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Facts About Missing Air Force Officer Arrested In California
- June 11, 2018
Responding to Hughes' claims of deserting the air-force cause he was depressed , AFOSI spokeswoman Linda Card said there were many more questions to be answered as the investigation continues. The Office of Special Investigations declined to comment further on the case, telling ABC News the Air Force has nothing more to add until its legal department moves forward with a recommendation. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Responding to Hughes' claims of deserting the air-force cause he was depressed , AFOSI spokeswoman Linda Card said there were many more questions to be answered as the investigation continues. The Office of Special Investigations declined to comment further on the case, telling ABC News the Air Force has nothing more to add until its legal department moves forward with a recommendation. (more...)
Trump takes more swipes at Canada after arrival in Singapore
- June 11, 2018
Trump said in a second tweet . Trump was reacting to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau , who said Saturday that Canada would retaliate for Trump's proposed new tariffs. President Trump started his day in Singapore on Monday where he blasted the Canadian Prime Minister and slammed North Atlantic Treaty Organisation just after meeting with the USA allies at the G7 in Quebec. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Trump said in a second tweet . Trump was reacting to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau , who said Saturday that Canada would retaliate for Trump's proposed new tariffs. President Trump started his day in Singapore on Monday where he blasted the Canadian Prime Minister and slammed North Atlantic Treaty Organisation just after meeting with the USA allies at the G7 in Quebec. (more...)
US F-15 fighter jet crashes into sea off Japan's Okinawa
- June 11, 2018
Richard Tanner, 18th Wing vice commander, in a statement . Officials said the cause of the accident is unknown. The F-15C from the Air Force's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa was on a routine training mission. F-15 fighter jets are twin-engined tactical fighters that were initially envisioned as a pure air superiority vehicle. "We can not fulfil our responsibilities to our children and their children if such a situation becomes the norm", Okinawa governor Takeshi Onaga said. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Richard Tanner, 18th Wing vice commander, in a statement . Officials said the cause of the accident is unknown. The F-15C from the Air Force's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa was on a routine training mission. F-15 fighter jets are twin-engined tactical fighters that were initially envisioned as a pure air superiority vehicle. "We can not fulfil our responsibilities to our children and their children if such a situation becomes the norm", Okinawa governor Takeshi Onaga said. (more...)
Prince Harry and Meghan to visit Australia in first overseas tour
- June 11, 2018
Four generations of the royal family were gathered on Buckingham Palace's balcony to watch the traditional fly-past which featured modern Typhoon jets and also aircraft from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - an iconic Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster bomber. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Four generations of the royal family were gathered on Buckingham Palace's balcony to watch the traditional fly-past which featured modern Typhoon jets and also aircraft from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - an iconic Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster bomber. (more...)
Merkel slams Donald Trump’s G7 tweets as ‘depressing’ and ‘sobering’
- June 11, 2018
Trudeau, who had said at the news conference that Canada would retaliate for new USA tariffs, didn't respond to questions about Trump when the prime minister arrived at a Quebec City hotel Sunday for meetings with other world leaders. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Trudeau, who had said at the news conference that Canada would retaliate for new USA tariffs, didn't respond to questions about Trump when the prime minister arrived at a Quebec City hotel Sunday for meetings with other world leaders. (more...)
Italy's Salvini threatens to block migrant ships in row with Malta
- June 11, 2018
Italy's new interior minister Matteo Salvini had threatened to close access to Italian ports for migrant rescue ships if Malta refused to take the migrants on board. The government of Malta expressed concern that Italy is going against global rules in the way it is tackling the issue regarding stranded migrants . (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Italy's new interior minister Matteo Salvini had threatened to close access to Italian ports for migrant rescue ships if Malta refused to take the migrants on board. The government of Malta expressed concern that Italy is going against global rules in the way it is tackling the issue regarding stranded migrants . (more...)
Memphis grandmother busted transporting kids in dog kennels in hot vehicle
- June 11, 2018
Cheeks told police that she traveled with the children in the kennel from Collierville to Whitehaven because there was no room for them in the auto, Cleveland 19 News reports. Facebook Leimome Cheeks is being charged with child endangerment after allegedly locking two children in dog kennels in the trunk of her SUV. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Cheeks told police that she traveled with the children in the kennel from Collierville to Whitehaven because there was no room for them in the auto, Cleveland 19 News reports. Facebook Leimome Cheeks is being charged with child endangerment after allegedly locking two children in dog kennels in the trunk of her SUV. (more...)
Dialogue with Trump could be 'constructive': Putin
- June 11, 2018
The President has continuously tip-toed around and avoided criticising Putin for interfering in the fundamental democratic processes of the country he is supposed to lead. According to White House statements, Trump last spoke to Putin on March 20. "As soon as the American side is ready this meeting would take place depending on my working schedule of course", Putin told reporters in the Chinese city of Qingdao . (more...)
- June 11, 2018
The President has continuously tip-toed around and avoided criticising Putin for interfering in the fundamental democratic processes of the country he is supposed to lead. According to White House statements, Trump last spoke to Putin on March 20. "As soon as the American side is ready this meeting would take place depending on my working schedule of course", Putin told reporters in the Chinese city of Qingdao . (more...)
Italys new PM says to take moderate line on tariffs at G7
- June 11, 2018
Later, the document was made public. The President of the European Council on Friday rejected a call by the US President and Italy's new Prime Minister to allow Russian Federation back into the G-8, a club of industrialized nations that became the Group of Seven (G7) when Moscow was suspended in 2014. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Later, the document was made public. The President of the European Council on Friday rejected a call by the US President and Italy's new Prime Minister to allow Russian Federation back into the G-8, a club of industrialized nations that became the Group of Seven (G7) when Moscow was suspended in 2014. (more...)
Fox News Host Sorry for Calling NoKo Summit Meeting of ‘Two Dictators’
- June 11, 2018
Her gaffe still took off on Twitter. "Anthony, talk to us about this moment", she continued, speaking to guest Anthony Scaramucci , former White House communications director. "He's got an opportunity, the likes of which I think almost-if you look into history-very few people have ever had". But Twitter users were hung up on Huntsman's choice of words, referring to them as some of Fox News' most honest reporting about Trump. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
Her gaffe still took off on Twitter. "Anthony, talk to us about this moment", she continued, speaking to guest Anthony Scaramucci , former White House communications director. "He's got an opportunity, the likes of which I think almost-if you look into history-very few people have ever had". But Twitter users were hung up on Huntsman's choice of words, referring to them as some of Fox News' most honest reporting about Trump. (more...)
U.S. Embassy in China Warns Americans About Potential Sonic Attacks Abroad
- June 11, 2018
The Cuban government denied involvement in the attacks and the State Department sent more than 60 percent of Americans working at the US embassy there home. It is also the only US diplomatic installation in China authorized to process immigrant visas and handle adoptions. Cuba said on Sunday it remained baffled by health issues affecting U.S. (more...)
- June 11, 2018
The Cuban government denied involvement in the attacks and the State Department sent more than 60 percent of Americans working at the US embassy there home. It is also the only US diplomatic installation in China authorized to process immigrant visas and handle adoptions. Cuba said on Sunday it remained baffled by health issues affecting U.S. (more...)
Trump's top economic aide on Trudeau: 'It was a betrayal'
- June 10, 2018
The G7 is made up of Canada , France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Italy. As Trump flew from the summit with USA allies to a planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore, he lashed out at Trudeau for what he said were his "false statements " at a news conference and said the U.S. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
The G7 is made up of Canada , France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Italy. As Trump flew from the summit with USA allies to a planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore, he lashed out at Trudeau for what he said were his "false statements " at a news conference and said the U.S. (more...)
China's trade surplus with US grew, while global gap shrank
- June 10, 2018
Felbermayer suggested the European Union maintain a united front in opposition to the measures together with other worldwide partners like China , which is interested in upholding a multilateral system based on fair trade. Imports rose 26 percent from a year ago to $187.9 billion, up from April's 21.5 percent growth, customs data showed Friday. China quickly responded with its own retaliatory tariffs on USA goods imported by China from the U.S. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
Felbermayer suggested the European Union maintain a united front in opposition to the measures together with other worldwide partners like China , which is interested in upholding a multilateral system based on fair trade. Imports rose 26 percent from a year ago to $187.9 billion, up from April's 21.5 percent growth, customs data showed Friday. China quickly responded with its own retaliatory tariffs on USA goods imported by China from the U.S. (more...)
Hurricane Aletta weakening rapidly, now a Category 2 storm
- June 10, 2018
This storm could intensify to tropical storm strength this weekend and could be named Bud. Both storms could cause high surf, rip currents, rainbands and possibly flash flooding to occur. Aletta should strengthen over the next couple days before weakening back to a tropical storm midday Sunday and a tropical depression midday Tuesday. The average day for the first hurricane to form in the Eastern Pacific is June 26, although hurricanes are not unheard of before that date. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
This storm could intensify to tropical storm strength this weekend and could be named Bud. Both storms could cause high surf, rip currents, rainbands and possibly flash flooding to occur. Aletta should strengthen over the next couple days before weakening back to a tropical storm midday Sunday and a tropical depression midday Tuesday. The average day for the first hurricane to form in the Eastern Pacific is June 26, although hurricanes are not unheard of before that date. (more...)
White House adviser says Canada's Trudeau 'stabbed us in the back'
- June 10, 2018
Macron's office stressed that France and Europe maintained their support for the communique , saying there was no place for anger on the circuit of worldwide diplomacy. White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro had even harsher words for Trudeau. Sharply criticizing Trump's remarks on tariffs, Prime Minister Trudeau promised that Canada would answer with its own on July 1 unless the USA reversed course. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
Macron's office stressed that France and Europe maintained their support for the communique , saying there was no place for anger on the circuit of worldwide diplomacy. White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro had even harsher words for Trudeau. Sharply criticizing Trump's remarks on tariffs, Prime Minister Trudeau promised that Canada would answer with its own on July 1 unless the USA reversed course. (more...)
Queen Elizabeth Underwent Eye Surgery Shortly Before the Royal Wedding
- June 10, 2018
He noted that no activities of the Royal person to cancel plans and not feeling well. She was treated as a day patient at the private King Edward VII hospital in London . The surgery is performed under local anesthetic and is usually over within 40 minutes. We've always known Queen Elizabeth is one tough lady, whether she was greasing elbows as a mechanic and truck driver during World War 2 or taking up the mantle of Queen at a young age. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
He noted that no activities of the Royal person to cancel plans and not feeling well. She was treated as a day patient at the private King Edward VII hospital in London . The surgery is performed under local anesthetic and is usually over within 40 minutes. We've always known Queen Elizabeth is one tough lady, whether she was greasing elbows as a mechanic and truck driver during World War 2 or taking up the mantle of Queen at a young age. (more...)
ICC overturns war crimes conviction of DRC's Bemba
- June 10, 2018
Reuters reports that a judge has now said Bemba can not be held responsible for the actions of his forces who went on rampage in Central African Republic killing people in 2002 and 2003. The judges said they had found an "apparent discrepancy between the limited number of crimes within the case's scope for which Mr Bemba was held responsible" compared to the assessment of his case. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
Reuters reports that a judge has now said Bemba can not be held responsible for the actions of his forces who went on rampage in Central African Republic killing people in 2002 and 2003. The judges said they had found an "apparent discrepancy between the limited number of crimes within the case's scope for which Mr Bemba was held responsible" compared to the assessment of his case. (more...)
Melania Doesn't Believe Trump Had Sex with Stormy Daniels, Rudy Giuliani Says
- June 10, 2018
Davidson abdicated his role as an advocate and fiduciary of his client". The exhibit includes texts between Cohen and Davidson from March 2, related to Davidson telling Cohen that Daniels would be filing a lawsuit against the president and his lawyer. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
Davidson abdicated his role as an advocate and fiduciary of his client". The exhibit includes texts between Cohen and Davidson from March 2, related to Davidson telling Cohen that Daniels would be filing a lawsuit against the president and his lawyer. (more...)
UK Supreme Court dismisses attempt to overturn Northern Ireland abortion laws
- June 10, 2018
The legal proceedings were initiated by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission ( NIHRC ) [advocacy website], who argue that the existing law-which lists having an abortion as a criminal offense punishable with up to 14 years in prison-contradicts the European Convention on Human Rights [text, PDF]. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
The legal proceedings were initiated by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission ( NIHRC ) [advocacy website], who argue that the existing law-which lists having an abortion as a criminal offense punishable with up to 14 years in prison-contradicts the European Convention on Human Rights [text, PDF]. (more...)
U.S. to release American 'enemy combatant' held in Iraq
- June 10, 2018
The plan was revealed Wednesday night in a brief federal court notice in Washington in a case that has tested whether US citizens captured on a battlefield as suspected "enemy combatants" have the right to challenge their detentions. After months of battling over the man's rights as an uncharged battlefield detainee with United States citizenship, "what is the urgency in this case?" she asked. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
The plan was revealed Wednesday night in a brief federal court notice in Washington in a case that has tested whether US citizens captured on a battlefield as suspected "enemy combatants" have the right to challenge their detentions. After months of battling over the man's rights as an uncharged battlefield detainee with United States citizenship, "what is the urgency in this case?" she asked. (more...)
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