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DUP to back Theresa May over Brexit amendments
- June 13, 2018
Justice minister Phillip Lee is the first minister to resign over the government's Brexit policy. Remain-supporting Conservative MPs had threatened to defeat the government on an amendment to the bill which would have given Parliament a wide-ranging veto to May's Brexit deal , or even force a second referendum. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Justice minister Phillip Lee is the first minister to resign over the government's Brexit policy. Remain-supporting Conservative MPs had threatened to defeat the government on an amendment to the bill which would have given Parliament a wide-ranging veto to May's Brexit deal , or even force a second referendum. (more...)
Kilauea Unleashes More Small Blasts, Snaking Lava
- June 13, 2018
U.S. Geological Survey and Hawaii County Civil Defense reports said lava overflowed the channel for several hours near the intersection of Highway 132 and Pohoiki Road, though nearly none of the overspill extended beyond hardened lava previously laid down since the eruption in Puna's lower East Rift Zone began May 3 in the middle of the residential subdivision. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
U.S. Geological Survey and Hawaii County Civil Defense reports said lava overflowed the channel for several hours near the intersection of Highway 132 and Pohoiki Road, though nearly none of the overspill extended beyond hardened lava previously laid down since the eruption in Puna's lower East Rift Zone began May 3 in the middle of the residential subdivision. (more...)
Colorado wildfire doubles in size, thousands evacuated
- June 13, 2018
The total number of homes evacuated during the fires burning in southwest Colorado has reached more than 1,300 residential structures, Graham said, and the fire had burnt more than 8,691 acres, according to the last aerial survey, early Saturday, she said. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
The total number of homes evacuated during the fires burning in southwest Colorado has reached more than 1,300 residential structures, Graham said, and the fire had burnt more than 8,691 acres, according to the last aerial survey, early Saturday, she said. (more...)
Trudeau on Trump: we support North Korea efforts, won't engage on comments
- June 13, 2018
Mr Trump revoked his administration's support for the G-7 communique after Mr Trudeau's news conference. "My job was to send a signal of strength", he said . "I want to pay a particular tribute to Prime Minister Trudeau for his leadership and skilful chairing, which enabled us after two days of negotiation between leaders to agree actions and a shared approach on some of the most pressing challenges facing the global community and our citizens", she said. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Mr Trump revoked his administration's support for the G-7 communique after Mr Trudeau's news conference. "My job was to send a signal of strength", he said . "I want to pay a particular tribute to Prime Minister Trudeau for his leadership and skilful chairing, which enabled us after two days of negotiation between leaders to agree actions and a shared approach on some of the most pressing challenges facing the global community and our citizens", she said. (more...)
Democrats compete in Virginia's 10th Congressional District primary
- June 13, 2018
The Democratic candidates have a challenge getting voters to remember their names. Kaine, who ran as Hillary Clinton's vice presidential candidate in 2016, has held the seat since 2013. In the Seventh Congressional District, incumbent Republican Rep. Dave Brat will face off against the victor of a Democratic primary between former Central Intelligence Agency operative Abigail Spanberger and retired Col. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
The Democratic candidates have a challenge getting voters to remember their names. Kaine, who ran as Hillary Clinton's vice presidential candidate in 2016, has held the seat since 2013. In the Seventh Congressional District, incumbent Republican Rep. Dave Brat will face off against the victor of a Democratic primary between former Central Intelligence Agency operative Abigail Spanberger and retired Col. (more...)
Trump Says That Without Otto Warmbier, North Korea Summit Wouldn't Have Happened
- June 12, 2018
Trump said. "Without Otto Warmbier , this summit wouldn't have happened", the President said. Former Defense Secretary under President Barack Obama Leon Panetta says President Trump shouldn't give anything to North Korea until he sees what steps they are prepared to take to denuclearize. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Trump said. "Without Otto Warmbier , this summit wouldn't have happened", the President said. Former Defense Secretary under President Barack Obama Leon Panetta says President Trump shouldn't give anything to North Korea until he sees what steps they are prepared to take to denuclearize. (more...)
Putin: Ready to meet Trump on arms race, rejoin G8
- June 12, 2018
Before leaving for the Group of Seven Summit in Quebec this morning, Trump mused to reporters in Washington that it was time to re-admit Russian Federation. President Trump doesn't want anything to do with that. "According to a Canada release, they make nearly 100 Billion Dollars in Trade with USA (guess they were bragging and got caught!)". (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Before leaving for the Group of Seven Summit in Quebec this morning, Trump mused to reporters in Washington that it was time to re-admit Russian Federation. President Trump doesn't want anything to do with that. "According to a Canada release, they make nearly 100 Billion Dollars in Trade with USA (guess they were bragging and got caught!)". (more...)
USA opens de facto embassy in Taiwan as China trade tensions escalate
- June 12, 2018
Washington gave up official diplomatic ties with Taipei in 1979 to recognise Beijing, but it remains the island's most powerful ally and top arms supplier. Meanwhile, Taiwan's relations with the United States have grown closer amid Washington's own struggles with Beijing. Mr Trump in March signed the Taiwan Travel Act, which will allow more official visits between the USA and Taipei. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Washington gave up official diplomatic ties with Taipei in 1979 to recognise Beijing, but it remains the island's most powerful ally and top arms supplier. Meanwhile, Taiwan's relations with the United States have grown closer amid Washington's own struggles with Beijing. Mr Trump in March signed the Taiwan Travel Act, which will allow more official visits between the USA and Taipei. (more...)
Tsipras: 'Republic of North Macedonia' for universal use
- June 12, 2018
The prime ministers of Greece and Macedonia say they have agreed on "Republic of Northern Macedonia " as the new name for the Balkan country, ending a bitter 27-year dispute that had prevented the former Yugoslav republic from joining worldwide institutions such as North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
The prime ministers of Greece and Macedonia say they have agreed on "Republic of Northern Macedonia " as the new name for the Balkan country, ending a bitter 27-year dispute that had prevented the former Yugoslav republic from joining worldwide institutions such as North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
Man holds two people hostage in Paris
- June 12, 2018
French police and special police forces (BRI) secure the street as a man has taken two people hostage at a business in Paris , France, June 12, 2018. Video on BFM-TV showed a demining device for bombs at the scene. More than a dozen heavily-armed police officers, firefighters and rescue workers were stationed outside the entrance of the building where the hostages were being held. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
French police and special police forces (BRI) secure the street as a man has taken two people hostage at a business in Paris , France, June 12, 2018. Video on BFM-TV showed a demining device for bombs at the scene. More than a dozen heavily-armed police officers, firefighters and rescue workers were stationed outside the entrance of the building where the hostages were being held. (more...)
Homeowner's association issued gator warning before Davie attack
- June 12, 2018
The Davie Police Department and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Matsuki was attacked near a lake, but details about the fatal incident have not been released. Still, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission warned people not to jump to conclusions about what had happened on the side of the pond until they could investigate. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
The Davie Police Department and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Matsuki was attacked near a lake, but details about the fatal incident have not been released. Still, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission warned people not to jump to conclusions about what had happened on the side of the pond until they could investigate. (more...)
Police officer rescues IL boy running alongside traffic
- June 12, 2018
At one point, a large truck can be seen passing within a few feet of the child at a high rate of speed. The sergeant pulled over and parked his squad auto to block traffic in the lane. An Illinois police sergeant is being hailed a hero after rescuing a young child who "escaped his mother's watchful eye". Sgt. Mannino was presented the police department's Life Saving Award on June 7. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
At one point, a large truck can be seen passing within a few feet of the child at a high rate of speed. The sergeant pulled over and parked his squad auto to block traffic in the lane. An Illinois police sergeant is being hailed a hero after rescuing a young child who "escaped his mother's watchful eye". Sgt. Mannino was presented the police department's Life Saving Award on June 7. (more...)
Man takes two hostage, including pregnant woman, in Paris office
- June 12, 2018
More than a dozen heavily-armed police officers, firefighters and rescue workers were stationed outside the building where the hostages were being held, located in a crowded neighbourhood in the centre of the French capital. Police have cordoned off the area where the hostage situation was taking place on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. The freed hostage was reportedly doused with gasoline and hit in the face as he was freed, according to Lefebvre, head of the FO police union. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
More than a dozen heavily-armed police officers, firefighters and rescue workers were stationed outside the building where the hostages were being held, located in a crowded neighbourhood in the centre of the French capital. Police have cordoned off the area where the hostage situation was taking place on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. The freed hostage was reportedly doused with gasoline and hit in the face as he was freed, according to Lefebvre, head of the FO police union. (more...)
Hurricane forecasters tracking system in Caribbean
- June 12, 2018
NHC forecasters said: "Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 115 miles per hour (185 km/h) with higher gusts". "Even though Bud is now a powerful hurricane, it is going to pass over ocean waters of progressively decreasing heat content", the center said. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
NHC forecasters said: "Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 115 miles per hour (185 km/h) with higher gusts". "Even though Bud is now a powerful hurricane, it is going to pass over ocean waters of progressively decreasing heat content", the center said. (more...)
What Really Sparked Trump's Outrage Over Trudeau's Statement?
- June 12, 2018
President Trump took more swipes at Canada and its prime minister over trade issues as he settled in for a summit with North Korea in Singapore, contending that "Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal". But members of his administration went for the jugular. Trump said in a second tweet. "In conveying that message I used language that was inappropriate and basically lost the power of that message", Navarro said . (more...)
- June 12, 2018
President Trump took more swipes at Canada and its prime minister over trade issues as he settled in for a summit with North Korea in Singapore, contending that "Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal". But members of his administration went for the jugular. Trump said in a second tweet. "In conveying that message I used language that was inappropriate and basically lost the power of that message", Navarro said . (more...)
Trump says to stop 'expensive', 'provocative' South Korea war games
- June 12, 2018
The final point on the document calls for North Korea to work with the USA in helping them recover the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action - including immediately repatriating any bodies which have already been identified. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
The final point on the document calls for North Korea to work with the USA in helping them recover the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action - including immediately repatriating any bodies which have already been identified. (more...)
Five locals receive Queen's Birthday Honours
- June 12, 2018
He also speaks regularly around the world about improving wellbeing at work. Another task which often goes unthanked is policiing our streets, so congratulations too to our own Leeds lad, police chief and YEP columnist Chief Supt Paul Money. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
He also speaks regularly around the world about improving wellbeing at work. Another task which often goes unthanked is policiing our streets, so congratulations too to our own Leeds lad, police chief and YEP columnist Chief Supt Paul Money. (more...)
Ivanka Trump Made $3.9 Million From Father's Hotel in 2017
- June 12, 2018
Trump and Kushner aren't the only White House staffers raking in the millions, however. "Since joining the administration, Mr Kushner and Ms Trump have complied with the rules and restrictions as set out by the Office of Government Ethics", Mirijanian said in a statement. (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Trump and Kushner aren't the only White House staffers raking in the millions, however. "Since joining the administration, Mr Kushner and Ms Trump have complied with the rules and restrictions as set out by the Office of Government Ethics", Mirijanian said in a statement. (more...)
Angela Merkel calls U.S. retraction of support 'sobering and somewhat depressing'
- June 12, 2018
Not long after, new Italian Prime Minister Giusseppe Conte tweeted this angle on the shot, with a message that translates as: "Second day here at # G7 in Canada where I am continuing to work to represent and defend Italian interests". The chancellor also addressed concerns that Trump would hit back by implementing tariffs on German vehicles, saying, "First of all, we'll try and see if we can prevent this". (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Not long after, new Italian Prime Minister Giusseppe Conte tweeted this angle on the shot, with a message that translates as: "Second day here at # G7 in Canada where I am continuing to work to represent and defend Italian interests". The chancellor also addressed concerns that Trump would hit back by implementing tariffs on German vehicles, saying, "First of all, we'll try and see if we can prevent this". (more...)
Dennis Rodman talks Trump-Kim North Korea summit
- June 12, 2018
Moments after President Trump and the North Korean leader signed documents outlining their framework for future peace talks, the basketball great - who traveled to Singapore for the historic summit - called Kim "a great guy". "Why do I feel like I just ran a marathon backwards?" another fan said. "I couldn't even go home, but I kept my head up high, brother. I still kept going back". (more...)
- June 12, 2018
Moments after President Trump and the North Korean leader signed documents outlining their framework for future peace talks, the basketball great - who traveled to Singapore for the historic summit - called Kim "a great guy". "Why do I feel like I just ran a marathon backwards?" another fan said. "I couldn't even go home, but I kept my head up high, brother. I still kept going back". (more...)
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