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U.S. lawmaker shot by anti-Trump gunman showing improvement
- June 20, 2017
Infection remains a considerable risk in the days and weeks during Scalise's extended hospital stay, Sava said . Doctors said he was near death upon arrival at MedStar Washington Hospital Center . Hospital officials said it is hard to predict how long the congressman will be in the hospital, but that he is expected to be able to walk and hopefully run after a period of rehabilitation. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Infection remains a considerable risk in the days and weeks during Scalise's extended hospital stay, Sava said . Doctors said he was near death upon arrival at MedStar Washington Hospital Center . Hospital officials said it is hard to predict how long the congressman will be in the hospital, but that he is expected to be able to walk and hopefully run after a period of rehabilitation. (more...)
BJD to support Kovind, announces Patnaik
- June 20, 2017
In Bhubaneswar , Biju Janata Dal ( BJD ) president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced his party's support to Kovind. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar , another key component of the opposition, said the Governor's credentials are also impressive. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
In Bhubaneswar , Biju Janata Dal ( BJD ) president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced his party's support to Kovind. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar , another key component of the opposition, said the Governor's credentials are also impressive. (more...)
English cardinal after mosque attack: 'Repudiate hatred and violence'
- June 20, 2017
He was arrested on suspicion of "the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism including murder and attempted murder", the police said. His mother Christine, 72, said she was living "every mother's worst nightmare" and screamed when she saw her son on TV. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He was arrested on suspicion of "the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism including murder and attempted murder", the police said. His mother Christine, 72, said she was living "every mother's worst nightmare" and screamed when she saw her son on TV. (more...)
Condition upgraded for congressman shot during baseball practice
- June 20, 2017
After Saturday's surgery, Scalise is in serious condition but continues to show signs of improvement, according to a statement from MedStar Washington Hospital Center released on behalf of his family. Sava said that after being released from the hospital, Scalise "will require a period of healing and rehabilitation". "I feel a lot more confident and a lot more optimistic than I did two or three days ago". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
After Saturday's surgery, Scalise is in serious condition but continues to show signs of improvement, according to a statement from MedStar Washington Hospital Center released on behalf of his family. Sava said that after being released from the hospital, Scalise "will require a period of healing and rehabilitation". "I feel a lot more confident and a lot more optimistic than I did two or three days ago". (more...)
Grenfell Tower: 79 presumed dead in London fire
- June 20, 2017
He fought back tears as he told reporters about the scene inside the 24-storey tower in north Kensington. Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police said: "What is important to myself, and all of us, is to find everyone who is inside the building and return them to their loved ones". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He fought back tears as he told reporters about the scene inside the 24-storey tower in north Kensington. Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police said: "What is important to myself, and all of us, is to find everyone who is inside the building and return them to their loved ones". (more...)
Minute's silence to be held for Grenfell Tower victims
- June 20, 2017
The National Health Service said that 17 patients were still being treated in hospital, of whom nine remain in critical condition. Council leader Nicholas Paget-Brown says questions about how the fatal fire spread so quickly through the tower block "will be answered". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The National Health Service said that 17 patients were still being treated in hospital, of whom nine remain in critical condition. Council leader Nicholas Paget-Brown says questions about how the fatal fire spread so quickly through the tower block "will be answered". (more...)
Jared Kushner speaks in public. And Washington takes notice
- June 20, 2017
Unnamed White House officials cited by several news sources reiterated that an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians is a priority for the Trump administration. ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro said Monday. Netanyahu called on world leaders to step up to the plate and condemn both the murderers and those who support them. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Unnamed White House officials cited by several news sources reiterated that an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians is a priority for the Trump administration. ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro said Monday. Netanyahu called on world leaders to step up to the plate and condemn both the murderers and those who support them. (more...)
Irish, British PMs to meet to talk Brexit, Northen Ireland crisis
- June 20, 2017
She is seeking to negotiate a so-called "confidence and supply" arrangement whereby the DUP will throw their weight behind the government in key Commons votes, such as on the Queen's Speech and Budgets. Newly-appointed Simon Coveney stressed the importance of getting an agreement that reflected the north's circumstances as he took part in talks to restore power-sharing at Stormont yesterday. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
She is seeking to negotiate a so-called "confidence and supply" arrangement whereby the DUP will throw their weight behind the government in key Commons votes, such as on the Queen's Speech and Budgets. Newly-appointed Simon Coveney stressed the importance of getting an agreement that reflected the north's circumstances as he took part in talks to restore power-sharing at Stormont yesterday. (more...)
James Hodgkinson launched into Trump tirade before shooting
- June 20, 2017
Sara Robishaw, a server at Junction Bakery and Bistro, said she began noticing him about three weeks ago, sitting on a bench in front of the Walgreens drugstore across the street from her shop. James Hodgkinson was killed in a gunfight with Capitol Police after the shootings. He was transported to George Washington University Hospital, and later died. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Sara Robishaw, a server at Junction Bakery and Bistro, said she began noticing him about three weeks ago, sitting on a bench in front of the Walgreens drugstore across the street from her shop. James Hodgkinson was killed in a gunfight with Capitol Police after the shootings. He was transported to George Washington University Hospital, and later died. (more...)
Where things stand with Special Counsel Mueller's Russian Federation probe
- June 20, 2017
What has Trump's legal team said? "If you were a target, if you were being investigated, you would be told really quickly into the investigation". "This is not taking up the president of the United States's day". But Trump's attorneys, with their own unconventional backgrounds, face a challenging task especially against seasoned lawyers working with former FBI Director Robert Mueller . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
What has Trump's legal team said? "If you were a target, if you were being investigated, you would be told really quickly into the investigation". "This is not taking up the president of the United States's day". But Trump's attorneys, with their own unconventional backgrounds, face a challenging task especially against seasoned lawyers working with former FBI Director Robert Mueller . (more...)
Modi's Party Backs Low-Caste Leader for President of India
- June 20, 2017
He said he congratulated Kovind, a Dalit leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party , on his nomination as the National Democratic Alliance candidate, and added that "I am personally glad he is the presidential candidate". "The Hon'ble PM spoke to me to inform about the candidature of Ram Nath Kovind as Presidential nominee. Candidate should be someone who will be beneficial for the country", Mamata Banerjee said in a statement. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He said he congratulated Kovind, a Dalit leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party , on his nomination as the National Democratic Alliance candidate, and added that "I am personally glad he is the presidential candidate". "The Hon'ble PM spoke to me to inform about the candidature of Ram Nath Kovind as Presidential nominee. Candidate should be someone who will be beneficial for the country", Mamata Banerjee said in a statement. (more...)
Trump starts American Father's Day with tweets
- June 20, 2017
New polling has found that likely voters are evenly split on president Donald Trump's job performance . President Trump is right in the fact that the Rasmussen Poll, one of the worst performing polls when it comes to his job approval, showed a 50% approval upon its release on Thursday. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
New polling has found that likely voters are evenly split on president Donald Trump's job performance . President Trump is right in the fact that the Rasmussen Poll, one of the worst performing polls when it comes to his job approval, showed a 50% approval upon its release on Thursday. (more...)
Hospital Upgrades Scalise Condition To 'Serious,' Says He Is 'More Responsive'
- June 20, 2017
The 51-year-old Republican congressman from Louisiana underwent another surgery on Saturday, the hospital treating him said, which was at least his third operation since being transported to the facility. We are especially appreciative of the strong outpouring of love and support from our neighbors, friends, from Louisiana and across the country, as well as from President Trump, Vice President Pence, and all of Steve's colleagues who have reached out to us during this most challenging time. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The 51-year-old Republican congressman from Louisiana underwent another surgery on Saturday, the hospital treating him said, which was at least his third operation since being transported to the facility. We are especially appreciative of the strong outpouring of love and support from our neighbors, friends, from Louisiana and across the country, as well as from President Trump, Vice President Pence, and all of Steve's colleagues who have reached out to us during this most challenging time. (more...)
In spite of tweet, lawyer insists Trump not under investigation
- June 20, 2017
In that role, Mueller is not independent - he answers to Rosenstein (because Jeff Sessions , the attorney general, is recused). "The president has not been and is not under investigation", lawyer Jay Sekulow has declared repeatedly the past few days, only to add to the statement Monday that he didn't know for certain if that was true. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
In that role, Mueller is not independent - he answers to Rosenstein (because Jeff Sessions , the attorney general, is recused). "The president has not been and is not under investigation", lawyer Jay Sekulow has declared repeatedly the past few days, only to add to the statement Monday that he didn't know for certain if that was true. (more...)
CNN's Jake Tapper Is Confused As Hell During Interview With Trump's Lawyer
- June 20, 2017
But he contradicted himself on " Fox News Sunday", where he first told Fox News' Chris Wallace that Trump isn't being investigated, and later slipped and said he was - then conceded by saying he "read the mind" of the special prosecutor. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
But he contradicted himself on " Fox News Sunday", where he first told Fox News' Chris Wallace that Trump isn't being investigated, and later slipped and said he was - then conceded by saying he "read the mind" of the special prosecutor. (more...)
United Nations chief condoles with Portugal over wildfire deaths
- June 20, 2017
The fire began on Saturday afternoon and is burning in the mountainous area of Pedrogao Grande , about 120 miles (193 km) northeast of Lisbon . According to an initial analysis by the Judicial Police, the fire was caused by a dry thunderstorm , Gomes said. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The fire began on Saturday afternoon and is burning in the mountainous area of Pedrogao Grande , about 120 miles (193 km) northeast of Lisbon . According to an initial analysis by the Judicial Police, the fire was caused by a dry thunderstorm , Gomes said. (more...)
Defense police expert: Yanez was justified in shooting Castile
- June 20, 2017
The defense's case is expected to stretch into next week. Prosecutors accused Dutton of leaving out important facts in his analysis and relying too heavily on Yanez's statements about the shooting on the evening of July 6 in Falcon Heights. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The defense's case is expected to stretch into next week. Prosecutors accused Dutton of leaving out important facts in his analysis and relying too heavily on Yanez's statements about the shooting on the evening of July 6 in Falcon Heights. (more...)
79 missing or presumed dead in the Grenfell Tower fire
- June 20, 2017
He said that the search and recovery operation in the 24-story Grenfell Tower continues, and it has been incredibly distressing for families. "Khan went on to call Wednesday's massive Grenfell Tower fire " a preventable accident that didn't need to happen" - and said the tragedy was "a effect of the mistakes and neglect from politicians from the council and from the government ". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
He said that the search and recovery operation in the 24-story Grenfell Tower continues, and it has been incredibly distressing for families. "Khan went on to call Wednesday's massive Grenfell Tower fire " a preventable accident that didn't need to happen" - and said the tragedy was "a effect of the mistakes and neglect from politicians from the council and from the government ". (more...)
Russian Federation beat New Zealand as FIFA Confederation Cup begins
- June 20, 2017
Russia's Fedor Smolov celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Confederations Cup , Group A soccer match between Russia and New Zealand , at the St. The 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil was vital in the regard with multiple lessons and on-the-ground learnings being carried forward to the World Cup in 2014. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Russia's Fedor Smolov celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Confederations Cup , Group A soccer match between Russia and New Zealand , at the St. The 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil was vital in the regard with multiple lessons and on-the-ground learnings being carried forward to the World Cup in 2014. (more...)
Trump lawyer defends his use of social media
- June 20, 2017
Also appearing on CNN's State of the Union , Sekulow said Trump's message on Twitter was an abbreviated response to the report , but added that Trump is "very effective" with his use of social media. As sitting president of the USA, the complete and all-encompassing constitutional authority to remove Comey at the time from his position as Federal Bureau of Investigation director were within the exclusive purview of the president, and the president's motivations for doing so were, and ... (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Also appearing on CNN's State of the Union , Sekulow said Trump's message on Twitter was an abbreviated response to the report , but added that Trump is "very effective" with his use of social media. As sitting president of the USA, the complete and all-encompassing constitutional authority to remove Comey at the time from his position as Federal Bureau of Investigation director were within the exclusive purview of the president, and the president's motivations for doing so were, and ... (more...)
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