was detained and fined for illegally organising a rally, according to state news service RIA Novosti, which cited a regional lawmaker. (more...)
Putin's opponent detained and scores arrested in Kremlin protests
- June 13, 2017
From images that we're seeing, many young people were among the protesters - and many were detained. Moscow authorities had initially authorized a venue for the protest away from the city center. Meanwhile Navalny's YouTube channel, which had been broadcasting live to more than 50,000 people as protests across Russian Federation got underway, lost light and sound in the studio. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
From images that we're seeing, many young people were among the protesters - and many were detained. Moscow authorities had initially authorized a venue for the protest away from the city center. Meanwhile Navalny's YouTube channel, which had been broadcasting live to more than 50,000 people as protests across Russian Federation got underway, lost light and sound in the studio. (more...)
Qatar hosted Taliban based on United States request
- June 13, 2017
Oman is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council but takes a relatively independent diplomatic approach from the other five states in the bloc, especially on relations with Iran, a sticking point in the dispute with Qatar. The Foreign Office had denied knowledge of any such visit and has also recently denied foreign media reports of 20,000 Pakistani troops being deployed in Qatar. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Oman is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council but takes a relatively independent diplomatic approach from the other five states in the bloc, especially on relations with Iran, a sticking point in the dispute with Qatar. The Foreign Office had denied knowledge of any such visit and has also recently denied foreign media reports of 20,000 Pakistani troops being deployed in Qatar. (more...)
Trump travel ban dealt another blow, faces high court next
- June 13, 2017
The 9th Circuit took a similar stance on Monday, writing: "Immigration, even for the President, is not a one-person show". Both courts were broadly skeptical of the government's argument that the president - who has wide latitude on issues of immigration - was well within his rights to issue the executive order. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The 9th Circuit took a similar stance on Monday, writing: "Immigration, even for the President, is not a one-person show". Both courts were broadly skeptical of the government's argument that the president - who has wide latitude on issues of immigration - was well within his rights to issue the executive order. (more...)
Trump supporter: Comey throws 'four groups under the bus,' including himself
- June 13, 2017
The narrative in Comey's prepared testimony, which the Senate Intelligence Committee released Wednesday, includes allegations that the president told him, "I expect loyalty", pressed him to lift the "cloud" of investigation over the White House and asked - but didn't order - him to drop an inquiry into ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The narrative in Comey's prepared testimony, which the Senate Intelligence Committee released Wednesday, includes allegations that the president told him, "I expect loyalty", pressed him to lift the "cloud" of investigation over the White House and asked - but didn't order - him to drop an inquiry into ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn . (more...)
Defiant May vows to stay on despite UK election blow
- June 13, 2017
There had been speculation Mr Hammond, the Chancellor, would be vulnerable in a post-election re-shuffle and the decision to leave him in the Treasury was being seen as a sign of her weakness after her Commons majority was wiped out. Labour had won 261 seats. May said that "I want to reflect on the election and why it did not deliver the result I hoped for". Jeremy Corbyn has said the Labour Party is "ready to serve" following the election result, but added that he would not do any deals ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
There had been speculation Mr Hammond, the Chancellor, would be vulnerable in a post-election re-shuffle and the decision to leave him in the Treasury was being seen as a sign of her weakness after her Commons majority was wiped out. Labour had won 261 seats. May said that "I want to reflect on the election and why it did not deliver the result I hoped for". Jeremy Corbyn has said the Labour Party is "ready to serve" following the election result, but added that he would not do any deals ... (more...)
Kathy Griffin Claims She was Bullied Following Photo Stunt with Trump Head
- June 13, 2017
Bloom, who represented Fox News contributor Wendy Walsh in her sexual harassment case against Bill O'Reilly , said that Griffin "has been vilified, getting death threats, fired from multiple jobs and had multiple events canceled". Malkin pointed out that Griffin told a Vulture reporter in December 2016 that she would be "happy to deliver a beat down" to both Donald and Barron Trump . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Bloom, who represented Fox News contributor Wendy Walsh in her sexual harassment case against Bill O'Reilly , said that Griffin "has been vilified, getting death threats, fired from multiple jobs and had multiple events canceled". Malkin pointed out that Griffin told a Vulture reporter in December 2016 that she would be "happy to deliver a beat down" to both Donald and Barron Trump . (more...)
Maryland, DC attorneys general suing Trump
- June 13, 2017
Attorney General Karl Racine . For one, his son Eric Trump has said the president would continue to receive regular updates about his company's financial health. Democratic attorneys general have taken a lead role in challenging Trump policies, successfully blocking executive orders restricting travel from some Muslim-majority countries. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Attorney General Karl Racine . For one, his son Eric Trump has said the president would continue to receive regular updates about his company's financial health. Democratic attorneys general have taken a lead role in challenging Trump policies, successfully blocking executive orders restricting travel from some Muslim-majority countries. (more...)
Iran steps in to supply Qatar
- June 13, 2017
After meeting Qatari foreign minister Mohammed al Thani, Mr Johnson urged Qatar "to take seriously their neighbours' concerns". In 2014, Saudi Arabia , the UAE and Bahrain temporarily recalled their ambassadors from Doha over what they said was Qatar's support for the Muslim Brotherhood. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
After meeting Qatari foreign minister Mohammed al Thani, Mr Johnson urged Qatar "to take seriously their neighbours' concerns". In 2014, Saudi Arabia , the UAE and Bahrain temporarily recalled their ambassadors from Doha over what they said was Qatar's support for the Muslim Brotherhood. (more...)
US aids Philippines in fighting ISIS allies
- June 13, 2017
U.S. forces were providing "technical assistance " to Philippines troops fighting ISIS militants in the southern city, Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella confirmed Sunday. There were conflicting reports over the weekend from Duterte and the US Embassy in Manila over whether US support had been requested in the Marawi fight. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
U.S. forces were providing "technical assistance " to Philippines troops fighting ISIS militants in the southern city, Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella confirmed Sunday. There were conflicting reports over the weekend from Duterte and the US Embassy in Manila over whether US support had been requested in the Marawi fight. (more...)
A Look at How Trump's Climate Moves Affect the Coal Industry
- June 13, 2017
Immediately following Mr Trump's unprecedented move, three state governors created the US Climate Alliance which pledged to uphold their obligations under the Paris agreement. The landmark accord signed by 195 countries intends to cut emissions and keep global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Immediately following Mr Trump's unprecedented move, three state governors created the US Climate Alliance which pledged to uphold their obligations under the Paris agreement. The landmark accord signed by 195 countries intends to cut emissions and keep global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. (more...)
US Attorney General to testify publicly before Congress over contacts with Russian Federation
- June 13, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify in open session Tuesday afternoon before the Senate Intelligence Committee per his request, according to the Justice Department . But when Comey later the same day met with the Intelligence Committee in closed session, he revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation knew of a third meeting between Sessions and Kislyak that Sessions was still keeping a secret, even after revising his January testimony to acknowledge the two meetings he had ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify in open session Tuesday afternoon before the Senate Intelligence Committee per his request, according to the Justice Department . But when Comey later the same day met with the Intelligence Committee in closed session, he revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation knew of a third meeting between Sessions and Kislyak that Sessions was still keeping a secret, even after revising his January testimony to acknowledge the two meetings he had ... (more...)
Sanders: Trump has betrayed his voters; "The political revolution is on!"
- June 13, 2017
Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders makes remarks during a campaign stop at Affton High School in Affton, Missouri on March 13, 2016. "Ideas that, just a few years ago, seemed radical and unattainable are now part of Main Street discussion and, in fact, some of them are being implemented across the country as we speak", Sanders will say, according to exerpts released before his address. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders makes remarks during a campaign stop at Affton High School in Affton, Missouri on March 13, 2016. "Ideas that, just a few years ago, seemed radical and unattainable are now part of Main Street discussion and, in fact, some of them are being implemented across the country as we speak", Sanders will say, according to exerpts released before his address. (more...)
Immigration arrests of dozens of Chaldeans prompt protest
- June 13, 2017
He says the focus is consistent with "routine, targeted arrests" by ICE. Many who have been arrested, like Hamama, who spent a year in prison for pointing a gun at another man during a road rage incident, completed their sentences years ago and had been checking in with ICE regularly, as required. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
He says the focus is consistent with "routine, targeted arrests" by ICE. Many who have been arrested, like Hamama, who spent a year in prison for pointing a gun at another man during a road rage incident, completed their sentences years ago and had been checking in with ICE regularly, as required. (more...)
South Korea Is Interested In Co-Hosting The 2030 World Cup
- June 13, 2017
The issue of the women has plagued bilateral ties between the neighbours for decades. The two governments agreed under the deal that the issue would be "irreversibly resolved" if both sides fulfilled their obligations. The 2030 World Cup is less than 13 years away but in recent months, there have been talks about countries co-hosting the tournament. He spoke about the need to "exterminate a handful of people plotting schemes" to block Japan-South Korean ties from moving forward. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The issue of the women has plagued bilateral ties between the neighbours for decades. The two governments agreed under the deal that the issue would be "irreversibly resolved" if both sides fulfilled their obligations. The 2030 World Cup is less than 13 years away but in recent months, there have been talks about countries co-hosting the tournament. He spoke about the need to "exterminate a handful of people plotting schemes" to block Japan-South Korean ties from moving forward. (more...)
49 victims of Pulse massacre remembered in daylong services
- June 13, 2017
Just before the sun set, thousands of people gathered on the banks of Lake Eola in the center of the city at 7:00 pm (2300 GMT) for another memorial vigil. The gunman, Omar Mateen , 29, opened fire shortly after the last call for drinks on the club's popular Latin night. At noon, church bells throughout Orlando rang 49 times to honor the victims. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Just before the sun set, thousands of people gathered on the banks of Lake Eola in the center of the city at 7:00 pm (2300 GMT) for another memorial vigil. The gunman, Omar Mateen , 29, opened fire shortly after the last call for drinks on the club's popular Latin night. At noon, church bells throughout Orlando rang 49 times to honor the victims. (more...)
Mukul Rohatgi asks govt to relieve him from Attorney General post
- June 13, 2017
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has written to the Narendra Modi government, saying he is not interested in the continuation of his tenure as the nation's senior law officer and wishes to get back to private practice. Modi was inclined to offer the job to Salve in 2014, when the BJP government came to power, but Salve's offshore assignments at the time prevented him from doing so. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has written to the Narendra Modi government, saying he is not interested in the continuation of his tenure as the nation's senior law officer and wishes to get back to private practice. Modi was inclined to offer the job to Salve in 2014, when the BJP government came to power, but Salve's offshore assignments at the time prevented him from doing so. (more...)
Thousands of Russians protest Putin's rule; Navalny arrested
- June 13, 2017
His report on alleged corruption connected to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was the focus of the March protests. The demonstrators appeared predominantly young - those who were born or grew up during Mr Putin's 17 years in power. Petersburg where a protest was taking place at the Field of Mars park, where protesters were chanting "shame". In a statement reported by state news agency Tass, police said Navalny would be charged with failure to follow police orders and violation of public ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
His report on alleged corruption connected to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was the focus of the March protests. The demonstrators appeared predominantly young - those who were born or grew up during Mr Putin's 17 years in power. Petersburg where a protest was taking place at the Field of Mars park, where protesters were chanting "shame". In a statement reported by state news agency Tass, police said Navalny would be charged with failure to follow police orders and violation of public ... (more...)
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Your labour won't go waste
- June 13, 2017
He said the CM should have travelled to Mandsaur to meet the families of the farmers killed in police firing. When asked about how the state government meant to raise funds for the loan waiver, the finance minister said the government would appoint a committee comprising farmer leaders and government officials, which would work out the eligibility criteria and then arrive at the quantum of loan waiver package. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
He said the CM should have travelled to Mandsaur to meet the families of the farmers killed in police firing. When asked about how the state government meant to raise funds for the loan waiver, the finance minister said the government would appoint a committee comprising farmer leaders and government officials, which would work out the eligibility criteria and then arrive at the quantum of loan waiver package. (more...)
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