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Britain's May confident on power-saving deal, to open parliament next week
- June 17, 2017
Mrs May had been planning to withdraw from the single market and customs union so that Britain can escape the reach of the European courts and control immigration. "The talks are ongoing, they are very positive, they are constructive". May faces a hard balancing act. Yet many of her lawmakers and party members favour a sharp break with the European Union - a sign of the divisions over Europe that helped sink the premierships of May's predecessors Margaret Thatcher , John Major and Cameron. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Mrs May had been planning to withdraw from the single market and customs union so that Britain can escape the reach of the European courts and control immigration. "The talks are ongoing, they are very positive, they are constructive". May faces a hard balancing act. Yet many of her lawmakers and party members favour a sharp break with the European Union - a sign of the divisions over Europe that helped sink the premierships of May's predecessors Margaret Thatcher , John Major and Cameron. (more...)
China slams US, Japan remarks on South China Sea, Taiwan
- June 17, 2017
China has lashed out at Pentagon chief James Mattis over criticism that Beijing is militarising man-made islands in the South China Sea , calling them "irresponsible remarks". Responding to Mr Tillerson's comments, China's foreign ministry urged "relevant countries" to support efforts by regional nations "to maintain peace and stability of the South China Sea, and play a constructive role in this regard rather than the opposite". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
China has lashed out at Pentagon chief James Mattis over criticism that Beijing is militarising man-made islands in the South China Sea , calling them "irresponsible remarks". Responding to Mr Tillerson's comments, China's foreign ministry urged "relevant countries" to support efforts by regional nations "to maintain peace and stability of the South China Sea, and play a constructive role in this regard rather than the opposite". (more...)
U.S. to send 4000 more troops to Afghanistan
- June 17, 2017
President Barack Obama said he would pull all remaining troops from the field in 2014, but then announced a policy reversal a year later that left the current troop numbers in the country to this point. And it's also a fair bet that they won't be the last American troops sent over. In addition to more troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon's new strategy could include some changes to how US troops operate in the country. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
President Barack Obama said he would pull all remaining troops from the field in 2014, but then announced a policy reversal a year later that left the current troop numbers in the country to this point. And it's also a fair bet that they won't be the last American troops sent over. In addition to more troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon's new strategy could include some changes to how US troops operate in the country. (more...)
US Open: How the Irish have fared on Day 2
- June 17, 2017
It was his fourth birdie to go along with one bogey. "I haven't had the best showing in majors the last couple years", Fowler said. "I'm over the moon with a 66". He still had his worst score in a U.S. Open. The last time Day missed a cut in a major was the 2012 PGA Championship, ending a run of 17, which was the longest active streak. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
It was his fourth birdie to go along with one bogey. "I haven't had the best showing in majors the last couple years", Fowler said. "I'm over the moon with a 66". He still had his worst score in a U.S. Open. The last time Day missed a cut in a major was the 2012 PGA Championship, ending a run of 17, which was the longest active streak. (more...)
Hospital: Rep. Scalise still in critical condition but improved after second surgery
- June 17, 2017
But he recorded a message that played at the top of the game, paying tribute to Rep. Steve Scalise, who remains in critical condition following a shooting attack on the Republicans practicing for the game Wednesday morning. Sava declined to put a timeline on when that would happen or when Scalise, 51, would be able to leave the hospital. One of the Capitol Police officers injured in Wednesday's shooting has thrown out the first pitch at the congressional baseball game - to thunderous applause. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
But he recorded a message that played at the top of the game, paying tribute to Rep. Steve Scalise, who remains in critical condition following a shooting attack on the Republicans practicing for the game Wednesday morning. Sava declined to put a timeline on when that would happen or when Scalise, 51, would be able to leave the hospital. One of the Capitol Police officers injured in Wednesday's shooting has thrown out the first pitch at the congressional baseball game - to thunderous applause. (more...)
DC shooting has brought some much-needed unity to Congress
- June 17, 2017
Many members of the congressional GOP baseball team were huddled in a dugout while Capitol police - who were part of Scalise's security detail - and local Alexandria police engaged in a shootout with Hodgkinson. Steve Scalise as he fights for life a day after being shot on a baseball field. A congressional aide, a lobbyist and one police officer were also shot before police killed the gunman . (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Many members of the congressional GOP baseball team were huddled in a dugout while Capitol police - who were part of Scalise's security detail - and local Alexandria police engaged in a shootout with Hodgkinson. Steve Scalise as he fights for life a day after being shot on a baseball field. A congressional aide, a lobbyist and one police officer were also shot before police killed the gunman . (more...)
Brexit : Britain shifts focus to growth as it girds for talks
- June 17, 2017
The unprecedented negotiations at the Commission's offices come nearly exactly a year after Britons voted last June 23 to leave the EU. "All the options are balanced and come with obligations", an European Union official working on Brexit said, noting that May had seemed to be looking for a sweeping free trade deal like that agreed a year ago with Canada but that some of those calling for "soft" Brexit cited arrangements such as those with Norway and Turkey. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The unprecedented negotiations at the Commission's offices come nearly exactly a year after Britons voted last June 23 to leave the EU. "All the options are balanced and come with obligations", an European Union official working on Brexit said, noting that May had seemed to be looking for a sweeping free trade deal like that agreed a year ago with Canada but that some of those calling for "soft" Brexit cited arrangements such as those with Norway and Turkey. (more...)
US lawmaker Scalise improving after baseball field shooting
- June 17, 2017
Scalise , a congressman from Louisiana who is the No. 3 House Republican , suffered injuries to internal organs, broken bones, and severe bleeding after being shot in the left hip on a baseball field where he and other lawmakers were practising for a charity baseball game. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Scalise , a congressman from Louisiana who is the No. 3 House Republican , suffered injuries to internal organs, broken bones, and severe bleeding after being shot in the left hip on a baseball field where he and other lawmakers were practising for a charity baseball game. (more...)
Lesbian officer wounded in Va. shooting, visited by Trump in hospital
- June 17, 2017
Scalise, a congressman from Louisiana who is the No. 3 House Republican, suffered injuries to internal organs, broken bones, and severe bleeding after being shot in the left hip on a baseball field where he and other lawmakers were practising for a charity baseball game. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Scalise, a congressman from Louisiana who is the No. 3 House Republican, suffered injuries to internal organs, broken bones, and severe bleeding after being shot in the left hip on a baseball field where he and other lawmakers were practising for a charity baseball game. (more...)
Trump tweets of witch hunt amid Russia probe
- June 17, 2017
Except: Anyone who's anyone in Washington has discouraged him from this - or from firing Mueller, period. Asked about the prospect and his potential need to recuse during his testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Rosenstein said only, "I am working with career professionals who know these rules and are responsible for enforcing these rules, and I can assure you that we're going to do the right thing, and we're going to defend the integrity of that investigation". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Except: Anyone who's anyone in Washington has discouraged him from this - or from firing Mueller, period. Asked about the prospect and his potential need to recuse during his testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Rosenstein said only, "I am working with career professionals who know these rules and are responsible for enforcing these rules, and I can assure you that we're going to do the right thing, and we're going to defend the integrity of that investigation". (more...)
Trump Lashes Out At Investigators After Reports Of Obstruction Of Justice Inquiry
- June 17, 2017
Rosenstein is the man responsible for both writing the memo recommending Comey's firing and for later naming Robert Mueller as special counsel in the wide-scoping investigation into Russian meddling in the election. The official demanded anonymity because the official was not authorized to be named discussing the deliberations. Friday's tweet marked the first time Mr Trump has publicly acknowledged he is under investigation. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Rosenstein is the man responsible for both writing the memo recommending Comey's firing and for later naming Robert Mueller as special counsel in the wide-scoping investigation into Russian meddling in the election. The official demanded anonymity because the official was not authorized to be named discussing the deliberations. Friday's tweet marked the first time Mr Trump has publicly acknowledged he is under investigation. (more...)
Trump acknowledges for first time he's under investigation
- June 17, 2017
Mueller may want to learn about Trump's conversations with Rosenstein , the Justice Department official who wrote the memo criticizing Comey's performance before his firing on May 9. The deputy attorney general later appointed Special Counsel Robert Mueller to lead the inquiry. As the investigations into his conduct widen in scope and seemingly close in on all sides, Donald Trump's panicked, shoot-from-the-hip responses are exposing him as a paranoid loner who is running dangerously ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Mueller may want to learn about Trump's conversations with Rosenstein , the Justice Department official who wrote the memo criticizing Comey's performance before his firing on May 9. The deputy attorney general later appointed Special Counsel Robert Mueller to lead the inquiry. As the investigations into his conduct widen in scope and seemingly close in on all sides, Donald Trump's panicked, shoot-from-the-hip responses are exposing him as a paranoid loner who is running dangerously ... (more...)
Michelle Carter found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
- June 17, 2017
Carter maintained her innocence during the trial following the advice of the defense, but due to the overwhelming and reliable evidence, it was clear that Carter played a significant role in Roy's suicide, and that she could have prevented it if she had wanted to. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Carter maintained her innocence during the trial following the advice of the defense, but due to the overwhelming and reliable evidence, it was clear that Carter played a significant role in Roy's suicide, and that she could have prevented it if she had wanted to. (more...)
'Scalise took a bullet for all of us'
- June 17, 2017
Five people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), were wounded in the shooting . Sava said that, while Scalise remains in critical condition, his risk of death is substantially lower now than when he came in. "Whether you're conservative, liberal, Democrat or Republican, we have certain beliefs and we strive to get our opinions across", Pallone said. Baseball cards handed out as fans entered the park identified the players' partisan voting percentages. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Five people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), were wounded in the shooting . Sava said that, while Scalise remains in critical condition, his risk of death is substantially lower now than when he came in. "Whether you're conservative, liberal, Democrat or Republican, we have certain beliefs and we strive to get our opinions across", Pallone said. Baseball cards handed out as fans entered the park identified the players' partisan voting percentages. (more...)
USA military posture in Afghanistan in regional context: Mattis
- June 17, 2017
The rise in troop numbers follows US President Donald Trump's decision on Tuesday to give Defense Secretary Jim Mattis authority to set troops levels in Afghanistan . Generally, troop levels are considered a presidential responsibility, but Mattis praised the hands-off approach as a way of making government more efficient. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The rise in troop numbers follows US President Donald Trump's decision on Tuesday to give Defense Secretary Jim Mattis authority to set troops levels in Afghanistan . Generally, troop levels are considered a presidential responsibility, but Mattis praised the hands-off approach as a way of making government more efficient. (more...)
It's complicated: Puerto Ricans vote on knotty U.S. relationship
- June 17, 2017
The referendum was on the 100th anniversary of Puerto Ricans gaining USA citizenship, though they can't vote for president and their lone congressional representative has limited power, and it coincided with with the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The referendum was on the 100th anniversary of Puerto Ricans gaining USA citizenship, though they can't vote for president and their lone congressional representative has limited power, and it coincided with with the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. (more...)
Trump's job approval at 50/50
- June 17, 2017
The strongest evidence of Texas Republican voters' embrace of the president who both defied their party's leadership and defeated a handful of Texas-based candidates in the 2016 presidential primary is the sustained approval of the job he is doing as president. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The strongest evidence of Texas Republican voters' embrace of the president who both defied their party's leadership and defeated a handful of Texas-based candidates in the 2016 presidential primary is the sustained approval of the job he is doing as president. (more...)
State Opening of Parliament puts Queen in danger of missing day two
- June 17, 2017
The Conservative source said: "Talks with the DUP have been progressing well and there is broad agreement on the principles of the Queen's Speech". Andrea Leadsom , Theresa May's new Leader of the House of Commons , made the announcement on Thursday morning as talks continued between Government ministers and the DUP. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The Conservative source said: "Talks with the DUP have been progressing well and there is broad agreement on the principles of the Queen's Speech". Andrea Leadsom , Theresa May's new Leader of the House of Commons , made the announcement on Thursday morning as talks continued between Government ministers and the DUP. (more...)
Focus shifts from shooting to Congressional Baseball Game
- June 17, 2017
Three others, a GOP congressional aide, a U.S. capitol police officer and a lobbyist were also injured by gunfire. Scalise remained in critical condition on Friday although his condition has improved, doctors said. On Google's review page for JHT Inspections, one recent reviewer claimed that she had hired Hodgkinson to inspect her home and gotten a bad feeling about him during the transaction. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Three others, a GOP congressional aide, a U.S. capitol police officer and a lobbyist were also injured by gunfire. Scalise remained in critical condition on Friday although his condition has improved, doctors said. On Google's review page for JHT Inspections, one recent reviewer claimed that she had hired Hodgkinson to inspect her home and gotten a bad feeling about him during the transaction. (more...)
Trump confirms he's under investigation, fires angry tweets
- June 17, 2017
Trump has been reacting to reports that he is under investigation for possible obstruction of justice in the Russian Federation investigation. The White House has used a memo he wrote to justify Trump's decision to fire Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey , but that Trump action may now be part of the inquiry. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Trump has been reacting to reports that he is under investigation for possible obstruction of justice in the Russian Federation investigation. The White House has used a memo he wrote to justify Trump's decision to fire Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey , but that Trump action may now be part of the inquiry. (more...)
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