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‘Nothing short of treasonous’: Democrats, Republicans dump on Trump after Putin meeting
- July 17, 2018
Senator Pat Toomey released a statement in response to President Trump's joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin . Jonathan Lemire of the Associated Press was the reporter who asked Trump bluntly: "Who do you believe" about Russian election interference - Putin or USA intelligence? "We conducted a referendum in strict accordance with worldwide law with the United Nations chapter", said Putin . (more...)
- July 17, 2018
Senator Pat Toomey released a statement in response to President Trump's joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin . Jonathan Lemire of the Associated Press was the reporter who asked Trump bluntly: "Who do you believe" about Russian election interference - Putin or USA intelligence? "We conducted a referendum in strict accordance with worldwide law with the United Nations chapter", said Putin . (more...)
Donald Trump blames United States 'witch-hunt' for poor Putin relations
- July 17, 2018
Trump laid out a list of topics for discussion that notably did not include Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. With that, the two leaders gave a quick handshake and their private meeting in the opulent Gothic Hall was under way. (more...)
- July 17, 2018
Trump laid out a list of topics for discussion that notably did not include Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. With that, the two leaders gave a quick handshake and their private meeting in the opulent Gothic Hall was under way. (more...)
China files complaint to WTO against United States tariffs
- July 17, 2018
Both China and Europe have stressed the need for trade differences to be addressed through the WTO, but the United States has said China's unfair policies are too urgent and too big for the trade body to handle. The premier repeated official promises to open China's markets wider but didn't directly address complaints about industrial policy or investment barriers the United States, EU and other trading partners say violate its free-trade commitments. (more...)
- July 17, 2018
Both China and Europe have stressed the need for trade differences to be addressed through the WTO, but the United States has said China's unfair policies are too urgent and too big for the trade body to handle. The premier repeated official promises to open China's markets wider but didn't directly address complaints about industrial policy or investment barriers the United States, EU and other trading partners say violate its free-trade commitments. (more...)
Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar
- July 17, 2018
She posed in a red-and-white checkered team jersey on social media posts at every opportunity, gave Trump a team T-shirt when they met at North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and joined Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron in the rain on Sunday night to congratulate France's team one-by-one after their victory. (more...)
- July 17, 2018
She posed in a red-and-white checkered team jersey on social media posts at every opportunity, gave Trump a team T-shirt when they met at North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and joined Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron in the rain on Sunday night to congratulate France's team one-by-one after their victory. (more...)
All eyes on Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki today
- July 17, 2018
I believe it's really good. Special counsel Robert Mueller's indictment of 12 Russian intelligence officers for interfering in the 2016 election on Friday would appear to raise the stakes for Trump . Jon Huntsman, the US ambassador to Russian Federation, said Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Embassy in Moscow will "no doubt" work on submitting a formal request. (more...)
- July 17, 2018
I believe it's really good. Special counsel Robert Mueller's indictment of 12 Russian intelligence officers for interfering in the 2016 election on Friday would appear to raise the stakes for Trump . Jon Huntsman, the US ambassador to Russian Federation, said Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Embassy in Moscow will "no doubt" work on submitting a formal request. (more...)
Russian Tied To NRA Charged With 'Infiltrating' US Political Organizations
- July 17, 2018
Rather than take her up on the offer to cooperate, the government arrested her " without prior notice to counsel ". A statement from the DoJ alleges Butina worked at the direction of a high-level official in the Russian government from around 2015 through February 2017, including a period during which she lived in the USA, "without officially disclosing the fact that she was acting as an agent of Russian government, as required by law". (more...)
- July 17, 2018
Rather than take her up on the offer to cooperate, the government arrested her " without prior notice to counsel ". A statement from the DoJ alleges Butina worked at the direction of a high-level official in the Russian government from around 2015 through February 2017, including a period during which she lived in the USA, "without officially disclosing the fact that she was acting as an agent of Russian government, as required by law". (more...)
Comments by former clerks may backfire on Trump's high court pick
- July 17, 2018
In contrast, 13 percent of Democrats and 51 percent of Republicans said the ruling should be reversed. Kavanaugh, for his part, has only ruled on one abortion case in his 12 years as a federal judge. President Donald Trump nominated him to succeed retiring Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. I urge Sen. Collins, for the love of this country, in the name of justice and the American people, to hold off filling the seat for the Supreme Court with this backward-thinking ... (more...)
- July 17, 2018
In contrast, 13 percent of Democrats and 51 percent of Republicans said the ruling should be reversed. Kavanaugh, for his part, has only ruled on one abortion case in his 12 years as a federal judge. President Donald Trump nominated him to succeed retiring Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. I urge Sen. Collins, for the love of this country, in the name of justice and the American people, to hold off filling the seat for the Supreme Court with this backward-thinking ... (more...)
United Kingdom parliament vote to reveal extent of anger over May's Brexit plan
- July 16, 2018
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the chairman of the ERG, told the BBC "we'll have an idea of the numbers at 10pm on Monday evening" while one ERG insider added that they were "intensely relaxed" about the number of rebels they had signed up. "I'm sure Theresa May does not want to split the Conservative Party and therefore she will find that the inevitable effect of the parliamentary arithmetic is that she will need to change it (the Brexit policy) to keep the party united", Rees-Mogg said. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the chairman of the ERG, told the BBC "we'll have an idea of the numbers at 10pm on Monday evening" while one ERG insider added that they were "intensely relaxed" about the number of rebels they had signed up. "I'm sure Theresa May does not want to split the Conservative Party and therefore she will find that the inevitable effect of the parliamentary arithmetic is that she will need to change it (the Brexit policy) to keep the party united", Rees-Mogg said. (more...)
In TV interview, Trump says queen called Brexit 'complex'
- July 16, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump leave the U.S. ambassador's residence, Winfield House, in London , July 12, 2018. There were handshakes all around, and then the threesome stood side-by-side as a military band played the American national anthem. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump leave the U.S. ambassador's residence, Winfield House, in London , July 12, 2018. There were handshakes all around, and then the threesome stood side-by-side as a military band played the American national anthem. (more...)
Ugly scenes! Clashes, road accidents mar French World Cup partying
- July 16, 2018
The latter was down to French defender Benjamin Mendy, who posted a video of the former investment banker attempting to "dab" in the players' changing room - a form of celebration imported from American football and rap. In the eastern Paris neighbourhood of Belleville, Vincent Simon said, "Both teams deserved to win". "All this euphoria and effervescence, it's positive but it's emotional and ephemeral", he said ahead of France's win. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
The latter was down to French defender Benjamin Mendy, who posted a video of the former investment banker attempting to "dab" in the players' changing room - a form of celebration imported from American football and rap. In the eastern Paris neighbourhood of Belleville, Vincent Simon said, "Both teams deserved to win". "All this euphoria and effervescence, it's positive but it's emotional and ephemeral", he said ahead of France's win. (more...)
Reporter Forcibly Removed From Trump-Putin Press Conference
- July 16, 2018
The reporter, Sam Husseini, identified himself as being with the progressive publication the Nation. "The two countries are 90% of the world's nuclear weapons", he said . Trump also said he's confident Washington and Moscow can improve relations and said a friendly and productive relationship is "a good thing". "Diplomacy and engagement are better than hostility", Trump said. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
The reporter, Sam Husseini, identified himself as being with the progressive publication the Nation. "The two countries are 90% of the world's nuclear weapons", he said . Trump also said he's confident Washington and Moscow can improve relations and said a friendly and productive relationship is "a good thing". "Diplomacy and engagement are better than hostility", Trump said. (more...)
April Tinsley cold case: DNA leads to arrest 30 years after murder
- July 16, 2018
Court records indicate the Tinsley break came thanks to Parabon NanoLabs, the Reston, Virginia-based company at the center of numerous recent cold case arrests. "Hi Honey I been watching you I am the same person that kinapped an rape an kill Aproil Tinsley you are my next vitem [sic]", read one note, posted online by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
Court records indicate the Tinsley break came thanks to Parabon NanoLabs, the Reston, Virginia-based company at the center of numerous recent cold case arrests. "Hi Honey I been watching you I am the same person that kinapped an rape an kill Aproil Tinsley you are my next vitem [sic]", read one note, posted online by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (more...)
Trump and Putin open historic summit, U.S. leader promises ‘extraordinary relationship’
- July 16, 2018
Trump congratulated Putin on Russia's hosting of the World Cup football tournament, which climaxed Sunday in Moscow with the Kremlin chief in attendance. Trump has insisted that there was no collusion between Russian Federation and members of his presidential campaign staff. Donald Trump wrote on his Twitter account. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
Trump congratulated Putin on Russia's hosting of the World Cup football tournament, which climaxed Sunday in Moscow with the Kremlin chief in attendance. Trump has insisted that there was no collusion between Russian Federation and members of his presidential campaign staff. Donald Trump wrote on his Twitter account. (more...)
Italy Receives 450 Migrants on Rescue Vessels Despite Salvini Opposition
- July 16, 2018
Salvini, who heads Italy's far-right League party, has said he wants to stop migrants from arriving on Italian coasts. "According to the maritime law, it's Malta that must send its own ships and open its own ports", he said on Twitter. Early Saturday, the migrants were taken off the boat and transferred onto a rescue vessel from the European Union border patrol agency Frontex and a ship from the Italian border police. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
Salvini, who heads Italy's far-right League party, has said he wants to stop migrants from arriving on Italian coasts. "According to the maritime law, it's Malta that must send its own ships and open its own ports", he said on Twitter. Early Saturday, the migrants were taken off the boat and transferred onto a rescue vessel from the European Union border patrol agency Frontex and a ship from the Italian border police. (more...)
Obama visits Kenya en route to SA
- July 16, 2018
Obama and his guests will attend the launch of Sauti Kuu, his half-sister Auma Obama's NGO for youth empowerment, in Kogelo, Siaya County (Western Kenya) on Monday. They held a brief family meeting before the former United States leader headed to open Sauti Kuu Resource Centre, the multi-million-shilling youth centre built by his half-sister Auma Obama . (more...)
- July 16, 2018
Obama and his guests will attend the launch of Sauti Kuu, his half-sister Auma Obama's NGO for youth empowerment, in Kogelo, Siaya County (Western Kenya) on Monday. They held a brief family meeting before the former United States leader headed to open Sauti Kuu Resource Centre, the multi-million-shilling youth centre built by his half-sister Auma Obama . (more...)
Man accused of killing officer, bystander to be arraigned
- July 16, 2018
Police say the suspect crashed a vehicle, fled the scene, and attacked Chesna with a stone. He found a auto crashed and a man vandalizing a home. The I-Team has learned that Emanuel Lopes was out on pre-trial probation on a drug charge when police say he shot and killed Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna and an innocent bystander Sunday morning. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
Police say the suspect crashed a vehicle, fled the scene, and attacked Chesna with a stone. He found a auto crashed and a man vandalizing a home. The I-Team has learned that Emanuel Lopes was out on pre-trial probation on a drug charge when police say he shot and killed Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna and an innocent bystander Sunday morning. (more...)
Donald Trump: European Union is a foe on trade
- July 16, 2018
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced new indictments in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's interference during the 2016 presidential campaign. Though U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian Federation intervened in the U.S. election to help Trump's election chances, the president has at times said he believes Putin's denials of involvement. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced new indictments in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's interference during the 2016 presidential campaign. Though U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian Federation intervened in the U.S. election to help Trump's election chances, the president has at times said he believes Putin's denials of involvement. (more...)
Man killed by Chicago police ran away, reached for waist
- July 16, 2018
The civil rights leader called for video to be released of Saturday's shooting and referenced footage showing a white officer shooting black 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014. Augustus spins away and runs into the street, where he reaches for a gun from his waistband. About 50 protesters on Sunday night marched from the spot where the shooting occurred on the South Side of Chicago . (more...)
- July 16, 2018
The civil rights leader called for video to be released of Saturday's shooting and referenced footage showing a white officer shooting black 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014. Augustus spins away and runs into the street, where he reaches for a gun from his waistband. About 50 protesters on Sunday night marched from the spot where the shooting occurred on the South Side of Chicago . (more...)
Suspect in shooting of 3 KC cops dies in standoff
- July 16, 2018
The neighbourhood around East 31st Street and Van Brunt Boulevard swarmed with helicopters, an armored auto, tactical teams and police officers as they attempted to capture the suspect on Sunday. Suspect fled in vehicle with one other party. That vehicle was recovered a short time later. The Indian Association of Kansas City praised the police for pursuing Koppu's shooting diligently and that "there is some closure" with the person of interest's death. (more...)
- July 16, 2018
The neighbourhood around East 31st Street and Van Brunt Boulevard swarmed with helicopters, an armored auto, tactical teams and police officers as they attempted to capture the suspect on Sunday. Suspect fled in vehicle with one other party. That vehicle was recovered a short time later. The Indian Association of Kansas City praised the police for pursuing Koppu's shooting diligently and that "there is some closure" with the person of interest's death. (more...)
Donald Trump Calls the European Union a 'Foe' of the U.S.
- July 16, 2018
Putin has repeatedly denied any knowledge of interference in the US election. Mrs May yesterday said: "He told me I should sue the European Union and not go into negotiations". Presidents Putin and Trump will meet today at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki . Trump has repeatedly cast doubt on the conclusion that Russian Federation was behind the hacking and frequently derided special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible links between Russian Federation and his ... (more...)
- July 16, 2018
Putin has repeatedly denied any knowledge of interference in the US election. Mrs May yesterday said: "He told me I should sue the European Union and not go into negotiations". Presidents Putin and Trump will meet today at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki . Trump has repeatedly cast doubt on the conclusion that Russian Federation was behind the hacking and frequently derided special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible links between Russian Federation and his ... (more...)
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