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Tower fire began in fridge, cladding was unsafe
- June 23, 2017
The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, and will be "exhaustive", according to Metropolitan Police detective superintendent Fiona McCormack , the BBC reported. The model had never been subject to a product recall. The government has ordered an immediate examination of the refrigerator model that started the blaze. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, and will be "exhaustive", according to Metropolitan Police detective superintendent Fiona McCormack , the BBC reported. The model had never been subject to a product recall. The government has ordered an immediate examination of the refrigerator model that started the blaze. (more...)
Macron set for success as party dominates French elections
- June 23, 2017
Macron's En Marche party is projected to win a strong majority in the second round on 18 June. The emergence of LREM little as a start-up movement just over a year ago has triggered a major shift in the political landscape in France . (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Macron's En Marche party is projected to win a strong majority in the second round on 18 June. The emergence of LREM little as a start-up movement just over a year ago has triggered a major shift in the political landscape in France . (more...)
More rain, higher winds expected today
- June 23, 2017
Winds in excess of 62 miles per hour were measured in Cameron, Louisiana, with the sustained speed settling at 48 miles per hour. As of 7 a.m. Cindy was centered about 40 miles northwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana and moving north near 12 mph. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Winds in excess of 62 miles per hour were measured in Cameron, Louisiana, with the sustained speed settling at 48 miles per hour. As of 7 a.m. Cindy was centered about 40 miles northwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana and moving north near 12 mph. (more...)
Philippines: Malaysian financier believed killed in siege
- June 23, 2017
Money believed to be from illegal drugs also funded the uprising, he said. Jolted by the May 23 attack on Marawi , Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have launched joint patrols to control the movement of militants across their archipelagic region and their foreign ministers gathered in Manila on Thursday for talks. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Money believed to be from illegal drugs also funded the uprising, he said. Jolted by the May 23 attack on Marawi , Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have launched joint patrols to control the movement of militants across their archipelagic region and their foreign ministers gathered in Manila on Thursday for talks. (more...)
Donald Trump Takes Victory Lap In Iowa After GOP's Georgia Win
- June 23, 2017
She also dismissed the notion that the Republicans' longtime tactic to hold her up as a partisan lightening rod drags down public opinion about fellow congressional Democrats and candidates. With all 208 precincts reporting, Handel won with 51.87% of the vote in the head-to-head contest. " Karen Handel ran a relentlessly localized campaign that focused on that perspective". (more...)
- June 23, 2017
She also dismissed the notion that the Republicans' longtime tactic to hold her up as a partisan lightening rod drags down public opinion about fellow congressional Democrats and candidates. With all 208 precincts reporting, Handel won with 51.87% of the vote in the head-to-head contest. " Karen Handel ran a relentlessly localized campaign that focused on that perspective". (more...)
U.S. will take weapons from YPG after Islamic State defeat: Turkey
- June 23, 2017
Mattis also stressed that weapons provided to the YPG militants will be taken back after the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is defeated. In his letter , Mattis told Isik that the United States would take determined measures to address Turkey's security concerns, the sources said, and that Arabs would comprise 80 percent of the forces to capture Syria's Raqqa from Daesh . (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Mattis also stressed that weapons provided to the YPG militants will be taken back after the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is defeated. In his letter , Mattis told Isik that the United States would take determined measures to address Turkey's security concerns, the sources said, and that Arabs would comprise 80 percent of the forces to capture Syria's Raqqa from Daesh . (more...)
U.S. pushing China to rein in companies that deal with NKorea
- June 23, 2017
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Warmbier's death after his lengthy detention in North Korea was a "total disgrace" and that if the college student had been returned home to the United States earlier, "I think the result would have been a lot different". (more...)
- June 23, 2017
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Warmbier's death after his lengthy detention in North Korea was a "total disgrace" and that if the college student had been returned home to the United States earlier, "I think the result would have been a lot different". (more...)
Mourners Remember Otto Warmbier At Hometown Funeral
- June 23, 2017
It has repeatedly conducted missiles tests since then and has vowed to develop a nuclear missile capable of striking the USA mainland. Whatever caused American college student Otto Warmbier's health to erode during his imprisonment in North Korea may remain a mystery - at least for a while longer. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
It has repeatedly conducted missiles tests since then and has vowed to develop a nuclear missile capable of striking the USA mainland. Whatever caused American college student Otto Warmbier's health to erode during his imprisonment in North Korea may remain a mystery - at least for a while longer. (more...)
Cindy expected to drench Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia
- June 23, 2017
According to the flash flood watch, heavy rain in the forecast will fall over a large area, which could easily overwhelm creeks and streams, and cause rises on the main stem rivers. Cindy also caused widespread coastal highway and street flooding and several short-lived tornadoes , but no other deaths. "Something to remember, though, if there are floods and heavy periods of rain on Thursday and Friday, those flood waters may continue rising for a day or more". (more...)
- June 23, 2017
According to the flash flood watch, heavy rain in the forecast will fall over a large area, which could easily overwhelm creeks and streams, and cause rises on the main stem rivers. Cindy also caused widespread coastal highway and street flooding and several short-lived tornadoes , but no other deaths. "Something to remember, though, if there are floods and heavy periods of rain on Thursday and Friday, those flood waters may continue rising for a day or more". (more...)
Trump says he's told 'a straight story' on Comey
- June 23, 2017
On Thursday morning, President Donald Trump formally revealed what many within Washington , DC had already assumed: he does not, in fact, have recordings of his conversation with former FBI Chief James Comey . Trump's declaration that there are no recordings means the investigation is likely to be between the President's word and Comey's notes. Comey has suggested that the tweet prompted him to ask an associate to release damaging information to The New York Times . (more...)
- June 23, 2017
On Thursday morning, President Donald Trump formally revealed what many within Washington , DC had already assumed: he does not, in fact, have recordings of his conversation with former FBI Chief James Comey . Trump's declaration that there are no recordings means the investigation is likely to be between the President's word and Comey's notes. Comey has suggested that the tweet prompted him to ask an associate to release damaging information to The New York Times . (more...)
Manslaughter charges eyed in deadly Grenfell Tower blaze
- June 23, 2017
Police said on Friday that the cladding on the high rise building failed safety tests , but the insulation on the block was even more highly more flammable. A spokesman for the firm said: "In view of the focus on rainscreen cladding systems and the insulation forming part of them, Celotex believes that the right thing to do is to stop the supply of Celotex RS5000 for rainscreen cladding systems in buildings over 18 metres tall with immediate effect, including in respect of ongoing projects, ... (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Police said on Friday that the cladding on the high rise building failed safety tests , but the insulation on the block was even more highly more flammable. A spokesman for the firm said: "In view of the focus on rainscreen cladding systems and the insulation forming part of them, Celotex believes that the right thing to do is to stop the supply of Celotex RS5000 for rainscreen cladding systems in buildings over 18 metres tall with immediate effect, including in respect of ongoing projects, ... (more...)
Grenfell cladding not on Scots high rise blocks, says councils
- June 23, 2017
Police said the fire started in a faulty fridge freezer and the cladding and insulation on the block has failed safety tests. Documents and materials had been seized from a "number of organisations", she said: "We are looking at every criminal offence from manslaughter onwards, we are looking at every health and safety and fire safety offences and we are reviewing every company at the moment involved in the building and refurbishment of Grenfell Tower". (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Police said the fire started in a faulty fridge freezer and the cladding and insulation on the block has failed safety tests. Documents and materials had been seized from a "number of organisations", she said: "We are looking at every criminal offence from manslaughter onwards, we are looking at every health and safety and fire safety offences and we are reviewing every company at the moment involved in the building and refurbishment of Grenfell Tower". (more...)
Qatar says sanctions violate global law
- June 23, 2017
As the pressure on Qatar mounted, Kuwaiti ruler Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah was shuttling among Gulf capitals in an effort to find a solution to a crisis that pits some of the world's richest nations against each other. Numerous others added to the list are figures associated with the Muslim Brotherhood who have made Qatar a base, including Brotherhood spiritual leader Yousef al-Qaradawi. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
As the pressure on Qatar mounted, Kuwaiti ruler Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah was shuttling among Gulf capitals in an effort to find a solution to a crisis that pits some of the world's richest nations against each other. Numerous others added to the list are figures associated with the Muslim Brotherhood who have made Qatar a base, including Brotherhood spiritual leader Yousef al-Qaradawi. (more...)
After building suspense, Trump says he doesn't have tapes of Comey conversations
- June 23, 2017
At a Senate committee hearing this month, Comey suggested that the president's reference to possible recordings inspired him to disclose to the media through an intermediary a memo he had written of their Oval Office conversation. "Well he's very, very good friends with Comey, which is very bothersome ", Trump said. The attorneys hired onto his special counsel team were brought on using the same standards that the Department of Justice uses to hire career attorneys. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
At a Senate committee hearing this month, Comey suggested that the president's reference to possible recordings inspired him to disclose to the media through an intermediary a memo he had written of their Oval Office conversation. "Well he's very, very good friends with Comey, which is very bothersome ", Trump said. The attorneys hired onto his special counsel team were brought on using the same standards that the Department of Justice uses to hire career attorneys. (more...)
Iran tells Riyadh to free Iranian fishermen, compensate for death
- June 23, 2017
The United Arab Emirates warned Qatar Friday that it faces "divorce" from its Gulf neighbours unless it takes seriously a list of demands including the closure of Al-Jazeera television. Those countries have now given Qatar 10 days to comply with all of the demands, which include paying an unspecified sum in compensation. Kuwait, which is assisting in mediating the crisis, delivered the list to Qatar. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
The United Arab Emirates warned Qatar Friday that it faces "divorce" from its Gulf neighbours unless it takes seriously a list of demands including the closure of Al-Jazeera television. Those countries have now given Qatar 10 days to comply with all of the demands, which include paying an unspecified sum in compensation. Kuwait, which is assisting in mediating the crisis, delivered the list to Qatar. (more...)
McConnell faces hunt for GOP votes for health bill
- June 23, 2017
He called the Senate's bill "not a health care bill " but a "massive transfer of wealth from middle-class and poor families to the richest people in America ". The program now helps low-income adults, their children, people with disabilities, pregnant women and the elderly in nursing homes . The Association of American Medical Colleges says the Senate plan would leave millions of people without health coverage , and others with only bare-bones insurance plans. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
He called the Senate's bill "not a health care bill " but a "massive transfer of wealth from middle-class and poor families to the richest people in America ". The program now helps low-income adults, their children, people with disabilities, pregnant women and the elderly in nursing homes . The Association of American Medical Colleges says the Senate plan would leave millions of people without health coverage , and others with only bare-bones insurance plans. (more...)
Iran: Missile strike in Syria 'just a small slap'
- June 23, 2017
Reportedly, they were aiming for ISIS troops in retaliation for the terror attacks in Tehran at the beginning of the month, but the Iranians failed to notify the US-backed troops who are fighting ISIS in the area. Raising concerns over what he called "a unsafe escalation", the lawmaker said it wasn't in American interests to get involved in Syria's civil war. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Reportedly, they were aiming for ISIS troops in retaliation for the terror attacks in Tehran at the beginning of the month, but the Iranians failed to notify the US-backed troops who are fighting ISIS in the area. Raising concerns over what he called "a unsafe escalation", the lawmaker said it wasn't in American interests to get involved in Syria's civil war. (more...)
Thousands Attend Funeral Service for Teen Killed Near Va. Mosque
- June 23, 2017
Police say the driver chased the group in his auto, then got out with a baseball bat and caught up with Hassanen , brutally beating her. On Wednesday, Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler said investigators are working to determine whether Hassanen may also have been sexually assaulted and are waiting on the results of forensic tests. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Police say the driver chased the group in his auto, then got out with a baseball bat and caught up with Hassanen , brutally beating her. On Wednesday, Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler said investigators are working to determine whether Hassanen may also have been sexually assaulted and are waiting on the results of forensic tests. (more...)
Trump calls Mueller's friendship with Comey "bothersome"
- June 23, 2017
President Donald Trump said his threat of possible tapes of his meetings with James Comey - which he now says was a ruse - may have caused the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director to alter his recounting of what happened. This was a response to the news that then-FBI Director James Comey had documented his private meetings with Trump in contemporaneous memos that carry great evidentiary weight, and which still do. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
President Donald Trump said his threat of possible tapes of his meetings with James Comey - which he now says was a ruse - may have caused the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director to alter his recounting of what happened. This was a response to the news that then-FBI Director James Comey had documented his private meetings with Trump in contemporaneous memos that carry great evidentiary weight, and which still do. (more...)
Led coalition downs Iran-made drone in Syria
- June 23, 2017
The threat came after a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian Air Force Su-22 on Sunday, an act that the Pentagon explained as a defensive measure to protect U.S. It also comes after an American F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet shot down a Syrian SU-22 fighter-bomber Sunday in northern Syria as it "dropped bombs" near the Syrian Democratic Forces, a USA -backed alliance fighting IS. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
The threat came after a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian Air Force Su-22 on Sunday, an act that the Pentagon explained as a defensive measure to protect U.S. It also comes after an American F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet shot down a Syrian SU-22 fighter-bomber Sunday in northern Syria as it "dropped bombs" near the Syrian Democratic Forces, a USA -backed alliance fighting IS. (more...)
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