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Kashmir: Bodies of Lashkar commander Junaid Matoo and two militants recovered
- June 18, 2017
The gunfight between militants and government forces broke out Friday morning at village Aarwani of Anantnag district, about 46 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir. Geelani and Mirwaiz also castigated GOI for harassment of pro-freedom leaders by NIA which they said was a ploy to malign the people's movement and the resistance leadership. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The gunfight between militants and government forces broke out Friday morning at village Aarwani of Anantnag district, about 46 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir. Geelani and Mirwaiz also castigated GOI for harassment of pro-freedom leaders by NIA which they said was a ploy to malign the people's movement and the resistance leadership. (more...)
White House committed to anti-Russian sanctions - spokesperson
- June 18, 2017
A frequently polarized Senate has found common ground as Republicans and Democrats joined forces to approve a sweeping sanctions bill that uses an array of financial penalties to punish Iran and Russian Federation. However, with the bill heading to the House, it appears that the White House is now working with House Republicans to weaken the legislation and restore President Donald Trump's power over the sanctions. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
A frequently polarized Senate has found common ground as Republicans and Democrats joined forces to approve a sweeping sanctions bill that uses an array of financial penalties to punish Iran and Russian Federation. However, with the bill heading to the House, it appears that the White House is now working with House Republicans to weaken the legislation and restore President Donald Trump's power over the sanctions. (more...)
Trump's personal lawyer hires his own lawyer
- June 18, 2017
President Donald Trump has added another top lawyer to his personal legal team amid the escalation of the Russian Federation probe, according to news reports Friday. The memo directs recipients to turn over all relevant documents to transition team officials. Lawyers often send these types of notices after receiving a preservation order from the Justice Department or in anticipation of such an order, the newspaper reported. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
President Donald Trump has added another top lawyer to his personal legal team amid the escalation of the Russian Federation probe, according to news reports Friday. The memo directs recipients to turn over all relevant documents to transition team officials. Lawyers often send these types of notices after receiving a preservation order from the Justice Department or in anticipation of such an order, the newspaper reported. (more...)
List of Republican congressmen found with baseball practice shoo
- June 18, 2017
She said her husband, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson , told her he was going to Washington because he wanted to work on tax policy. SUZANNE HODGKINSON: I had no idea this was going to happen, and I don't know what to say about it. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, Washington Literacy Center, Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and, after Wednesday's shooting, Capitol Police Memorial Fund. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
She said her husband, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson , told her he was going to Washington because he wanted to work on tax policy. SUZANNE HODGKINSON: I had no idea this was going to happen, and I don't know what to say about it. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, Washington Literacy Center, Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and, after Wednesday's shooting, Capitol Police Memorial Fund. (more...)
Senate GOP leaders writing Obamacare repeal behind closed doors
- June 18, 2017
The House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of repeal last month , but Senate Republicans have been unable to coalesce around their own version of a bill, with moderates and conservatives pushing in different directions in meetings behind closed doors. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of repeal last month , but Senate Republicans have been unable to coalesce around their own version of a bill, with moderates and conservatives pushing in different directions in meetings behind closed doors. (more...)
Congressman in critical condition after being shot during baseball practice
- June 18, 2017
Mr Scalise remains in a critical condition after undergoing several operations, though word came from the hospital during the game that he had improved. "He remains in critical condition, but has improved in the last 24 hours", reads a statement provided Thursday by MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the medical facility now treating Scalise. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Mr Scalise remains in a critical condition after undergoing several operations, though word came from the hospital during the game that he had improved. "He remains in critical condition, but has improved in the last 24 hours", reads a statement provided Thursday by MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the medical facility now treating Scalise. (more...)
Hammond: Pragmatic approach needed for Brexit talks
- June 18, 2017
The announcement by Andrea Leadsom suggests that Prime Minister Theresa May and the Northern Ireland-based Democratic Unionist Party have struck an agreement or are close to one. May will also be reliant upon the 10 lawmakers from the Eurosceptic DUP, who would help her edge past the 326 votes needed in parliament to avoid the government collapsing. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The announcement by Andrea Leadsom suggests that Prime Minister Theresa May and the Northern Ireland-based Democratic Unionist Party have struck an agreement or are close to one. May will also be reliant upon the 10 lawmakers from the Eurosceptic DUP, who would help her edge past the 326 votes needed in parliament to avoid the government collapsing. (more...)
Britain says no EU exit deal unless future relationship taken into account
- June 18, 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond said Britain should prioritise jobs and prosperity and take a "pragmatic" approach as it begins Brexit talks next week. Arriving for a meeting with his counterparts in the 28-country EU, Philip Hammond said his "clear view and I believe the view of the majority of people in Britain is that we should prioritize protecting jobs, protecting economic growth and protecting prosperity as we enter those negotiations and take them forward". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond said Britain should prioritise jobs and prosperity and take a "pragmatic" approach as it begins Brexit talks next week. Arriving for a meeting with his counterparts in the 28-country EU, Philip Hammond said his "clear view and I believe the view of the majority of people in Britain is that we should prioritize protecting jobs, protecting economic growth and protecting prosperity as we enter those negotiations and take them forward". (more...)
Trump revamps Obama-era Cuba deal, turns heat up on regime
- June 18, 2017
The president announced changes to Obama-era Cuba policy, and challenged the Castro government to negotiate a better deal. It is not yet clear how exactly the rules will affect tourism, as Trump alluded to a "travel ban" in his speech Friday, but the official White House statement said it will allow non-academic travel for groups. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The president announced changes to Obama-era Cuba policy, and challenged the Castro government to negotiate a better deal. It is not yet clear how exactly the rules will affect tourism, as Trump alluded to a "travel ban" in his speech Friday, but the official White House statement said it will allow non-academic travel for groups. (more...)
Here's a snapshot look at Trump's new guidelines on Cuba
- June 18, 2017
It also regretted "a reversal in relations between the two countries". "Effective immediately, I am canceling the last administration's completely one-sided deal with Cuba ". The new rules include prohibitions on Americans spending money on businesses controlled by the military, which has a wide reach in the Cuban economy. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
It also regretted "a reversal in relations between the two countries". "Effective immediately, I am canceling the last administration's completely one-sided deal with Cuba ". The new rules include prohibitions on Americans spending money on businesses controlled by the military, which has a wide reach in the Cuban economy. (more...)
Trump tweet appears to confirm investigation
- June 18, 2017
If Rosenstein recuses himself from oversight of the special counsel investigation , that role would fall to the Justice Department's No. 3 official, newly confirmed Associate Attorney General Rachel Brand . Trump's apparent attack on Rosenstein also raised further questions about whether he will stay in his position or recuse himself from the investigation. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
If Rosenstein recuses himself from oversight of the special counsel investigation , that role would fall to the Justice Department's No. 3 official, newly confirmed Associate Attorney General Rachel Brand . Trump's apparent attack on Rosenstein also raised further questions about whether he will stay in his position or recuse himself from the investigation. (more...)
Cuba Denounces Trump Move To Roll Back Obama-Era Opening
- June 18, 2017
Under Mr. Trump's policy, Americans will no longer be able to plan their own private trips to Cuba , and those who go as part of authorized educational tours will be subject to strict new rules and audits to ensure that they are not going just as tourists . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Under Mr. Trump's policy, Americans will no longer be able to plan their own private trips to Cuba , and those who go as part of authorized educational tours will be subject to strict new rules and audits to ensure that they are not going just as tourists . (more...)
Kashmir: Six policemen killed as LeT militants ambush police party
- June 18, 2017
As the fighting raged, thousands of people in the village and neighboring areas ignored the government security lockdown and marched to Arwani in an attempt to help the trapped rebels escape. During the encounter, locals started protesting against the security forces, prompting the latter to open fire on the crowd. Burhan's successor Sabzar Ahmad Bhat was killed in encounter with security forces in a village in Tral in south Kashmir last month. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
As the fighting raged, thousands of people in the village and neighboring areas ignored the government security lockdown and marched to Arwani in an attempt to help the trapped rebels escape. During the encounter, locals started protesting against the security forces, prompting the latter to open fire on the crowd. Burhan's successor Sabzar Ahmad Bhat was killed in encounter with security forces in a village in Tral in south Kashmir last month. (more...)
Trump publicly acknowledges Russian Federation probe includes him
- June 18, 2017
He has already been subpoenaed by the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee. The Washington Post has reported that Mueller is investigating Trump for possible obstruction. Vice President Mike Pence has also hired a private lawyer to represent his interests in the expanding probe. Comey later testified that he'd authorized a friend to disclose to the media his notes on conversations with Trump about the investigation, in hopes that it would lead the Justice Department to name a ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He has already been subpoenaed by the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee. The Washington Post has reported that Mueller is investigating Trump for possible obstruction. Vice President Mike Pence has also hired a private lawyer to represent his interests in the expanding probe. Comey later testified that he'd authorized a friend to disclose to the media his notes on conversations with Trump about the investigation, in hopes that it would lead the Justice Department to name a ... (more...)
1 dead, 11 injured in explosion in upscale Colombia mall
- June 18, 2017
The Andino shopping center in an exclusive area of Bogota was evacuated after the blast, which occurred around 5 p.m. local time (2200 GMT) in the women's toilet. Police said they were still trying to determine what the device that exploded was made of. The Centro Andino in the northern Chapinero district is one of the Colombian capital's most popular shopping centers and is close to worldwide restaurants, bars. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The Andino shopping center in an exclusive area of Bogota was evacuated after the blast, which occurred around 5 p.m. local time (2200 GMT) in the women's toilet. Police said they were still trying to determine what the device that exploded was made of. The Centro Andino in the northern Chapinero district is one of the Colombian capital's most popular shopping centers and is close to worldwide restaurants, bars. (more...)
Trump transition team ordered to save materials on Russia, Ukraine
- June 18, 2017
US President Trump is under FBI lens for obstruction of justice , the Justice Department's Special Counsel expanding an ongoing investigation into possible financial crimes among his associates with alleged ties to Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
US President Trump is under FBI lens for obstruction of justice , the Justice Department's Special Counsel expanding an ongoing investigation into possible financial crimes among his associates with alleged ties to Russian Federation. (more...)
Will President Trump fire Special Counsel Mueller?
- June 18, 2017
An order from the president would not necessarily qualify, he said . "Let me give you a little bit of insight from inside the West Wing right now", Ryan said. - Ahead of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' testimony before the Senate intelligence committee Tuesday came another surprising revelation about the Trump administration. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
An order from the president would not necessarily qualify, he said . "Let me give you a little bit of insight from inside the West Wing right now", Ryan said. - Ahead of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' testimony before the Senate intelligence committee Tuesday came another surprising revelation about the Trump administration. (more...)
New York Times sues Federal Bureau of Investigation to get notes of Comey-Trump talks
- June 18, 2017
Trump's digital volley appeared to be trained at Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who recommended the firing last month of James Comey - an nearly unprecedented move that could yet imperil Trump's presidency. According to "sources" in an ABC News report on Friday, the deputy attorney general "has privately acknowledged to colleagues that he may have to recuse himself from the matter, which he took charge of only after Attorney General Jeff Sessions' own recusal". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Trump's digital volley appeared to be trained at Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who recommended the firing last month of James Comey - an nearly unprecedented move that could yet imperil Trump's presidency. According to "sources" in an ABC News report on Friday, the deputy attorney general "has privately acknowledged to colleagues that he may have to recuse himself from the matter, which he took charge of only after Attorney General Jeff Sessions' own recusal". (more...)
Tennessee man: Fugitive inmates surrendered without a word
- June 18, 2017
As they were driving away, a Tennessee trooper was arriving at the couple's home to perform a welfare check. Police believed the suspects then stole a second vehicle, a 2008 Ford F150 that had the keys still in it, in Morgan County, Georgia , about nine miles from the home where they were believed to have broken into to change clothes, authorities said Wednesday. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
As they were driving away, a Tennessee trooper was arriving at the couple's home to perform a welfare check. Police believed the suspects then stole a second vehicle, a 2008 Ford F150 that had the keys still in it, in Morgan County, Georgia , about nine miles from the home where they were believed to have broken into to change clothes, authorities said Wednesday. (more...)
Wife of alleged Congressional shooter speaks
- June 18, 2017
She, like others who knew "Tom" Hodgkinson, as she referred to him, never dreamed his problems would lead to a potentially deadly attack. "I can't wrap my head around it, OK?" WANG: Yeah, I've talked to some folks, and they say that they're surprised that this happened. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
She, like others who knew "Tom" Hodgkinson, as she referred to him, never dreamed his problems would lead to a potentially deadly attack. "I can't wrap my head around it, OK?" WANG: Yeah, I've talked to some folks, and they say that they're surprised that this happened. (more...)
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