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New Zealand Court Rejects Kim Dotcom US Extradition Appeal
- July 06, 2018
Today's court ruling comes six-and-a-half years after a dawn raid on the flamboyant German millionaire's Auckland mansion by armed police, who were acting on information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Dotcom's lawyers argued that movie files stored on a server are not "objects" for purposes of New Zealand law. Dotcom was " extremely disappointed " by the court's stance, and, without mincing words, he dismissed it as being " in complete denial of the legislative history and ... (more...)
- July 06, 2018
Today's court ruling comes six-and-a-half years after a dawn raid on the flamboyant German millionaire's Auckland mansion by armed police, who were acting on information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Dotcom's lawyers argued that movie files stored on a server are not "objects" for purposes of New Zealand law. Dotcom was " extremely disappointed " by the court's stance, and, without mincing words, he dismissed it as being " in complete denial of the legislative history and ... (more...)
Anti-immigration United States policy protests on, 17 held
- July 06, 2018
Why are Democrats divided about abolishing ICE? The vast majority - 88 percent - opposed separating illegal immigrant families while they are in the USA, and they blamed the Trump administration for the policy. Ronald D. Vitiello, who has been serving as the acting deputy commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is now ICE's acting director and deputy director. (more...)
- July 06, 2018
Why are Democrats divided about abolishing ICE? The vast majority - 88 percent - opposed separating illegal immigrant families while they are in the USA, and they blamed the Trump administration for the policy. Ronald D. Vitiello, who has been serving as the acting deputy commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is now ICE's acting director and deputy director. (more...)
Senate intel committee concludes Putin personally approved meddling to aid Donald Trump
- July 06, 2018
Burr (R-N.C.), the panel's chairman, said in a statement . Sen. Mark Warner , the panel's top Democrat, concurred. The update includes a finding of inconsistency in confidence level between the National Security Agency, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and CIA with respect to Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to help the prospects for electing Donald Trump by denigrating Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton . (more...)
- July 06, 2018
Burr (R-N.C.), the panel's chairman, said in a statement . Sen. Mark Warner , the panel's top Democrat, concurred. The update includes a finding of inconsistency in confidence level between the National Security Agency, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and CIA with respect to Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to help the prospects for electing Donald Trump by denigrating Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton . (more...)
Thousands march in U.S. against immigration policy
- July 06, 2018
The administration would like to criminally prosecute all migrants who commit the misdemeanor offense of crossing the USA border illegally - including those fleeing violence or persecution in their home countries, who have a right under US law to cross our border and then turn themselves into immigration authorities for the goal of registering an asylum claim. (more...)
- July 06, 2018
The administration would like to criminally prosecute all migrants who commit the misdemeanor offense of crossing the USA border illegally - including those fleeing violence or persecution in their home countries, who have a right under US law to cross our border and then turn themselves into immigration authorities for the goal of registering an asylum claim. (more...)
U.S. church likens family separation to Flight into Egypt
- July 06, 2018
Lee Curtis came up with the idea to incarcerate statues of the Holy Family to protest POTUS 's zero-tolerance immigration policy and the resulting separation of families who have crossed the border illegally. The point of a religious icon is to move our hearts. "We've heard scripture quoted to support these [immigration] policies". "According to the Golden Rule , we're supposed to love our neighbors as we love ourselves", he said. (more...)
- July 06, 2018
Lee Curtis came up with the idea to incarcerate statues of the Holy Family to protest POTUS 's zero-tolerance immigration policy and the resulting separation of families who have crossed the border illegally. The point of a religious icon is to move our hearts. "We've heard scripture quoted to support these [immigration] policies". "According to the Golden Rule , we're supposed to love our neighbors as we love ourselves", he said. (more...)
Russian's Lavrov hopes visiting U.S. lawmakers will help mend ties: agencies
- July 05, 2018
In a conference call, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, said: "There are quite a lot of issues between Moscow and Washington where our points of view are dramatically divided". record may be kept. A USA congressional delegation was in Moscow on Tuesday meeting with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian parliamentarians. (more...)
- July 05, 2018
In a conference call, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, said: "There are quite a lot of issues between Moscow and Washington where our points of view are dramatically divided". record may be kept. A USA congressional delegation was in Moscow on Tuesday meeting with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian parliamentarians. (more...)
Person climbs the Statue of Liberty, island evacuated
- July 05, 2018
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and has been the target of numerous protests across the USA since the Trump administration began separating thousands of children from their families as they tried to cross the Mexico border illegally. (more...)
- July 05, 2018
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and has been the target of numerous protests across the USA since the Trump administration began separating thousands of children from their families as they tried to cross the Mexico border illegally. (more...)
Trapped Thai boys get diving lessons as rescuers plan extraction
- July 05, 2018
What rescue efforts are being made? After a heart-breaking loss to Belgium in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup in Russian Federation, the Japanese men's national team also offered support to the young men trapped. Volanthen, a computer engineer, told the Sunday Times in 2013 that the secret to cave diving was keeping a cool head. One thing working in their favor is that these are young boys who may not feel the same level of fear as older people might, he said. (more...)
- July 05, 2018
What rescue efforts are being made? After a heart-breaking loss to Belgium in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup in Russian Federation, the Japanese men's national team also offered support to the young men trapped. Volanthen, a computer engineer, told the Sunday Times in 2013 that the secret to cave diving was keeping a cool head. One thing working in their favor is that these are young boys who may not feel the same level of fear as older people might, he said. (more...)
Tropical Depression Two forms in the Atlantic
- July 05, 2018
The more significant of the two disturbances was upgraded to a tropical depression at 11 a.m. and now forecast to become a Tropical Storm Beryl with maximum sustained winds of around 40 mph in the next 24 hours. Regardless if it develops, this area of low pressure will track west-northwest, north and then northeast away from the US coastline into the weekend. (more...)
- July 05, 2018
The more significant of the two disturbances was upgraded to a tropical depression at 11 a.m. and now forecast to become a Tropical Storm Beryl with maximum sustained winds of around 40 mph in the next 24 hours. Regardless if it develops, this area of low pressure will track west-northwest, north and then northeast away from the US coastline into the weekend. (more...)
Australian bishop sentenced to year's detention for cover-up
- July 05, 2018
Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson arrives for sentencing at Newcastle Local Court in Newcastle, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 . The charge carries a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment, but the judge said Wilson's offence ranked in the "mid-range". (more...)
- July 05, 2018
Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson arrives for sentencing at Newcastle Local Court in Newcastle, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 . The charge carries a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment, but the judge said Wilson's offence ranked in the "mid-range". (more...)
2 people exposed to unknown substance near Salisbury
- July 05, 2018
British officials investigating a second case of poisoning with the nerve agent Novichok in southwestern England said Thursday they suspect the victims were not directly targeted but sickened as a outcome of the previous attack. A Public Health England (PHE) spokesman said "it is not believed that there is a significant health risk to the wider public". The man and woman, 40s, were found on Saturday in a home in Muggleton Road, Amesbury, 30 miles from Swindon. (more...)
- July 05, 2018
British officials investigating a second case of poisoning with the nerve agent Novichok in southwestern England said Thursday they suspect the victims were not directly targeted but sickened as a outcome of the previous attack. A Public Health England (PHE) spokesman said "it is not believed that there is a significant health risk to the wider public". The man and woman, 40s, were found on Saturday in a home in Muggleton Road, Amesbury, 30 miles from Swindon. (more...)
Brexit: Third customs model devised ahead of cabinet talks
- July 05, 2018
However, senior EU officials have already dismissed the prime minister's draft Brexit plan as unrealistic, saying the United Kingdom has no chance of changing the European Union's founding principles. So far, May's advisers have come up with two options, neither of which have the full support of her party. Senior lawmaker warns prime minister to deliver on Brexit DANICA KIRKA Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May during celebrations marking National Armed Forces Day in Llandudno, Wales, ... (more...)
- July 05, 2018
However, senior EU officials have already dismissed the prime minister's draft Brexit plan as unrealistic, saying the United Kingdom has no chance of changing the European Union's founding principles. So far, May's advisers have come up with two options, neither of which have the full support of her party. Senior lawmaker warns prime minister to deliver on Brexit DANICA KIRKA Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May during celebrations marking National Armed Forces Day in Llandudno, Wales, ... (more...)
How 11-year-old Nigerian Stunned Macron In Lagos
- July 05, 2018
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has told Nigerian youths to be actively involved in politics to change the country's narrative. It is believed that Macron would become the first "real president" to enter the Afrika Shrine synonymous with marijuana smoke, sexy backup dancers and protest music. (more...)
- July 05, 2018
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has told Nigerian youths to be actively involved in politics to change the country's narrative. It is believed that Macron would become the first "real president" to enter the Afrika Shrine synonymous with marijuana smoke, sexy backup dancers and protest music. (more...)
Terrifying moment as woman feeding sharks is pulled into water
- July 05, 2018
Mobile phone footage of the incident, which happened last month, shows Ms Brunning screaming as she is dragged into the water, before the boat's crew and friends pull her out. Brunning admitted to 7 News that she was wrong to be feeding the sharks that day. Injured Melissa Branning said that was on a boat in the Kimberley and would like to feed floating nearby members of the species nurse sharks. (more...)
- July 05, 2018
Mobile phone footage of the incident, which happened last month, shows Ms Brunning screaming as she is dragged into the water, before the boat's crew and friends pull her out. Brunning admitted to 7 News that she was wrong to be feeding the sharks that day. Injured Melissa Branning said that was on a boat in the Kimberley and would like to feed floating nearby members of the species nurse sharks. (more...)
Woman climbs up Statue of Liberty on Fourth of July to protest
- July 05, 2018
Walker, an organizer with Rise and Resist , which arranged the demonstration . While one group was arrested after dropping a banner that read "Abolish ICE", a separate individual scaled the statue while police attempted desperately to end the dramatic action . (more...)
- July 05, 2018
Walker, an organizer with Rise and Resist , which arranged the demonstration . While one group was arrested after dropping a banner that read "Abolish ICE", a separate individual scaled the statue while police attempted desperately to end the dramatic action . (more...)
USA intel agency believes Kim won't fully denuclearize
- July 05, 2018
US President Donald Trump says talks with North Korea are " going well ", claiming that without him, the United States "would now be at war with North Korea". Weeks after calling questions about the vague statement signed by the U.S. and North Korea at a landmark June 12 summit "insulting and ridiculous and frankly ludicrous", USA secretary of state Mike Pompeo is on a plane to Pyongyang to figure out what was agreed to . (more...)
- July 05, 2018
US President Donald Trump says talks with North Korea are " going well ", claiming that without him, the United States "would now be at war with North Korea". Weeks after calling questions about the vague statement signed by the U.S. and North Korea at a landmark June 12 summit "insulting and ridiculous and frankly ludicrous", USA secretary of state Mike Pompeo is on a plane to Pyongyang to figure out what was agreed to . (more...)
Prank caller talks to Trump aboard Air Force One
- July 04, 2018
President Trump appears to have been the victim of a prank phone call. Melendez claimed he got yet another call within 20 minutes, patching him through to Mr. "Melendez told the Reporter that he immediately recognized Kushner's voice and replied, again using that awful English accent: "(The senator and I) had a long conversation with the president about immigration two or three weeks ago, he just wants some closure on it". (more...)
- July 04, 2018
President Trump appears to have been the victim of a prank phone call. Melendez claimed he got yet another call within 20 minutes, patching him through to Mr. "Melendez told the Reporter that he immediately recognized Kushner's voice and replied, again using that awful English accent: "(The senator and I) had a long conversation with the president about immigration two or three weeks ago, he just wants some closure on it". (more...)
Trump interviews with possible Supreme Court nominees begin
- July 04, 2018
Trump has said that he will announce his choice next Monday. "I got the feeling that he was still deliberating and had not yet reached a decision, and that this was genuine outreach on his part", Collins said. The fact that Lee is a Senator means that he could, possibly, be voting on his own confirmation as a Justice, if he were to become the nominee. "The court could use some perspectives that were forged in different kinds of regions of the country and different kinds of academic ... (more...)
- July 04, 2018
Trump has said that he will announce his choice next Monday. "I got the feeling that he was still deliberating and had not yet reached a decision, and that this was genuine outreach on his part", Collins said. The fact that Lee is a Senator means that he could, possibly, be voting on his own confirmation as a Justice, if he were to become the nominee. "The court could use some perspectives that were forged in different kinds of regions of the country and different kinds of academic ... (more...)
Tanauan Mayor shot dead
- July 04, 2018
The mayor's security team returned fire in the direction of the shot, adding to the pandemonium, the Philippine News Agency reported. Rights groups say more than 12,000 have died in the drug war, and that numerous killings, including those by vigilantes, were extra-judicial. (more...)
- July 04, 2018
The mayor's security team returned fire in the direction of the shot, adding to the pandemonium, the Philippine News Agency reported. Rights groups say more than 12,000 have died in the drug war, and that numerous killings, including those by vigilantes, were extra-judicial. (more...)
92-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting son in Arizona
- July 04, 2018
Sheriff's officials said Blessing's 72-year-old son was found dead on Monday at his home in Fountain Hills, located about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Phoenix. The police statement revealed the mother planned to shoot herself after shooting her son, but this was thwarted when she lost possession of the pistols. (more...)
- July 04, 2018
Sheriff's officials said Blessing's 72-year-old son was found dead on Monday at his home in Fountain Hills, located about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Phoenix. The police statement revealed the mother planned to shoot herself after shooting her son, but this was thwarted when she lost possession of the pistols. (more...)
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