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Trump says search for new Supreme Court justice will begin "immediately"
- June 29, 2018
While Trump did not make rolling back abortion rights a central plank of his campaign, numerous conservative rank and file want Roe v. Wade overturned and Trump promised to put anti-abortion justices on the Supreme Court . "We have seen Russian Federation over the last decade get more aggressive, more hostile to the United States", he said. The law, which is being challenged in the courts, bans the procedure after a heartbeat can be detected, which is often before a woman knows she is ... (more...)
- June 29, 2018
While Trump did not make rolling back abortion rights a central plank of his campaign, numerous conservative rank and file want Roe v. Wade overturned and Trump promised to put anti-abortion justices on the Supreme Court . "We have seen Russian Federation over the last decade get more aggressive, more hostile to the United States", he said. The law, which is being challenged in the courts, bans the procedure after a heartbeat can be detected, which is often before a woman knows she is ... (more...)
Over 500 ICE Protesters Arrested Inside US CAPITOL — CAPITOL CHAOS
- June 29, 2018
A large group of women occupied the Hart Senate Office building in Washington on Thursday in protest of Trump administration immigration policy. The demonstrators were there in protest of the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" policy that treats illegal border crossings as criminal offenses. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
A large group of women occupied the Hart Senate Office building in Washington on Thursday in protest of Trump administration immigration policy. The demonstrators were there in protest of the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" policy that treats illegal border crossings as criminal offenses. (more...)
Bolton says sees having Putin-Trump summit as ‘a deliverable’
- June 29, 2018
He also said Trump and Putin would likely discuss Trump's recent calls for Russian Federation to be readmitted to the G7. He acknowledged that any meeting with Putin is likely to generate some "political noise" in the USA, where Trump has been dogged by a special counsel's probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
He also said Trump and Putin would likely discuss Trump's recent calls for Russian Federation to be readmitted to the G7. He acknowledged that any meeting with Putin is likely to generate some "political noise" in the USA, where Trump has been dogged by a special counsel's probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
Newspaper massacre gunman had ‘vendetta’ against staff over past story
- June 29, 2018
A request for a gag order by the attorney representing the suspect was denied by the judge who also denied his bond. Lt. Ryan Frashure said a gunman opened fire at 888 Bestgate Road in Annapolis - an office building where the newspaper's office is located. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
A request for a gag order by the attorney representing the suspect was denied by the judge who also denied his bond. Lt. Ryan Frashure said a gunman opened fire at 888 Bestgate Road in Annapolis - an office building where the newspaper's office is located. (more...)
'Multiple people' shot at Maryland newspaper
- June 29, 2018
Frashure said officers are still clearing the building and must look for other dangers, such as bombs and other shooters. The court found in favor of the paper in that case. "Can't say much more and don't want to declare anyone dead, but it's bad". He said he hid under his desk and employees heard the gunman reload. The Committee to Protect Journalists tweeted that before the Maryland shooting , seven journalists had been killed in the USA in relation to their work since 1992. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Frashure said officers are still clearing the building and must look for other dangers, such as bombs and other shooters. The court found in favor of the paper in that case. "Can't say much more and don't want to declare anyone dead, but it's bad". He said he hid under his desk and employees heard the gunman reload. The Committee to Protect Journalists tweeted that before the Maryland shooting , seven journalists had been killed in the USA in relation to their work since 1992. (more...)
Youth Soccer Team Feared Trapped in Cave Complex
- June 29, 2018
Officials confirmed with the head of a local football team that the items belonged to the 25-year-old coach and players, who reportedly range in age from 11 to 16. Authorities have said footprints and handprints were found inside the cave complex, and that tourists trapped there by past floods have been rescued after the waters receded. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Officials confirmed with the head of a local football team that the items belonged to the 25-year-old coach and players, who reportedly range in age from 11 to 16. Authorities have said footprints and handprints were found inside the cave complex, and that tourists trapped there by past floods have been rescued after the waters receded. (more...)
The Russian pop star behind controversial Donald Trump Jr
- June 29, 2018
Agalarov trolled Trump, the Russian Federation investigation, the Steele dossier and its most salacious allegation, the porn star Stormy Daniels, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg , Trump's daughter and son-in-law, and former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton . (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Agalarov trolled Trump, the Russian Federation investigation, the Steele dossier and its most salacious allegation, the porn star Stormy Daniels, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg , Trump's daughter and son-in-law, and former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton . (more...)
Failed 'European Solution': Berlin Reaches Out to Its Neighbors to Curb Migration
- June 29, 2018
The centre-left Social Democrats, junior partner in the ruling coalition, remained unchanged at 18 percent in the new poll . German Chancellor Angela Merkel awaits the start of the weekly cabinet meeting in Berlin on June 27, 2018. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The centre-left Social Democrats, junior partner in the ruling coalition, remained unchanged at 18 percent in the new poll . German Chancellor Angela Merkel awaits the start of the weekly cabinet meeting in Berlin on June 27, 2018. (more...)
Sudan teen convicted of murdering 'rapist' husband has death sentence overturned
- June 29, 2018
Her mother, Zainab Ahmed, told the BBC she was happy her daughter's life had been spared by the appeal court. Amnesty International, which had been part of a "Justice For Noura" campaign, welcomed the decision to commute her sentence. " Noura Hussein was the victim of a brutal attack by her husband and five years' imprisonment for acting in self-defense is a disproportionate punishment". (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Her mother, Zainab Ahmed, told the BBC she was happy her daughter's life had been spared by the appeal court. Amnesty International, which had been part of a "Justice For Noura" campaign, welcomed the decision to commute her sentence. " Noura Hussein was the victim of a brutal attack by her husband and five years' imprisonment for acting in self-defense is a disproportionate punishment". (more...)
Support overwhelming for Trump’s decision to end family separations
- June 29, 2018
The Pentagon confirmed on Monday that two Texas military bases will be used as temporary camps to house the immigrants . "When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no judges or court cases, bring them back from where they came". They joined forces as more than 2,000 children have been separated from their parents in recent weeks and placed in government-contracted shelters. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The Pentagon confirmed on Monday that two Texas military bases will be used as temporary camps to house the immigrants . "When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no judges or court cases, bring them back from where they came". They joined forces as more than 2,000 children have been separated from their parents in recent weeks and placed in government-contracted shelters. (more...)
States Sue Trump Over Family Separation Policy
- June 29, 2018
The vote was 301-121, with solid Democratic opposition and a splintered Republican vote. No Democrats voted in favor of the bill. Early Wednesday morning, however, he tweeted in a last ditch effort, in all caps, that Republicans should pass the "strong but fair immigration bill" and that passage would show "we want strong borders and security while the Dems want open borders = crime". (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The vote was 301-121, with solid Democratic opposition and a splintered Republican vote. No Democrats voted in favor of the bill. Early Wednesday morning, however, he tweeted in a last ditch effort, in all caps, that Republicans should pass the "strong but fair immigration bill" and that passage would show "we want strong borders and security while the Dems want open borders = crime". (more...)
UN Envoy Nikki Haley Vows Deeper Military, Economic Cooperation with India
- June 29, 2018
Earlier in the day, Haley undertook an interfaith journey in New Delhi , visiting a Hindu temple, a Sikh shrine, a mosque and a church in old parts of the capital. Indian officials also planned to discuss the issue of sweeping US sanctions on Russian Federation under which any country engaged with its defense and intelligence sectors could face secondary USA sanctions. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Earlier in the day, Haley undertook an interfaith journey in New Delhi , visiting a Hindu temple, a Sikh shrine, a mosque and a church in old parts of the capital. Indian officials also planned to discuss the issue of sweeping US sanctions on Russian Federation under which any country engaged with its defense and intelligence sectors could face secondary USA sanctions. (more...)
Nigerian oil tanker fire kills nine in commercial capital Lagos
- June 29, 2018
The police and other agencies are on ground. Over 54 cars were said to have been burnt beyond recognition and nine persons confirmed dead so far. A Joint rescue operation involving FRSC, LASEMA, NPF, RRS, NSCDC, Lagos State Fire service, LASTMA was mounted promptly within 10 minutes of the accident. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The police and other agencies are on ground. Over 54 cars were said to have been burnt beyond recognition and nine persons confirmed dead so far. A Joint rescue operation involving FRSC, LASEMA, NPF, RRS, NSCDC, Lagos State Fire service, LASTMA was mounted promptly within 10 minutes of the accident. (more...)
Here’s what to expect from President Trump’s meeting with Putin
- June 29, 2018
The Kremlin and the White House simultaneously announced the place and date a day after reaching agreement for the two leaders to meet following a visit to Moscow by United States national security adviser John Bolton . Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is likely to meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo within the next two weeks as part of efforts to set the stage for the summit . (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The Kremlin and the White House simultaneously announced the place and date a day after reaching agreement for the two leaders to meet following a visit to Moscow by United States national security adviser John Bolton . Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is likely to meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo within the next two weeks as part of efforts to set the stage for the summit . (more...)
Air New Zealand cancels Bali flights because of erupting volcano
- June 29, 2018
The shutdowns will lead to cancellation of 446 flights, including 207 worldwide flights, affecting an estimated 74,928 passengers, he said. The 42-year-old's parents are already in Bali and she is hoping to get a seat on another flight if the ash cloud clears and Denpasar Airport opens. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The shutdowns will lead to cancellation of 446 flights, including 207 worldwide flights, affecting an estimated 74,928 passengers, he said. The 42-year-old's parents are already in Bali and she is hoping to get a seat on another flight if the ash cloud clears and Denpasar Airport opens. (more...)
Trump, White House start outreach to key Supreme Court votes
- June 29, 2018
Seung Min Kim, The Washington Post •. By forcing a delay in filling the seat, left vacant following Antonin Scalia's death, McConnell enabled Trump to nominate right-winger Neil Gorsuch-who was only confirmed after Republicans rewrote the Senate's rules to reduce the number of votes needed from 60 to a simple majority. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Seung Min Kim, The Washington Post •. By forcing a delay in filling the seat, left vacant following Antonin Scalia's death, McConnell enabled Trump to nominate right-winger Neil Gorsuch-who was only confirmed after Republicans rewrote the Senate's rules to reduce the number of votes needed from 60 to a simple majority. (more...)
Dem congresswoman among anti-Trump protesters arrested inside Capitol office building
- June 29, 2018
Hundreds of people were reportedly arrested at the event, including Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Wash.). Capitol Police said in a statement that about 575 people were charged with unlawfully demonstrating and they would be processed at the scene and released. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Hundreds of people were reportedly arrested at the event, including Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Wash.). Capitol Police said in a statement that about 575 people were charged with unlawfully demonstrating and they would be processed at the scene and released. (more...)
Myanmar military leaders guilty of 'crimes against humanity': Amnesty
- June 29, 2018
The EU said in a statement Monday that the seven - from the army, border guard and police - face an asset freeze and travel ban. It also said that Lt. Myanmar's senior command deployed fighting battalions with a reputation of being the military's most brutal units, Amnesty said. The International Criminal Court, the world's first permanent war crimes court, does not have automatic jurisdiction over Myanmar because it is not a member state. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The EU said in a statement Monday that the seven - from the army, border guard and police - face an asset freeze and travel ban. It also said that Lt. Myanmar's senior command deployed fighting battalions with a reputation of being the military's most brutal units, Amnesty said. The International Criminal Court, the world's first permanent war crimes court, does not have automatic jurisdiction over Myanmar because it is not a member state. (more...)
Bali volcano eruption halts some flights
- June 29, 2018
The regional volcanic ash advisory centre in Darwin, Australia, said winds could carry the ash southwest toward Java, Indonesia's most densely populated island. Mount Agung is causing more headaches for holidaymakers with school holidays just around the corner. Tens of thousands of locals fled to evacuation centers after last year's eruption. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The regional volcanic ash advisory centre in Darwin, Australia, said winds could carry the ash southwest toward Java, Indonesia's most densely populated island. Mount Agung is causing more headaches for holidaymakers with school holidays just around the corner. Tens of thousands of locals fled to evacuation centers after last year's eruption. (more...)
Dead In Shooting At Newspaper In Annapolis, Maryland; Suspect In Custody
- June 29, 2018
In a phone interview , Carlos Wallace, who works just down the street from the newspaper's offices, said law enforcement vehicles and ambulances had raced toward the scene with sirens blaring. The newspaper is owned by the Baltimore Sun . A journalist from The New York Times has tweeted a video of police officers outside the building following the deployment by NYPD. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
In a phone interview , Carlos Wallace, who works just down the street from the newspaper's offices, said law enforcement vehicles and ambulances had raced toward the scene with sirens blaring. The newspaper is owned by the Baltimore Sun . A journalist from The New York Times has tweeted a video of police officers outside the building following the deployment by NYPD. (more...)
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