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China-backed AIIB touts growth, sustainability
- June 18, 2017
He hopes that the AIIB could exhibit its uniqueness and innovativeness as a 21st century development institution and inject new vitality to the existing multilateral development system, accurately comprehend the new trends of worldwide development and better meet the diversified needs of its members, and increasingly mobilize the money from private sector to build a long-term, steady, sustainable multilateral financing system with risks under control for supporting infrastructure development. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He hopes that the AIIB could exhibit its uniqueness and innovativeness as a 21st century development institution and inject new vitality to the existing multilateral development system, accurately comprehend the new trends of worldwide development and better meet the diversified needs of its members, and increasingly mobilize the money from private sector to build a long-term, steady, sustainable multilateral financing system with risks under control for supporting infrastructure development. (more...)
Milwaukee County Sheriff rescinds offer to join Trump administration
- June 18, 2017
While the DHS never confirmed any of this, Clarke said in May that he'd be taking a role in the department by the end of this month. Clarke, a firebrand conservative who has been a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, announced in a local radio interview on May 17 that he had accepted an offer from the administration to work as assistant secretary in Homeland Security's Office of Public Engagement. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
While the DHS never confirmed any of this, Clarke said in May that he'd be taking a role in the department by the end of this month. Clarke, a firebrand conservative who has been a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, announced in a local radio interview on May 17 that he had accepted an offer from the administration to work as assistant secretary in Homeland Security's Office of Public Engagement. (more...)
The intensifying strangeness of US-North Korea relations
- June 18, 2017
But he noted that the State Department is continuing "to have discussions" with North Korea about the release of other three American citizens who are jailed there. We learn from this that the Trump administration has standard diplomatic channels to North Korea , and that the North Korean government uses those channels and wants to keep lines open by making appropriate humanitarian gestures like the repatriation of Mr. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
But he noted that the State Department is continuing "to have discussions" with North Korea about the release of other three American citizens who are jailed there. We learn from this that the Trump administration has standard diplomatic channels to North Korea , and that the North Korean government uses those channels and wants to keep lines open by making appropriate humanitarian gestures like the repatriation of Mr. (more...)
New York Times Sues FBI To Get Documents Of Trump-Comey Talks
- June 18, 2017
The Washington Post reported Mueller may be interested in a meeting in which Trump allegedly urged Rogers and Coats to convince Comey to back off the probe into ousted National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. The Twitter attacks came as Vice President Mike Pence hired a personal lawyer to represent him in the intensifying investigation. If President Trump declares war against Mueller and the investigation itself, he will lose and pay the ultimate price - forfeiting the presidency. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The Washington Post reported Mueller may be interested in a meeting in which Trump allegedly urged Rogers and Coats to convince Comey to back off the probe into ousted National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. The Twitter attacks came as Vice President Mike Pence hired a personal lawyer to represent him in the intensifying investigation. If President Trump declares war against Mueller and the investigation itself, he will lose and pay the ultimate price - forfeiting the presidency. (more...)
Portugal forest fire victims die in their cars as flames engulf road
- June 18, 2017
He called it a "tragedy of a big dimension". He said Portuguese authorities were working on identifying the victims and that Spanish rescuers would assist in efforts to put out the fires. Televised images showed a huge wall of flames leaping over the top of trees in the wooded region. It is not yet known what caused the fire, which has also burnt down houses in the area. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He called it a "tragedy of a big dimension". He said Portuguese authorities were working on identifying the victims and that Spanish rescuers would assist in efforts to put out the fires. Televised images showed a huge wall of flames leaping over the top of trees in the wooded region. It is not yet known what caused the fire, which has also burnt down houses in the area. (more...)
Democrats and Republicans unite in a touching dedication to Steve Scalise
- June 18, 2017
The bullet struck Scalise in the hip, and traveled across his body, shattering bones and passing through internal organs, causing major internal bleeding. Scalise remains in critical condition at a hospital near the Capitol and has undergone multiple surgeries. "At the request of the family, we will continue to provide periodic updates ". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The bullet struck Scalise in the hip, and traveled across his body, shattering bones and passing through internal organs, causing major internal bleeding. Scalise remains in critical condition at a hospital near the Capitol and has undergone multiple surgeries. "At the request of the family, we will continue to provide periodic updates ". (more...)
Two Gambians feared dead in United Kingdom fire
- June 18, 2017
A Cabinet minister has admitted that any parent would be anxious about putting their children to bed if they were living in a high-rise building like Grenfell Tower . Mr Cundy said: "I absolutely understand the frustration of why figures haven't been released earlier". The Prime Minister, who was criticised on Thursday after visiting the scene without talking to victims, has been to see the injured in hospital. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
A Cabinet minister has admitted that any parent would be anxious about putting their children to bed if they were living in a high-rise building like Grenfell Tower . Mr Cundy said: "I absolutely understand the frustration of why figures haven't been released earlier". The Prime Minister, who was criticised on Thursday after visiting the scene without talking to victims, has been to see the injured in hospital. (more...)
United Kingdom to Agree Brexit Divorce Bill Before Trade Talks
- June 18, 2017
European Union leaders gave chief negotiator Michel Barnier no authority to so much as talk about trade until he clinches outline deals on Brussels' priority issues, including on what London owes them. "We are starting", Barnier said on Twitter. Labour's Shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer has written to David Davis urging him to "reset" the government's "belligerent and reckless" approach to leaving the EU. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
European Union leaders gave chief negotiator Michel Barnier no authority to so much as talk about trade until he clinches outline deals on Brussels' priority issues, including on what London owes them. "We are starting", Barnier said on Twitter. Labour's Shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer has written to David Davis urging him to "reset" the government's "belligerent and reckless" approach to leaving the EU. (more...)
'Interventionist' De Blasio Unveils Ten-Year Jobs Plan
- June 18, 2017
The mayor held today's announcement at SecurityScorecard, a security rating platform located in New York City. That includes making $39 million in infrastructure upgrades to the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal as part of a larger effort to move more goods into the city using waterways instead of highways. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The mayor held today's announcement at SecurityScorecard, a security rating platform located in New York City. That includes making $39 million in infrastructure upgrades to the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal as part of a larger effort to move more goods into the city using waterways instead of highways. (more...)
Flying cattle class: Qatar to airlift 4000 cows to break siege
- June 18, 2017
But recent Gulf reports have charged the relationship goes beyond resource management, accusing Qatari officials of meeting with the head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. Khayyat said he had already made plans to bring the cows to Qatar by sea but the Gulf rift made him accelerate the move. The Eritrean Information Ministry statement of support came despite previously close ties with Qatar. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
But recent Gulf reports have charged the relationship goes beyond resource management, accusing Qatari officials of meeting with the head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. Khayyat said he had already made plans to bring the cows to Qatar by sea but the Gulf rift made him accelerate the move. The Eritrean Information Ministry statement of support came despite previously close ties with Qatar. (more...)
Hospital updates Rep. Scalise's condition while colleagues honor him at baseball game
- June 18, 2017
Almost 25,000 tickets were sold for the game and it was on track to raise more than $1 million, roughly double what it did a year ago, organizers said. PT/7:15 ET during the pregame festivities. "We can not allow there to be the violence that there has been - you can not target free people". The Democrats , who enjoyed a solid lead over the Republicans for most of the game, won 11-2. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Almost 25,000 tickets were sold for the game and it was on track to raise more than $1 million, roughly double what it did a year ago, organizers said. PT/7:15 ET during the pregame festivities. "We can not allow there to be the violence that there has been - you can not target free people". The Democrats , who enjoyed a solid lead over the Republicans for most of the game, won 11-2. (more...)
Vladimir Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Detained Ahead Of Nationwide Anti-Kremlin Protests
- June 18, 2017
Mr Navalny was detained outside his home an hour before the rally was to start. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer condemned the arrests and called on Russian Federation "to release all peaceful protesters". He was briefly arrested along with some 1,000 people after protests in late March, which came following his allegations about corruption in the government. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Mr Navalny was detained outside his home an hour before the rally was to start. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer condemned the arrests and called on Russian Federation "to release all peaceful protesters". He was briefly arrested along with some 1,000 people after protests in late March, which came following his allegations about corruption in the government. (more...)
Donald Trump confirms he is under investigation for obstruction of justice
- June 18, 2017
Also unclear was whether the president's comment confirming he was under investigation was based on direct knowledge or media reports that Mueller is examining whether the president obstructed justice by firing Comey last month. The transition official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss post-election decisions publicly. Republican senators on Thursday had urged Trump not to fire Mueller or disrupt the special counsel probe. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Also unclear was whether the president's comment confirming he was under investigation was based on direct knowledge or media reports that Mueller is examining whether the president obstructed justice by firing Comey last month. The transition official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss post-election decisions publicly. Republican senators on Thursday had urged Trump not to fire Mueller or disrupt the special counsel probe. (more...)
Bodies of missing sailors found inside damaged US destroyer, officials say
- June 18, 2017
It is unknown if the unaccounted-for sailors were still in damaged parts of the ship that flooded. The collision between Fitzgerald and the Philippines-flagged cargo ship ACX Crystal happened about 2:30 a.m. The area is particularly busy with sea traffic, said Yutaka Saito of the coast guard. Six Japanese crew were declared dead. Civilian and military investigators tried to figure out how the nighttime collision between two vessels - both with advanced navigation systems - could have ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
It is unknown if the unaccounted-for sailors were still in damaged parts of the ship that flooded. The collision between Fitzgerald and the Philippines-flagged cargo ship ACX Crystal happened about 2:30 a.m. The area is particularly busy with sea traffic, said Yutaka Saito of the coast guard. Six Japanese crew were declared dead. Civilian and military investigators tried to figure out how the nighttime collision between two vessels - both with advanced navigation systems - could have ... (more...)
Trump considering 'terminating' Russia probe leader
- June 18, 2017
CHRISTOPHER RUDDY: For a special counsel in this case. Given that kind of support, a Democratic lawmaker, Ted Lieu, taunted the White House over the Mueller-firing chatter: "Double dare exists". Trump's allies have also begun raising questions about special counsel Robert Mueller's impartiality - he's a former FBI director who has worked with fired FBI Director James Comey - and floating the idea that Trump might replace him. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
CHRISTOPHER RUDDY: For a special counsel in this case. Given that kind of support, a Democratic lawmaker, Ted Lieu, taunted the White House over the Mueller-firing chatter: "Double dare exists". Trump's allies have also begun raising questions about special counsel Robert Mueller's impartiality - he's a former FBI director who has worked with fired FBI Director James Comey - and floating the idea that Trump might replace him. (more...)
US Senate passes new Iran-Russia sanctions
- June 18, 2017
The White House is seeking to influence some GOP House members to ease up on the Senate-passed Russian Federation sanctions, hoping that the lower chamber will provide "administration-friendly" changes, according to Politico . Recall, this week the US Senate passed a bill to expand the anti-Russian sanctions. Paul's vote was unsurprising, as he'd also opposed yesterday's amendment on adding Russian Federation sanctions to the bill. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The White House is seeking to influence some GOP House members to ease up on the Senate-passed Russian Federation sanctions, hoping that the lower chamber will provide "administration-friendly" changes, according to Politico . Recall, this week the US Senate passed a bill to expand the anti-Russian sanctions. Paul's vote was unsurprising, as he'd also opposed yesterday's amendment on adding Russian Federation sanctions to the bill. (more...)
Pakistan successfully fought twin evils of terrorism, extremism: PM tells SCO summit
- June 18, 2017
Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz was also present in the meeting. "We have extensive cooperation with SCO nations". "This incident will not have any necessary connection with the BRI", nor with the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, meeting being held in Astana , Hua had said. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz was also present in the meeting. "We have extensive cooperation with SCO nations". "This incident will not have any necessary connection with the BRI", nor with the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, meeting being held in Astana , Hua had said. (more...)
Britain says Brexit talks to start Monday
- June 18, 2017
Negotiations on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union will begin between British and EU officials on Monday, the British government said in a statement. "Our view is that withdrawal agreement and terms of the future relationship must be agreed alongside each other", said the spokesman. It's the first time a country has left the European Union so the negotiators - led by former French government minister and European Union commissioner Michel Barnier and Britain's David Davis - will ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Negotiations on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union will begin between British and EU officials on Monday, the British government said in a statement. "Our view is that withdrawal agreement and terms of the future relationship must be agreed alongside each other", said the spokesman. It's the first time a country has left the European Union so the negotiators - led by former French government minister and European Union commissioner Michel Barnier and Britain's David Davis - will ... (more...)
MP Chief Minister Chouhan ends fast, after violence abates in state
- June 18, 2017
Speaking to ANI , BJP leader G.V. L. Narsimha Rao said, "Shivraj Chouhan ji is known as the friend of the farmers and we all know that Madhya Pradesh has delivered the best results in the agricultural sector". While five died in police firing on Tuesday, the sixth succumbed on Friday to injuries suffered during a baton charge in Mandsaur . The Chief Minister said his government had already implemented numerous M.S. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Speaking to ANI , BJP leader G.V. L. Narsimha Rao said, "Shivraj Chouhan ji is known as the friend of the farmers and we all know that Madhya Pradesh has delivered the best results in the agricultural sector". While five died in police firing on Tuesday, the sixth succumbed on Friday to injuries suffered during a baton charge in Mandsaur . The Chief Minister said his government had already implemented numerous M.S. (more...)
UK's May confident on power-saving deal
- June 18, 2017
Foster added: "I know people want to talk about soft Brexit, hard Brexit, all of these sorts of things, but what we want to see is a sensible Brexit and one that works for everybody". On a visit to Paris on Tuesday evening where she met with French President Emmanuel Macron, May described the talks as "productive". Talks between the Tories and the Democratic Unionist Party were continuing on Wednesday amid reports that any announcement of a deal may be delayed because of the tragic fire in ... (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Foster added: "I know people want to talk about soft Brexit, hard Brexit, all of these sorts of things, but what we want to see is a sensible Brexit and one that works for everybody". On a visit to Paris on Tuesday evening where she met with French President Emmanuel Macron, May described the talks as "productive". Talks between the Tories and the Democratic Unionist Party were continuing on Wednesday amid reports that any announcement of a deal may be delayed because of the tragic fire in ... (more...)
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