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Italy plans military mission in Libyan waters
- July 29, 2017
Libya's UN-backed unity government chief has denied that an agreement has been struck with Rome to deploy Italian vessels in Libyan waters to combat human trafficking. According to the Libya Herald, Serraj issued a statement saying he had done no such thing. The foreign ministry, in a statement carried by pro-GNA news agency LANA, said the Italian government had been asked "to provide logistical and technical support to the Libyan coastguard". (more...)
- July 29, 2017
Libya's UN-backed unity government chief has denied that an agreement has been struck with Rome to deploy Italian vessels in Libyan waters to combat human trafficking. According to the Libya Herald, Serraj issued a statement saying he had done no such thing. The foreign ministry, in a statement carried by pro-GNA news agency LANA, said the Italian government had been asked "to provide logistical and technical support to the Libyan coastguard". (more...)
Trump Taps John Kelly As New White House Chief Of Staff
- July 29, 2017
The personnel shift came amid growing acrimony inside the White House, which was made public most clearly when new communications director Anthony Scaramucci called a reporter for The New Yorker and gave a series of expletive-ridden criticisms of Priebus, among others. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
The personnel shift came amid growing acrimony inside the White House, which was made public most clearly when new communications director Anthony Scaramucci called a reporter for The New Yorker and gave a series of expletive-ridden criticisms of Priebus, among others. (more...)
Graham: Firing Mueller could be 'beginning of the end' for Trump
- July 29, 2017
He likened the House Republican plan to "a very damaged football". Weirdly, Trump hasn't simply fired Sessions, choosing, instead, to apparently try to humiliate Sessions into quitting. He said that it would be inappropriate for Mueller to investigate his and his family's finances and would not say if he'd terminate the special prosecutor for doing so. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
He likened the House Republican plan to "a very damaged football". Weirdly, Trump hasn't simply fired Sessions, choosing, instead, to apparently try to humiliate Sessions into quitting. He said that it would be inappropriate for Mueller to investigate his and his family's finances and would not say if he'd terminate the special prosecutor for doing so. (more...)
When it comes to health care, this is an awfully dangerous bet
- July 29, 2017
McCain returned to Washington on Tuesday for the health care proposal, almost a week after announcing he had been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of brain cancer and undergone surgery above his left eye. "We will save $'s and have much better healthcare!" Schumer said that he and McCain "have been friends for a very long time, ever since the Gang of Eight, which we put together". (more...)
- July 29, 2017
McCain returned to Washington on Tuesday for the health care proposal, almost a week after announcing he had been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of brain cancer and undergone surgery above his left eye. "We will save $'s and have much better healthcare!" Schumer said that he and McCain "have been friends for a very long time, ever since the Gang of Eight, which we put together". (more...)
Pedophile priest Paul Shanley being released from prison
- July 29, 2017
Convicted child rapist and former Catholic priest Paul Shanley - released from a MA prison today - was never interviewed by the two state-contracted psychologists who determined that, thanks to his advanced age and medical status, he did not meet the legal criteria for civil confinement as a sexually unsafe person, a Herald review of their evaluations found. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
Convicted child rapist and former Catholic priest Paul Shanley - released from a MA prison today - was never interviewed by the two state-contracted psychologists who determined that, thanks to his advanced age and medical status, he did not meet the legal criteria for civil confinement as a sexually unsafe person, a Herald review of their evaluations found. (more...)
United Nations appeals for calm in Venezuela ahead of controversial vote
- July 29, 2017
Geneva - UN appealed for calm ahead of Sunday's elections for the new Constituent Assembly, urging the Venezuela government of President Nicolas Maduro must allow peaceful protests and freedom of expression. The controversial Constituent Assembly election is scheduled for July 30, and the Venezuelan opposition was planning to pile more pressure on Maduro by holding a major protest dubbed "The takeover of Venezuela" on Friday. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
Geneva - UN appealed for calm ahead of Sunday's elections for the new Constituent Assembly, urging the Venezuela government of President Nicolas Maduro must allow peaceful protests and freedom of expression. The controversial Constituent Assembly election is scheduled for July 30, and the Venezuelan opposition was planning to pile more pressure on Maduro by holding a major protest dubbed "The takeover of Venezuela" on Friday. (more...)
Trump pushes out Priebus, names DHS' Kelly chief of staff
- July 29, 2017
The Southern Command is responsible for US military activities in Central and South America. And yet, Kelly carries some dents in his armor too. It turns out that a Politico reporter obtained it through a public-information request. He also made news on Friday when it was reported that his wife, who is "not a fan of Trump", is divorcing him. Join Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz as they discuss and debate the week's biggest political news. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
The Southern Command is responsible for US military activities in Central and South America. And yet, Kelly carries some dents in his armor too. It turns out that a Politico reporter obtained it through a public-information request. He also made news on Friday when it was reported that his wife, who is "not a fan of Trump", is divorcing him. Join Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz as they discuss and debate the week's biggest political news. (more...)
Manafort Provides Documents to Senate Judiciary Committee for Russia Probe
- July 29, 2017
Caught in the middle, at one point, was Manafort, who faced a subpoena from the Senate judiciary committee after agreeing to talk to the Senate intelligence committee , but not immediately concurring to a judiciary interview . Negotiations with Manafort would continue, the judiciary panel's Republican chairman, Charles Grassley told reporters . The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to slap new sanctions on Russian Federation, and force President Donald ... (more...)
- July 29, 2017
Caught in the middle, at one point, was Manafort, who faced a subpoena from the Senate judiciary committee after agreeing to talk to the Senate intelligence committee , but not immediately concurring to a judiciary interview . Negotiations with Manafort would continue, the judiciary panel's Republican chairman, Charles Grassley told reporters . The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to slap new sanctions on Russian Federation, and force President Donald ... (more...)
Kremlin regards anti-Russian bill approved by United States sad and dismaying event
- July 29, 2017
The House this week passed the legislation , 419-3, to enact new sanctions against Russia , Iran and North Korea , clearing the far-reaching measure for action by the Senate, where its future is less certain. But several European countries still have concerns, particularly over a natural gas pipeline between Germany and Russian Federation. Vladimir Putin and oligarchs close to him are all targeted by the sanctions . (more...)
- July 29, 2017
The House this week passed the legislation , 419-3, to enact new sanctions against Russia , Iran and North Korea , clearing the far-reaching measure for action by the Senate, where its future is less certain. But several European countries still have concerns, particularly over a natural gas pipeline between Germany and Russian Federation. Vladimir Putin and oligarchs close to him are all targeted by the sanctions . (more...)
Daniel Ricciardo dominates Hungarian GP practice
- July 29, 2017
The session was twice stopped by red flags as a couple of drivers found themselves in hot water. The Australian, running in an updated Red Bull , finished 0.234s seconds ahead of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen with Lewis Hamilton just over a tenth further back in third for Mercedes . (more...)
- July 29, 2017
The session was twice stopped by red flags as a couple of drivers found themselves in hot water. The Australian, running in an updated Red Bull , finished 0.234s seconds ahead of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen with Lewis Hamilton just over a tenth further back in third for Mercedes . (more...)
'Obamacare' Repeal Reeling After Senate Defeat
- July 29, 2017
And as Democrats only have 48 members in the Senate, Collins' and Murkowski's votes against the Republican efforts were crucial to defeating them; without those two Republican female senators, the bill nearly certainly would have ended up on Donald Trump's desk at some point. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
And as Democrats only have 48 members in the Senate, Collins' and Murkowski's votes against the Republican efforts were crucial to defeating them; without those two Republican female senators, the bill nearly certainly would have ended up on Donald Trump's desk at some point. (more...)
Priebus: John Kelly best person to replace me
- July 29, 2017
Priebus, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee , had been named to the post in part to bring political experience to the Trump White House . Before taking over as secretary of homeland security, Kelly served in the top slot of the U.S. Southern Command, the Pentagon's area of responsibility focused on the Caribbean and South America. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
Priebus, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee , had been named to the post in part to bring political experience to the Trump White House . Before taking over as secretary of homeland security, Kelly served in the top slot of the U.S. Southern Command, the Pentagon's area of responsibility focused on the Caribbean and South America. (more...)
Israeli police, Palestinian worshipers clash at Jerusalem shrine reopening
- July 29, 2017
The compound encompasses the revered Al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock. More than 100 Palestinians were wounded by tear gas and grenades shot by the Israeli troops as they walked to Al Aqsa Mosque to worship on Thursday, July 27. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
The compound encompasses the revered Al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock. More than 100 Palestinians were wounded by tear gas and grenades shot by the Israeli troops as they walked to Al Aqsa Mosque to worship on Thursday, July 27. (more...)
NHTSA Expands Investigation Into Ford Explorers
- July 29, 2017
The U.S. government's auto safety agency has expanded an investigation into complaints of exhaust fumes inside Ford Explorer SUVs, adding two model years and almost 400,000 vehicles. So far, the federal government hasn't found any evidence that carbon monoxide poisoning has caused any injuries or crashes. "It's frustrating because at this point, I don't know what I am going to do", Jones said. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
The U.S. government's auto safety agency has expanded an investigation into complaints of exhaust fumes inside Ford Explorer SUVs, adding two model years and almost 400,000 vehicles. So far, the federal government hasn't found any evidence that carbon monoxide poisoning has caused any injuries or crashes. "It's frustrating because at this point, I don't know what I am going to do", Jones said. (more...)
Japan to raise tariffs on United States beef imports to 50%
- July 29, 2017
Beef imports have surged as prices dropped due to a recovery in U.S. beef production following a drought. Japan is slapping emergency tariffs of 50 percent on imports of frozen USA beef after shipments surged. Agriculture Department. National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) President Craig Uden says, "We're very disappointed to learn that the tariff on frozen beef imports to Japan will increase from 38.5% to 50% until April 2018". (more...)
- July 29, 2017
Beef imports have surged as prices dropped due to a recovery in U.S. beef production following a drought. Japan is slapping emergency tariffs of 50 percent on imports of frozen USA beef after shipments surged. Agriculture Department. National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) President Craig Uden says, "We're very disappointed to learn that the tariff on frozen beef imports to Japan will increase from 38.5% to 50% until April 2018". (more...)
North Korea fires missile which lands in sea off Japan
- July 29, 2017
Following a meeting of South Korea's National Security Council, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said he wanted the U.N. Security Council to discuss new and stronger sanctions against the North, the presidential Blue House said. A South Korean TV news channel shows an image of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. It landed about 1000km from the launch site, the Pentagon said. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
Following a meeting of South Korea's National Security Council, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said he wanted the U.N. Security Council to discuss new and stronger sanctions against the North, the presidential Blue House said. A South Korean TV news channel shows an image of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. It landed about 1000km from the launch site, the Pentagon said. (more...)
Manafort meets with Senate officials on Russia
- July 29, 2017
Caught in the middle, at one point, was Manafort, who faced a subpoena from the Senate judiciary committee after agreeing to talk to the Senate intelligence committee, but not immediately concurring to a judiciary interview. The two sides have agreed to continue talking, and he will no longer be compelled to appear at a hearing the panel is holding Wednesday, the source said. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
Caught in the middle, at one point, was Manafort, who faced a subpoena from the Senate judiciary committee after agreeing to talk to the Senate intelligence committee, but not immediately concurring to a judiciary interview. The two sides have agreed to continue talking, and he will no longer be compelled to appear at a hearing the panel is holding Wednesday, the source said. (more...)
Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Plea of 10-Year-Old Rape Victim
- July 29, 2017
The fact that she was pregnant had only been discovered two weeks ago after the girl complained of stomach ache, prompting her parents to take her to hospital. An exception to the law is made if a registered medical practitioner certifies that the pregnancy is life-threatening for the mother or the baby. The amendment also allows to do away with the time limit for abortion in case substantial foetal abnormalities. (more...)
- July 29, 2017
The fact that she was pregnant had only been discovered two weeks ago after the girl complained of stomach ache, prompting her parents to take her to hospital. An exception to the law is made if a registered medical practitioner certifies that the pregnancy is life-threatening for the mother or the baby. The amendment also allows to do away with the time limit for abortion in case substantial foetal abnormalities. (more...)
Trump pushes out Priebus, names DHS' Kelly WH chief of staff
- July 29, 2017
Asked if Trump had confidence in his chief of staff, spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders did not answer directly, saying: "I think I've addressed this question when it comes to staffing and personnel many times, that if the president doesn't, then he'll make that decision". (more...)
- July 29, 2017
Asked if Trump had confidence in his chief of staff, spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders did not answer directly, saying: "I think I've addressed this question when it comes to staffing and personnel many times, that if the president doesn't, then he'll make that decision". (more...)
Milwaukee woman claims $250000 Powerball ticket
- July 28, 2017
Milwaukee resident Mai Xiong is the lucky victor of the $156.2 million prize from the Wednesday, March 22, Powerball drawing, lottery officials said. How to play Cash 5: Players pay $1 and select five numbers from 1 to 43. The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday has climbed to an estimated $282 million, with a cash option of $174.7 million. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Milwaukee resident Mai Xiong is the lucky victor of the $156.2 million prize from the Wednesday, March 22, Powerball drawing, lottery officials said. How to play Cash 5: Players pay $1 and select five numbers from 1 to 43. The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday has climbed to an estimated $282 million, with a cash option of $174.7 million. (more...)
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