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Protests Over Yanez Verdict Expected to Continue Sunday
- June 19, 2017
For Philando's sister, Allysza Castile , there was disbelief that the jury could hear the conflicting testimony of Officer Yanez, take 29 hours for deliberation, and still reach a verdict of not guilty . We are going back down to 1969. Hundreds blocked the I-94 freeway previous year after Castile's death was first reported. "T$3 his system gave us a jury that was 83% white and 58% male, and included people who said they could never convict a cop". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
For Philando's sister, Allysza Castile , there was disbelief that the jury could hear the conflicting testimony of Officer Yanez, take 29 hours for deliberation, and still reach a verdict of not guilty . We are going back down to 1969. Hundreds blocked the I-94 freeway previous year after Castile's death was first reported. "T$3 his system gave us a jury that was 83% white and 58% male, and included people who said they could never convict a cop". (more...)
Trump confirms he is under investigation over Comey sacking
- June 19, 2017
While the Republican Trump administration initially said Rosenstein's letter was the reason the president fired Comey on May 9, Trump later said he did so because of the " Russia thing". What is clear is that he could order the Justice Department to axe Mr Mueller , which may result in Mr Rosenstein's departure and would certainly intensify the uproar over the investigation. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
While the Republican Trump administration initially said Rosenstein's letter was the reason the president fired Comey on May 9, Trump later said he did so because of the " Russia thing". What is clear is that he could order the Justice Department to axe Mr Mueller , which may result in Mr Rosenstein's departure and would certainly intensify the uproar over the investigation. (more...)
White House: Trump 'has no intention' to fire Mueller
- June 19, 2017
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff (Cali.) posted on Twitter regarding the claim, "If President fired Bob Mueller, Congress would immediately re-establish independent counsel and appoint Bob Mueller". Another theory is that Ruddy was trying to warn Trump about the disastrous blowback that would follow if he canned Mueller and knew that he'd pay attention if that warning came via TV. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff (Cali.) posted on Twitter regarding the claim, "If President fired Bob Mueller, Congress would immediately re-establish independent counsel and appoint Bob Mueller". Another theory is that Ruddy was trying to warn Trump about the disastrous blowback that would follow if he canned Mueller and knew that he'd pay attention if that warning came via TV. (more...)
London vehicle hits pedestrians, police say 'number of casualties'
- June 19, 2017
There is also a Muslim Welfare House on Seven Sisters Road where police said they were dealing with an incident. "Officers are on scene with other emergency services". Witnesses said the vehicle veered off the road into crowds outside Finsbury Park Mosque but it was unclear whether the collision was deliberate. Further details were not immediately available. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
There is also a Muslim Welfare House on Seven Sisters Road where police said they were dealing with an incident. "Officers are on scene with other emergency services". Witnesses said the vehicle veered off the road into crowds outside Finsbury Park Mosque but it was unclear whether the collision was deliberate. Further details were not immediately available. (more...)
Vice President Pence hires outside counsel to deal with Russian Federation inquiries
- June 19, 2017
Pence's outside counsel selection process has been going on for weeks, and there was no singular event that prompted his decision to hire an outside lawyer. Pence said in early June that he did not think an independent prosecutor was necessary to investigate potential collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Pence's outside counsel selection process has been going on for weeks, and there was no singular event that prompted his decision to hire an outside lawyer. Pence said in early June that he did not think an independent prosecutor was necessary to investigate potential collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. (more...)
Rout by Macron's party in French parliamentary election vote
- June 19, 2017
Key battles on Sunday include far-right leader Marine Le Pen's attempt to win her first seat in parliament from the northeastern former coal mining town of Henin-Beaumont. The conservative Republicans are expected to form the bulk of the opposition but the Socialists face a humiliating defeat. If the predictions hold true, this will be the lowest voter turnout in French parliamentary elections under France's Fifth Republic, which began in 1958. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Key battles on Sunday include far-right leader Marine Le Pen's attempt to win her first seat in parliament from the northeastern former coal mining town of Henin-Beaumont. The conservative Republicans are expected to form the bulk of the opposition but the Socialists face a humiliating defeat. If the predictions hold true, this will be the lowest voter turnout in French parliamentary elections under France's Fifth Republic, which began in 1958. (more...)
Congressional Baseball Game raises more than $1 million
- June 19, 2017
Capitol police could be seen going in and out of the ballpark throughout Thursday morning. "Probably the scariest thing I've lived through but, you know, thank the Lord for all the prayers and thoughts I've received", he said on "New Day". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Capitol police could be seen going in and out of the ballpark throughout Thursday morning. "Probably the scariest thing I've lived through but, you know, thank the Lord for all the prayers and thoughts I've received", he said on "New Day". (more...)
Rally in Binghamton held in protest of Trump's Paris Climate Accord decision
- June 19, 2017
Just days before North Korea fired land-to-ship missiles off its east coast, Pyongyang slammed President Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, calling Trump's move a "shortsighted and silly decision". Chan, who focuses on science and environmental policy, said while the USA cannot technically leave the agreement until 2020, many of Trump's domestic policies could be environmentally damaging. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Just days before North Korea fired land-to-ship missiles off its east coast, Pyongyang slammed President Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, calling Trump's move a "shortsighted and silly decision". Chan, who focuses on science and environmental policy, said while the USA cannot technically leave the agreement until 2020, many of Trump's domestic policies could be environmentally damaging. (more...)
Gunfire heard at Mali resort area popular with foreigners
- June 19, 2017
In his first foreign trip after being elected, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mali and spoke with Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and soldiers of the Barkhane forces. Security Message: Ongoing attack at Hotel Kangaba "Le Campement" 30 min southeast of #Bamako , #Mali . Religious extremism in Mali once was limited to northern areas, prompting the French military in 2013 to lead a military operation to oust jihadists from power in the major towns in the north. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
In his first foreign trip after being elected, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mali and spoke with Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and soldiers of the Barkhane forces. Security Message: Ongoing attack at Hotel Kangaba "Le Campement" 30 min southeast of #Bamako , #Mali . Religious extremism in Mali once was limited to northern areas, prompting the French military in 2013 to lead a military operation to oust jihadists from power in the major towns in the north. (more...)
US Republican House Whip, aides shot in Virginia
- June 19, 2017
The gunman who opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a baseball practice Wednesday has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson , a strong supporter of leftist Senator Bernie Sanders. Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) walked back comments blaming Democratic rhetoric for partly inspiring a shooting at a Republican Congressional baseball practice . (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The gunman who opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a baseball practice Wednesday has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson , a strong supporter of leftist Senator Bernie Sanders. Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) walked back comments blaming Democratic rhetoric for partly inspiring a shooting at a Republican Congressional baseball practice . (more...)
Trump says no one has any proof on Russia
- June 19, 2017
Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller special counsel in the Russian Federation investigation last month, testified to lawmakers Tuesday that he has seen no evidence of good cause to fire Mueller and that he is confident that Mueller will have "the full independence he needs" to investigate thoroughly. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller special counsel in the Russian Federation investigation last month, testified to lawmakers Tuesday that he has seen no evidence of good cause to fire Mueller and that he is confident that Mueller will have "the full independence he needs" to investigate thoroughly. (more...)
Standing ovation for triumphant Jeremy Corbyn
- June 19, 2017
The research shows that the election campaign, which was meant to cement Theresa May as one of the strongest and most stable leaders in our history, has in fact eroded support for her. "So I'm afraid to say there is no goodwill towards her". The YouGov survey comes after a poll for Survation showed Labour with a five-point lead over the Conservatives. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The research shows that the election campaign, which was meant to cement Theresa May as one of the strongest and most stable leaders in our history, has in fact eroded support for her. "So I'm afraid to say there is no goodwill towards her". The YouGov survey comes after a poll for Survation showed Labour with a five-point lead over the Conservatives. (more...)
Trump lashes out over Russia probe
- June 19, 2017
Mueller also has expansive powers to investigate any matters that develop from his initial investigation. He said he was untroubled by claims Trump tried to persuade Comey to back off the investigation, saying those revelations only emerged after Comey was sacked and wanted to defend himself . (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Mueller also has expansive powers to investigate any matters that develop from his initial investigation. He said he was untroubled by claims Trump tried to persuade Comey to back off the investigation, saying those revelations only emerged after Comey was sacked and wanted to defend himself . (more...)
Afghan police attack kills five police
- June 19, 2017
Seven US troops were shot and wounded in an insider attack at a base in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said. Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a mosque in Kabul on Thursday. RS indicates that the attack took place around 2 pm local time (5:30 am Quebec time) on the base of Shahin, one of the largest in the country, about 10 kilometers from Mazar-i-Sharif, which hosts the 209th Corps and covers nine provinces. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Seven US troops were shot and wounded in an insider attack at a base in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said. Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a mosque in Kabul on Thursday. RS indicates that the attack took place around 2 pm local time (5:30 am Quebec time) on the base of Shahin, one of the largest in the country, about 10 kilometers from Mazar-i-Sharif, which hosts the 209th Corps and covers nine provinces. (more...)
Mexico snatch draw against Portugal in frantic finish
- June 19, 2017
A last gasp header by Hector Moreno helped Mexico secure a vital point against European Champions Portugal in the second match of Group A at the ongoing 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russian Federation. "We faced the European champions, a team that plays at a very high level, and we played equal to them". "Those are the rules and if they benefit football, great", said Santos in the news conference afterwards. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
A last gasp header by Hector Moreno helped Mexico secure a vital point against European Champions Portugal in the second match of Group A at the ongoing 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russian Federation. "We faced the European champions, a team that plays at a very high level, and we played equal to them". "Those are the rules and if they benefit football, great", said Santos in the news conference afterwards. (more...)
Why Trump can not fire Federal Bureau of Investigation special counsel Robert Mueller
- June 19, 2017
A senior White House official confirmed that the President had interviewed Mr Mueller for the FBI post in the Oval Office the day before Mr Rosenstein tapped him to be the special counsel in the Russian Federation investigation. "It wouldn't matter to me what anybody said". Allies of the President cast doubt on the idea that Mr Trump would take such a drastic step, and officials said Mr Ruddy had not met Mr Trump directly while visiting the White House on Monday. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
A senior White House official confirmed that the President had interviewed Mr Mueller for the FBI post in the Oval Office the day before Mr Rosenstein tapped him to be the special counsel in the Russian Federation investigation. "It wouldn't matter to me what anybody said". Allies of the President cast doubt on the idea that Mr Trump would take such a drastic step, and officials said Mr Ruddy had not met Mr Trump directly while visiting the White House on Monday. (more...)
Senate Passes New Iran Sanctions Bill 98-2
- June 19, 2017
The legislation, which was passed by a 98-2 vote, seeks to punish Russian Federation for its meddling in the U.S. election and actions in Ukraine and Syria. "This bill demonstrates to the Iranian regime that they will not be tolerated". President Donald Trump campaigned on easing tensions with Russian Federation, arguing that it would be in America's best interest to try warming relations with Vladimir Putin . (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The legislation, which was passed by a 98-2 vote, seeks to punish Russian Federation for its meddling in the U.S. election and actions in Ukraine and Syria. "This bill demonstrates to the Iranian regime that they will not be tolerated". President Donald Trump campaigned on easing tensions with Russian Federation, arguing that it would be in America's best interest to try warming relations with Vladimir Putin . (more...)
Indian troops claim killing LeT commander in Kashmir
- June 19, 2017
Friday's attack comes despite an alert issued by police in wake of an increase in militant attacks in districts especially south of Srinagar. Such was the rush of the mourners that eight rounds of funeral prayers were held for Mattoo. 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 19, 2017
Friday's attack comes despite an alert issued by police in wake of an increase in militant attacks in districts especially south of Srinagar. Such was the rush of the mourners that eight rounds of funeral prayers were held for Mattoo. 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...)
Forest fires kill dozens in Portugal
- June 19, 2017
A lightning strike is believed to have sparked the blaze in the Pedrogao Grande area after investigators found a tree that was hit during a "dry thunderstorm", the head of the national judicial police told Portuguese media. Film and photographs of the blaze showed burnt-out cars, forested hillsides engulfed by flames, burning farmhouses and firefighters struggling in a heatwave to control a blaze fanned by strong winds. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
A lightning strike is believed to have sparked the blaze in the Pedrogao Grande area after investigators found a tree that was hit during a "dry thunderstorm", the head of the national judicial police told Portuguese media. Film and photographs of the blaze showed burnt-out cars, forested hillsides engulfed by flames, burning farmhouses and firefighters struggling in a heatwave to control a blaze fanned by strong winds. (more...)
NK claims USA seized its diplomatic package, demands explanation
- June 19, 2017
North Korea has accused the U.S. authorities of "literally mugging" its diplomats at a NY airport. The North Korean diplomats, who had "a valid diplomatic courier certificate", offered "vigorous resistance but the group of about 20 police officers and "those who claimed to be from the US Department of Homeland Security" used "physical violence" to grab the diplomatic package". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
North Korea has accused the U.S. authorities of "literally mugging" its diplomats at a NY airport. The North Korean diplomats, who had "a valid diplomatic courier certificate", offered "vigorous resistance but the group of about 20 police officers and "those who claimed to be from the US Department of Homeland Security" used "physical violence" to grab the diplomatic package". (more...)
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