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Russia dominate New Zealand in Confederations Cup opener
- June 18, 2017
The hosts now take on Portugal on Wednesday after Fernando Santos' men have played Mexico in their Group A opener. "Everyone will be welcome at the World Cup", he said. Smolov portrays himself as one of a new generation of Russian player. Although the readiness of stadiums has not been a major issue, the monitoring group Human Rights Watch this week criticized Federation Internationale de Football Association for failing to protect workers constructing Russia's World Cup stadiums . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The hosts now take on Portugal on Wednesday after Fernando Santos' men have played Mexico in their Group A opener. "Everyone will be welcome at the World Cup", he said. Smolov portrays himself as one of a new generation of Russian player. Although the readiness of stadiums has not been a major issue, the monitoring group Human Rights Watch this week criticized Federation Internationale de Football Association for failing to protect workers constructing Russia's World Cup stadiums . (more...)
Trump again acknowledges he's under investigation
- June 18, 2017
And now, Trump's tweet seems to confirm Mueller is investigating the president . "I was going to fire Comey", Trump told NBC News in an interview taped May 11. In another tweet earlier Friday, Trump writes, "After 7 months of investigations & committee hearings about my 'collusion with the Russians, ' nobody has been able to show any proof". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
And now, Trump's tweet seems to confirm Mueller is investigating the president . "I was going to fire Comey", Trump told NBC News in an interview taped May 11. In another tweet earlier Friday, Trump writes, "After 7 months of investigations & committee hearings about my 'collusion with the Russians, ' nobody has been able to show any proof". (more...)
Shooter James Hodgkinson went to GOP baseball practice with list of names
- June 18, 2017
Hodgkinson was killed by Capital Police. Hours before the shooting , he posted to the Facebook group page "Terminate the Republican Party ", calling the Republicans "thieving" and "cheating". CBS News reported that the note was not necessarily an "assassination list", but that it indicated Hodgkinson had recently focused on the individuals on the list. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Hodgkinson was killed by Capital Police. Hours before the shooting , he posted to the Facebook group page "Terminate the Republican Party ", calling the Republicans "thieving" and "cheating". CBS News reported that the note was not necessarily an "assassination list", but that it indicated Hodgkinson had recently focused on the individuals on the list. (more...)
Portugal and Mexico draw 2-2 in Confederations Cup
- June 18, 2017
He would nearly certainly secure the prize if he can help Portugal win the Confederations Cup , the main warm-up event for next year's World Cup . "Cristiano Ronaldo got a little bit of stick when he arrived with his new haircut, especially from Ricardo Quaresma ". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He would nearly certainly secure the prize if he can help Portugal win the Confederations Cup , the main warm-up event for next year's World Cup . "Cristiano Ronaldo got a little bit of stick when he arrived with his new haircut, especially from Ricardo Quaresma ". (more...)
Bodies of sailors found on destroyer
- June 18, 2017
Crew members from the destroyer USS Dewey stabilized the flooding on the Fitzgerald , and American sailors and the Japanese Coast Guard continued to search for the missing sailors . Japanese investigators are now questioning the 20 Filipino crew members who were aboard the 728-foot long ship merchant ship. Bryce Benson , was airlifted from the ship's deck after daybreak Saturday to the U.S. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Crew members from the destroyer USS Dewey stabilized the flooding on the Fitzgerald , and American sailors and the Japanese Coast Guard continued to search for the missing sailors . Japanese investigators are now questioning the 20 Filipino crew members who were aboard the 728-foot long ship merchant ship. Bryce Benson , was airlifted from the ship's deck after daybreak Saturday to the U.S. (more...)
Dozens killed in Portuguese forest fires
- June 18, 2017
Many world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi , expressed solidarity with Portugal. In a tragic incident were nature showed its fury, 62 people killed in a raging wildfire ripped through central Portugal. No information has yet been given on how the others were killed. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Many world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi , expressed solidarity with Portugal. In a tragic incident were nature showed its fury, 62 people killed in a raging wildfire ripped through central Portugal. No information has yet been given on how the others were killed. (more...)
Police name third London Bridge attacker
- June 18, 2017
He said Zaghba was always tracked by Italian intelligence officers while in the country and that United Kingdom authorities were informed. Two men were arrested in Ireland yesterday in connection with one of the attackers , Rachid Redouane , who lived in the Rathmines area of Dublin for a period in 2012. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He said Zaghba was always tracked by Italian intelligence officers while in the country and that United Kingdom authorities were informed. Two men were arrested in Ireland yesterday in connection with one of the attackers , Rachid Redouane , who lived in the Rathmines area of Dublin for a period in 2012. (more...)
Justice Department No. 2 assures Congress of special counsel independence
- June 18, 2017
Still, top Democrats on the Senate Appropriations subcommittee fumed that Sessions had abruptly canceled his appearance there, with Sen. Ruddy was at the White House on Monday to meet White House aides, but did not speak with the president, Spicer said . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Still, top Democrats on the Senate Appropriations subcommittee fumed that Sessions had abruptly canceled his appearance there, with Sen. Ruddy was at the White House on Monday to meet White House aides, but did not speak with the president, Spicer said . (more...)
Scotland will be independent by 2025, Nicola Sturgeon believes
- June 18, 2017
The SNP leader said there were many challenges facing the country and she was said independence in itself was not the answer to all of them. "If parliamentary arithmetic allowed it, I would want the SNP to be part of a progressive alternative to a Conservative government, not as a coalition, but on an issue by issue basis", Sturgeon said. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The SNP leader said there were many challenges facing the country and she was said independence in itself was not the answer to all of them. "If parliamentary arithmetic allowed it, I would want the SNP to be part of a progressive alternative to a Conservative government, not as a coalition, but on an issue by issue basis", Sturgeon said. (more...)
Sturgeon's dreams of a second Scottish independence referendum shattered by new poll
- June 18, 2017
Opposition politicians have called on Sturgeon to withdraw her proposals for a second vote on the constitution. The first minister of Scotland has now said her decisions will be made in Scotland's interests and not simply those of her party, according to the BBC . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Opposition politicians have called on Sturgeon to withdraw her proposals for a second vote on the constitution. The first minister of Scotland has now said her decisions will be made in Scotland's interests and not simply those of her party, according to the BBC . (more...)
Scalise upgraded to 'serious' condition, able to speak to family
- June 18, 2017
He had been listed as still in critical condition Friday, so the serious condition is an upgrade. But he recorded a message that played at the top of the game, paying tribute to Rep. Bernie Sanders dressed as Uncle Sam. Hodgkinson also was reportedly a volunteer in Sanders' campaign previous year for the Democratic presidential nomination.Sanders appropriately went to the Senate floor to unambiguously disown his supporter's action."I am sickened by this despicable act", Sanders said. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He had been listed as still in critical condition Friday, so the serious condition is an upgrade. But he recorded a message that played at the top of the game, paying tribute to Rep. Bernie Sanders dressed as Uncle Sam. Hodgkinson also was reportedly a volunteer in Sanders' campaign previous year for the Democratic presidential nomination.Sanders appropriately went to the Senate floor to unambiguously disown his supporter's action."I am sickened by this despicable act", Sanders said. (more...)
Lawyer says Trump not under investigation
- June 18, 2017
The president wrote on Twitter Friday: "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director!" (NBC's Meet the Press ) - An attorney for President Trump was adamant on Sunday that the president is not under investigation , despite the president's tweets this week referring to one as a " witch hunt ". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The president wrote on Twitter Friday: "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director!" (NBC's Meet the Press ) - An attorney for President Trump was adamant on Sunday that the president is not under investigation , despite the president's tweets this week referring to one as a " witch hunt ". (more...)
Another police shooting acquittal worries black gun owners
- June 18, 2017
Yanez defended his actions, arguing that he shot Castile because he had a gun and that he only reacted after the suspect reached for his gun in his pocket despite being warned not to do so. Paul, Minnesota. Shorting after the verdict, the City of St. Anthony announced that Yanez "will not return to active duty" despite his acquittal. In some small semblance of justice, the AP reports that Yanez will soon be out of a job as a police officer. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Yanez defended his actions, arguing that he shot Castile because he had a gun and that he only reacted after the suspect reached for his gun in his pocket despite being warned not to do so. Paul, Minnesota. Shorting after the verdict, the City of St. Anthony announced that Yanez "will not return to active duty" despite his acquittal. In some small semblance of justice, the AP reports that Yanez will soon be out of a job as a police officer. (more...)
Terror gunmen take hostages at luxury resort in Mali
- June 18, 2017
The resort is popular with Western tourists and expatriates who use its facilities to host business meetings and team-building exercises. "Campement Kangaba is blocked off and an operation is under way", Security Ministry spokesman Baba Cisse said by telephone. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The resort is popular with Western tourists and expatriates who use its facilities to host business meetings and team-building exercises. "Campement Kangaba is blocked off and an operation is under way", Security Ministry spokesman Baba Cisse said by telephone. (more...)
Special counsel Mueller investigating Jared Kushner's finances
- June 18, 2017
The widened Russian Federation probe could have far-reaching repercussions for Trump s presidency, transforming his closest aides into witnesses and sucking yet more political oxygen out of the West Wing. They are Paul Manafort , Trump's former campaign manager; Rick Gates, Manafort's business partner; Carter Page , a former foreign policy adviser; Flynn; and Roger J Stone Jr, an informal adviser to Trump. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The widened Russian Federation probe could have far-reaching repercussions for Trump s presidency, transforming his closest aides into witnesses and sucking yet more political oxygen out of the West Wing. They are Paul Manafort , Trump's former campaign manager; Rick Gates, Manafort's business partner; Carter Page , a former foreign policy adviser; Flynn; and Roger J Stone Jr, an informal adviser to Trump. (more...)
Russia probe causes tension among top officials at Justice Department
- 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 US election, accusing special counsel Robert Mueller of driving a biased investigation . "You are witnessing the single greatest WITCH HUNT in American political history - led by some very bad and conflicted people!" The president tweeted Friday, "The Fake News Media hates when I use what has turned out to be my very powerful Social Media - over ... (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 US election, accusing special counsel Robert Mueller of driving a biased investigation . "You are witnessing the single greatest WITCH HUNT in American political history - led by some very bad and conflicted people!" The president tweeted Friday, "The Fake News Media hates when I use what has turned out to be my very powerful Social Media - over ... (more...)
Scalise Upgraded to 'Serious' Condition After Another Surgery
- June 18, 2017
The gunman, identified by law enforcement officials as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, later died from injuries sustained during a shootout with police on the scene. Democrat Cedric Richmond, a fellow Louisiana congressman, said as many others did that Scalise is a fighter. One of the injured officers, Krystal Griner, is still being treated at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center after being shot in the ankle. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The gunman, identified by law enforcement officials as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, later died from injuries sustained during a shootout with police on the scene. Democrat Cedric Richmond, a fellow Louisiana congressman, said as many others did that Scalise is a fighter. One of the injured officers, Krystal Griner, is still being treated at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center after being shot in the ankle. (more...)
Trump's controversial DC hotel continues to lose money
- June 18, 2017
For example , Mr Trump disclosed a liability to Deutsche exceeding US$50 million for the Old Post Office , a landmark historic property in downtown Washington that he recently redeveloped into a hotel located near the White House. The report does not require officials to report their exact income, tax rate or charitable giving - unlike a tax return, which the president has refused to release, breaking with past tradition. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
For example , Mr Trump disclosed a liability to Deutsche exceeding US$50 million for the Old Post Office , a landmark historic property in downtown Washington that he recently redeveloped into a hotel located near the White House. The report does not require officials to report their exact income, tax rate or charitable giving - unlike a tax return, which the president has refused to release, breaking with past tradition. (more...)
In tweets, Trump confirms he's under investigation
- June 18, 2017
He then asked the Justice Department to provide some advice on the matter (a.k.a.an aboveboard rationalization for Comey's firing). Although USA Today also noted that the tweet came shortly after a Washington Post report that Mueller's team is also investigating Trump son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner's business dealings . (more...)
- June 18, 2017
He then asked the Justice Department to provide some advice on the matter (a.k.a.an aboveboard rationalization for Comey's firing). Although USA Today also noted that the tweet came shortly after a Washington Post report that Mueller's team is also investigating Trump son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner's business dealings . (more...)
Warriors: No decision made on potential visit to White House
- June 18, 2017
We didn't have a No. 1 (overall) draft pick", Green said , his words clearly directed toward James . For the Golden State Warriors , it marks the franchise's second NBA Championship in just three years. Superstars want to team up with one another to chase titles, and they're getting the results they're seeking. But such comments made the moment of triumph only sweeter. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
We didn't have a No. 1 (overall) draft pick", Green said , his words clearly directed toward James . For the Golden State Warriors , it marks the franchise's second NBA Championship in just three years. Superstars want to team up with one another to chase titles, and they're getting the results they're seeking. But such comments made the moment of triumph only sweeter. (more...)
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