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Russian diplomat condemns US for downing Syrian fighter jet
- June 20, 2017
Air Force F-16 shot down a Serbian Mig-29. Escalating tensions in Syria were drastically ratcheted up Monday morning after Russian officials threatened to shoot down USA coalition aircraft supporting the anti-Bashar al-Assad regime rebels in Syria . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Air Force F-16 shot down a Serbian Mig-29. Escalating tensions in Syria were drastically ratcheted up Monday morning after Russian officials threatened to shoot down USA coalition aircraft supporting the anti-Bashar al-Assad regime rebels in Syria . (more...)
Inside Georgia's special election to fill Tom Price's House seat
- June 20, 2017
Ossoff narrowly missed winning the once deep-red seat - vacated in January by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price - outright during the April open primary. Because of the district's status as suburban, educated and diverse, the Georgia race could be a harbinger of Democrats' ability to compete for similar Republican-held seats in places like Orange County, California, the Philadelphia suburbs and NY state in 2018. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Ossoff narrowly missed winning the once deep-red seat - vacated in January by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price - outright during the April open primary. Because of the district's status as suburban, educated and diverse, the Georgia race could be a harbinger of Democrats' ability to compete for similar Republican-held seats in places like Orange County, California, the Philadelphia suburbs and NY state in 2018. (more...)
Tory-DUP deal may not be reached by opening of Parliament
- June 20, 2017
In a highly unusual move, the Parliamentary session will be doubled to two years, avoiding a vote on controversial legislation at the height of talks over the the UK's departure from the EU. The Queen's Speech, which was tabled for Monday June 19 but had to be pushed back to Wednesday June 21, takes place at the State Opening of Parliament. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
In a highly unusual move, the Parliamentary session will be doubled to two years, avoiding a vote on controversial legislation at the height of talks over the the UK's departure from the EU. The Queen's Speech, which was tabled for Monday June 19 but had to be pushed back to Wednesday June 21, takes place at the State Opening of Parliament. (more...)
France's Macron to reshuffle government after parliament win
- June 20, 2017
The other incumbent, Gillard Collard, won by just 123 votes over a former bullfighter, Marie Sara, one of dozens of new MPs in the REM party with no prior political experience. Macron was seen as an outsider at the start of the year, but fortune and a slick campaign helped to propel the centrist candidate to the presidency. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The other incumbent, Gillard Collard, won by just 123 votes over a former bullfighter, Marie Sara, one of dozens of new MPs in the REM party with no prior political experience. Macron was seen as an outsider at the start of the year, but fortune and a slick campaign helped to propel the centrist candidate to the presidency. (more...)
Russian Federation threatens RAF and U.S. air force jets in Syrian stand-off
- June 20, 2017
The Syrian jet was shot down on Sunday evening after regime forces engaged fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an alliance battling with USA support against IS, in an area close to Raqa. From now on, all aircraft and drones of the coalition detected west of the Euphrates River will be tracked by Russian air- and ground-based air defense systems as targets, the ministry warned. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The Syrian jet was shot down on Sunday evening after regime forces engaged fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an alliance battling with USA support against IS, in an area close to Raqa. From now on, all aircraft and drones of the coalition detected west of the Euphrates River will be tracked by Russian air- and ground-based air defense systems as targets, the ministry warned. (more...)
Kovind's name chosen with an eye on Dalit votes, says Uddhav Thackeray
- June 20, 2017
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed surprise over the name and said that "in order to support someone, we must know the person". Hailing the decision, Pema said Kovind with his humble background and vast experience would make one of the best Presidents and uphold the sanctity of the highest post of the country. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed surprise over the name and said that "in order to support someone, we must know the person". Hailing the decision, Pema said Kovind with his humble background and vast experience would make one of the best Presidents and uphold the sanctity of the highest post of the country. (more...)
JK Rowling corrected a Finsbury Park attack headline
- June 20, 2017
Police said they declared the attack at the mosque was as a terrorist incident with 20 minutes of them receiving a report of a van colliding with pedestrians. And after two van attacks since the month of March alone, London is wondering whether the Finsbury Park "incident" is another terrorist attack . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Police said they declared the attack at the mosque was as a terrorist incident with 20 minutes of them receiving a report of a van colliding with pedestrians. And after two van attacks since the month of March alone, London is wondering whether the Finsbury Park "incident" is another terrorist attack . (more...)
Van attack near mosque quite clearly aimed at Muslims, says police chief
- June 20, 2017
The investigations carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Command revealed that there was only one man in the van who carried the can attack, which was labelled by Muslim Council of Britain as a " terror attack ". There's been another terrorist attack in London and once again it was executed with a van. "An attack on one community is an attack on all of us". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The investigations carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Command revealed that there was only one man in the van who carried the can attack, which was labelled by Muslim Council of Britain as a " terror attack ". There's been another terrorist attack in London and once again it was executed with a van. "An attack on one community is an attack on all of us". (more...)
London Fire: Likely Grenfell Tower Death Toll Rises to 79
- June 20, 2017
This included the 30 already confirmed dead, according to Commander Stuart Cundy. London police late Sunday released photographs of the devastation inside the 120-unit building to show the public and frustrated family members why the search for victims is taking so long. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
This included the 30 already confirmed dead, according to Commander Stuart Cundy. London police late Sunday released photographs of the devastation inside the 120-unit building to show the public and frustrated family members why the search for victims is taking so long. (more...)
Jared Kushner's business record is under investigation
- June 20, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly now investigating the finances and business dealings of Jared Kushner , according to a report Thursday night from the Washington Post . Mark Corallo, spokesman for Trump's lawyer Marc Kasowitz, blamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation for leaking information, which he says is "outrageous, inexcusable and illegal". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly now investigating the finances and business dealings of Jared Kushner , according to a report Thursday night from the Washington Post . Mark Corallo, spokesman for Trump's lawyer Marc Kasowitz, blamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation for leaking information, which he says is "outrageous, inexcusable and illegal". (more...)
Congressman Scalise Upgraded to Serious Condition, Showing Improvement: Hospital
- June 20, 2017
Mika, a MI native, was one of five people shot when a gunman opened fire Wednesday as the Republican team practiced in Alexandria, Virginia . The bullet entered his left hip and tore through his pelvis, breaking bones, injuring organs and causing severe bleeding. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Mika, a MI native, was one of five people shot when a gunman opened fire Wednesday as the Republican team practiced in Alexandria, Virginia . The bullet entered his left hip and tore through his pelvis, breaking bones, injuring organs and causing severe bleeding. (more...)
Russia warns US after downing of Syrian jet
- June 20, 2017
The moves were taken in response to Sunday's shoot-down of a Syrian military aircraft by a US fighter. A number of SDF forces, who are backed by the US-led coalition, were wounded in the attack, the statement from the Combined Joint Task Force said. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The moves were taken in response to Sunday's shoot-down of a Syrian military aircraft by a US fighter. A number of SDF forces, who are backed by the US-led coalition, were wounded in the attack, the statement from the Combined Joint Task Force said. (more...)
Cloudy - and potentially rainy - conditions forecast for the Charleston area this week
- June 20, 2017
Any storm that forms could produce locally heavy downpours and frequent lightning. Northwest wind around 5 miles per hour becoming southwest in the evening. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 miles per hour. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. MONDAY: Partly cloudy with an isolated shower or storm still possible. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Any storm that forms could produce locally heavy downpours and frequent lightning. Northwest wind around 5 miles per hour becoming southwest in the evening. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 miles per hour. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. MONDAY: Partly cloudy with an isolated shower or storm still possible. (more...)
Supreme Court Ruling Results in Talc Lawsuit Mistrial
- June 20, 2017
Under the justice's ruling, state courts can not hear claims against companies that are not based in the state where the injuries occurred. On May 30, the court ruled Montana courts were wrong to accept two cases of railroad workers suing their employer over injuries not sustained in the state. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Under the justice's ruling, state courts can not hear claims against companies that are not based in the state where the injuries occurred. On May 30, the court ruled Montana courts were wrong to accept two cases of railroad workers suing their employer over injuries not sustained in the state. (more...)
Scalise upgraded from critical to serious
- June 20, 2017
Infection remains a considerable risk in the days and weeks during Scalise's extended hospital stay, Sava said. Capitol Police officer David Bailey and Texas Rep. Hundreds of bullet fragments remain in his body. Scalise "continues to show signs of improvement", MedStar Washington Hospital Center said in a statement released on behalf of his family Saturday. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Infection remains a considerable risk in the days and weeks during Scalise's extended hospital stay, Sava said. Capitol Police officer David Bailey and Texas Rep. Hundreds of bullet fragments remain in his body. Scalise "continues to show signs of improvement", MedStar Washington Hospital Center said in a statement released on behalf of his family Saturday. (more...)
Trump welcomes Panama President says 'Canal doing well'
- June 20, 2017
Varela went on to note that the US and Panama face numerous same challenges in the region and "the idea of this visit is to work closely together". The U.S. "The relationship has been very strong". While Melania opted for a blue frock, Panama's first lady was equally as bright in cheerful green dress featuring lace sleeves and a lace peplum design. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Varela went on to note that the US and Panama face numerous same challenges in the region and "the idea of this visit is to work closely together". The U.S. "The relationship has been very strong". While Melania opted for a blue frock, Panama's first lady was equally as bright in cheerful green dress featuring lace sleeves and a lace peplum design. (more...)
Philippine troops pound Islamists as death toll passes 300
- June 20, 2017
Security agencies here have denied that an Indian fought alongside the Islamic State (IS) at Marawi in southern Philippines which was seized by the Islamist militant group a month ago. A port town, Tarakan is just south of the Malaysian side of Borneo and looks out across the sea to Mindanao in the southern Philippines, a sprawling island that has been plagued by insurgencies and banditry for decades. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Security agencies here have denied that an Indian fought alongside the Islamic State (IS) at Marawi in southern Philippines which was seized by the Islamist militant group a month ago. A port town, Tarakan is just south of the Malaysian side of Borneo and looks out across the sea to Mindanao in the southern Philippines, a sprawling island that has been plagued by insurgencies and banditry for decades. (more...)
Russian Federation will target coalition jets in parts of Syria, defence ministry says
- June 20, 2017
Russia, Iran and the U.S. are drawing new red lines for each other in Syria, with Russia warning it would treat any US-led coalition planes in its area of operations as potential targets following yesterday's incident. "The Coalition presence in Syria addresses the imminent threat ISIS in Syria poses globally". The developments added to already-soaring regional tensions and reflect the intensifying rivalry among the major players in Syria's civil war that could spiral out of control just as ... (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Russia, Iran and the U.S. are drawing new red lines for each other in Syria, with Russia warning it would treat any US-led coalition planes in its area of operations as potential targets following yesterday's incident. "The Coalition presence in Syria addresses the imminent threat ISIS in Syria poses globally". The developments added to already-soaring regional tensions and reflect the intensifying rivalry among the major players in Syria's civil war that could spiral out of control just as ... (more...)
Otto Warmbier has died; after being returned to family on June 13
- June 20, 2017
On Thursday, as The Two-Way reported , Daniel Kanter from the University of Cincinnati Health told reporters that Warmbier was suspended in a state of " unresponsive wakefulness ". The group, Young Pioneer Tours, does not mention the State Department's strong warnings about the risk of detention or "unduly harsh sentences for actions that would not be considered crimes in the United States". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
On Thursday, as The Two-Way reported , Daniel Kanter from the University of Cincinnati Health told reporters that Warmbier was suspended in a state of " unresponsive wakefulness ". The group, Young Pioneer Tours, does not mention the State Department's strong warnings about the risk of detention or "unduly harsh sentences for actions that would not be considered crimes in the United States". (more...)
'Truly awful thing' happened to American released by N
- June 20, 2017
He also shows extensive loss of brain tissue, the news agency cited doctors as saying, which is consistent with respiratory arrest, when the brain is cut off from oxygen. He returned to Cincinnati yesterday on a medevac flight and in a coma, having been "brutalized" by his captors, his father, Fred Warmbier, said in a statement . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He also shows extensive loss of brain tissue, the news agency cited doctors as saying, which is consistent with respiratory arrest, when the brain is cut off from oxygen. He returned to Cincinnati yesterday on a medevac flight and in a coma, having been "brutalized" by his captors, his father, Fred Warmbier, said in a statement . (more...)
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