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Gunman in congressional baseball shooting had list of names in his pocket
- June 18, 2017
A key US Republican politician and multiple congressional aides were shot by a gunman at a GOP baseball practice match in Virginia state on Wednesday. She said she was married to James Hodgkinson for almost 30 years but they have not been together since March, when he moved to Washington , D.C. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
A key US Republican politician and multiple congressional aides were shot by a gunman at a GOP baseball practice match in Virginia state on Wednesday. She said she was married to James Hodgkinson for almost 30 years but they have not been together since March, when he moved to Washington , D.C. (more...)
What would happen if Trump tried to fire special counsel Mueller
- June 18, 2017
The obstruction of justice investigation into Trump began days after former FBI director James Comey was sacked on May 9, according to people familiar with the matter, the Washington Post reported . A White House official stressed that Ruddy "speaks for himself", not the Trump administration. Trump would have to get Attorney General Jeff Sessions to do the sacking; it's unclear whether Sessions would agree, given that he had recused himself with regard to all things Russian ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The obstruction of justice investigation into Trump began days after former FBI director James Comey was sacked on May 9, according to people familiar with the matter, the Washington Post reported . A White House official stressed that Ruddy "speaks for himself", not the Trump administration. Trump would have to get Attorney General Jeff Sessions to do the sacking; it's unclear whether Sessions would agree, given that he had recused himself with regard to all things Russian ... (more...)
US Rep. Scalise's condition upgraded to 'serious' after shooting
- June 18, 2017
He sustained "a single rifle shot to the left hip" that "travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs and causing severe bleeding", the hospital said in a statement. Colleagues who visited Scalise, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, sounded generally upbeat, but spoke more in terms of hopes than the confident predictions of the immediate aftermath a day earlier. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He sustained "a single rifle shot to the left hip" that "travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs and causing severe bleeding", the hospital said in a statement. Colleagues who visited Scalise, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, sounded generally upbeat, but spoke more in terms of hopes than the confident predictions of the immediate aftermath a day earlier. (more...)
Violence kills 6 policemen, 2 civilians in Indian-controlled Kashmir
- June 18, 2017
Separate clashes in India-held Kashmir killed 10 people - five police officers, a soldier, two civilians and two suspected militants - authorities said on Friday, as violence in the troubled region spikes. Arms and ammunition, including AK rifles, magazines and grenades, have been recovered from the site."Junaid, a notorious militant, was the district commander and was involved in a number of terror activities". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Separate clashes in India-held Kashmir killed 10 people - five police officers, a soldier, two civilians and two suspected militants - authorities said on Friday, as violence in the troubled region spikes. Arms and ammunition, including AK rifles, magazines and grenades, have been recovered from the site."Junaid, a notorious militant, was the district commander and was involved in a number of terror activities". (more...)
Britain, EU in suspense
- June 18, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to "fight discrimination in all its forms"... as she inks a deal with the anti-LGBT Democratic Unionist Party . The Prime Minister held talks with Arlene Foster , leader of the DUP on Tuesday, with a view to a "confidence and supply" agreement, in which the smaller party would support the Conservatives on budgetary and confidence votes. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to "fight discrimination in all its forms"... as she inks a deal with the anti-LGBT Democratic Unionist Party . The Prime Minister held talks with Arlene Foster , leader of the DUP on Tuesday, with a view to a "confidence and supply" agreement, in which the smaller party would support the Conservatives on budgetary and confidence votes. (more...)
Congressman's shooter went to GOP baseball practice with list of names
- June 18, 2017
Dr Jack Sava described how a bullet from an assault rifle entered Mr Scalise's hip and went through his pelvis, shattering blood vessels, bones and internal organs. He added that Scalise would be in the hospital "for some time" and would need "a period of healing and rehabilitation" after being discharged. Jennifer Scalise says in a statement that the family is "especially appreciative of the strong outpouring of love and support from our neighbors, friends, from Louisiana and across the ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Dr Jack Sava described how a bullet from an assault rifle entered Mr Scalise's hip and went through his pelvis, shattering blood vessels, bones and internal organs. He added that Scalise would be in the hospital "for some time" and would need "a period of healing and rehabilitation" after being discharged. Jennifer Scalise says in a statement that the family is "especially appreciative of the strong outpouring of love and support from our neighbors, friends, from Louisiana and across the ... (more...)
Trump Tweets He's The Subject Of A 'Witch Hunt'
- June 18, 2017
President Donald Trump's closest allies are attacking the integrity of those involved in the widening probe of Russian interference in the USA election, accusing special counsel Robert Mueller of driving a biased investigation. Trump advisers and confidants describe the president as increasingly angry over the investigation , yelling at television sets in the White House carrying coverage and insisting he is the target of a conspiracy to discredit - and potentially end - his presidency. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
President Donald Trump's closest allies are attacking the integrity of those involved in the widening probe of Russian interference in the USA election, accusing special counsel Robert Mueller of driving a biased investigation. Trump advisers and confidants describe the president as increasingly angry over the investigation , yelling at television sets in the White House carrying coverage and insisting he is the target of a conspiracy to discredit - and potentially end - his presidency. (more...)
Ariana Grande's "Over the Rainbow" Cover Is Now a Charity Single
- June 18, 2017
The concert included emotional performances by Grande as well as Justin Bieber , Coldplay , Take That, Mumford and Sons, Robbie Williams, Little Mix , and Katy Perry . She thanked the crowd for their continued love and strength and said, "I want to thank you so much for coming together and being so loving and strong". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The concert included emotional performances by Grande as well as Justin Bieber , Coldplay , Take That, Mumford and Sons, Robbie Williams, Little Mix , and Katy Perry . She thanked the crowd for their continued love and strength and said, "I want to thank you so much for coming together and being so loving and strong". (more...)
United Kingdom treasury chief: economy should be main focus in Brexit
- June 18, 2017
United Kingdom officials rejected the EU's position that substantive talks can not begin until the British government's position is settled a formal mandate is handed to its negotiators. It has been three months since Theresa May fired the starting gun on Article 50, meaning there is just 21 months left for negotiations, until the United Kingdom is scheduled to exit the single market. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
United Kingdom officials rejected the EU's position that substantive talks can not begin until the British government's position is settled a formal mandate is handed to its negotiators. It has been three months since Theresa May fired the starting gun on Article 50, meaning there is just 21 months left for negotiations, until the United Kingdom is scheduled to exit the single market. (more...)
Queen at London Block Where 30 Died as May Criticized Over Fire
- June 18, 2017
His family confirmed he was dead last week and revealed he was a Syrian refugee who had escaped the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad. Earlier in the day, thousands of people gathered in London to protest over the lack of government response to the deadly Grenfell Tower fire along with those demonstrating May's intention to form a parliamentary coalition between the Conservative Party and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) following the United Kingdom snap general election. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
His family confirmed he was dead last week and revealed he was a Syrian refugee who had escaped the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad. Earlier in the day, thousands of people gathered in London to protest over the lack of government response to the deadly Grenfell Tower fire along with those demonstrating May's intention to form a parliamentary coalition between the Conservative Party and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) following the United Kingdom snap general election. (more...)
Grenfell Tower fire: Protests as anger grows
- June 18, 2017
London police say 58 people who were in Grenfell Tower are still missing and assumed to be dead. At least 30 people died in the fire and 70 are reported missing. May was asked repeatedly in an interview on Friday whether she had misread the public mood. Hundreds have been left homeless by the blaze, putting more pressure on officials in a city already plagued by a chronic housing shortage. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
London police say 58 people who were in Grenfell Tower are still missing and assumed to be dead. At least 30 people died in the fire and 70 are reported missing. May was asked repeatedly in an interview on Friday whether she had misread the public mood. Hundreds have been left homeless by the blaze, putting more pressure on officials in a city already plagued by a chronic housing shortage. (more...)
Hawaii Rebels Against Trump On Paris Climate Accord
- June 18, 2017
Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a bill on Tuesday requiring state officials to plan a response to climate change that aligns the state with the standards and goals of the Paris pact, according to Scott Glenn, an environmental adviser to the governor. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a bill on Tuesday requiring state officials to plan a response to climate change that aligns the state with the standards and goals of the Paris pact, according to Scott Glenn, an environmental adviser to the governor. (more...)
Trump confirms he is under investigation in Russian Federation inquiry
- June 18, 2017
Trump may have been referring to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who wrote a highly critical memo about Comey . To review: Last month, Trump decided he wanted to fire James Comey because he disapproved of the FBI director's handling of the investigation into his campaign. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Trump may have been referring to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who wrote a highly critical memo about Comey . To review: Last month, Trump decided he wanted to fire James Comey because he disapproved of the FBI director's handling of the investigation into his campaign. (more...)
Steve Scalise showing 'signs of improvement,' hospital says
- June 18, 2017
Scalise remains in critical condition at a hospital near the Capitol and has undergone multiple surgeries. House Majority Whip Scalise, 51, was shot in the hip by a rifle-welding critic of the president who sprayed bullets on USA lawmakers practising for an annual baseball game in the Washington suburb of Alexandria. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Scalise remains in critical condition at a hospital near the Capitol and has undergone multiple surgeries. House Majority Whip Scalise, 51, was shot in the hip by a rifle-welding critic of the president who sprayed bullets on USA lawmakers practising for an annual baseball game in the Washington suburb of Alexandria. (more...)
Adams tells Theresa May she's in breach of the Good Friday Agreement
- June 18, 2017
She yesterday set a five-day deadline to complete talks over a confidence and supply deal before presenting her legislative programme on Wednesday. "And we itemised those matters in which she was dilatory or in default in relation to that agreement", he added. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
She yesterday set a five-day deadline to complete talks over a confidence and supply deal before presenting her legislative programme on Wednesday. "And we itemised those matters in which she was dilatory or in default in relation to that agreement", he added. (more...)
Mueller investigating Jared Kushner's business dealings
- June 18, 2017
The Justice Department's investigation into Russian involvement in the 2016 election is looking at Kushner's multiple roles in the Trump administration, including the Trump campaign's 2016 data analytics operation; his relationship with former national security adviser Michael Flynn; and Kushner's own contacts with Russians, according to USA officials briefed on the probe. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The Justice Department's investigation into Russian involvement in the 2016 election is looking at Kushner's multiple roles in the Trump administration, including the Trump campaign's 2016 data analytics operation; his relationship with former national security adviser Michael Flynn; and Kushner's own contacts with Russians, according to USA officials briefed on the probe. (more...)
After jury deadlocks, Bill Cosby faces 2nd sex assault trial
- June 18, 2017
Cosby's wife Camille issued a statement following the mistrial in which she decried the "arrogance" of the the judge and the ambition of the prosecuting team, and she called the case an "injustice". Meanwhile, everyone, public included, will want to know what happened with the jury and how the vote turned out. Camille Cosby's statement continued: "Historically, people have challenged injustices". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Cosby's wife Camille issued a statement following the mistrial in which she decried the "arrogance" of the the judge and the ambition of the prosecuting team, and she called the case an "injustice". Meanwhile, everyone, public included, will want to know what happened with the jury and how the vote turned out. Camille Cosby's statement continued: "Historically, people have challenged injustices". (more...)
In 98-2 vote, Senate passes tougher sanctions on Iran, Russia
- June 18, 2017
Lawmakers have long sought to hit Iran with more sanctions in order to check its ballistic missile program and rebuke Tehran's continued support for terrorist groups. The new sanctions, passed by a 98-2 vote, was also so far one of the strongest USA congressional responses to alleged Russian meddling of the 2016 US presidential election. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Lawmakers have long sought to hit Iran with more sanctions in order to check its ballistic missile program and rebuke Tehran's continued support for terrorist groups. The new sanctions, passed by a 98-2 vote, was also so far one of the strongest USA congressional responses to alleged Russian meddling of the 2016 US presidential election. (more...)
French President Macron Wins Big in Parliamentary Vote
- June 18, 2017
French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party has claimed a sweeping victory in the first round of elections to the National Assembly , despite a historically low turn-out. Turnout was markedly down on Sunday compared with the last parliamentary election, reflecting a degree of fatalism among Macron's opponents in the face of his advance as well as a degree of election fatigue, experts said. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party has claimed a sweeping victory in the first round of elections to the National Assembly , despite a historically low turn-out. Turnout was markedly down on Sunday compared with the last parliamentary election, reflecting a degree of fatalism among Macron's opponents in the face of his advance as well as a degree of election fatigue, experts said. (more...)
Super save (for bogey) keeps Fleetwood smiling at US Open
- June 18, 2017
That gave Oosthuizen a record total of 132 for the middle two rounds and after bogeys at the second, third and fourth in the final round looked to have ended his chances, he carded six birdies in the last seven holes for a record-equalling back nine of 29 and outright record of 199 for the last 54 holes. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
That gave Oosthuizen a record total of 132 for the middle two rounds and after bogeys at the second, third and fourth in the final round looked to have ended his chances, he carded six birdies in the last seven holes for a record-equalling back nine of 29 and outright record of 199 for the last 54 holes. (more...)
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