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Climate change split with United States still wide: G-7
- June 15, 2017
President Trump's plan to withdraw from the agreement was a promise he made to his supporters during the 2016 presidential election. The communique also reflected joint language agreed to be all seven countries on non-climate-related environmental issues, such as recycling, reducing litter in the world's oceans, and development. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
President Trump's plan to withdraw from the agreement was a promise he made to his supporters during the 2016 presidential election. The communique also reflected joint language agreed to be all seven countries on non-climate-related environmental issues, such as recycling, reducing litter in the world's oceans, and development. (more...)
SC shipping terminal evacuated after "potential threat" of dirty bomb
- June 15, 2017
Follow CNBC International on Twitter and Facebook . The threat came in at about 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday the Coast Guard said in a statement without providing additional details. The actions were taken out of an abundance of caution after a "conspiracy theorist" made a claim about a threat aboard the Memphis on YouTube, Coast Guard Sector Charleston spokesman Lt. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Follow CNBC International on Twitter and Facebook . The threat came in at about 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday the Coast Guard said in a statement without providing additional details. The actions were taken out of an abundance of caution after a "conspiracy theorist" made a claim about a threat aboard the Memphis on YouTube, Coast Guard Sector Charleston spokesman Lt. (more...)
Video shows Penn State fraternity pledge in agony after fall
- June 15, 2017
At the hearing for 18 Penn State fraternity brothers accused in the death of a pledge on Monday, a detective said that the teen looked like a corpse in surveillance video from the frat house. "Following the hearing, most, but not all, of the fraternity brothers and their families got together, laughed, patted each other on the back and hugged as if this was just another fraternity get-together", James Piazza told NJ.com on Tuesday. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
At the hearing for 18 Penn State fraternity brothers accused in the death of a pledge on Monday, a detective said that the teen looked like a corpse in surveillance video from the frat house. "Following the hearing, most, but not all, of the fraternity brothers and their families got together, laughed, patted each other on the back and hugged as if this was just another fraternity get-together", James Piazza told NJ.com on Tuesday. (more...)
Ireland boss O'Neill laments referee's performance
- June 15, 2017
The Republic of Ireland have won two matches in their last overall five matches in all competitions which had recently. Martin Hinteregger had earlier given Austria the lead with a clinical strike from a well-worked corner. I thought Austria did well in the first half. "In the games before, I have proved myself, I love playing for my country, it's gone well for me in big matches". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The Republic of Ireland have won two matches in their last overall five matches in all competitions which had recently. Martin Hinteregger had earlier given Austria the lead with a clinical strike from a well-worked corner. I thought Austria did well in the first half. "In the games before, I have proved myself, I love playing for my country, it's gone well for me in big matches". (more...)
Cosby gives birthday wish on way into courthouse
- June 15, 2017
Taking the stand, Constand recalled the assault that she said took place at Cosby's mansion in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Andrea Constand , center, walks to the courtroom during Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown , Pa., Tuesday, June 6, 2017. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Taking the stand, Constand recalled the assault that she said took place at Cosby's mansion in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Andrea Constand , center, walks to the courtroom during Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown , Pa., Tuesday, June 6, 2017. (more...)
Jeff Sessions denies secret meeting with Russians
- June 15, 2017
Ahead of the hearing there had been suggestions that Sessions might have had a third, unreported, encounter with Kislyak in April 2016, at Washington's Mayflower Hotel, where candidate Trump was giving his first major foreign policy speech. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Ahead of the hearing there had been suggestions that Sessions might have had a third, unreported, encounter with Kislyak in April 2016, at Washington's Mayflower Hotel, where candidate Trump was giving his first major foreign policy speech. (more...)
House Democrats pray after Republican congressman, others shot at baseball practice
- June 15, 2017
Chuck FleischmannChuck FleischmannSecurity fears grow on both sides of aisle Shooting turned GOP baseball practice into "killing field" Lawmakers recall the attack: "I felt like I was back in Iraq" MORE (R-Tenn.), who recounted running for his life as gunshots rang out across the field. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Chuck FleischmannChuck FleischmannSecurity fears grow on both sides of aisle Shooting turned GOP baseball practice into "killing field" Lawmakers recall the attack: "I felt like I was back in Iraq" MORE (R-Tenn.), who recounted running for his life as gunshots rang out across the field. (more...)
Special counsel Mueller investigating Trump for obstruction of justice
- June 15, 2017
The Washington Post also reported that Mueller's team was looking into conversations that Trump reportedly had with Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats and National Security Agency Director Mike Rogers about the Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The Washington Post also reported that Mueller's team was looking into conversations that Trump reportedly had with Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats and National Security Agency Director Mike Rogers about the Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
Reported GOP Baseball Shooter Once Volunteered on Bernie Sanders Campaign
- June 15, 2017
His most serious problems apparently came in 2006, when he was arrested on a battery charge. None of the three victims showed up in court, so the case was dismissed later that year. Members of Congress were practising for a baseball game that was scheduled for Thursday night at Nationals Park. He said he was part of a "99%" team drawing attention to the amount of money and political power the top 1 percent of Americans acquired. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
His most serious problems apparently came in 2006, when he was arrested on a battery charge. None of the three victims showed up in court, so the case was dismissed later that year. Members of Congress were practising for a baseball game that was scheduled for Thursday night at Nationals Park. He said he was part of a "99%" team drawing attention to the amount of money and political power the top 1 percent of Americans acquired. (more...)
#PhilandoCastile: Closing Arguments Complete, Jury Begins Deliberations in Trial of Jeronimo Yanez
- June 15, 2017
Yanez testified Friday that he meant that he didn't know where the gun was "up until I saw it in his right thigh area". Prosecutors have run with the theory that Yanez's failure to use the word "gun" to alert responding officers at the scene and his language with investigators indicate that he never saw Castile's gun, which was later recovered from his right front shorts pocket, per Star Tribune . (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Yanez testified Friday that he meant that he didn't know where the gun was "up until I saw it in his right thigh area". Prosecutors have run with the theory that Yanez's failure to use the word "gun" to alert responding officers at the scene and his language with investigators indicate that he never saw Castile's gun, which was later recovered from his right front shorts pocket, per Star Tribune . (more...)
Video captures sounds of gunfire at congressional baseball practice
- June 15, 2017
The attack took place at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia- a city just 20 minutes away from the White House . The shooting came amid high political tension in the United States after a vitriol-filled 2016 election campaign. - Matt Mika , a lobbyist for Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc and former staffer for two former Republican representatives, was shot in the chest, according to witnesses. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The attack took place at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia- a city just 20 minutes away from the White House . The shooting came amid high political tension in the United States after a vitriol-filled 2016 election campaign. - Matt Mika , a lobbyist for Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc and former staffer for two former Republican representatives, was shot in the chest, according to witnesses. (more...)
Five key takeaways from Jeff Sessions' testimony
- June 15, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave more than two hours of sometimes heated testimony Tuesday, with Democrats demanding details of matters including conversations with President Donald Trump , interactions with the Russian ambassador and the firing of FBI Director James Comey . (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave more than two hours of sometimes heated testimony Tuesday, with Democrats demanding details of matters including conversations with President Donald Trump , interactions with the Russian ambassador and the firing of FBI Director James Comey . (more...)
Police arrest 6 in actions directed against terror in UK
- June 15, 2017
Spain's Foreign Ministry says a British autopsy concluded that Ignacio Echeverria, the Spaniard who confronted assailants during last weekend's attacks in London , died after being stabbed in the back. Authorities said he aroused suspicion because he tried to board a flight to Turkey with a one-way ticket and a small backpack. The Metropolitan Police said the body was found Tuesday downstream from the bridge. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Spain's Foreign Ministry says a British autopsy concluded that Ignacio Echeverria, the Spaniard who confronted assailants during last weekend's attacks in London , died after being stabbed in the back. Authorities said he aroused suspicion because he tried to board a flight to Turkey with a one-way ticket and a small backpack. The Metropolitan Police said the body was found Tuesday downstream from the bridge. (more...)
Fatal Australian siege called terror attack
- June 15, 2017
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said there were "very grave questions" about how Khayre got parole despite his violent, criminal history. We're live with Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton for an update regarding the Brighton hostage/siege incident. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said there were "very grave questions" about how Khayre got parole despite his violent, criminal history. We're live with Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton for an update regarding the Brighton hostage/siege incident. (more...)
London fire could delay Theresa May-DUP deal
- June 15, 2017
The Conservative Party fell eight seats short of retaining its parliamentary majority, and is now in talks with Northern Ireland's ultra-conservative Democratic Unionist Party (DUP ) - which won 10 seats - to forge an informal alliance. "Progress will not come from a deal between the DUP and Tories to prop up a Government in Westminster with an austerity and Brexit agenda", she added. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The Conservative Party fell eight seats short of retaining its parliamentary majority, and is now in talks with Northern Ireland's ultra-conservative Democratic Unionist Party (DUP ) - which won 10 seats - to forge an informal alliance. "Progress will not come from a deal between the DUP and Tories to prop up a Government in Westminster with an austerity and Brexit agenda", she added. (more...)
Northam wins Democratic nomination for Va. governor
- June 15, 2017
He will face the victor of the Republican primary between former Republican National Committee Ed Gillespie , former Trump state campaign chairman Corey Stewart and state Sen. "I'm shocked. If Donald Trump didn't carry the state of Virginia, I don't know how Corey is going to", Nancy Russell, former Hanover County chairwoman said. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
He will face the victor of the Republican primary between former Republican National Committee Ed Gillespie , former Trump state campaign chairman Corey Stewart and state Sen. "I'm shocked. If Donald Trump didn't carry the state of Virginia, I don't know how Corey is going to", Nancy Russell, former Hanover County chairwoman said. (more...)
Pakistani president condemns bombing in Kabul
- June 15, 2017
He was an Afghan security guard, underlining again that it is mostly Afghans who bear the brunt of these attacks. A spokeswoman for the German foreign ministry said the bomber's target was unknown. At least 11 United States citizens assigned to the U.S. embassy as contractors were injured in the blast in Kabul , according to USA officials. The Taliban group, having close links with the Haqqani terrorist network, rejected the group was behind the attack. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
He was an Afghan security guard, underlining again that it is mostly Afghans who bear the brunt of these attacks. A spokeswoman for the German foreign ministry said the bomber's target was unknown. At least 11 United States citizens assigned to the U.S. embassy as contractors were injured in the blast in Kabul , according to USA officials. The Taliban group, having close links with the Haqqani terrorist network, rejected the group was behind the attack. (more...)
Special counsel investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice
- June 15, 2017
When asked about a letter he wrote recommending firing Comey, Rosenstein said that Mueller could be looking into the decision-making process for the firing - and he was therefore "not at liberty to talk about that now". Probing the president for possible crimes is a complicated affair, even if convincing evidence of a crime is found. While a sitting president is unlikely to face criminal prosecution, obstruction of justice could form the basis for impeachment. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
When asked about a letter he wrote recommending firing Comey, Rosenstein said that Mueller could be looking into the decision-making process for the firing - and he was therefore "not at liberty to talk about that now". Probing the president for possible crimes is a complicated affair, even if convincing evidence of a crime is found. While a sitting president is unlikely to face criminal prosecution, obstruction of justice could form the basis for impeachment. (more...)
Mueller Meets with Senate Russia Investigators
- June 15, 2017
Trump had received private assurances from former FBI Director James B. Comey starting in January that he was not personally under investigation. Last week the White House began referring all questions about the Russian Federation investigation to Trump's personal lawyer, Marc Kasowitz. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Trump had received private assurances from former FBI Director James B. Comey starting in January that he was not personally under investigation. Last week the White House began referring all questions about the Russian Federation investigation to Trump's personal lawyer, Marc Kasowitz. (more...)
Sessions testifies before US Senate Committee
- June 15, 2017
Trump , Mr. Sessions refused to say. Special Counsel Robert Mueller , who's really the key player here? "Americans don't want to hear that answers to relevant questions are privileged or off limits". Sessions to be involved in the Russian Federation investigation. Sessions said he had confidence in special counsel Robert Mueller, and said that his recusal from the Russian Federation probe would stop him taking part in any hypothetical effort to remove him. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Trump , Mr. Sessions refused to say. Special Counsel Robert Mueller , who's really the key player here? "Americans don't want to hear that answers to relevant questions are privileged or off limits". Sessions to be involved in the Russian Federation investigation. Sessions said he had confidence in special counsel Robert Mueller, and said that his recusal from the Russian Federation probe would stop him taking part in any hypothetical effort to remove him. (more...)
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