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Trump Blasts GOP Leaders for Creating Debt Ceiling 'Mess'
- August 27, 2017
The debt ceiling must be raised by some time in October, or we'll be at risk of default and economic calamity. In public, Trump has stopped repeating his vow to make Mexico pay for the wall - which Republican lawmakers have estimated would require US$12 billion to US$15 billion - though his aides insist that's still the president's intention. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
The debt ceiling must be raised by some time in October, or we'll be at risk of default and economic calamity. In public, Trump has stopped repeating his vow to make Mexico pay for the wall - which Republican lawmakers have estimated would require US$12 billion to US$15 billion - though his aides insist that's still the president's intention. (more...)
Anti-terrorism march in Cambrils ahead of mass peace rally in Barcelona
- August 27, 2017
Barcelona police said an incredible 500,000 people turned up. The lead marchers carried a street-wide banner with black capital letters reading " No Tinc Por ", which means " I'm not afraid " in the local Catalan language. Both terror attacks, considered the deadliest in Spain in more than a decade, were later claimed by the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group. Saray Gomez, an 18-year-old who works at a flower stall near where the van ended its deadly journey, said it was important "to give a ... (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Barcelona police said an incredible 500,000 people turned up. The lead marchers carried a street-wide banner with black capital letters reading " No Tinc Por ", which means " I'm not afraid " in the local Catalan language. Both terror attacks, considered the deadliest in Spain in more than a decade, were later claimed by the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group. Saray Gomez, an 18-year-old who works at a flower stall near where the van ended its deadly journey, said it was important "to give a ... (more...)
Canada Will Soon Allow Gender-Neutral Passports, Immigration Minister Says
- August 27, 2017
Canadians who do not identify as male or female will from 31 August be able to mark "X" on their passports, instead of "M" or "F", the government has announced. Other nations that offer their citizens similar options include Australia, Bangladesh, Germany, India, Malta, Nepal, New Zealand and Pakistan. In July, an eight-month-old baby born in British Columbia was issued an "unspecified" gender identity health card at the parent's request. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Canadians who do not identify as male or female will from 31 August be able to mark "X" on their passports, instead of "M" or "F", the government has announced. Other nations that offer their citizens similar options include Australia, Bangladesh, Germany, India, Malta, Nepal, New Zealand and Pakistan. In July, an eight-month-old baby born in British Columbia was issued an "unspecified" gender identity health card at the parent's request. (more...)
More than 270 American mayors school Trump on knocking down Nazis
- August 27, 2017
Trump then went through his initial statement on the Charlottesville rally, which resulted in the death of an anti-racist protester. "What I saw during those eight years [as a skinhead] was what I saw happen in Charlottesville", he said . (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Trump then went through his initial statement on the Charlottesville rally, which resulted in the death of an anti-racist protester. "What I saw during those eight years [as a skinhead] was what I saw happen in Charlottesville", he said . (more...)
Shulkin: New VA Bill Speeds Up Decisions for Vets
- August 27, 2017
On Wednesday, the president spoke in measured tones and stuck to his prepared remarks as he praised veterans at an American Legion conference in Nevada as examples for a nation yearning to set aside its differences. Under the the "Board Lane", jurisdiction for the appeal would transfer immediately to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: "Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the leading voice of the Post-9/11 generation of veterans, applauded ... (more...)
- August 27, 2017
On Wednesday, the president spoke in measured tones and stuck to his prepared remarks as he praised veterans at an American Legion conference in Nevada as examples for a nation yearning to set aside its differences. Under the the "Board Lane", jurisdiction for the appeal would transfer immediately to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: "Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the leading voice of the Post-9/11 generation of veterans, applauded ... (more...)
Coast Guard rescued 17 people, dog after Hurricane Harvey
- August 27, 2017
Harvey came ashore as a Category 4 hurricane Friday night but has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. "In situations like this, the Coast Guard remains flexible in these dynamic environments and are able to rescue people on sea and land if the need arises", said Capt. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Harvey came ashore as a Category 4 hurricane Friday night but has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. "In situations like this, the Coast Guard remains flexible in these dynamic environments and are able to rescue people on sea and land if the need arises", said Capt. (more...)
Kushner refused Abbas demand on settlement construction
- August 27, 2017
A senior White House official vehemently denied on Saturday reports that a U.S. delegation tasked with trying to jumpstart Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas that a West Bank settlement freeze was impossible and would result in the toppling of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
A senior White House official vehemently denied on Saturday reports that a U.S. delegation tasked with trying to jumpstart Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas that a West Bank settlement freeze was impossible and would result in the toppling of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. (more...)
Qatar Restores Diplomatic Relations With Iran
- August 27, 2017
Iran's diplomats, in turn, will visit Iran's embassy in Saudi Arabia . Qatar's Foreign Ministry's Information office announced this on Thursday. In June, Iran finger-pointed Saudi Arabia as mastermind of the terrorist attacks, which hit the Iranian parliament and the shrine of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Khomeini. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Iran's diplomats, in turn, will visit Iran's embassy in Saudi Arabia . Qatar's Foreign Ministry's Information office announced this on Thursday. In June, Iran finger-pointed Saudi Arabia as mastermind of the terrorist attacks, which hit the Iranian parliament and the shrine of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Khomeini. (more...)
Special counsel subpoenas Manafort-linked PR firms
- August 27, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller has issued grand jury subpoenas compelling testimony from public relations executives who worked with former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort on a campaign promoting a pro-Russian Ukrainian political party, NBC News reported Friday . (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller has issued grand jury subpoenas compelling testimony from public relations executives who worked with former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort on a campaign promoting a pro-Russian Ukrainian political party, NBC News reported Friday . (more...)
Army takes position outside Dera's Sirsa headquarters
- August 27, 2017
Before this, the court had also pulled up Haryana's Chief Minister ML Khattar saying "You let a city like Panchkula burn due to political reasons", according to an NDTV report. "Who are behind the violence, it must be found out", Swamy told ANI. At a press briefing, the Army said they were working in close coordination with paramilitary forces and the district administration. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Before this, the court had also pulled up Haryana's Chief Minister ML Khattar saying "You let a city like Panchkula burn due to political reasons", according to an NDTV report. "Who are behind the violence, it must be found out", Swamy told ANI. At a press briefing, the Army said they were working in close coordination with paramilitary forces and the district administration. (more...)
South Korea, China Reaffirm Unwavering Bond In 25th Anniversary Of Bilateral Ties
- August 27, 2017
According to The Chosunilbo , the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (a Foreign Ministry agency), informed the South Korean Embassy about China's decision, just three days after South Korea approved the provisional deployment of additional THAAD launchers. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
According to The Chosunilbo , the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (a Foreign Ministry agency), informed the South Korean Embassy about China's decision, just three days after South Korea approved the provisional deployment of additional THAAD launchers. (more...)
Trump Berates Republican Leaders Over Debt Limit
- August 27, 2017
The once-private feud between the two Republicans has spilled out into the open in the wake of several controversial moves by Trump this summer that may threaten the GOP agenda when Congress heads back to Washington in September. The PPP poll showed him with a brutal 22 percent approval rating in Nevada, compared to 55 percent who disapproved. Again, brutal. The reason? In brief remarks to his constituents, the closest McConnell got to criticizing Trump was saying he was "a little ... (more...)
- August 27, 2017
The once-private feud between the two Republicans has spilled out into the open in the wake of several controversial moves by Trump this summer that may threaten the GOP agenda when Congress heads back to Washington in September. The PPP poll showed him with a brutal 22 percent approval rating in Nevada, compared to 55 percent who disapproved. Again, brutal. The reason? In brief remarks to his constituents, the closest McConnell got to criticizing Trump was saying he was "a little ... (more...)
Money Laundering Case: ED custody of meat exporter Qureshi till Aug 31
- August 27, 2017
Notably, the Home Ministry previous year directed a high-level probe into the case of Delhi-based meat exporter Moin Qureshi was detained by immigration officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport after he managed to give the immigration authorities a slip and flown off to Dubai. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Notably, the Home Ministry previous year directed a high-level probe into the case of Delhi-based meat exporter Moin Qureshi was detained by immigration officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport after he managed to give the immigration authorities a slip and flown off to Dubai. (more...)
28 dead after Indian court finds 'Guru of Bling' guilty
- August 27, 2017
Tension prevails in Punjab and Haryana where the sect has a huge following with thousands of Dera followers already descended in Panchkula . Police attempted to stop the violence, with water cannons and tear gas. The violence on Friday has left at least 29 dead and more than 200 injured, according to VK Bansal, chief medical officer at the state-run Panchkula Civil Hospital. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Tension prevails in Punjab and Haryana where the sect has a huge following with thousands of Dera followers already descended in Panchkula . Police attempted to stop the violence, with water cannons and tear gas. The violence on Friday has left at least 29 dead and more than 200 injured, according to VK Bansal, chief medical officer at the state-run Panchkula Civil Hospital. (more...)
'He Failed!' Donald Trump Targets Mitch McConnell in Series of Morning Tweets
- August 27, 2017
DOMENICO MONTANARO, BYLINE: Good morning. He puts all the policy on the floor. While he did not address their personal chemistry, McConnell countered the idea that friction between them threatens the Republican agenda. The latest tweets from the president came a day after Trump and McConnell pledged to work together, amid reports of tension. GREENE: Can we also take a moment to note how awkward this has to be for Elaine Chao? Republicans desperate for a major legislative victory ... (more...)
- August 27, 2017
DOMENICO MONTANARO, BYLINE: Good morning. He puts all the policy on the floor. While he did not address their personal chemistry, McConnell countered the idea that friction between them threatens the Republican agenda. The latest tweets from the president came a day after Trump and McConnell pledged to work together, amid reports of tension. GREENE: Can we also take a moment to note how awkward this has to be for Elaine Chao? Republicans desperate for a major legislative victory ... (more...)
United States urges India, Pakistan to talk Kashmir
- August 27, 2017
President Donald Trump laid out his South Asia policy on Tuesday, reversing his stand on a hasty withdrawal of troops. " Pakistan is developing tactical nuclear-capable "Nasr" ballistic missiles for battlefield use in order to deter a limited Indian military response to terrorist attacks by Pakistan-supported militants", he wrote. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
President Donald Trump laid out his South Asia policy on Tuesday, reversing his stand on a hasty withdrawal of troops. " Pakistan is developing tactical nuclear-capable "Nasr" ballistic missiles for battlefield use in order to deter a limited Indian military response to terrorist attacks by Pakistan-supported militants", he wrote. (more...)
Harvey Expected to Cause Up to $2 Billion in Insured Losses: CoreLogic
- August 27, 2017
KIII-TV reports that 10 people have been treated in Rockport since Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Gulf Coast city Friday night. Once it reaches land, the storm is expected to stall, dumping copious amounts of rain for days in areas like flood-prone Houston, the nation's fourth most-populous city, and San Antonio . (more...)
- August 27, 2017
KIII-TV reports that 10 people have been treated in Rockport since Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Gulf Coast city Friday night. Once it reaches land, the storm is expected to stall, dumping copious amounts of rain for days in areas like flood-prone Houston, the nation's fourth most-populous city, and San Antonio . (more...)
Somalia, US launch probe into death of civilians in airstrikes
- August 27, 2017
Ten Somalis, among them three children aged eight to ten, were shot and killed "one by one" in a raid on a farm by Somali and United States forces in Southern Somalia, witnesses say. It later issued a second statement saying some civilian casualties had been reported. "The individuals shooting at the SNA soldiers were al-Shabab fighters; they were not farmers". (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Ten Somalis, among them three children aged eight to ten, were shot and killed "one by one" in a raid on a farm by Somali and United States forces in Southern Somalia, witnesses say. It later issued a second statement saying some civilian casualties had been reported. "The individuals shooting at the SNA soldiers were al-Shabab fighters; they were not farmers". (more...)
North Korea launches missile despite Trump warnings
- August 27, 2017
China, which is the recipient of some 90% of North Korea's exports, earlier this month said it would suspend its imports of iron, lead and seafood from the country after halting its coal purchases in mid-February. The Trump administration's attempt to force North Korea into a negotiation on American terms is unrealistic, said Center for American Progress senior fellow Adam Mount. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
China, which is the recipient of some 90% of North Korea's exports, earlier this month said it would suspend its imports of iron, lead and seafood from the country after halting its coal purchases in mid-February. The Trump administration's attempt to force North Korea into a negotiation on American terms is unrealistic, said Center for American Progress senior fellow Adam Mount. (more...)
Trump's wall threat is directed at Americans
- August 27, 2017
On Tuesday afternoon, before Trump spoke in Phoenix , the chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus - which has played a central role in pushing House GOP leaders to fulfill Trump's agenda - called for funding to build a wall along the Mexican border in a series of tweets . (more...)
- August 27, 2017
On Tuesday afternoon, before Trump spoke in Phoenix , the chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus - which has played a central role in pushing House GOP leaders to fulfill Trump's agenda - called for funding to build a wall along the Mexican border in a series of tweets . (more...)
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