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Sir John Major is 'concerned wary and dubious' over DUP confidence deal
- June 13, 2017
Lord Trimble told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "There's no connection between the Agreement and the European Union, and Brexit and all the rest of it, people are just trying to grab this and argue as a stick to beat the Government with and I think it's really quite silly". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Lord Trimble told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "There's no connection between the Agreement and the European Union, and Brexit and all the rest of it, people are just trying to grab this and argue as a stick to beat the Government with and I think it's really quite silly". (more...)
Deputy AG Rosenstein set for budget hearings Tuesday
- June 13, 2017
In his special counsel role, Mueller has assumed all the powers of a federal prosecutor - including subpoena authority. 'I think he's considering perhaps terminating the special counsel. Ruddy labeled Spicer's statement as a 'bizarre late night press release, ' saying it doesn't disprove Ruddy's claim that Trump is contemplating firing Mueller. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
In his special counsel role, Mueller has assumed all the powers of a federal prosecutor - including subpoena authority. 'I think he's considering perhaps terminating the special counsel. Ruddy labeled Spicer's statement as a 'bizarre late night press release, ' saying it doesn't disprove Ruddy's claim that Trump is contemplating firing Mueller. (more...)
Trump Says He Is '100%' Willing To Testify Under Oath About Comey
- June 13, 2017
With a single tweet, Trump also castigated Comey as "a leaker" for giving an account of his conversation with the president to a law professor who shared it with a news outlet. Comey or to raise some doubt". President Donald Trump walks into the State Dinning Room of the White House in Washington to meet with U.S. Mayors and Governors for an Infrastructure Summit, Thursday, June 8, 2017. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
With a single tweet, Trump also castigated Comey as "a leaker" for giving an account of his conversation with the president to a law professor who shared it with a news outlet. Comey or to raise some doubt". President Donald Trump walks into the State Dinning Room of the White House in Washington to meet with U.S. Mayors and Governors for an Infrastructure Summit, Thursday, June 8, 2017. (more...)
Hirono, Schatz react to travel ban ruling
- June 13, 2017
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the administration was confident that the travel ban would be upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court . The Supreme Court could rule on the government's motions stays of the Fourth and Ninth Circuit rulings at any time, and experts predict that decision could come this week or next. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the administration was confident that the travel ban would be upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court . The Supreme Court could rule on the government's motions stays of the Fourth and Ninth Circuit rulings at any time, and experts predict that decision could come this week or next. (more...)
Terrorists target CRPF camp in J&K
- June 13, 2017
Terrorists hurled a grenade at a CRPF 180 Battalion camp in Pulwama's Tral at 6:05 pm; three personnel are critical. The area has been cordoned off to arrest the unidentified terrorists, officials said. This time the grenade attack took place on a police station. Meanwhile, militants targeted a 22 Rashtriya Rifles camp at Pazalpora in North Kashmir and fled after the Army responded with gunfire, ANI reported. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Terrorists hurled a grenade at a CRPF 180 Battalion camp in Pulwama's Tral at 6:05 pm; three personnel are critical. The area has been cordoned off to arrest the unidentified terrorists, officials said. This time the grenade attack took place on a police station. Meanwhile, militants targeted a 22 Rashtriya Rifles camp at Pazalpora in North Kashmir and fled after the Army responded with gunfire, ANI reported. (more...)
Donald Trump says James Comey lying, willing to testify under oath
- June 13, 2017
Comey has accused Trump of firing him to derail an investigation into Russian interference in United States elections and then lying about the motives for the move. Comey has told the Senate hearing the content of his five private meetings and phone calls with Trump, saying the president had asked for "loyalty" and "hoped" that the Flynn probe would be dropped. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Comey has accused Trump of firing him to derail an investigation into Russian interference in United States elections and then lying about the motives for the move. Comey has told the Senate hearing the content of his five private meetings and phone calls with Trump, saying the president had asked for "loyalty" and "hoped" that the Flynn probe would be dropped. (more...)
Trump invited to testify about interactions with Comey
- June 13, 2017
He did not say whether he would appear in open or closed session. While Comey did confirm Trump's prior claims that he was not personally under investigation, Continetti said on MSNBC, the question now is whether he may have obstructed justice. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
He did not say whether he would appear in open or closed session. While Comey did confirm Trump's prior claims that he was not personally under investigation, Continetti said on MSNBC, the question now is whether he may have obstructed justice. (more...)
Sessions to face sharp questions from Senate panel on Russia contacts
- June 13, 2017
The White House has denied any collusion with Moscow. Sessions is scheduled to appear later Tuesday in an open hearing of the Senate intelligence committee to discuss matters related to the ongoing investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election and President Donald's Trump's firing of former FBI Director James Comey , who had been leading that investigation. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The White House has denied any collusion with Moscow. Sessions is scheduled to appear later Tuesday in an open hearing of the Senate intelligence committee to discuss matters related to the ongoing investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election and President Donald's Trump's firing of former FBI Director James Comey , who had been leading that investigation. (more...)
Ex-FBI Director James Comey visits hometown, dad
- June 13, 2017
A Justice Department spokeswoman said that Sessions requested the open setting because "he believes it is important for the American people to hear the truth directly from him". Kasowitz blasted Comey for leaking information about his private conversations with the president and said it would be left to authorities to determine whether the leaks should be investigated. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
A Justice Department spokeswoman said that Sessions requested the open setting because "he believes it is important for the American people to hear the truth directly from him". Kasowitz blasted Comey for leaking information about his private conversations with the president and said it would be left to authorities to determine whether the leaks should be investigated. (more...)
Carbon monoxide forces evacuation of NYC building; 32 treated
- June 13, 2017
Emergency personnel work in Lower Manhattan after a basement fire. The Fire Department said the blaze started in the basement of 60 Murray around 8:30 a.m. It's unclear if the reported injuries were caused by the carbon monoxide. Of those, 17 had injuries described as minor while two had serious injuries and two more had critical injuries, the FDNY said. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Emergency personnel work in Lower Manhattan after a basement fire. The Fire Department said the blaze started in the basement of 60 Murray around 8:30 a.m. It's unclear if the reported injuries were caused by the carbon monoxide. Of those, 17 had injuries described as minor while two had serious injuries and two more had critical injuries, the FDNY said. (more...)
European Union tells May 'no time to lose' on Brexit talks
- June 13, 2017
The European Union warned Friday that Brexit negotiations due to start later this month could be held up after Britain's election ended in a hung parliament. If she clings on then she will make for a weakened negotiator given that she declared that "every vote for the Conservatives will make me stronger" in Brussels. (more...)
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- June 13, 2017
The European Union warned Friday that Brexit negotiations due to start later this month could be held up after Britain's election ended in a hung parliament. If she clings on then she will make for a weakened negotiator given that she declared that "every vote for the Conservatives will make me stronger" in Brussels. (more...)
May finalises cabinet amid minority govt talks with DUP
- June 13, 2017
Theresa May has said sorry to the Tory MPs and ministers who lost their seats due to her decision of holding elections. Britain's Press Association, quoting two unnamed sources from the meeting, said May told lawmakers at a closed-door session that she admitted she was the one who "got us into this mess" and vowed that she would be the one who will "get us out of it". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Theresa May has said sorry to the Tory MPs and ministers who lost their seats due to her decision of holding elections. Britain's Press Association, quoting two unnamed sources from the meeting, said May told lawmakers at a closed-door session that she admitted she was the one who "got us into this mess" and vowed that she would be the one who will "get us out of it". (more...)
Otto Warmbier Has Been Released From A North Korean Prison
- June 13, 2017
President Donald Trump . When approached, CNN said that Rodman declined to comment to its journalist, but that "a member of his entourage mouthed the words 'See you Thursday'". Any visit to North Korea by a high-profile American is a political minefield. His family told the Washington Post in April they had not heard from him in 16 months. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
President Donald Trump . When approached, CNN said that Rodman declined to comment to its journalist, but that "a member of his entourage mouthed the words 'See you Thursday'". Any visit to North Korea by a high-profile American is a political minefield. His family told the Washington Post in April they had not heard from him in 16 months. (more...)
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman arrives in North Korea
- June 13, 2017
Undersecretary of State Thomas Shannon also told reporters in Tokyo that the USA has issued travel warnings to Americans suggesting they not travel to North Korea for their own safety. Before entering politics, Trump praised one of Rodman's 2013 trips to North Korea in an interview with Fox News . "My goal is to go over there and try to see if I can keep bringing sports to North Korea", the former Chicago Bulls forward told CNN . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Undersecretary of State Thomas Shannon also told reporters in Tokyo that the USA has issued travel warnings to Americans suggesting they not travel to North Korea for their own safety. Before entering politics, Trump praised one of Rodman's 2013 trips to North Korea in an interview with Fox News . "My goal is to go over there and try to see if I can keep bringing sports to North Korea", the former Chicago Bulls forward told CNN . (more...)
UK PM May said wants broader consensus on Brexit plan -lawmaker
- June 13, 2017
The chaos has weighed on the pound, which has plunged nearly two percent since Thursday, and the government may have to delay the announcement of its policy plans to parliament. Arlene Foster and DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds entered Downing Street at around 12:40 p.m. (1140 GMT, 7:40 a.m. EDT). One possibility is that May holds onto power and continues to pursue a hard Brexit, meaning that she would fully remove the United Kingdom from any participation in the common market including the ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The chaos has weighed on the pound, which has plunged nearly two percent since Thursday, and the government may have to delay the announcement of its policy plans to parliament. Arlene Foster and DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds entered Downing Street at around 12:40 p.m. (1140 GMT, 7:40 a.m. EDT). One possibility is that May holds onto power and continues to pursue a hard Brexit, meaning that she would fully remove the United Kingdom from any participation in the common market including the ... (more...)
Ultra-Powerful Xbox One X Unveiled
- June 13, 2017
Microsoft does boast internal updates like a 31 percent faster CPU and a hard drive that could make loading screens a thing of the past. Microsoft rival Sony already offers a console with 4K capabilities, the PS4 Pro , which was released in November past year, but the PS4 Pro's specifications fall short of the One X. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Microsoft does boast internal updates like a 31 percent faster CPU and a hard drive that could make loading screens a thing of the past. Microsoft rival Sony already offers a console with 4K capabilities, the PS4 Pro , which was released in November past year, but the PS4 Pro's specifications fall short of the One X. (more...)
United Kingdom confirms Brexit talks will go ahead as planned
- June 13, 2017
With one seat yet to be declared, that number already surpasses the 196 elected in the 2015 vote and subsequent by-elections. EU President Donald Tusk urged Britain on Friday not to delay Brexit talks after elections produced a hung parliament , warning that time was running out to reach a divorce deal. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
With one seat yet to be declared, that number already surpasses the 196 elected in the 2015 vote and subsequent by-elections. EU President Donald Tusk urged Britain on Friday not to delay Brexit talks after elections produced a hung parliament , warning that time was running out to reach a divorce deal. (more...)
Korea's THAAD Delay Risks More Kim Provocations
- June 13, 2017
A joint investigation by South Korean and US militaries has concluded the craft were on reconnaissance missions for the North , which has denied sending spy drones, however, dismissing the findings as a fabrication. " North Korea is poised to conduct its first ICBM test in 2017", Robert Soofer, deputy assistant secretary of defense for nuclear and missile defense policy, was quoted by the Japanese Kyodo news service as saying at a hearing of the U.S. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
A joint investigation by South Korean and US militaries has concluded the craft were on reconnaissance missions for the North , which has denied sending spy drones, however, dismissing the findings as a fabrication. " North Korea is poised to conduct its first ICBM test in 2017", Robert Soofer, deputy assistant secretary of defense for nuclear and missile defense policy, was quoted by the Japanese Kyodo news service as saying at a hearing of the U.S. (more...)
IFPA react angrily to United Kingdom abortion statistics
- June 13, 2017
Deely urged women who have had an abortion before, either by taking pills or travelling, to seek out after-care in Ireland . The State excludes women who opt not to continue unintended pregnancies from the healthcare system, forcing them to seek care outside of Ireland. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Deely urged women who have had an abortion before, either by taking pills or travelling, to seek out after-care in Ireland . The State excludes women who opt not to continue unintended pregnancies from the healthcare system, forcing them to seek care outside of Ireland. (more...)
Eastern Wyoming tornadoes destroyed homes on Monday; injured one
- June 13, 2017
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hole In The Wall, 18 miles southwest of Kaycee, moving north at 30 mph, according to the Riverton Office of the National Weather Service. Along with the unsafe storms and reports of strong wind came severe rain and even golf ball-sized hail. In his report, Douglas said sirens had alerted residents of Bayard of an approaching tornado which arrived ten minutes later. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hole In The Wall, 18 miles southwest of Kaycee, moving north at 30 mph, according to the Riverton Office of the National Weather Service. Along with the unsafe storms and reports of strong wind came severe rain and even golf ball-sized hail. In his report, Douglas said sirens had alerted residents of Bayard of an approaching tornado which arrived ten minutes later. (more...)
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