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Uncertainty over Islamic State leader's fate after airstrike
- June 19, 2017
Using unmanned aerial systems, Russian personnel struck Islamic State group facilities, disrupting the militants' plans to launch a "breakthrough battle" on the defense lines of Syrian government forces in Deir al-Zor, according to the ministry's statement. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Using unmanned aerial systems, Russian personnel struck Islamic State group facilities, disrupting the militants' plans to launch a "breakthrough battle" on the defense lines of Syrian government forces in Deir al-Zor, according to the ministry's statement. (more...)
'Ambassador Rodman' returns from 'really good' trip to North Korea
- June 19, 2017
The doctors said Warmbier's severe brain injury was most likely - given his young age - to have been caused by cardiopulmonary arrest cutting the blood supply to the brain. The young man's release came after a flurry of secret diplomatic contacts between Washington and Pyongyang, which culminated in Joseph Yun, the State Department's special envoy to North Korea , travelling to Pyongyang. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The doctors said Warmbier's severe brain injury was most likely - given his young age - to have been caused by cardiopulmonary arrest cutting the blood supply to the brain. The young man's release came after a flurry of secret diplomatic contacts between Washington and Pyongyang, which culminated in Joseph Yun, the State Department's special envoy to North Korea , travelling to Pyongyang. (more...)
Machete-armed Florida man fights off would-be robbers
- June 19, 2017
The victim told police more suspects were involved and police located a vehicle matching a description of the suspect's vehicle and four more suspects were apprehended. Officers later tracked down and arrested the other attackers, and all five are facing robbery and other charges, according to FOX 6 . In total, five men were arrested in connection with the Thursday morning armed robbery in Sarasota. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The victim told police more suspects were involved and police located a vehicle matching a description of the suspect's vehicle and four more suspects were apprehended. Officers later tracked down and arrested the other attackers, and all five are facing robbery and other charges, according to FOX 6 . In total, five men were arrested in connection with the Thursday morning armed robbery in Sarasota. (more...)
U.S. health chief 'in a receiving mode' on health bill ideas
- June 19, 2017
Much of the serious policy work has been conducted behind the scenes by a small group of health policy staffers, with members of McConnell's inner circle leading the political strategy, according to top GOP aides familiar with the negotiations. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Much of the serious policy work has been conducted behind the scenes by a small group of health policy staffers, with members of McConnell's inner circle leading the political strategy, according to top GOP aides familiar with the negotiations. (more...)
'Trump is considering firing Mueller as special counsel'
- June 19, 2017
He added that no such reason now exists. Trump interviewed Mueller for the director's position days before Rosenstein picked Mueller as special counsel for the Russian Federation probe, Sanders confirmed Tuesday. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said he would only consider dismissing Robert Mueller if there was good cause. But both appearances, however, are being overshadowed by Sessions' public appearance at a Senate intelligence committee hearing. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
He added that no such reason now exists. Trump interviewed Mueller for the director's position days before Rosenstein picked Mueller as special counsel for the Russian Federation probe, Sanders confirmed Tuesday. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said he would only consider dismissing Robert Mueller if there was good cause. But both appearances, however, are being overshadowed by Sessions' public appearance at a Senate intelligence committee hearing. (more...)
London apartment fire: Rage as death toll climbs to at least 58
- June 19, 2017
Residents who met the Prime Minister in Downing Street following the Grenfell Tower fire have criticised estate managers of the building as having been "invisible in the aftermath of the tragedy". The package is also to include a commitment to ensure that all who lost their homes are re-housed as soon as possible near where they lived, temporary accommodation is paid for and that all victims are consulted during a public inquiry into the fire. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Residents who met the Prime Minister in Downing Street following the Grenfell Tower fire have criticised estate managers of the building as having been "invisible in the aftermath of the tragedy". The package is also to include a commitment to ensure that all who lost their homes are re-housed as soon as possible near where they lived, temporary accommodation is paid for and that all victims are consulted during a public inquiry into the fire. (more...)
Rosenstein Has Discussed Recusing Himself From Russia Probe
- June 19, 2017
That would appear to be Rosenstein, a Trump appointee who wrote a memo outlining reasons for firing former FBI Director James Comey . A slight majority of respondents did not approve of Trump's decision to fire former FBI director James Comey , though the poll also indicated a lack of confidence regarding the independent investigation being led by special counsel Robert Mueller . (more...)
- June 19, 2017
That would appear to be Rosenstein, a Trump appointee who wrote a memo outlining reasons for firing former FBI Director James Comey . A slight majority of respondents did not approve of Trump's decision to fire former FBI director James Comey , though the poll also indicated a lack of confidence regarding the independent investigation being led by special counsel Robert Mueller . (more...)
Report Corroborates Sekulow: No Investigation Of Trump
- June 19, 2017
Wallace asked Sekulow if Trump believes that Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein , who wrote a memo criticizing Comey's handling of the Clinton email investigation, has done anything wrong. "It could be a prelude to firing the special counsel". Despite American intelligence and law enforcement's continued assertion that Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 election, Trump argues that it is a "hoax". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Wallace asked Sekulow if Trump believes that Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein , who wrote a memo criticizing Comey's handling of the Clinton email investigation, has done anything wrong. "It could be a prelude to firing the special counsel". Despite American intelligence and law enforcement's continued assertion that Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 election, Trump argues that it is a "hoax". (more...)
JIT appearances: Sharifs set a new precedent, says Zehri
- June 19, 2017
The Supreme Court had asked the government to respond to the allegations against the departments. He is the first sitting prime minister of Pakistan to be directly questioned by investigators. He said he would not like to give his name. Chairman Imran Khan has said that Joint Investigation Team (JIT) concerning Panamagate should summon Inaamur Rehman and reiterated that a letter by a Qatari prince is a hoax. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The Supreme Court had asked the government to respond to the allegations against the departments. He is the first sitting prime minister of Pakistan to be directly questioned by investigators. He said he would not like to give his name. Chairman Imran Khan has said that Joint Investigation Team (JIT) concerning Panamagate should summon Inaamur Rehman and reiterated that a letter by a Qatari prince is a hoax. (more...)
Cosby prosecutor undeterred by mistrial, vows to try again
- June 19, 2017
The jurors, who spent 53 hours debating whether Cosby was guilty or innocent, told Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Steven O'Neill they could not reach unanimous verdicts on whether Cosby was guilty of three counts of aggressive indecent assault against college administrator Andrea Constand at his home near Philadelphia in 2004. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The jurors, who spent 53 hours debating whether Cosby was guilty or innocent, told Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Steven O'Neill they could not reach unanimous verdicts on whether Cosby was guilty of three counts of aggressive indecent assault against college administrator Andrea Constand at his home near Philadelphia in 2004. (more...)
Infantino: Not time to think about future of Confed Cup
- June 19, 2017
Putin, fully aware of the discord between fans and arguably the worst Russian Federation team in a generation, went on national television on Thursday and told Stanislav Cherchesov's players to shape up, sharpish. Hosts Russia, who drew with Copa America champions Chile 1-1 in a friendly last week, slipped to a record low 63rd in Federation Internationale de Football Association world rankings this month. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Putin, fully aware of the discord between fans and arguably the worst Russian Federation team in a generation, went on national television on Thursday and told Stanislav Cherchesov's players to shape up, sharpish. Hosts Russia, who drew with Copa America champions Chile 1-1 in a friendly last week, slipped to a record low 63rd in Federation Internationale de Football Association world rankings this month. (more...)
Trump Adopts Harder Line On Cuba
- June 19, 2017
While tourism to Cuba is banned by USA law, the Obama administration had been allowing people to travel to Cuba as part of "people to people" educational trips for visitors, a classification that a White House official said was "ripe for abuse" by those looking for beach vacations. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
While tourism to Cuba is banned by USA law, the Obama administration had been allowing people to travel to Cuba as part of "people to people" educational trips for visitors, a classification that a White House official said was "ripe for abuse" by those looking for beach vacations. (more...)
Authorities: Teen slain after leaving mosque, man arrested
- June 19, 2017
Police tweeted that they had taken a 22-year-old man into custody and charged him with murder. Police said the girl's friends then later reported they could not find her and police were called to help. Police said the Office of the Chief Medical Examine will confirm whether the body is that of the missing teen and determine the cause and manner of death. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Police tweeted that they had taken a 22-year-old man into custody and charged him with murder. Police said the girl's friends then later reported they could not find her and police were called to help. Police said the Office of the Chief Medical Examine will confirm whether the body is that of the missing teen and determine the cause and manner of death. (more...)
North Korea fires volley of cruise missiles, fifth test in a month
- June 19, 2017
North Korea has launched a salvo of surface-to-ship missiles from its east coast, which flew 200km before dropping into the sea, the South Korean military said . "North Korea fired multiple unidentified projectiles, assumed to be surface-to-ship missiles, this morning from the vicinity of Wonsan, Gangwon province", the statement read . (more...)
- June 19, 2017
North Korea has launched a salvo of surface-to-ship missiles from its east coast, which flew 200km before dropping into the sea, the South Korean military said . "North Korea fired multiple unidentified projectiles, assumed to be surface-to-ship missiles, this morning from the vicinity of Wonsan, Gangwon province", the statement read . (more...)
Congressional shooter's wife: 'I'm sorry that he did this'
- June 19, 2017
Scalise and lobbyist Matt Mika remained in critical condition Friday. James Hodgkinson , a onetime home-inspection business owner, left the couple's home in March to move east to D.C. She works for a tax firm, she said, and was busy in recent months. "It is a passive justification for the kind of violence we saw", Hill said. The county that it's in, St. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Scalise and lobbyist Matt Mika remained in critical condition Friday. James Hodgkinson , a onetime home-inspection business owner, left the couple's home in March to move east to D.C. She works for a tax firm, she said, and was busy in recent months. "It is a passive justification for the kind of violence we saw", Hill said. The county that it's in, St. (more...)
'There should be no doubt' that United Kingdom will leave EU: Brexit minister
- June 19, 2017
Davis , who heads to Brussels on Monday to open Brexit talks with the bloc, said that there would be no backtracking from Prime Minister Theresa May's plan. Marshall said businesses were realistic about the complex nature of Brexit talks, but that they were keen to see some "quick wins". The first part of the negotiations on an exit agreement, widely described as the "divorce talks", are due to focus on three elements - the continuing rights of citizens in each other's jurisdictions ... (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Davis , who heads to Brussels on Monday to open Brexit talks with the bloc, said that there would be no backtracking from Prime Minister Theresa May's plan. Marshall said businesses were realistic about the complex nature of Brexit talks, but that they were keen to see some "quick wins". The first part of the negotiations on an exit agreement, widely described as the "divorce talks", are due to focus on three elements - the continuing rights of citizens in each other's jurisdictions ... (more...)
Senate approves sanctions bill to punish Russian Federation for election meddling
- June 19, 2017
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday to keep and expand sanctions against Russian Federation and to block the president from lifting them without congressional approval. The vote also comes one day after a report that Russian Federation orchestrated cyber attacks on voting systems in 39 states in an apparent attempt to alter or delete voter information. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday to keep and expand sanctions against Russian Federation and to block the president from lifting them without congressional approval. The vote also comes one day after a report that Russian Federation orchestrated cyber attacks on voting systems in 39 states in an apparent attempt to alter or delete voter information. (more...)
The President Is Not Under Investigation: Trump Attorney
- June 19, 2017
Jay Sekulow , a member of President Trump's legal team, said Sunday (June 18) that "the president is not and has not been under investigation ". "He's not afraid of the investigation - there is no investigation", adding, " There is not an investigation of the President of the United States, period ". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Jay Sekulow , a member of President Trump's legal team, said Sunday (June 18) that "the president is not and has not been under investigation ". "He's not afraid of the investigation - there is no investigation", adding, " There is not an investigation of the President of the United States, period ". (more...)
Roger Stone to Trump: Fire Mueller and Rosenstein
- June 19, 2017
Rosenstein has authority over the inquiry because Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself on March 2 after revelations of previously undisclosed meetings with Russia's ambassador to Washington while he was a Trump campaign adviser. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Rosenstein has authority over the inquiry because Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself on March 2 after revelations of previously undisclosed meetings with Russia's ambassador to Washington while he was a Trump campaign adviser. (more...)
Never aspired to sit on throne, says Vishwas
- June 19, 2017
He expressed surprise that the party which won 67 out of 70 seats was unable to get a space for an office. Pandey had taken a dig at Vishwas on Wednesday and tweeted: "Brother, you abuse Congress a lot, but say that you won't speak against Vasundhara in Rajasthan?" Vishwas, who was appointed Rajasthan in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) last month, held the meeting with the volunteers sitting on the ground at the party headquarters at 206, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
He expressed surprise that the party which won 67 out of 70 seats was unable to get a space for an office. Pandey had taken a dig at Vishwas on Wednesday and tweeted: "Brother, you abuse Congress a lot, but say that you won't speak against Vasundhara in Rajasthan?" Vishwas, who was appointed Rajasthan in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) last month, held the meeting with the volunteers sitting on the ground at the party headquarters at 206, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. (more...)
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