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Trump lawyer says president not informed he is under investigation
- June 20, 2017
President Donald Trump's personal lawyer said on Sunday that Trump is not under investigation in the probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 USA presidential race, a statement that appeared to contradict a comment Trump himself made on Twitter last week. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
President Donald Trump's personal lawyer said on Sunday that Trump is not under investigation in the probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 USA presidential race, a statement that appeared to contradict a comment Trump himself made on Twitter last week. (more...)
European human rights court rules against Russian "gay propaganda" law
- June 20, 2017
Three gay activists - Nikolay Bayev, Aleksey Kiselev and Nikolay Alexeyev - had staged protests outside a school, a children's library and a government building holding banners that said homosexuality was not a perversion. The law bans "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations around minors" and was justified by Russia's Duma as a necessary measure to protect children from homosexual influence. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Three gay activists - Nikolay Bayev, Aleksey Kiselev and Nikolay Alexeyev - had staged protests outside a school, a children's library and a government building holding banners that said homosexuality was not a perversion. The law bans "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations around minors" and was justified by Russia's Duma as a necessary measure to protect children from homosexual influence. (more...)
WI attorney general happy redistricting on hold
- June 20, 2017
The case , Gill v. Whitford , concerns Wisconsin's legislature and its gerrymandering efforts in 2011. "Partisan gerrymandering of this kind is worse now than at any time in recent memory", Whitford's attorney, Paul Smith of the Campaign Legal Center, said in a statement . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The case , Gill v. Whitford , concerns Wisconsin's legislature and its gerrymandering efforts in 2011. "Partisan gerrymandering of this kind is worse now than at any time in recent memory", Whitford's attorney, Paul Smith of the Campaign Legal Center, said in a statement . (more...)
Restoring powersharing the priority as Brexit talks begin, says Irish minister
- June 20, 2017
So the Polish government wants good rights for Polish citizens living in the U.K. And likewise, the U.K. wants to have good rights preserved for British citizens living in other parts of Europe. On Monday, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said he expected Mrs May to still be Prime Minister at the end of Brexit negotiations in March 2019. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
So the Polish government wants good rights for Polish citizens living in the U.K. And likewise, the U.K. wants to have good rights preserved for British citizens living in other parts of Europe. On Monday, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said he expected Mrs May to still be Prime Minister at the end of Brexit negotiations in March 2019. (more...)
Brexit Secretary David Davis targeting a 'deal like no other in history'
- June 20, 2017
The EU's negotiator is the European Commission . Residents now enjoy free movement across the border and many businesses have facilities on both sides. Anxious by immigration and loss of sovereignty, Britain past year voted to end its decades-old membership of the 28-country bloc - the first state ever to do so - in a shock referendum result. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The EU's negotiator is the European Commission . Residents now enjoy free movement across the border and many businesses have facilities on both sides. Anxious by immigration and loss of sovereignty, Britain past year voted to end its decades-old membership of the 28-country bloc - the first state ever to do so - in a shock referendum result. (more...)
One year later: thousands gather to honor Pulse victims
- June 20, 2017
Last year's Tony Awards were held on the day of the shooting and it was acknowledged throughout show. "I miss Pulse", she said. "I realize that gathering here in this place, at this hour, is beyond hard", Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer told survivors, victims' families, club employees and local officials during the private service. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Last year's Tony Awards were held on the day of the shooting and it was acknowledged throughout show. "I miss Pulse", she said. "I realize that gathering here in this place, at this hour, is beyond hard", Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer told survivors, victims' families, club employees and local officials during the private service. (more...)
Britain, EU to discuss Brexit issues in July, September and October
- June 20, 2017
The working language of the negotiations will be English and French , with interpretations provided by the European Commission . A terms of reference document setting out the rules for both sides also states: "For both parties the default is transparency". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The working language of the negotiations will be English and French , with interpretations provided by the European Commission . A terms of reference document setting out the rules for both sides also states: "For both parties the default is transparency". (more...)
Who Was Charleena Lyles? She Was Shot & Killed After Calling 911
- June 20, 2017
Seattle police report that she confronted the responding officers with a knife which led to the fatal incident. As two officers responded to the woman's fourth-floor apartment near Magnuson Park in northeast Seattle , police say she came at the officers with a knife. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Seattle police report that she confronted the responding officers with a knife which led to the fatal incident. As two officers responded to the woman's fourth-floor apartment near Magnuson Park in northeast Seattle , police say she came at the officers with a knife. (more...)
What We Learned About The GOP Baseball Shooter Through 7 Facebook Posts
- June 20, 2017
She said she knew of no obvious catalyst for her husband's leaving, though she mentioned her daughter had recently moved back home with a child. U.S. "I think it's bad", Reis said. Representative from Alabama Republican Mo Brooks , who was a witness to the shooting , however, said this incident wouldn't change the Republican opposition to gun control even though Congress members had been under attack this time . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
She said she knew of no obvious catalyst for her husband's leaving, though she mentioned her daughter had recently moved back home with a child. U.S. "I think it's bad", Reis said. Representative from Alabama Republican Mo Brooks , who was a witness to the shooting , however, said this incident wouldn't change the Republican opposition to gun control even though Congress members had been under attack this time . (more...)
Britain, EU kick off Brexit negotiations
- June 20, 2017
International Trade Minister Liam Fox will be travelling to Washington on Monday to explore new trade ties - although no formal negotiations are possible until Britain has actually left the bloc. Barnier said they wanted to agree on the "main principles of the key challenges of the UK's withdrawal as soon as possible", including Britain's exit bill, the rights of European Union citizens in Britain and the future of Northern Ireland. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
International Trade Minister Liam Fox will be travelling to Washington on Monday to explore new trade ties - although no formal negotiations are possible until Britain has actually left the bloc. Barnier said they wanted to agree on the "main principles of the key challenges of the UK's withdrawal as soon as possible", including Britain's exit bill, the rights of European Union citizens in Britain and the future of Northern Ireland. (more...)
Car rams police van on Champs-Elysees, armed suspect dead
- June 20, 2017
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor has opened an investigation into the ramming. French media reported the attacker was known to security services and had been carrying a gas bottle in the auto which burst into flames soon after. Police say there was a gas canister inside the vehicle. Early Tuesday, the Paris prosecutor's office confirmed four of the driver's family members were being held by police. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor has opened an investigation into the ramming. French media reported the attacker was known to security services and had been carrying a gas bottle in the auto which burst into flames soon after. Police say there was a gas canister inside the vehicle. Early Tuesday, the Paris prosecutor's office confirmed four of the driver's family members were being held by police. (more...)
Here's what Jared Kushner sounds like speaking on camera
- June 20, 2017
The White House Office of American Innovation is hosting a series of working sessions to generate ideas to transform and modernize Government Services. News outlets pounced. " Jared Kushner Actually Has A Voice", read a headline on the Huffington Post . Kushner sometimes speaks at sanctioned background briefings for reporters. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The White House Office of American Innovation is hosting a series of working sessions to generate ideas to transform and modernize Government Services. News outlets pounced. " Jared Kushner Actually Has A Voice", read a headline on the Huffington Post . Kushner sometimes speaks at sanctioned background briefings for reporters. (more...)
Democrats seek first big win of Trump era today in Georgia
- June 20, 2017
In a series of tweets , President Trump attacked Democrats and promoted the Republican candidates running in this week's House elections in Georgia and SC. 'Because moderates and independents in this district are exhausted of left-wing extremism'. The Georgia special election seems the best chance for Democrats to pick up a deep-red seat. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
In a series of tweets , President Trump attacked Democrats and promoted the Republican candidates running in this week's House elections in Georgia and SC. 'Because moderates and independents in this district are exhausted of left-wing extremism'. The Georgia special election seems the best chance for Democrats to pick up a deep-red seat. (more...)
Pentagon sees more 'agility' with new power on Afghan troops levels
- June 20, 2017
The US official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak more freely, said the move is similar to the April decision that gave the Pentagon more authority to set troop levels in Iraq and Syria. About 2,400 United States troops have been killed in Afghanistan since 2001 and another 20,000 wounded. Mattis' latest assessment comes almost 16 years after the US-led invasion of Afghanistan and amid a war that continues to claim the lives of U.S. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The US official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak more freely, said the move is similar to the April decision that gave the Pentagon more authority to set troop levels in Iraq and Syria. About 2,400 United States troops have been killed in Afghanistan since 2001 and another 20,000 wounded. Mattis' latest assessment comes almost 16 years after the US-led invasion of Afghanistan and amid a war that continues to claim the lives of U.S. (more...)
Markets trade on flat note, Sensex at 31349 pts
- June 20, 2017
On the other hand, Axis Bank (1.25%), Housing Development Finance Corporation (1.05%), GAIL (India) (0.87%), Bajaj Auto (0.67%), and Hero Motocorp (0.62%) were the major losers in the Sensex. Indian equities continued to gain for the second day on Tuesday. "The mid-cap and small-cap indices traded marginally positive". Investors tracked higher Asian markets, which took comfort from the overnight record close in U.S. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
On the other hand, Axis Bank (1.25%), Housing Development Finance Corporation (1.05%), GAIL (India) (0.87%), Bajaj Auto (0.67%), and Hero Motocorp (0.62%) were the major losers in the Sensex. Indian equities continued to gain for the second day on Tuesday. "The mid-cap and small-cap indices traded marginally positive". Investors tracked higher Asian markets, which took comfort from the overnight record close in U.S. (more...)
Gerrymandering: Drawing districts for political advantage
- June 20, 2017
While the court has previously ruled that partisanship in redrawing an election map can be illegal, it has never defined the ruling party's limit in power. While the precise schedule of Wisconsin's redistricting case is not yet known, experts say the court could hear oral arguments late this year or early next year, and a decision in the case is nearly sure to come by June 2018. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
While the court has previously ruled that partisanship in redrawing an election map can be illegal, it has never defined the ruling party's limit in power. While the precise schedule of Wisconsin's redistricting case is not yet known, experts say the court could hear oral arguments late this year or early next year, and a decision in the case is nearly sure to come by June 2018. (more...)
58 people missing and presumed dead after London tower fire
- June 20, 2017
It was reported that the material used in the cladding covering Grenfell was Reynobond PE - a cheaper, more flammable version of two available options. He asked anyone who was in the tower and survived to contact police immediately. Police say the harrowing search for remains had paused Friday because of safety concerns at the blackened tower but has resumed. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
It was reported that the material used in the cladding covering Grenfell was Reynobond PE - a cheaper, more flammable version of two available options. He asked anyone who was in the tower and survived to contact police immediately. Police say the harrowing search for remains had paused Friday because of safety concerns at the blackened tower but has resumed. (more...)
Presidential poll: NDA-pick Kovind rose through the ranks
- June 20, 2017
The Centre apprised the senior leaders, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh about the announcement over phone after taking the decision. Sena President Thackeray said his party - with 2.34% voteshare - will not support Kovind's candidature if vote bank politics was the reason for his selection. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The Centre apprised the senior leaders, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh about the announcement over phone after taking the decision. Sena President Thackeray said his party - with 2.34% voteshare - will not support Kovind's candidature if vote bank politics was the reason for his selection. (more...)
Mother of 4 killed by officers was wielding knife
- June 20, 2017
Two officers arrived and fired their service weapons at Lyles after she allegedly displayed a knife , police said. "There's no reason for her to be shot in front of her babies ", Monika Williams , Lyles' sister, told KIRO . In it, an officer is heard saying "Get back!" The 30-year-old was also seven months pregnant. Lyles originally called police to make a burglary complaint. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Two officers arrived and fired their service weapons at Lyles after she allegedly displayed a knife , police said. "There's no reason for her to be shot in front of her babies ", Monika Williams , Lyles' sister, told KIRO . In it, an officer is heard saying "Get back!" The 30-year-old was also seven months pregnant. Lyles originally called police to make a burglary complaint. (more...)
Brexit Talks Begin With Tight Schedule Set and Divorce-Bill Disagreement
- June 20, 2017
DAVID Davis and Michel Barnier have kicked off the Brexit negotiations this morning with a historic handshake in Brussels . Davis and Barnier will hold a press conference later on Monday. European Union leaders meet in Brussels later this week, where they will be briefed on the talks. As the extent of the damage ahead has become clear, even the most obnoxiously pro-Brexit figureheads have softened their tone . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
DAVID Davis and Michel Barnier have kicked off the Brexit negotiations this morning with a historic handshake in Brussels . Davis and Barnier will hold a press conference later on Monday. European Union leaders meet in Brussels later this week, where they will be briefed on the talks. As the extent of the damage ahead has become clear, even the most obnoxiously pro-Brexit figureheads have softened their tone . (more...)
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