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China frees 3 activists who probed Ivanka Trump supplier
- June 28, 2017
The detained activists were readying a report alleging low pay, excessive overtime and verbal abuse of employees at Huajian Group factories when they were detained, according to NBC Washington. "I'm happy to be out", he said. The three activists' detention prompted the U.S. State Department to call for their immediate release. The brand said it takes the allegations "very seriously". (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The detained activists were readying a report alleging low pay, excessive overtime and verbal abuse of employees at Huajian Group factories when they were detained, according to NBC Washington. "I'm happy to be out", he said. The three activists' detention prompted the U.S. State Department to call for their immediate release. The brand said it takes the allegations "very seriously". (more...)
Senate Democrats: Boost domestic spending, not just defense
- June 28, 2017
The House budget committee is putting its budget markup on hold as conservatives and moderates in the Republican conference are divided over how the budget would reduce mandatory spending. Others, such as Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, the conservative chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, are eager to cut. "Part of being on the team is you fight your fight as hard as you can, you make your positions known as hard as you can, then when the position is made you soldier on and get it ... (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The House budget committee is putting its budget markup on hold as conservatives and moderates in the Republican conference are divided over how the budget would reduce mandatory spending. Others, such as Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, the conservative chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, are eager to cut. "Part of being on the team is you fight your fight as hard as you can, you make your positions known as hard as you can, then when the position is made you soldier on and get it ... (more...)
Britain and EU clash as May outlines Brexit proposals for Europeans
- June 28, 2017
Mr Hammond earlier repeated his call for any transitional deal to avoid a "disruptive and unsafe cliff edge" in trading links with the European Union after Brexit . That, former government official and professor of Economics and Public Policy at King's College London Jonathan Portes said, could have won her some goodwill in talks on a future trading relationship which could make or break thousands of businesses on both sides of the Channel. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Mr Hammond earlier repeated his call for any transitional deal to avoid a "disruptive and unsafe cliff edge" in trading links with the European Union after Brexit . That, former government official and professor of Economics and Public Policy at King's College London Jonathan Portes said, could have won her some goodwill in talks on a future trading relationship which could make or break thousands of businesses on both sides of the Channel. (more...)
United States envoy widens Syria warning net
- June 28, 2017
On April 6 the USA military attacked a Syria-government airfield with 59 Tomahawk missiles under the pretext that the Syrian Army had used the airfield to drop chemical weapons against people in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
On April 6 the USA military attacked a Syria-government airfield with 59 Tomahawk missiles under the pretext that the Syrian Army had used the airfield to drop chemical weapons against people in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province. (more...)
Police searching for NC airport employee who went missing from work
- June 28, 2017
However, Cope's Ford Focus was not in the airport parking lot, and records show her security badge was used to exit the parking lot around 3:10 p.m. Sarah Kosinski told Spectrum News that Cope, who has worked at the Starbucks for four years, only took her keys and left her purse and her phone. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
However, Cope's Ford Focus was not in the airport parking lot, and records show her security badge was used to exit the parking lot around 3:10 p.m. Sarah Kosinski told Spectrum News that Cope, who has worked at the Starbucks for four years, only took her keys and left her purse and her phone. (more...)
Pregnant Teen Fatally Shoots Boyfriend In Youtube Prank Gone Wrong
- June 28, 2017
Police say she shot Ruiz with a.50-caliber handgun from about a foot away, but the book (a hardcover encyclopedia, per the Minneapolis Star Tribune ) did not stop the bullet, which entered his chest. "It was just a prank gone wrong", she was quoted by the Twin Cities Pioneer Press as saying. The bullet went through the book and struck Ruiz, killing him. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Police say she shot Ruiz with a.50-caliber handgun from about a foot away, but the book (a hardcover encyclopedia, per the Minneapolis Star Tribune ) did not stop the bullet, which entered his chest. "It was just a prank gone wrong", she was quoted by the Twin Cities Pioneer Press as saying. The bullet went through the book and struck Ruiz, killing him. (more...)
CNN tweets a correction at Trump
- June 28, 2017
One problem: When challenged on the particulars of the story, CNN acknowledged that it couldn't stand by it. And the president did not miss the opportunity that CNN's most recent misfire offered, tweeting frequently throughout the morning on Tuesday. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
One problem: When challenged on the particulars of the story, CNN acknowledged that it couldn't stand by it. And the president did not miss the opportunity that CNN's most recent misfire offered, tweeting frequently throughout the morning on Tuesday. (more...)
Mattis says Syria's government taking US threat seriously
- June 28, 2017
Russian Federation and the Syrian government itself-have dismissed allegations that the attack was perpetrated by government forces. Several State Department officials typically involved in coordinating such announcements said they were caught off guard, and it appeared the underlying intelligence information was known only to a small group of senior officials. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Russian Federation and the Syrian government itself-have dismissed allegations that the attack was perpetrated by government forces. Several State Department officials typically involved in coordinating such announcements said they were caught off guard, and it appeared the underlying intelligence information was known only to a small group of senior officials. (more...)
The Man Who CNN Retracted Trump Story About, Calls CNN 'Classy'
- June 28, 2017
The story, published last Thursday, said Congress was investigating hedge fund manager Anthony Scaramucci's ties to a Russian investment fund. An internal investigation by CNN management found that some standard editorial processes were not followed when the article was published, people briefed on the results of the investigation said . (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The story, published last Thursday, said Congress was investigating hedge fund manager Anthony Scaramucci's ties to a Russian investment fund. An internal investigation by CNN management found that some standard editorial processes were not followed when the article was published, people briefed on the results of the investigation said . (more...)
Canadian opinion of United States sees sharp decline after Trump's election
- June 28, 2017
At the end of Barack Obama's term, 64 percent of global respondents said they were confident in the US president , compared to 22 percent now. The image of the United States across the world has gone down under President Trump, according to a new survey . (more...)
- June 28, 2017
At the end of Barack Obama's term, 64 percent of global respondents said they were confident in the US president , compared to 22 percent now. The image of the United States across the world has gone down under President Trump, according to a new survey . (more...)
Battle for Mosul: fight for city's mosque enters endgame
- June 28, 2017
Those residents who have escaped say numerous civilians trapped behind Islamic State lines - put at 50,000 by the Iraqi military - have little food, water or medicines. The historic mosque grounds remain under militant control. Troops ducked into narrow alleyways, through bright courtyards and up balconies to reach positions with a view of the now destroyed grand Al-Nouri Mosque. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Those residents who have escaped say numerous civilians trapped behind Islamic State lines - put at 50,000 by the Iraqi military - have little food, water or medicines. The historic mosque grounds remain under militant control. Troops ducked into narrow alleyways, through bright courtyards and up balconies to reach positions with a view of the now destroyed grand Al-Nouri Mosque. (more...)
South Korea take taekwondo golds
- June 28, 2017
In 1991, they fielded a joint team to an worldwide table-tennis championship and also a soccer tournament. "If a North Korean delegation takes part in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, I believe it will greatly contribute to realising the Olympic values of friendship and peace". (more...)
- June 28, 2017
In 1991, they fielded a joint team to an worldwide table-tennis championship and also a soccer tournament. "If a North Korean delegation takes part in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, I believe it will greatly contribute to realising the Olympic values of friendship and peace". (more...)
Accused NSA leaker could face trial in October
- June 28, 2017
The Justice Department announced Winner's arrest the same day the NSA report was published by online news outlet The Intercept . Victor is charged with one count of willful retention, and transmission of national defense information. Both parties will have the images of the computers by July 5, additional documents will be ready by August 2, and both parties will have special clearance to look over evidence by August 25. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The Justice Department announced Winner's arrest the same day the NSA report was published by online news outlet The Intercept . Victor is charged with one count of willful retention, and transmission of national defense information. Both parties will have the images of the computers by July 5, additional documents will be ready by August 2, and both parties will have special clearance to look over evidence by August 25. (more...)
Trump accepts Macron's invitation to visit Paris in July
- June 28, 2017
Trump will attend the traditional military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue, where U.S. soldiers will march alongside French troops to commemorate the centenary of America entering World War I, Macron's office said. "My handshake with him, it wasn't innocent", Macron told a French newspaper. This year's Bastille Day parade comes 100 years after U.S. troops landed in western France to help the Allied Powers to victory over Germany and its allies in World War I. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Trump will attend the traditional military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue, where U.S. soldiers will march alongside French troops to commemorate the centenary of America entering World War I, Macron's office said. "My handshake with him, it wasn't innocent", Macron told a French newspaper. This year's Bastille Day parade comes 100 years after U.S. troops landed in western France to help the Allied Powers to victory over Germany and its allies in World War I. (more...)
Heavy police presence on Highway 400 after shooting in Black Creek
- June 28, 2017
In a tweet, police said the shooting suspect had fled the scene and police were in pursuit of a silver Honda Civic. The suspect apparently fled the scene and, a short time later, several police cars were seen speeding down northbound Highway 400. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
In a tweet, police said the shooting suspect had fled the scene and police were in pursuit of a silver Honda Civic. The suspect apparently fled the scene and, a short time later, several police cars were seen speeding down northbound Highway 400. (more...)
Wildfire Burns 1200 Acres Near Beaumont, 2 Injured
- June 28, 2017
Jonathon Hodgkiss of Lone Peak Engines out of Utah accepts a doughnut and lemonade from Skylee Hatch as fire crews return from fighting a wildfire near the ski town of Brian Head Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in P. The fire in the near the ski town of Brian Head, generally known for weekend getaway homes for Las Vegas residents, is about 10 percent contained. Are there fires burning anywhere else? Yes. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Jonathon Hodgkiss of Lone Peak Engines out of Utah accepts a doughnut and lemonade from Skylee Hatch as fire crews return from fighting a wildfire near the ski town of Brian Head Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in P. The fire in the near the ski town of Brian Head, generally known for weekend getaway homes for Las Vegas residents, is about 10 percent contained. Are there fires burning anywhere else? Yes. (more...)
Passengers pulled to safety after train derails in NY subway
- June 28, 2017
Two of the train's cars made it into the 125th street station, and the derailment caused damage to the tracks and disrupted service throughout the day. Per the Daily News , De Blasio (who does not have the power to fix the subways) did not respond to questions about the event. The South Ferry station on the No. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
Two of the train's cars made it into the 125th street station, and the derailment caused damage to the tracks and disrupted service throughout the day. Per the Daily News , De Blasio (who does not have the power to fix the subways) did not respond to questions about the event. The South Ferry station on the No. (more...)
Utah officials blame lack of logging for major wildfire
- June 28, 2017
The Utah fire began near the ski resort town of Brian Head , generally known for weekend getaway homes for Las Vegas residents. The fire burned about 1,600 acres. The fire, dubbed the Manzanita Fire, started about 3:10 p.m. on Lambs Canyon near Dump Road following a single auto crash, the Riverside County Fire Department said in a news release. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The Utah fire began near the ski resort town of Brian Head , generally known for weekend getaway homes for Las Vegas residents. The fire burned about 1,600 acres. The fire, dubbed the Manzanita Fire, started about 3:10 p.m. on Lambs Canyon near Dump Road following a single auto crash, the Riverside County Fire Department said in a news release. (more...)
Global stocks fall on jitters over central bank tightening
- June 28, 2017
French 10-year bond yields also pulled back from a one-month high at around 0.78 percent, while Spanish and Portuguese bond yields were 3-4 basis points lower on the day. He cited European Central Bank research showing a broader measure of joblessness, including those who want to work more hours but can't, could be as high as 18 percent, nearly twice as high as the official rate. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
French 10-year bond yields also pulled back from a one-month high at around 0.78 percent, while Spanish and Portuguese bond yields were 3-4 basis points lower on the day. He cited European Central Bank research showing a broader measure of joblessness, including those who want to work more hours but can't, could be as high as 18 percent, nearly twice as high as the official rate. (more...)
Over 500 firefighters battle northern Arizona blaze
- June 28, 2017
The wildfire is five percent contained. Also, the fire did cross the highway at one point Tuesday afternoon. Yavapai County spokesman David McAtee said the communities of Pine Flat, Breezy Pines and the northern corner of Mayer have been evacuated, and area highways face closures. (more...)
- June 28, 2017
The wildfire is five percent contained. Also, the fire did cross the highway at one point Tuesday afternoon. Yavapai County spokesman David McAtee said the communities of Pine Flat, Breezy Pines and the northern corner of Mayer have been evacuated, and area highways face closures. (more...)
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