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Qatar Not Cutting Gas Supply to UAE
- June 21, 2017
Fairpress is still one of the rare media outlets keeping track of the diplomatic war in the Gulf, trying to untangle the Gordian knot which now has at its focal point the banning of the work of Qatari television network Al Jazeera by 5 Gulf countries led by Saudi Arabia ( Egypt , Jordan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain ). (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Fairpress is still one of the rare media outlets keeping track of the diplomatic war in the Gulf, trying to untangle the Gordian knot which now has at its focal point the banning of the work of Qatari television network Al Jazeera by 5 Gulf countries led by Saudi Arabia ( Egypt , Jordan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain ). (more...)
British Prime Minister Theresa May admits London fire response not good enough
- June 21, 2017
Opposition politicians also say the government ignored recommendations from a 2013 review after another London fire killed six people. The 24-story tower that once housed up to 600 people in 120 apartments is now a charred ruin. Floral tributes and messages for the victims of Grenfell Tower are seen in London , Britain, on June 16, 2017. "It's important to stop the tragedies that happen as we saw in London ", executive director Brian Seidler said. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Opposition politicians also say the government ignored recommendations from a 2013 review after another London fire killed six people. The 24-story tower that once housed up to 600 people in 120 apartments is now a charred ruin. Floral tributes and messages for the victims of Grenfell Tower are seen in London , Britain, on June 16, 2017. "It's important to stop the tragedies that happen as we saw in London ", executive director Brian Seidler said. (more...)
McConnell Says GOP Getting Ready for Senate Health Care Vote
- June 21, 2017
America's health care system, getting beaten up by Senate Republicans behind the veil of the investigation into Russia's attempt to undermine our democracy. "Obamacare was failing long before that", Sen. The legislation affects affect tens of millions of Americans and a fifth of the U.S. economy. "And we'll keep working to provide it". (more...)
- June 21, 2017
America's health care system, getting beaten up by Senate Republicans behind the veil of the investigation into Russia's attempt to undermine our democracy. "Obamacare was failing long before that", Sen. The legislation affects affect tens of millions of Americans and a fifth of the U.S. economy. "And we'll keep working to provide it". (more...)
Richardson saddened by death of freed student
- June 21, 2017
University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan says her thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of 22-year-old Otto Warmbier (WORM'-bir) "during what has been an incredibly hard time". Legislation requiring Americans to obtain a license before visiting North Korea . He was on a guided tour of North Korea . Warmbier's father Fred said he didn't believe that's what happened to his son. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan says her thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of 22-year-old Otto Warmbier (WORM'-bir) "during what has been an incredibly hard time". Legislation requiring Americans to obtain a license before visiting North Korea . He was on a guided tour of North Korea . Warmbier's father Fred said he didn't believe that's what happened to his son. (more...)
Pakistan Thrashes Archrival India by 180 Runs to Claim ICC Champions Trophy
- June 21, 2017
Bangladesh bowed out with 94 points but Pakistan , who had begun the tournament with 91 points, earned four points after clinching the trophy to be on 95. Mohammad Amir picked up three early wickets , dismissing Rohit Sharma , who fell on a three-ball duck, India's Captain Virat Kohli , who could just manage to make five runs and Shikhar Dhawan , who trudged off with 21, leaving India at 33 for 3. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Bangladesh bowed out with 94 points but Pakistan , who had begun the tournament with 91 points, earned four points after clinching the trophy to be on 95. Mohammad Amir picked up three early wickets , dismissing Rohit Sharma , who fell on a three-ball duck, India's Captain Virat Kohli , who could just manage to make five runs and Shikhar Dhawan , who trudged off with 21, leaving India at 33 for 3. (more...)
Supreme Court Will Hear Gerrymandering Case
- June 21, 2017
Some suggest the most extreme examples of partisan gerrymandering can be found in states like MI, where Republicans have maintained majorities in the congressional delegation and the state legislature even though Democrats tend to win more votes. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Some suggest the most extreme examples of partisan gerrymandering can be found in states like MI, where Republicans have maintained majorities in the congressional delegation and the state legislature even though Democrats tend to win more votes. (more...)
Portugal gains upper hand over wildfire as death toll rises to 64
- June 21, 2017
Could Portugal have done anything more to save lives and minimise the damage? An additional 157 were listed as injured, the emergency services said. A Reuters photographer in the area said he saw a plane fly out of view and shortly afterwards he heard an explosion. Her office immediately sent a crash investigation team to the area but that she had no details about the plane, its crew or where the crash happened, she said. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Could Portugal have done anything more to save lives and minimise the damage? An additional 157 were listed as injured, the emergency services said. A Reuters photographer in the area said he saw a plane fly out of view and shortly afterwards he heard an explosion. Her office immediately sent a crash investigation team to the area but that she had no details about the plane, its crew or where the crash happened, she said. (more...)
NYC fire officials say 2 people injured at construction site
- June 21, 2017
A 40-year-old worker was quickly pulled from the debris conscious but with critical injuries. One of them remains trapped. Two of them were taken to a NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst in critical condition, while it took crews more than an hour to extricate the third. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
A 40-year-old worker was quickly pulled from the debris conscious but with critical injuries. One of them remains trapped. Two of them were taken to a NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst in critical condition, while it took crews more than an hour to extricate the third. (more...)
Voluntary evacuation orders issued following 850-acre brush fire in Big Bear
- June 21, 2017
According to the Big Bear Fire Department, the Holocomb fire started at 3.05 p.m. PDT (6:05 p.m. EDT) Monday over an area of 10 acres and grew rapidly to cover about 850 acres by 6 p.m. The Pacific Crest Trail is closed between Highway 18 and Van Dusen, and the Doble Trail and Tanglewood campgrounds are closed. A tanker 911, a DC-10, 18 engines, 9 water tenders, 16 hand crews, 8 air tankers, 6 helicopters, 1 bulldozer, and multiple fire-fighter units were called in to stop the spread, ABC7 ... (more...)
- June 21, 2017
According to the Big Bear Fire Department, the Holocomb fire started at 3.05 p.m. PDT (6:05 p.m. EDT) Monday over an area of 10 acres and grew rapidly to cover about 850 acres by 6 p.m. The Pacific Crest Trail is closed between Highway 18 and Van Dusen, and the Doble Trail and Tanglewood campgrounds are closed. A tanker 911, a DC-10, 18 engines, 9 water tenders, 16 hand crews, 8 air tankers, 6 helicopters, 1 bulldozer, and multiple fire-fighter units were called in to stop the spread, ABC7 ... (more...)
US Hurricane Center says storm Bret degenerates into a tropical wave
- June 21, 2017
If development occurs, the system would be known as Tropical or Sub-tropical Storm Bret or Cindy, depending on the development of Potential Tropical Cyclone 2, which is approaching the Windward Islands. Vincent and the Grenadines. Tropical Storm Arlene formed in late April, becoming only the second tropical storm to form that early in the year in the satellite era, National Hurricane Center forecasters said. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
If development occurs, the system would be known as Tropical or Sub-tropical Storm Bret or Cindy, depending on the development of Potential Tropical Cyclone 2, which is approaching the Windward Islands. Vincent and the Grenadines. Tropical Storm Arlene formed in late April, becoming only the second tropical storm to form that early in the year in the satellite era, National Hurricane Center forecasters said. (more...)
Gunman who shot US Congressman had a list of lawmakers to kill
- June 21, 2017
The wife of a man who shot a US congressman and four others at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia said she had no idea he was going to the Washington D.C. "We started giving him the liquids, I put pressure on his wound in his hip", Brooks said. As majority whip, Scalise is the third highest ranking congressman in the House of Representatives. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
The wife of a man who shot a US congressman and four others at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia said she had no idea he was going to the Washington D.C. "We started giving him the liquids, I put pressure on his wound in his hip", Brooks said. As majority whip, Scalise is the third highest ranking congressman in the House of Representatives. (more...)
China welcomes Rodman's visit to N. Korea
- June 21, 2017
The 22-year-old was then taken by ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. "Joe Yun went to Pyongyang (Monday) to accompany Mr. Warmbier", Shannon told reporters after a meeting with South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung Nam. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
The 22-year-old was then taken by ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. "Joe Yun went to Pyongyang (Monday) to accompany Mr. Warmbier", Shannon told reporters after a meeting with South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung Nam. (more...)
Geographic analysis: Amazon and Whole Foods footprints are remarkably similar
- June 21, 2017
Now, in the aftermath of the announcement, packaged foods manufacturers and marketers are asking themselves and each other lots of questions, the chief one among them sounding something like: "We know this deal must be big but what does it mean for us?" " Most of us like to see what we're buying, and it's a good store, but we just wouldn't buy online", he said. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Now, in the aftermath of the announcement, packaged foods manufacturers and marketers are asking themselves and each other lots of questions, the chief one among them sounding something like: "We know this deal must be big but what does it mean for us?" " Most of us like to see what we're buying, and it's a good store, but we just wouldn't buy online", he said. (more...)
Spicer seeks more strategic role at White House
- June 21, 2017
Tim Kaine, D-Va., and David Martosko , the editor of the Daily Mail , who met with senior White House strategist Steve Bannon last week. The three people said he has reached out to possible successors at the podium and as communications director. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Tim Kaine, D-Va., and David Martosko , the editor of the Daily Mail , who met with senior White House strategist Steve Bannon last week. The three people said he has reached out to possible successors at the podium and as communications director. (more...)
Georgia congressional race finally heads to voters
- June 21, 2017
In another tweet, Trump praises Republican Karen Handel as a hard worker who will fight for lower taxes, great health care and strong security. The race is reported to cost up to $50 million according to Politico . The affluent and well-educated district has elected Newt Gingrich , the former speaker; Johnny Isakson, now Georgia's senior US senator; and most recently Tom Price, who resigned in February to join the administration. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
In another tweet, Trump praises Republican Karen Handel as a hard worker who will fight for lower taxes, great health care and strong security. The race is reported to cost up to $50 million according to Politico . The affluent and well-educated district has elected Newt Gingrich , the former speaker; Johnny Isakson, now Georgia's senior US senator; and most recently Tom Price, who resigned in February to join the administration. (more...)
Georgia special election stokes raw emotions in the final stretch
- June 21, 2017
Millionaire developer Ralph Norman, the Republican, is favored over former Goldman Sachs tax adviser Archie Parnell, the Democrat. But the Democratic candidate said he and his team are focused on the local consequences of this race despite the national attention. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Millionaire developer Ralph Norman, the Republican, is favored over former Goldman Sachs tax adviser Archie Parnell, the Democrat. But the Democratic candidate said he and his team are focused on the local consequences of this race despite the national attention. (more...)
JK Rowling Condemns 'Victim Blaming' Following Finsbury Park Attack
- June 21, 2017
British leaders, including Prime Minister Theresa May , have moved swiftly to ease concerns in the Muslim community following the attack in London's Finsbury Park neighborhood, which is home to a large Muslim population. "We pushed people away from him until he was safely taken by police". The van driver was pinned down by locals before being shielded from retaliatory violence by an imam and detained by police. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
British leaders, including Prime Minister Theresa May , have moved swiftly to ease concerns in the Muslim community following the attack in London's Finsbury Park neighborhood, which is home to a large Muslim population. "We pushed people away from him until he was safely taken by police". The van driver was pinned down by locals before being shielded from retaliatory violence by an imam and detained by police. (more...)
Father of UVA Student Otto Warmbier Holds News Conference
- June 21, 2017
Daniel Kanter , one of the three physicians to speak on Warmbier's condition at a Thursday afternoon press conference. Warmbier was detained in January 2016 and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in March last year for trying to steal an item with a propaganda slogan, according to North Korean media. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Daniel Kanter , one of the three physicians to speak on Warmbier's condition at a Thursday afternoon press conference. Warmbier was detained in January 2016 and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in March last year for trying to steal an item with a propaganda slogan, according to North Korean media. (more...)
Closing statements expected in Boston Baby Doe murder trial
- June 21, 2017
A lawyer for Michael McCarthy , 37, in his closing argument on Tuesday, said McCarthy's former girlfriend, Rachelle Bond, killed 2-1/2-year-old Bella Bond , saying his client was unaware of the child's death until he was accused by police. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
A lawyer for Michael McCarthy , 37, in his closing argument on Tuesday, said McCarthy's former girlfriend, Rachelle Bond, killed 2-1/2-year-old Bella Bond , saying his client was unaware of the child's death until he was accused by police. (more...)
Record 65.6 million people displaced worldwide
- June 21, 2017
The worldwide number of asylum seekers - which the United Nations refugee agency defines as "people who are seeking global protection but whose refugee status is yet to be determined" - reached 2.8 million at the end of a year ago. "We have to do better for these people", Grandi said . Unaccompanied or separated children - mainly Afghans and Syrians - lodged some 75,000 applications in 70 countries in 2016. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
The worldwide number of asylum seekers - which the United Nations refugee agency defines as "people who are seeking global protection but whose refugee status is yet to be determined" - reached 2.8 million at the end of a year ago. "We have to do better for these people", Grandi said . Unaccompanied or separated children - mainly Afghans and Syrians - lodged some 75,000 applications in 70 countries in 2016. (more...)
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