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Senate Republicans halt health care overhaul as Cruz maintains opposition
- June 28, 2017
Senate Republicans have postponed their plans to vote on repealing Obamacare till after the Fourth of July recess, after encountering strong resistance from moderate and conservative Republicans to even debate on the bill. Healthcare experts from across the political spectrum say the bill is unworkable and suffers from fatal flaws and could lead to Americans dropping out of the healthcare market. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Senate Republicans have postponed their plans to vote on repealing Obamacare till after the Fourth of July recess, after encountering strong resistance from moderate and conservative Republicans to even debate on the bill. Healthcare experts from across the political spectrum say the bill is unworkable and suffers from fatal flaws and could lead to Americans dropping out of the healthcare market. (more...)
Trump urges Modi to fix deficit, but stresses strong ties
- June 28, 2017
During their meeting, the two leaders also "committed to strengthen cooperation against terrorist threats from groups including al-Qaeda, ISIS, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Lashkar-e- Taiba (LeT), D-Company (led by underworld don and terror mastermind Dawood Ibrahim), and their affiliates". (more...)
- June 28, 2017
During their meeting, the two leaders also "committed to strengthen cooperation against terrorist threats from groups including al-Qaeda, ISIS, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Lashkar-e- Taiba (LeT), D-Company (led by underworld don and terror mastermind Dawood Ibrahim), and their affiliates". (more...)
Netherlands Backs India's Bid For NSG Entry And A Permanent UNSC Seat
- June 28, 2017
Modi effusively praised Trump, hailing his "vast and successful experience in the business world" and "great leadership" for U.S. -India ties, which he said should "lend an aggressive and forward looking agenda to our relations". President Donald Trump found out Monday that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a hugger. "For Trump, the personal is political", said Atman Trivedi, an Asia specialist at Hills & Company consultancy. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Modi effusively praised Trump, hailing his "vast and successful experience in the business world" and "great leadership" for U.S. -India ties, which he said should "lend an aggressive and forward looking agenda to our relations". President Donald Trump found out Monday that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a hugger. "For Trump, the personal is political", said Atman Trivedi, an Asia specialist at Hills & Company consultancy. (more...)
Netanyahu calls to end Palestinian payments to attacker families
- June 28, 2017
Three assailants have been killed. Since September 2015, Palestinian assailants have killed 42 Israelis, two visiting Americans and a British student, mainly in stabbing, shooting and vehicular attacks. According to the Jerusalem Post , the Palestinian-based Hamas terrorist group claimed the attackers were affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PLFP). (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Three assailants have been killed. Since September 2015, Palestinian assailants have killed 42 Israelis, two visiting Americans and a British student, mainly in stabbing, shooting and vehicular attacks. According to the Jerusalem Post , the Palestinian-based Hamas terrorist group claimed the attackers were affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PLFP). (more...)
Brussels Central Station suspect is dead following failed terror attack
- June 28, 2017
A soldier killed the attacker, who had tried to set off a powerful nail bomb that could have led to fatalities among the two dozen or so travelers checking train times on a public display board at Brussels Central Station on Tuesday, officials said. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
A soldier killed the attacker, who had tried to set off a powerful nail bomb that could have led to fatalities among the two dozen or so travelers checking train times on a public display board at Brussels Central Station on Tuesday, officials said. (more...)
Merkel ally becomes governor of most populous German state
- June 28, 2017
In an interview with women's magazine Brigitte on Monday, Merkel said she did not believe gay marriage should be a party-political issue. The issue became a hot election topic after Mrs Merkel's three potential coalition partners, including her current SPD partners, made it a condition for sharing power, effectively forcing the conservative chancellor's hand. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
In an interview with women's magazine Brigitte on Monday, Merkel said she did not believe gay marriage should be a party-political issue. The issue became a hot election topic after Mrs Merkel's three potential coalition partners, including her current SPD partners, made it a condition for sharing power, effectively forcing the conservative chancellor's hand. (more...)
Merkel urges European Union to stick together after Brexit talks launched
- June 28, 2017
European Union negotiator Michel Barnier and his British counterpart, David Davis, said after the first negotiating session that they were confident of quick progress but that major challenges lie ahead to meet the March 2019 deadline for the U.K.to officially leave the bloc. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
European Union negotiator Michel Barnier and his British counterpart, David Davis, said after the first negotiating session that they were confident of quick progress but that major challenges lie ahead to meet the March 2019 deadline for the U.K.to officially leave the bloc. (more...)
German city evacuates apartment block over insulation worry
- June 28, 2017
Preliminary indications are that the cladding may have been a factor in spreading the blaze. The evacuation came as cities across Europe examine fire safety, prompted by the incineration two weeks ago of the 24-story tower in London . A woman speaks on the phone behind her flat window of Bray Tower, part of the Chalcots Estate in the borough of Camden, in London , Monday, June 26, 2017. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Preliminary indications are that the cladding may have been a factor in spreading the blaze. The evacuation came as cities across Europe examine fire safety, prompted by the incineration two weeks ago of the 24-story tower in London . A woman speaks on the phone behind her flat window of Bray Tower, part of the Chalcots Estate in the borough of Camden, in London , Monday, June 26, 2017. (more...)
Sailing-Ainslie keeping firm hand on helm for next America's Cup tilt
- June 28, 2017
But we're here. So now it's up to us to respond and react. "We just couldn't get the hook up at the start", Spithill said. "We just had a hard time hooking up", Spithill said. Having made changes to their boat since the opening weekend of the America's Cup Match, presented by Louis Vuitton , Jimmy Spithill was asked if there might also be changes to personnel on the Oracle Team USA boat ahead of day five, to which he replied, "Anything is on the table". (more...)
- June 28, 2017
But we're here. So now it's up to us to respond and react. "We just couldn't get the hook up at the start", Spithill said. "We just had a hard time hooking up", Spithill said. Having made changes to their boat since the opening weekend of the America's Cup Match, presented by Louis Vuitton , Jimmy Spithill was asked if there might also be changes to personnel on the Oracle Team USA boat ahead of day five, to which he replied, "Anything is on the table". (more...)
Tillerson to meet Qatari counterpart in Washington
- June 28, 2017
The demands include shuttering Al Jazeera and severing ties to the Muslim Brotherhood . "The United States will continue to stay in close contact with all parties and will continue to support the mediation efforts of the Emir of Kuwait". (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The demands include shuttering Al Jazeera and severing ties to the Muslim Brotherhood . "The United States will continue to stay in close contact with all parties and will continue to support the mediation efforts of the Emir of Kuwait". (more...)
Republicans delay to gather support for healthcare bill
- June 28, 2017
Still, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., told reporters, "I would not bet against Mitch McConnell ". "And if we don't get it done, it's just going to be something that we're not going to like". Lee said he opposed what he called the bill's first draft because it "included hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts for the affluent, bailouts for insurance companies and subsidies for lower-income Americans", but nothing for the middle class. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Still, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., told reporters, "I would not bet against Mitch McConnell ". "And if we don't get it done, it's just going to be something that we're not going to like". Lee said he opposed what he called the bill's first draft because it "included hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts for the affluent, bailouts for insurance companies and subsidies for lower-income Americans", but nothing for the middle class. (more...)
Former Trump campaign chairman registers as a foreign agent
- June 28, 2017
Manafort resigned from the campaign in August 2016, following reports by the New York Times that his name had appeared in a ledger found in Kiev detailing millions of dollars in under-the-table payments from the Party of Regions . The Party of Regions employed Mr. Manafort to help rebrand Mr. Yanukovych and his party - which was long known as tilting toward Russian Federation - as modernizers favoring closer ties to the European Union. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Manafort resigned from the campaign in August 2016, following reports by the New York Times that his name had appeared in a ledger found in Kiev detailing millions of dollars in under-the-table payments from the Party of Regions . The Party of Regions employed Mr. Manafort to help rebrand Mr. Yanukovych and his party - which was long known as tilting toward Russian Federation - as modernizers favoring closer ties to the European Union. (more...)
Donald Trump takes aim at media after retracted Russian Federation story
- June 28, 2017
CNN's constant coverage of President Donald Trump's alleged ties to the Russian government is about ratings, not informing viewers of what's actually going on, a producer at the news channel said on camera. Sources have also said that Bonifield is not close to the network's investigative news team, nor is he deeply involved in their editorial decision-making. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
CNN's constant coverage of President Donald Trump's alleged ties to the Russian government is about ratings, not informing viewers of what's actually going on, a producer at the news channel said on camera. Sources have also said that Bonifield is not close to the network's investigative news team, nor is he deeply involved in their editorial decision-making. (more...)
McConnell delays vote on health care bill until after July 4 recess
- June 28, 2017
I mean, I'm reading the CBO report at 4 a.m. And now, disgruntled centrist and conservative GOP senators are forcing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to scramble to rescue the measure before debate even begins. Susan Collins , R-Maine, a moderate who opposes the current bill and has expressed worries about cuts to Medicaid, said there had been "no outreach" from McConnell's office. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
I mean, I'm reading the CBO report at 4 a.m. And now, disgruntled centrist and conservative GOP senators are forcing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to scramble to rescue the measure before debate even begins. Susan Collins , R-Maine, a moderate who opposes the current bill and has expressed worries about cuts to Medicaid, said there had been "no outreach" from McConnell's office. (more...)
UAE accuses Qatar of leaking demands, foiling mediation
- June 28, 2017
She added: "We have asked, and we're optimistic, that what will be on this list will be reasonable and actionable demands that the Qataris will receive". It sent its first ship carrying food aid to Qatar and dispatched a small contingent of soldiers and armoured vehicles there on Thursday , while President Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Saudi Arabia's leaders on calming tension in the region. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
She added: "We have asked, and we're optimistic, that what will be on this list will be reasonable and actionable demands that the Qataris will receive". It sent its first ship carrying food aid to Qatar and dispatched a small contingent of soldiers and armoured vehicles there on Thursday , while President Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Saudi Arabia's leaders on calming tension in the region. (more...)
Modi-Trump meet restores confidence in bilateral ties:Industry
- June 28, 2017
The two leaders have discussed global issues include counter-terrorism, climate change, India's NSG membership among others. The two countries also "stressed that terrorism is a global scourge that must be fought and terrorist safe havens rooted out in every part of the world". (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The two leaders have discussed global issues include counter-terrorism, climate change, India's NSG membership among others. The two countries also "stressed that terrorism is a global scourge that must be fought and terrorist safe havens rooted out in every part of the world". (more...)
President Trump To Enforce New Restrictions With Cuba
- June 28, 2017
But it also reiterated "its willingness to continue the respectful dialogue and cooperation". President Donald Trump's announcement that he's "cancelling" his predecessor's policy toward Cuba is a good deal less than meets the ear. The Cuban government has made clear it will not be pressured into reforms in exchange for further engagement with Washington . The U.S. severed ties with Cuba in 1961 after Fidel Castro's revolution, and spent decades trying to either overthrow the ... (more...)
- June 28, 2017
But it also reiterated "its willingness to continue the respectful dialogue and cooperation". President Donald Trump's announcement that he's "cancelling" his predecessor's policy toward Cuba is a good deal less than meets the ear. The Cuban government has made clear it will not be pressured into reforms in exchange for further engagement with Washington . The U.S. severed ties with Cuba in 1961 after Fidel Castro's revolution, and spent decades trying to either overthrow the ... (more...)
Key figures in trial of officer who killed Philando Castile
- June 28, 2017
The trial of Yanez began during the last week of May, with prosecutors maintaining that Yanez failed to use correct protocol, such as ordering Castile to put his hands on the steering wheel after being informed the motorist was carrying a permitted gun, and then panicked when he thought Castile was reaching for it. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The trial of Yanez began during the last week of May, with prosecutors maintaining that Yanez failed to use correct protocol, such as ordering Castile to put his hands on the steering wheel after being informed the motorist was carrying a permitted gun, and then panicked when he thought Castile was reaching for it. (more...)
Trump and Modi reaffirm Indian-US relations with a hug
- June 28, 2017
PM Rutte said the bonds between Indian and Netherlands goes back to 1947 and these relations have become stronger over the years. We consider the USA a valued partner in our flagship programs. PM Modi arrived in the Netherlands today on the final leg of his three-nation tour after concluding his visit to the United States. Modi pulled in Trump for a bear hug on the stage as the cameras rolled in the Rose Garden. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
PM Rutte said the bonds between Indian and Netherlands goes back to 1947 and these relations have become stronger over the years. We consider the USA a valued partner in our flagship programs. PM Modi arrived in the Netherlands today on the final leg of his three-nation tour after concluding his visit to the United States. Modi pulled in Trump for a bear hug on the stage as the cameras rolled in the Rose Garden. (more...)
Tillerson urges Qatar and boycotting Arab countries to resolve crisis
- June 28, 2017
Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are among several countries which announced on June 5 the suspension of all ties to Qatar, accusing it of support for extremist groups, a claim Doha denies. "NHRC noted that Qatar's acceptance of these demands and conditions would subject the country to global accountability and violate its obligations on human rights conventions". (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are among several countries which announced on June 5 the suspension of all ties to Qatar, accusing it of support for extremist groups, a claim Doha denies. "NHRC noted that Qatar's acceptance of these demands and conditions would subject the country to global accountability and violate its obligations on human rights conventions". (more...)
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