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Probes launched amid grim search for London fire victims
- June 16, 2017
Suhad Adam, who works with a local charity helping Somali communities, said she felt the atmosphere of solidarity defied the impression that London was tense from community divisions in the wake of the recent extremist attacks on the city. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Suhad Adam, who works with a local charity helping Somali communities, said she felt the atmosphere of solidarity defied the impression that London was tense from community divisions in the wake of the recent extremist attacks on the city. (more...)
Sen. Kamala Harris: Not backing down is in ex-prosecutor's DNA
- June 16, 2017
Even if the male senators interrupting her may not realize there's a pattern forming, the internet certainly did. Harris had been aggressively questioning Sessions about whether he had contacts with any Russian businessmen or Russian nationals, causing him to become visibly flustered. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Even if the male senators interrupting her may not realize there's a pattern forming, the internet certainly did. Harris had been aggressively questioning Sessions about whether he had contacts with any Russian businessmen or Russian nationals, causing him to become visibly flustered. (more...)
Nevada lawmakers want to offer Medicaid to all residents
- June 16, 2017
Nevada's shifting energy policy may be a microcosm of wider US policy, as Gov. Bill Sandoval this week signed a bill that reinstates net metering for photovoltaic solar power systems. Nevada has been in a standoff with the solar industry for two years, since regulators reduced net metering competition-and took things a step further by declining to grandfather in existing contracts. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Nevada's shifting energy policy may be a microcosm of wider US policy, as Gov. Bill Sandoval this week signed a bill that reinstates net metering for photovoltaic solar power systems. Nevada has been in a standoff with the solar industry for two years, since regulators reduced net metering competition-and took things a step further by declining to grandfather in existing contracts. (more...)
Wife of congressional baseball shooting suspect tells of disbelief
- June 16, 2017
Hodgkinson recently moved to Alexandria, Virginia. The 17-year-old foster child of James Hodgkinson and his wife, Sue, took her own life in a particularly grisly fashion: She doused herself with gasoline, then set herself ablaze in her parked vehicle on a stretch of road south of the family's Belleville , Ill., home. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Hodgkinson recently moved to Alexandria, Virginia. The 17-year-old foster child of James Hodgkinson and his wife, Sue, took her own life in a particularly grisly fashion: She doused herself with gasoline, then set herself ablaze in her parked vehicle on a stretch of road south of the family's Belleville , Ill., home. (more...)
Trump lashes out at 'bad', 'conflicted' Russia investigators
- June 16, 2017
The president questioned why "Crooked H" is not being investigated in the tweets . President Donald Trump called a report he is under investigation for obstruction of justice "phony" in a series of tweets tweet Thursday, and repeated an accusation that he is the subject of a massive witch hunt . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The president questioned why "Crooked H" is not being investigated in the tweets . President Donald Trump called a report he is under investigation for obstruction of justice "phony" in a series of tweets tweet Thursday, and repeated an accusation that he is the subject of a massive witch hunt . (more...)
Australian journalist shot in war-torn Philippine city
- June 16, 2017
But we have to be very careful with our actions because there are still civilians in the area, they still have hostages and there are still people trapped in the firefight.The military said 290 people had been killed, including 206 militants, 58 soldiers and 26 civilians. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
But we have to be very careful with our actions because there are still civilians in the area, they still have hostages and there are still people trapped in the firefight.The military said 290 people had been killed, including 206 militants, 58 soldiers and 26 civilians. (more...)
General election 2017: chastened Theresa May to name her team
- June 16, 2017
Stressing that her party had won the maximum votes and emerged as the single largest party, she claimed that only the Tories can provide the "certainty" needed to guide the country through crucial Brexit talks that begins with the European Union on June 19. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Stressing that her party had won the maximum votes and emerged as the single largest party, she claimed that only the Tories can provide the "certainty" needed to guide the country through crucial Brexit talks that begins with the European Union on June 19. (more...)
Trump is allegedly 'weighing' firing special prosecutor in Russian Federation probe
- June 16, 2017
To clamp down on the issue, Spicer released a statement Monday night saying that Ruddy had not spoken to the president about the issue and that only the president and his attorneys can comment on Mueller. He served two additional years beyond his 10-year term, to ensure stability during a transition period in President Obama's national security team. Initially, Comey was the subject of much of their derision. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
To clamp down on the issue, Spicer released a statement Monday night saying that Ruddy had not spoken to the president about the issue and that only the president and his attorneys can comment on Mueller. He served two additional years beyond his 10-year term, to ensure stability during a transition period in President Obama's national security team. Initially, Comey was the subject of much of their derision. (more...)
Theresa May criticised for not meeting fire survivors on Grenfell Tower visit
- June 16, 2017
Residents vented their anger Thursday over a fire that raced through a London high-rise and claimed 17 lives, as concern grew that the blaze will not be the last such tragedy without dramatic changes to Britain's public housing towers. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Residents vented their anger Thursday over a fire that raced through a London high-rise and claimed 17 lives, as concern grew that the blaze will not be the last such tragedy without dramatic changes to Britain's public housing towers. (more...)
5 key takeaways from Attorney General Jeff Sessions's testimony
- June 16, 2017
While, James Comey's testimony last week was called "explosive", Sessions' didn't reveal much. "I did not attend any meetings at that event separate", Sessions said. Some believed Comey was hinting that Sessions' meeting with Russians was problematic and contributed to his recusal in the investigation. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington , U.S., June 13, 2017. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
While, James Comey's testimony last week was called "explosive", Sessions' didn't reveal much. "I did not attend any meetings at that event separate", Sessions said. Some believed Comey was hinting that Sessions' meeting with Russians was problematic and contributed to his recusal in the investigation. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington , U.S., June 13, 2017. (more...)
Donald Trump: Steve Scalise 'in some trouble' after baseball field shooting
- June 16, 2017
We believe the best way to honor them it to play the game as scheduled [Thursday night]", event officials said in a statement . "Steve, in his own way, may have brought some unity to our long-divided country", Trump said . Republicans and Democrats play one another in annual event, which raises funds for charity. Capitol Police said they had "no evidence to suggest that the purchases were not lawful". (more...)
- June 16, 2017
We believe the best way to honor them it to play the game as scheduled [Thursday night]", event officials said in a statement . "Steve, in his own way, may have brought some unity to our long-divided country", Trump said . Republicans and Democrats play one another in annual event, which raises funds for charity. Capitol Police said they had "no evidence to suggest that the purchases were not lawful". (more...)
Funeral set for prison guard killed in escape
- June 16, 2017
After they left the home in the couple's vehicle, the homeowners were eventually able to free themselves and call police. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said on Twitter that they had been captured and the state's governor indicated that they had been detained in the neighbouring state of Tennessee . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
After they left the home in the couple's vehicle, the homeowners were eventually able to free themselves and call police. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said on Twitter that they had been captured and the state's governor indicated that they had been detained in the neighbouring state of Tennessee . (more...)
Bill Cosby accuser tells sex assault trial there was no prior romance
- June 16, 2017
Cosby avoided looking directly at Constand while she was in court, though he appeared to be listening intently, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. They'll take the edge off", she said Cosby told her. Constand has said neither of those assertions was correct. She met him when she ran operations for the women's basketball team at Philadelphia's Temple University (of which Cosby is an alumnus and donor) in 2002. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Cosby avoided looking directly at Constand while she was in court, though he appeared to be listening intently, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. They'll take the edge off", she said Cosby told her. Constand has said neither of those assertions was correct. She met him when she ran operations for the women's basketball team at Philadelphia's Temple University (of which Cosby is an alumnus and donor) in 2002. (more...)
Grenfell Tower fire disaster: First victim identified as Syrian refugee Mohammad Alhajali
- June 16, 2017
His brother Omar broke down in tears as he told how Mohammed got trapped in the burning block as they both tried to flee their 14th floor home. "I said, 'Why didn't you come, they brought us outside?" The blackened remains of Grenfell Tower look like something out of a horror film. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
His brother Omar broke down in tears as he told how Mohammed got trapped in the burning block as they both tried to flee their 14th floor home. "I said, 'Why didn't you come, they brought us outside?" The blackened remains of Grenfell Tower look like something out of a horror film. (more...)
Britain's May urges Northern Irish government deal by June 29
- June 16, 2017
Earlier, Ms Foster said the talks were going well: "We hope soon to be able to bring this work to a successful conclusion". She declined to speculate about any change in Britain's plans to withdraw from the European Union following the election, saying, "The citizens have decided, and I assume that we will have to carry out these negotiations". (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Earlier, Ms Foster said the talks were going well: "We hope soon to be able to bring this work to a successful conclusion". She declined to speculate about any change in Britain's plans to withdraw from the European Union following the election, saying, "The citizens have decided, and I assume that we will have to carry out these negotiations". (more...)
Just in: President Trump Is Reportedly Under Investigation for Obstruction of Justice
- June 16, 2017
Addressing allegations that he had unreported meetings with Russian officials while he advised the Trump campaign, Sessions said he had already acknowledged two meetings a year ago with Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. His refusals to comment, including about conversations with Trump on Comey's firing, repeatedly irked Democrats. But he is now, according to the Post . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Addressing allegations that he had unreported meetings with Russian officials while he advised the Trump campaign, Sessions said he had already acknowledged two meetings a year ago with Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. His refusals to comment, including about conversations with Trump on Comey's firing, repeatedly irked Democrats. But he is now, according to the Post . (more...)
Congress plays baseball for charity one day after shooting
- June 16, 2017
Congressmen said he had a rifle and fired dozens of rounds before Capitol Police opened fire. As of Thursday morning, he was still in critical condition . United States politicians are playing in a charity baseball game a day after a shooting - as they practised - wounded a top Republican and three others. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Congressmen said he had a rifle and fired dozens of rounds before Capitol Police opened fire. As of Thursday morning, he was still in critical condition . United States politicians are playing in a charity baseball game a day after a shooting - as they practised - wounded a top Republican and three others. (more...)
Special Counsel Mueller Is Reportedly Investigating Kushner's Financial Dealings With Russia
- June 16, 2017
The lawyer for the president's son-in-law and close adviser said there was nothing surprising about the Post's report . Kushner is also close to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn who was sacked by Trump in February after he misled Vice President Mike Pence about the contents and nature of his communications with Kislyak. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The lawyer for the president's son-in-law and close adviser said there was nothing surprising about the Post's report . Kushner is also close to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn who was sacked by Trump in February after he misled Vice President Mike Pence about the contents and nature of his communications with Kislyak. (more...)
Under fire, Sessions denies any Russian collusion
- June 16, 2017
Notably, Comey, in his carefully-worded statement , had also said that Trump's personal conduct - whether with regards to possible collusion with Russian Federation or possible obstruction of justice - was not under investigation while he was at the helm of the FBI . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Notably, Comey, in his carefully-worded statement , had also said that Trump's personal conduct - whether with regards to possible collusion with Russian Federation or possible obstruction of justice - was not under investigation while he was at the helm of the FBI . (more...)
Putin Accuses US Of Meddling Abroad, Hopes For Better Russia Ties
- June 16, 2017
Russian Federation has imposed counter-measures against most Western countries, blocking imports of produce and other goods, but Putin said these would be lifted in the event that sanctions are stopped. "It's one thing to organise protests, and another to use these protests as an instrument for provocations and exacerbating the situation for self-promotion", Putin said, without mentioning Navalny by name in his customary manner. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Russian Federation has imposed counter-measures against most Western countries, blocking imports of produce and other goods, but Putin said these would be lifted in the event that sanctions are stopped. "It's one thing to organise protests, and another to use these protests as an instrument for provocations and exacerbating the situation for self-promotion", Putin said, without mentioning Navalny by name in his customary manner. (more...)
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