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Trump gained his fortune from fraud, handouts from his father
- October 03, 2018
During his presidential campaign, Trump promoted himself as a self-made real estate mogul who started out with only a "very small " loan from his father. Harder, The Times wrote, also said Trump "had virtually no involvement whatsoever with these matters", adding that "the affairs were handled by other Trump family members who were not experts themselves and therefore relied entirely upon the aforementioned licensed professionals to ensure full compliance with the law". (more...)
- October 03, 2018
During his presidential campaign, Trump promoted himself as a self-made real estate mogul who started out with only a "very small " loan from his father. Harder, The Times wrote, also said Trump "had virtually no involvement whatsoever with these matters", adding that "the affairs were handled by other Trump family members who were not experts themselves and therefore relied entirely upon the aforementioned licensed professionals to ensure full compliance with the law". (more...)
Two Mississippi police officers killed in early morning shooting
- October 02, 2018
Saturday. Two Brookhaven police officers were shot to death in an overnight confrontation, according to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger . A suspect was wounded in the exchange and taken for treatment to a hospital in Jackson. "This is devastating for our community, especially given what has already happened so recently", Brookhaven Mayor Joe Cox said, referring to a shooting 16 months ago that killed one policeman and seven others. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Saturday. Two Brookhaven police officers were shot to death in an overnight confrontation, according to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger . A suspect was wounded in the exchange and taken for treatment to a hospital in Jackson. "This is devastating for our community, especially given what has already happened so recently", Brookhaven Mayor Joe Cox said, referring to a shooting 16 months ago that killed one policeman and seven others. (more...)
So, a horse galloped into a French bar… no, really
- October 02, 2018
She bucked her legs while knocking over tables and chairs. "The filly escaped by going on the road, crossing a roundabout before entering this bar". Nobody was hurt, and even the horse "showed no trauma or anxiety", said Mr Beguigne. She raced all the way to the PMU corner. It is believed the horse had escaped from a nearby racing stable. The PMU bar's owner Stephane Jasmin told the newspaper the horse pushed open the door and headed for the betting section of the venue. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
She bucked her legs while knocking over tables and chairs. "The filly escaped by going on the road, crossing a roundabout before entering this bar". Nobody was hurt, and even the horse "showed no trauma or anxiety", said Mr Beguigne. She raced all the way to the PMU corner. It is believed the horse had escaped from a nearby racing stable. The PMU bar's owner Stephane Jasmin told the newspaper the horse pushed open the door and headed for the betting section of the venue. (more...)
Iran launches missile strikes at Syria over deadly attack
- October 02, 2018
Iran said it fired missiles on Monday at Islamic State militants in Syria it blames for an attack on its soil on September 22 and said the action shows the government's readiness to punish the "wickedness" of its enemies. "State media displayed the "death to" to clearly communicate that", Amir Toumaj, an independent analyst on Iran, told Kurdistan 24. Iranian media said the missiles flew over central Iraq near the city of Tikrit before landing near the city of Abu Kamal, in the far ... (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Iran said it fired missiles on Monday at Islamic State militants in Syria it blames for an attack on its soil on September 22 and said the action shows the government's readiness to punish the "wickedness" of its enemies. "State media displayed the "death to" to clearly communicate that", Amir Toumaj, an independent analyst on Iran, told Kurdistan 24. Iranian media said the missiles flew over central Iraq near the city of Tikrit before landing near the city of Abu Kamal, in the far ... (more...)
Ricin Detected in Mail Sent to Pentagon Facility
- October 02, 2018
Rob Manning said. The FBI and the Pentagon Force Protection agency responded and additional testing is expected to be done by the bureau, two defense officials told the news outlet. Ricin is part of the waste "mash" produced when castor oil is made. In April 2013 , an envelope that contained ricin was sent to Mississippi Republican Senator Roger Wicker, according to reports at the time. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Rob Manning said. The FBI and the Pentagon Force Protection agency responded and additional testing is expected to be done by the bureau, two defense officials told the news outlet. Ricin is part of the waste "mash" produced when castor oil is made. In April 2013 , an envelope that contained ricin was sent to Mississippi Republican Senator Roger Wicker, according to reports at the time. (more...)
America's image worsens under Trump, survey shows
- October 02, 2018
The image of the United States has deteriorated further among its traditional allies after a year in which President Donald Trump ratcheted up his verbal attacks on countries like Canada and Germany, a leading survey showed. "And there are signs that American soft power is waning as well, including the fact that, while the US maintains its reputation for respecting individual liberty, fewer believe this than a decade ago". (more...)
- October 02, 2018
The image of the United States has deteriorated further among its traditional allies after a year in which President Donald Trump ratcheted up his verbal attacks on countries like Canada and Germany, a leading survey showed. "And there are signs that American soft power is waning as well, including the fact that, while the US maintains its reputation for respecting individual liberty, fewer believe this than a decade ago". (more...)
'Chuck Chequers': Boris Johnson denounces May's Brexit plan at party gathering
- October 02, 2018
The Scottish Secretary told the Telegraph that Mr Johnson had nothing "new to say" in his speech at a huge fringe event that dominated the third day of the UK Tory conference. Mixing jokes with biting one-liners that always stopped short of attacking May herself, the former foreign minister called her strategy "dangerous and unstable", as well as a "political humiliation". (more...)
- October 02, 2018
The Scottish Secretary told the Telegraph that Mr Johnson had nothing "new to say" in his speech at a huge fringe event that dominated the third day of the UK Tory conference. Mixing jokes with biting one-liners that always stopped short of attacking May herself, the former foreign minister called her strategy "dangerous and unstable", as well as a "political humiliation". (more...)
McConnell vows Kavanaugh vote will happen this week despite political 'mudslide'
- October 02, 2018
Judge's lawyer, Barbara Van Gelder, told CNN that the Federal Bureau of Investigation completed its interview with Judge, whom Ford says was in the room when she was allegedly physically and sexually assaulted in the 1980s by Kavanaugh. "What message that sends to women in America is that we are innocent until proven guilty in this country", said Ernst. Kavanaugh and Judge have also denied Swetnick's allegations. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Judge's lawyer, Barbara Van Gelder, told CNN that the Federal Bureau of Investigation completed its interview with Judge, whom Ford says was in the room when she was allegedly physically and sexually assaulted in the 1980s by Kavanaugh. "What message that sends to women in America is that we are innocent until proven guilty in this country", said Ernst. Kavanaugh and Judge have also denied Swetnick's allegations. (more...)
Low turnout jeopardizes Macedonian name referendum result
- October 02, 2018
When Yugoslavia broke up Macedonia declared its independence and took the name Republic of Macedonia, Greece objected as its northern region is also called Macedonia. After Yugoslavia collapse one of the republics of it, Macedonia, was left without an worldwide recognized name. Soon after his election in May 2017, Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev promises a new push to settle the name dispute as he relaunches the drive for European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation membership. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
When Yugoslavia broke up Macedonia declared its independence and took the name Republic of Macedonia, Greece objected as its northern region is also called Macedonia. After Yugoslavia collapse one of the republics of it, Macedonia, was left without an worldwide recognized name. Soon after his election in May 2017, Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev promises a new push to settle the name dispute as he relaunches the drive for European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation membership. (more...)
Kavanaugh withdraws from teaching course on Supreme Court at Harvard Law School
- October 02, 2018
Kavanaugh has adamantly denied the allegations. Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court has been put on hold in the Senate while the FBI investigates claims of sexual misconduct from the 1980s. Sen. Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawaii, said, "We're going to put a conspiracy theory believer on the court?" This comes as NBC News is reporting Kavanaugh and his team worked behind the scenes to refute claims of sexual misconduct by his former Yale classmate Deborah Ramirez-before her ... (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Kavanaugh has adamantly denied the allegations. Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court has been put on hold in the Senate while the FBI investigates claims of sexual misconduct from the 1980s. Sen. Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawaii, said, "We're going to put a conspiracy theory believer on the court?" This comes as NBC News is reporting Kavanaugh and his team worked behind the scenes to refute claims of sexual misconduct by his former Yale classmate Deborah Ramirez-before her ... (more...)
Alberta dairy farmer explains why he’s disappointed with NAFTA replacement
- October 02, 2018
Canada is the third-largest producer of aluminum in the world and administering the quota across a wide range of suppliers and products would be all but unworkable, he said . Ontario and Quebec premiers criticized the dairy concessions as a bad deal for farmers, though Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said at a press conference Monday that they would be made whole. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Canada is the third-largest producer of aluminum in the world and administering the quota across a wide range of suppliers and products would be all but unworkable, he said . Ontario and Quebec premiers criticized the dairy concessions as a bad deal for farmers, though Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said at a press conference Monday that they would be made whole. (more...)
United States ends diplomatic visas for UN same-sex partners
- October 02, 2018
The decision is meant to "ensure and promote equal treatment ", according to a State Department spokesperson, as heterosexual domestic partners of foreign diplomats are also not eligible for US visas. Samantha Power , a former US ambassador to the United Nations, denounced the new policy on Twitter as "needlessly cruel & bigoted". "Only 12% of United Nations member states allow same-sex marriage", she wrote on Twitter . (more...)
- October 02, 2018
The decision is meant to "ensure and promote equal treatment ", according to a State Department spokesperson, as heterosexual domestic partners of foreign diplomats are also not eligible for US visas. Samantha Power , a former US ambassador to the United Nations, denounced the new policy on Twitter as "needlessly cruel & bigoted". "Only 12% of United Nations member states allow same-sex marriage", she wrote on Twitter . (more...)
US First Lady Melania Trump touches down in Africa
- October 02, 2018
For some unusual unfathomable reason, First Lady Melania Trump looks a lot happier when she is away from the POTUS than when she's with him. In addition to Ghana, she is due to visit Malawi, Kenya and Egypt before returning to Washington early on October 7. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
For some unusual unfathomable reason, First Lady Melania Trump looks a lot happier when she is away from the POTUS than when she's with him. In addition to Ghana, she is due to visit Malawi, Kenya and Egypt before returning to Washington early on October 7. (more...)
Graham: GOP senators want 'limited' Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into Kavanaugh
- October 02, 2018
Lindsey Graham represented me and my state and the women who live here, and the men who support women as well", she said. But before the vote occurred, South Carolina Republican Sen. "God bless him", Sanders wrote on Twitter . Federal Bureau of Investigation agents will talk to Christine Blasey Ford , who claimed Kavanaugh pinned her to a bed and groped her during a high school party in 1982, and a second accuser, Deborah Ramirez, who alleges Kavanaugh exposed himself to her when ... (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Lindsey Graham represented me and my state and the women who live here, and the men who support women as well", she said. But before the vote occurred, South Carolina Republican Sen. "God bless him", Sanders wrote on Twitter . Federal Bureau of Investigation agents will talk to Christine Blasey Ford , who claimed Kavanaugh pinned her to a bed and groped her during a high school party in 1982, and a second accuser, Deborah Ramirez, who alleges Kavanaugh exposed himself to her when ... (more...)
Apple executive killing: Wife claims pressure, minister Brijesh Pathak agrees
- October 02, 2018
We will try to fast track the case so that the family can get justice. "I will also request Principal Secretary Home and the DGP to post sensitive policemen in big cities". Constable Prashant Chaudhary as well as constable Sandeep Kumar have been sacked in this case, reported Hindustan Times . State police spokesman Vivek Tripathi said the two constables have been arrested for suspected murder. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
We will try to fast track the case so that the family can get justice. "I will also request Principal Secretary Home and the DGP to post sensitive policemen in big cities". Constable Prashant Chaudhary as well as constable Sandeep Kumar have been sacked in this case, reported Hindustan Times . State police spokesman Vivek Tripathi said the two constables have been arrested for suspected murder. (more...)
Donald Trump Told a Female Reporter, 'You're Not Thinking, You Never Do'
- October 02, 2018
He mocked her for being in "a state of shock" that he called on her. According to the Daily Beast , the recorded moment where he says: "I know you're not thinking". He quickly interrupted her and said "Don't do that". The Supreme Court nominee continues to deny a university professor's accusation that he sexually assaulted her 36 years ago after she told a dramatic senate hearing she was "100 per cent certain" he did. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
He mocked her for being in "a state of shock" that he called on her. According to the Daily Beast , the recorded moment where he says: "I know you're not thinking". He quickly interrupted her and said "Don't do that". The Supreme Court nominee continues to deny a university professor's accusation that he sexually assaulted her 36 years ago after she told a dramatic senate hearing she was "100 per cent certain" he did. (more...)
Let’s stop pretending the accusation against Brett Kavanaugh is credible
- October 02, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) did not inspire confidence Monday when he carped about "endless delay and obstruction" and vowed a vote this week, apparently without regard to the status of the FBI investigation. Ford's allegation that Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her while they were teenagers is so unbelievable that it fails to meet even the lowest thresholds to demonstrate culpability within our legal system because they just don't make sense. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) did not inspire confidence Monday when he carped about "endless delay and obstruction" and vowed a vote this week, apparently without regard to the status of the FBI investigation. Ford's allegation that Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her while they were teenagers is so unbelievable that it fails to meet even the lowest thresholds to demonstrate culpability within our legal system because they just don't make sense. (more...)
Flake vows to vote ‘no’ if Supreme Court nominee lied
- October 02, 2018
Trump's pick for the high court. But he also said Senate Republicans are determining the parameters of the investigation and "ultimately, they're making the judgment". But even Flake, who joined with Democrats in calling for the FBI investigation , said he could understand Kavanaugh's outburst given the seriousness of the accusations. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Trump's pick for the high court. But he also said Senate Republicans are determining the parameters of the investigation and "ultimately, they're making the judgment". But even Flake, who joined with Democrats in calling for the FBI investigation , said he could understand Kavanaugh's outburst given the seriousness of the accusations. (more...)
Chinese destroyer extremely close to US warship
- October 02, 2018
Cmdr. These missions, often a thorn in Beijing's side, demonstrate that the USA does not recognize China's excessive and previously discredited claims to the South China Sea. warship. On Sept. 30, it was reported that the U.S. Navy sailed the destroyer class USS Decatur (DDG-73) through the South China Sea near the Spratly Island chain in a Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP). (more...)
- October 02, 2018
Cmdr. These missions, often a thorn in Beijing's side, demonstrate that the USA does not recognize China's excessive and previously discredited claims to the South China Sea. warship. On Sept. 30, it was reported that the U.S. Navy sailed the destroyer class USS Decatur (DDG-73) through the South China Sea near the Spratly Island chain in a Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP). (more...)
New NAFTA Name Has a 'Good Ring to It'
- October 02, 2018
In regards to China , Trump said the US could "go $267 billion more" when it comes to tariffs on products. The deal is likely to boost global stock markets today, which have been dragged down by concerns about United States trade disputes with China, the European Union and others. (more...)
- October 02, 2018
In regards to China , Trump said the US could "go $267 billion more" when it comes to tariffs on products. The deal is likely to boost global stock markets today, which have been dragged down by concerns about United States trade disputes with China, the European Union and others. (more...)
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