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Russia Says They're Done Using US Military Hotline
- June 20, 2017
When a Syrian army SU-22 jet later dropped bombs near the U.S. backed forces, it was immediately shot by a US F/A-18E Super Hornet, the statement said. "There could be problems between it and Soheil Hassan ", said the commander, referring to the Syrian officer leading the government offensive in Raqqa province. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
When a Syrian army SU-22 jet later dropped bombs near the U.S. backed forces, it was immediately shot by a US F/A-18E Super Hornet, the statement said. "There could be problems between it and Soheil Hassan ", said the commander, referring to the Syrian officer leading the government offensive in Raqqa province. (more...)
Trump not under investigation in Russia probe: Lawyer
- June 20, 2017
Sekulow said that Trump, in his tweet , was reacting to a story in the Washington Post that was the first to report Mueller was examining whether Trump had tried to obstruct the probe by firing Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey in May. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Sekulow said that Trump, in his tweet , was reacting to a story in the Washington Post that was the first to report Mueller was examining whether Trump had tried to obstruct the probe by firing Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey in May. (more...)
79 people presumed dead or missing in London's Grenfell Tower blaze
- June 20, 2017
Two British ministers said Sunday that the new exterior cladding used in a renovation on Grenfell Tower may have been banned under United Kingdom building regulations. Cundy said 16 bodies had so far been recovered from the tower and taken to a mortuary. They said: "We naturally welcome funds for those in need, though this does show once more the tendency to sideline residents' views". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Two British ministers said Sunday that the new exterior cladding used in a renovation on Grenfell Tower may have been banned under United Kingdom building regulations. Cundy said 16 bodies had so far been recovered from the tower and taken to a mortuary. They said: "We naturally welcome funds for those in need, though this does show once more the tendency to sideline residents' views". (more...)
Oil Slightly Higher But Continued Oversupply Keeps Pressure on Prices
- June 20, 2017
The United States is the largest importer of Venezuelas oil exports. With oil prices dropping below $45, losing all the gains from the Organisation of the Petroleum Countries ( Opec ) output cut, crude markets are in for some real, fundamental, trouble. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The United States is the largest importer of Venezuelas oil exports. With oil prices dropping below $45, losing all the gains from the Organisation of the Petroleum Countries ( Opec ) output cut, crude markets are in for some real, fundamental, trouble. (more...)
Trump may have just done Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff a big favor
- June 20, 2017
Perdue defended Trump as "a true populist", but acknowledged that even "some Republicans" are "turned off" by the president. Both candidates tried to avoid talk on Monday about the contest's national implications for Democrats and Republicans in the Trump era, but their supporters aren't treading as carefully. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Perdue defended Trump as "a true populist", but acknowledged that even "some Republicans" are "turned off" by the president. Both candidates tried to avoid talk on Monday about the contest's national implications for Democrats and Republicans in the Trump era, but their supporters aren't treading as carefully. (more...)
United States congress gets power to restrain Trump on Russian Federation sanctions
- June 20, 2017
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly for an amendment limiting the Trump administration's ability to unilaterally ease sanctions on Russian Federation. "I'm concerned about it, but I don't really have the ability to dictate what the White House says to the House", Sen. Trump's campaign has been the focus of congressional and Federal Bureau of Investigation scrutiny in the past several months, as investigators dig into allegations his surrogates colluded with Russian ... (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly for an amendment limiting the Trump administration's ability to unilaterally ease sanctions on Russian Federation. "I'm concerned about it, but I don't really have the ability to dictate what the White House says to the House", Sen. Trump's campaign has been the focus of congressional and Federal Bureau of Investigation scrutiny in the past several months, as investigators dig into allegations his surrogates colluded with Russian ... (more...)
North Korea: US officials seized diplomatic package at JFK
- June 20, 2017
Claiming that American officials seized a diplomatic package from its delegation at John F. Kennedy Airport, the spokesperson demanded an official apology from the US over the "illegal and heinous act of provocation". It did not specify the contents of the package, but it questioned whether New York City "is fit to serve as the venue for global meetings". "The reported aggression was initiated by the North Koreans". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Claiming that American officials seized a diplomatic package from its delegation at John F. Kennedy Airport, the spokesperson demanded an official apology from the US over the "illegal and heinous act of provocation". It did not specify the contents of the package, but it questioned whether New York City "is fit to serve as the venue for global meetings". "The reported aggression was initiated by the North Koreans". (more...)
Senate overwhelmingly approves new Russia, Iran sanctions
- June 20, 2017
The Senate's Iranian sanctions legislation imposes new restrictions on Tehran's ballistic missile program , also aiming to punish Iran for supporting terrorism and human rights violations. "We need to wait for the final decision by the Congress, to see the reaction of U.S. President Donald Trump ". The amendment to the underlying Iran sanctions bill maintains and expands sanctions against the government of Russian Federation in response to the violation of the territorial integrity of ... (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The Senate's Iranian sanctions legislation imposes new restrictions on Tehran's ballistic missile program , also aiming to punish Iran for supporting terrorism and human rights violations. "We need to wait for the final decision by the Congress, to see the reaction of U.S. President Donald Trump ". The amendment to the underlying Iran sanctions bill maintains and expands sanctions against the government of Russian Federation in response to the violation of the territorial integrity of ... (more...)
CNN Reporter: White House Doesn't Want Its 'Evasive Answers' On Tape
- June 20, 2017
During the first 100 days of the administration, Spicer and deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders held an official briefing or more informal gaggle at "a rate of about once every two days", The Washington Post reported last week . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
During the first 100 days of the administration, Spicer and deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders held an official briefing or more informal gaggle at "a rate of about once every two days", The Washington Post reported last week . (more...)
Ed Gillespie wins GOP nomination, will face Northam
- June 20, 2017
On the Republican side, Stewart has tried to make his support of Trump a top issue in the primary while Gillespie, a former Republican National Committee chairman, has largely tried to keep Trump at arm's length. Trump. But first, Perriello praised Northam for winning a "great victory, and offered him my full and unequivocal support". The race was called earlier in the evening for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ralph Northam . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
On the Republican side, Stewart has tried to make his support of Trump a top issue in the primary while Gillespie, a former Republican National Committee chairman, has largely tried to keep Trump at arm's length. Trump. But first, Perriello praised Northam for winning a "great victory, and offered him my full and unequivocal support". The race was called earlier in the evening for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ralph Northam . (more...)
Man rams police vehicle in Paris; attacker killed, officials say
- June 20, 2017
The "arms, explosives... could potentially blow this auto up", Collomb said. A driver rammed his auto into a police vehicle in the Champs-Elysees shopping district Monday, prompting a fiery explosion, and was likely killed in the incident, authorities said. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The "arms, explosives... could potentially blow this auto up", Collomb said. A driver rammed his auto into a police vehicle in the Champs-Elysees shopping district Monday, prompting a fiery explosion, and was likely killed in the incident, authorities said. (more...)
Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan crush India with devastating bowling display
- June 19, 2017
Hardik Pandya helped drag his side from the edge of the abyss with 76 runs , but Pakistan bowled out India for 158 to score a remarkable victory. After finding his feet, the left-handed opener went on to punish India with a series of attractive, if unorthodox, strokes. Hardik Pandya cheered India fans in a capacity crowd as he hit three sixes off successive balls to bring up a dashing fifty. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Hardik Pandya helped drag his side from the edge of the abyss with 76 runs , but Pakistan bowled out India for 158 to score a remarkable victory. After finding his feet, the left-handed opener went on to punish India with a series of attractive, if unorthodox, strokes. Hardik Pandya cheered India fans in a capacity crowd as he hit three sixes off successive balls to bring up a dashing fifty. (more...)
British PM Theresa May To Meet Fire Survivors In Downing Street Residence
- June 19, 2017
Service on two London Underground lines has been partially suspended because of concerns about the safety of the high-rise in the fire that killed at least 30 people. Critics have said that it is because of the empty properties that people will be forced outside of the local area. Prime Minister Theresa May previously said that the support given to survivors and the families of victims was "not good enough" and said there were "huge frustrations" on the ground as people struggled to ... (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Service on two London Underground lines has been partially suspended because of concerns about the safety of the high-rise in the fire that killed at least 30 people. Critics have said that it is because of the empty properties that people will be forced outside of the local area. Prime Minister Theresa May previously said that the support given to survivors and the families of victims was "not good enough" and said there were "huge frustrations" on the ground as people struggled to ... (more...)
UAE's Gargash says Qatar isolation could last for year
- June 19, 2017
He went on to state that Qatar " cannot just have (vague) demands such as 'the Qataris know what we want from them, they have to stop this or that, they have to be monitored by a foreign monitoring mechanism ". Last week, Riyadh, along with other Arab governments, severed ties with Qatar, citing its support of Iran as a reason. Caret emphasised that unlike direct commercial sales, foreign military sales negotiations required years of negotiation, as was the case with the sale to Qatar. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
He went on to state that Qatar " cannot just have (vague) demands such as 'the Qataris know what we want from them, they have to stop this or that, they have to be monitored by a foreign monitoring mechanism ". Last week, Riyadh, along with other Arab governments, severed ties with Qatar, citing its support of Iran as a reason. Caret emphasised that unlike direct commercial sales, foreign military sales negotiations required years of negotiation, as was the case with the sale to Qatar. (more...)
Foreign Ministry: No Malaysians affected by Finsbury Park Mosque attack
- June 19, 2017
Eyewitness said the attacker deliberately was driving the large van into a crowd of worshippers leaving a mosque. Metropolitan Police's deputy assistant commissioner, Neil Basu, said that the man who died was already being given first aid by the public on the pavement, before the van drove into the crowd. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Eyewitness said the attacker deliberately was driving the large van into a crowd of worshippers leaving a mosque. Metropolitan Police's deputy assistant commissioner, Neil Basu, said that the man who died was already being given first aid by the public on the pavement, before the van drove into the crowd. (more...)
Israel goodwill Ramadan measure cut after Palestinian attack
- June 19, 2017
In response to a Jerusalem Border control guard being stabbed to death in a Jerusalem coordinated stabbing attack by 2 Muslim terrorists, the BBC wrote an article titled: " Three Palestinians killed after deadly stabbing in Jerusalem ". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
In response to a Jerusalem Border control guard being stabbed to death in a Jerusalem coordinated stabbing attack by 2 Muslim terrorists, the BBC wrote an article titled: " Three Palestinians killed after deadly stabbing in Jerusalem ". (more...)
White man plows van into crowd by London mosque; 10 injured
- June 19, 2017
Britain's terrorist alert has been set at "severe" meaning an attack is highly likely. In late May, a suicide bomber killed more than 20 people after a concert in Manchester . Terrorism is terrorism, no matter who perpetrates it. A police photographer records the scene at Finsbury Park in north London , where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday, June 19, 2017. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Britain's terrorist alert has been set at "severe" meaning an attack is highly likely. In late May, a suicide bomber killed more than 20 people after a concert in Manchester . Terrorism is terrorism, no matter who perpetrates it. A police photographer records the scene at Finsbury Park in north London , where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday, June 19, 2017. (more...)
Still in Critical Condition After London Fire
- June 19, 2017
But hundreds of people remained outside, demonstrating into the evening. "I also believe that the cladding on the outside of Grenfell Tower is partly to blame". Grief over a London high-rise tower fire that killed dozens turned to outrage Friday amid reports that the materials used in a recen. The council is committed to looking after the immediate and longer-term housing needs of all those affected by the fire'. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
But hundreds of people remained outside, demonstrating into the evening. "I also believe that the cladding on the outside of Grenfell Tower is partly to blame". Grief over a London high-rise tower fire that killed dozens turned to outrage Friday amid reports that the materials used in a recen. The council is committed to looking after the immediate and longer-term housing needs of all those affected by the fire'. (more...)
Theresa May admits initial response to Grenfell Tower was 'not good enough'
- June 19, 2017
Dozens of people were still missing three days after the 24-storey Grenfell Tower was engulfed in flames, and worries over the safety of the apartment block's charred wreck has slowed the search for human remains. "I have ordered that more staff be deployed across the area, wearing high visibility clothing, so they can easily be found, dispense advice and ensure the right support is provided", May said on Saturday following a meeting with survivors at her Downing Street residence. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Dozens of people were still missing three days after the 24-storey Grenfell Tower was engulfed in flames, and worries over the safety of the apartment block's charred wreck has slowed the search for human remains. "I have ordered that more staff be deployed across the area, wearing high visibility clothing, so they can easily be found, dispense advice and ensure the right support is provided", May said on Saturday following a meeting with survivors at her Downing Street residence. (more...)
As Brexit Talks Begin, 'Still Little Clarity' on 'Flexible' Immigration System
- June 19, 2017
The EU says it will not compromise on its core "four freedoms": free movement of goods, capital, services and workers. "There is more that unites us than divides us", he said, adding that Britain was looking for a "positive and constructive tone" in the talks. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The EU says it will not compromise on its core "four freedoms": free movement of goods, capital, services and workers. "There is more that unites us than divides us", he said, adding that Britain was looking for a "positive and constructive tone" in the talks. (more...)
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