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Donald Trump calls on Republican senators to muster support for Healthcare Bill
- June 26, 2017
Four Senate Republicans came out against the health care bill draft - which was written behind closed doors - when it was revealed on Thursday. U.S. "I don't think he's leading it", Trump said . Sen. Susan Collins of ME says she thinks getting the votes needed in the Senate this week to pass a Republican bill to replace the Affordable Care Act could be very hard. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Four Senate Republicans came out against the health care bill draft - which was written behind closed doors - when it was revealed on Thursday. U.S. "I don't think he's leading it", Trump said . Sen. Susan Collins of ME says she thinks getting the votes needed in the Senate this week to pass a Republican bill to replace the Affordable Care Act could be very hard. (more...)
Kovind to kickstart nation-wide tour tomorrow from UP
- June 26, 2017
Sakshi Maharaj , the BJP MP from Unnao adjoining Kanpur from where Kovind hails, was also present. "Will accompany Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji as he files his nomination papers today for the upcoming Presidential election ", he tweeted. Kovind's visit to Uttar Pradesh, which has the highest value of each vote in the presidential election, is part of his nation-wide tour during which he will talk to members of the electoral college that votes for the new president. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Sakshi Maharaj , the BJP MP from Unnao adjoining Kanpur from where Kovind hails, was also present. "Will accompany Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji as he files his nomination papers today for the upcoming Presidential election ", he tweeted. Kovind's visit to Uttar Pradesh, which has the highest value of each vote in the presidential election, is part of his nation-wide tour during which he will talk to members of the electoral college that votes for the new president. (more...)
Pakistan fuel tanker inferno kills at least 150
- June 26, 2017
According to police, the tragic incident took place at 6:23 a.m. local time when an oil tanker fully packed with around 50,000 liters of petrol skidded off the road after tire burst on a highway in Ahmad Pur Sharqia, a small town about 400 km southwest of Lahore , capital city of Punjab Province. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
According to police, the tragic incident took place at 6:23 a.m. local time when an oil tanker fully packed with around 50,000 liters of petrol skidded off the road after tire burst on a highway in Ahmad Pur Sharqia, a small town about 400 km southwest of Lahore , capital city of Punjab Province. (more...)
Congress hopes JD (U) changes stance, supports Bihar's 'daughter' Meira Kumar
- June 26, 2017
Stating that the office of the President was the "final touchstone for the passage of laws", she said, "It, therefore, can not function to serve narrow political interests". Standing by the side of their leader Nitish Kumar, the Janata Dal (United) on Saturday said that instead of making the presidential election a matter of confrontational politics, the Congress-led opposition should focus on the challenge of 2019 Lok Sabha elections . (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Stating that the office of the President was the "final touchstone for the passage of laws", she said, "It, therefore, can not function to serve narrow political interests". Standing by the side of their leader Nitish Kumar, the Janata Dal (United) on Saturday said that instead of making the presidential election a matter of confrontational politics, the Congress-led opposition should focus on the challenge of 2019 Lok Sabha elections . (more...)
Grenfell Tower Fire: Theresa May apologizes for government response in Parliament speech
- June 26, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May , already politically weakened since losing her parliamentary majority in a June 8 election, was heavily criticized for her personal handling of the tower fire, which was perceived to be insensitive. Although the flats on Kensington High Street (located two miles south of what remains of Grenfell Tower) are still under construction, developer St Edward has hired additional workers to rush the completion of the building, while the government committed extra funding ... (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May , already politically weakened since losing her parliamentary majority in a June 8 election, was heavily criticized for her personal handling of the tower fire, which was perceived to be insensitive. Although the flats on Kensington High Street (located two miles south of what remains of Grenfell Tower) are still under construction, developer St Edward has hired additional workers to rush the completion of the building, while the government committed extra funding ... (more...)
Mexico knock out Confederations Cup hosts Russia
- June 26, 2017
Aleksandr Samedov scored the opening goal of the match for the hosts at the 25-minute mark, while Mexico's Nestor Araujo equalized five minutes later. European champion Portugal showed 95th-ranked New Zealand the respect of selecting Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars when rest was an option. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Aleksandr Samedov scored the opening goal of the match for the hosts at the 25-minute mark, while Mexico's Nestor Araujo equalized five minutes later. European champion Portugal showed 95th-ranked New Zealand the respect of selecting Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars when rest was an option. (more...)
United States urges Qatar and Saudi-led group to resolve dispute
- June 26, 2017
Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain cut ties with Qatar on 5 June, accusing it of support for Islamist militants , an allegation Qatar denies. Doha also said it is reviewing the demands and is preparing an official response after confirming the receipt of the document on Thursday. "This list of demands confirms what Qatar has said from the beginning - the illegal blockade has nothing to do with combating terrorism , it is about limiting Qatar's sovereignty, and ... (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain cut ties with Qatar on 5 June, accusing it of support for Islamist militants , an allegation Qatar denies. Doha also said it is reviewing the demands and is preparing an official response after confirming the receipt of the document on Thursday. "This list of demands confirms what Qatar has said from the beginning - the illegal blockade has nothing to do with combating terrorism , it is about limiting Qatar's sovereignty, and ... (more...)
Death toll in Pakistan attacks climbs to 56
- June 26, 2017
Seven policemen were included in 13 martyred in a suicide auto bombing in Quetta while four policemen were targeted by motorcyclists at a roadside restaurant in the SITE area of Karachi. Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said "enemy (was) trying to mar festive mood of nation through such coward acts". Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the attacks, saying that terrorists involved in the attacks will be taken to task and all out efforts will be taken to eliminate terrorism. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Seven policemen were included in 13 martyred in a suicide auto bombing in Quetta while four policemen were targeted by motorcyclists at a roadside restaurant in the SITE area of Karachi. Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said "enemy (was) trying to mar festive mood of nation through such coward acts". Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the attacks, saying that terrorists involved in the attacks will be taken to task and all out efforts will be taken to eliminate terrorism. (more...)
SpaceX set to launch Falcon 9 from California air base
- June 26, 2017
Together with "Of Course I Still Love You" for Cape Canaveral launches, the company's drone ships - landing platforms in the ocean - take inspiration from sci-fi author Iain M. Swapping out and deorbiting some old satellites has already begun, Iridium CEO Matt Desch said in a pre-launch call with reporters. And, both through luck and hard work, SpaceX was able to once again successfully land that second rocket, taking them one step closer to the dream of space commerce and tourism. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Together with "Of Course I Still Love You" for Cape Canaveral launches, the company's drone ships - landing platforms in the ocean - take inspiration from sci-fi author Iain M. Swapping out and deorbiting some old satellites has already begun, Iridium CEO Matt Desch said in a pre-launch call with reporters. And, both through luck and hard work, SpaceX was able to once again successfully land that second rocket, taking them one step closer to the dream of space commerce and tourism. (more...)
Rescuers ordered to leave amid fears over second China landslide
- June 26, 2017
The search and rescue operation was underway overnight and people have been sent to observe potential secondary disasters. The massive landslide buried the entire village of Xinmo in a mountainous region of Sichuan province. A woman in a nearby village told The Associated Press that she had no information on her relatives in Xinmo, the mountain village that was buried. They said they were swept away by water, and his parents and other relatives are still missing. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
The search and rescue operation was underway overnight and people have been sent to observe potential secondary disasters. The massive landslide buried the entire village of Xinmo in a mountainous region of Sichuan province. A woman in a nearby village told The Associated Press that she had no information on her relatives in Xinmo, the mountain village that was buried. They said they were swept away by water, and his parents and other relatives are still missing. (more...)
Gerry Adams tells Theresa May she has 'breached the Good Friday Agreement'
- June 26, 2017
Mrs May's deal with the DUP threatened her government's role as "an honest broker" between unionists and republicans in Belfast, wrote Jonathan Powell, the British government's chief negotiator in Ireland from 1997 to 2007, in the Guardian newspaper on Sunday. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Mrs May's deal with the DUP threatened her government's role as "an honest broker" between unionists and republicans in Belfast, wrote Jonathan Powell, the British government's chief negotiator in Ireland from 1997 to 2007, in the Guardian newspaper on Sunday. (more...)
Qatar says received 'verbal message' from Iran's Rouhani
- June 26, 2017
Last week, United States president Donald Trump called Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , the Emir of Qatar, and offered to help resolve the dispute. "It is unfortunate that our neighbours have chosen to invest their time and resources in a baseless propaganda campaign", he said , calling the terrorism accusations a " publicity stunt ". (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Last week, United States president Donald Trump called Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , the Emir of Qatar, and offered to help resolve the dispute. "It is unfortunate that our neighbours have chosen to invest their time and resources in a baseless propaganda campaign", he said , calling the terrorism accusations a " publicity stunt ". (more...)
Air Force Thunderbird flips at Vectren Dayton Airshow
- June 26, 2017
Kenneth Cordova was released Friday night. According to the Dayton Daily News , a CareFlight unit responded to the crash and removed the pilot, Capt. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base dispatched crash and rescue crews. The U.S. Air Force said the F-16 Fighting Falcon was involved in a "mishap" upon landing at about 12:20 p.m. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Kenneth Cordova was released Friday night. According to the Dayton Daily News , a CareFlight unit responded to the crash and removed the pilot, Capt. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base dispatched crash and rescue crews. The U.S. Air Force said the F-16 Fighting Falcon was involved in a "mishap" upon landing at about 12:20 p.m. (more...)
Eid-el-Fitr: Buhari urges Nigerians to shun reckless statements
- June 26, 2017
Known as the Feast of Breaking the Fast, Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims all around the world. As the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, signifying the end of the month of Ramadan , Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has felicitated with the Muslims. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Known as the Feast of Breaking the Fast, Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims all around the world. As the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, signifying the end of the month of Ramadan , Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has felicitated with the Muslims. (more...)
Travel to North Korea Could Be Banned for Americans, Rex Tillerson Says
- June 26, 2017
According to the hospital treating him, the 22-year-old suffered severe neurological injury during more than a year of detention in the isolated country, for stealing a political poster from a hotel. Tensions between the United States and North Korea have been heightened by North Korean missile launches and two nuclear bomb tests. In December 2015, Warmbier traveled to Pyongyang , North Korea, on a five-day stopover before going to Hong Kong. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
According to the hospital treating him, the 22-year-old suffered severe neurological injury during more than a year of detention in the isolated country, for stealing a political poster from a hotel. Tensions between the United States and North Korea have been heightened by North Korean missile launches and two nuclear bomb tests. In December 2015, Warmbier traveled to Pyongyang , North Korea, on a five-day stopover before going to Hong Kong. (more...)
European Union says UK's offer for European Union citizens post Brexit not good enough
- June 26, 2017
May struck back, saying: "That's certainly not my recollection", but with Conservative lawmakers blaming her personally for leading them into an election in which they lost seats, her position is perilous. The suggested five-year cutoff date has yet to be specified. While Merkel and new French President Emmanuel Macron were giving a post-summit news conference in a packed room, May spoke next door in front of just a few dozen reporters, majority from the UK. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
May struck back, saying: "That's certainly not my recollection", but with Conservative lawmakers blaming her personally for leading them into an election in which they lost seats, her position is perilous. The suggested five-year cutoff date has yet to be specified. While Merkel and new French President Emmanuel Macron were giving a post-summit news conference in a packed room, May spoke next door in front of just a few dozen reporters, majority from the UK. (more...)
CBO Set to Release Analysis of Senate Healthcare Bill Monday
- June 26, 2017
Facing unanimous Democratic opposition, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell must get yes votes from 50 of the 52 GOP senators to avoid a defeat that would be a major embarrassment to President Donald Trump and the entire Republican Party. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Facing unanimous Democratic opposition, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell must get yes votes from 50 of the 52 GOP senators to avoid a defeat that would be a major embarrassment to President Donald Trump and the entire Republican Party. (more...)
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emmanuel Macron shoot video selfie about climate change
- June 26, 2017
Politicians, legal experts and activists will launch a campaign in Paris on Saturday for a global pact to protect the human right to a clean, healthy environment. "It is absolutely imperative that we not make it a political issue", he said after meeting Macron on Friday. PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron has pledged to fight to secure a historic United Nations pact to protect the human right to a clean and healthy environment. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Politicians, legal experts and activists will launch a campaign in Paris on Saturday for a global pact to protect the human right to a clean, healthy environment. "It is absolutely imperative that we not make it a political issue", he said after meeting Macron on Friday. PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron has pledged to fight to secure a historic United Nations pact to protect the human right to a clean and healthy environment. (more...)
Dawid Malan makes history as England score 181 in T20 series decider
- June 26, 2017
With Tom Curran taking another two wickets and Mason Crane snaring the great AB de Villiers as his first worldwide victim, England beat South Africa by 19 runs at Cardiff . JJ Smuts and AB De Villiers looked to rebuild as the former survived what looked to be a feint edge behind when he was only on eight. England stand-in captain Jos Buttler: " Dawid Malan was fantastic on debut". (more...)
- June 26, 2017
With Tom Curran taking another two wickets and Mason Crane snaring the great AB de Villiers as his first worldwide victim, England beat South Africa by 19 runs at Cardiff . JJ Smuts and AB De Villiers looked to rebuild as the former survived what looked to be a feint edge behind when he was only on eight. England stand-in captain Jos Buttler: " Dawid Malan was fantastic on debut". (more...)
Qatar to buy $12 billion worth of fighter jets from the US
- June 26, 2017
The Gulf nations have criticized Qatar for alleged support of the Muslim Brotherhood , which is considered a terrorist organization by Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the U.A.E. severed diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar this month, accusing their neighbor of backing Sunni and Shiite extremist groups. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
The Gulf nations have criticized Qatar for alleged support of the Muslim Brotherhood , which is considered a terrorist organization by Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the U.A.E. severed diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar this month, accusing their neighbor of backing Sunni and Shiite extremist groups. (more...)
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