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Trump resumes 'Pocahontas' moniker after Warren DNA test
- October 16, 2018
MULLIN: It does. The idea that she's trying to claim the Cherokee , for one, and look, every time she's told this story we've come out and actually proved that the story is not even true. "I respect the distinction, & don't list myself as Native in the Senate", Warren said . " That will not be something I enjoy doing, either ". She also said he makes "creepy physical threats" about women who scare him, including her. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
MULLIN: It does. The idea that she's trying to claim the Cherokee , for one, and look, every time she's told this story we've come out and actually proved that the story is not even true. "I respect the distinction, & don't list myself as Native in the Senate", Warren said . " That will not be something I enjoy doing, either ". She also said he makes "creepy physical threats" about women who scare him, including her. (more...)
Putin probably involved in assassinations, trade war with China only a ‘skirmish’
- October 16, 2018
Anyway, it makes for a pretty hilarious segment. "I'm president, and you're not", replied a petulant Trump. A Bloomberg survey of more than 60 economists showed they forecast that economic expansion in the United States will slow down to 2.5 percent in 2019, down from 2.9 percent in 2018, and in China , their prediction is 6.3 percent growth in 2019, down from 6.6 in 2018. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
Anyway, it makes for a pretty hilarious segment. "I'm president, and you're not", replied a petulant Trump. A Bloomberg survey of more than 60 economists showed they forecast that economic expansion in the United States will slow down to 2.5 percent in 2019, down from 2.9 percent in 2018, and in China , their prediction is 6.3 percent growth in 2019, down from 6.6 in 2018. (more...)
Australia considers following USA on Jerusalem embassy
- October 16, 2018
However, given that one of Indonesia's foremost foreign policy positions is support for a Palestinian state, Mr Morrison's declaration in support of Jerusalem as Israel's capital has not gone down well in Jakarta. "We have recognized East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian state". "This draft resolution", they argued, "seeks to confer an official status on the Palestinian Authority it does not have, and therefore has the potential to undermine efforts to bring parties together to ... (more...)
- October 16, 2018
However, given that one of Indonesia's foremost foreign policy positions is support for a Palestinian state, Mr Morrison's declaration in support of Jerusalem as Israel's capital has not gone down well in Jakarta. "We have recognized East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian state". "This draft resolution", they argued, "seeks to confer an official status on the Palestinian Authority it does not have, and therefore has the potential to undermine efforts to bring parties together to ... (more...)
Trump's weird White House painting revealed
- October 16, 2018
Thomas said it was a challenge to paint Trump because his light hair, tan skin and lack of dark creases under his eyes make his face mostly just "a light warm color". "He had actually given me real gracious call to tell me how much he liked it", Thomas said of Trump. Trump seemed to support that argument on Saturday. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
Thomas said it was a challenge to paint Trump because his light hair, tan skin and lack of dark creases under his eyes make his face mostly just "a light warm color". "He had actually given me real gracious call to tell me how much he liked it", Thomas said of Trump. Trump seemed to support that argument on Saturday. (more...)
Bay State crew heads out to help find Florida hurricane victims
- October 16, 2018
The White House has not identified the communities Trump will visit. 41NBC's Tucker Sargent reports an increased law enforcement presence on Highway 247 ahead of the president's arrival. "The job they've done in Florida has been incredible", Trump told reporters. They were greeted by Republican Governor Rick Scott , FEMA Administrator William "Brock" Long, Congressman Matt Gaetz, (R), and other officials. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
The White House has not identified the communities Trump will visit. 41NBC's Tucker Sargent reports an increased law enforcement presence on Highway 247 ahead of the president's arrival. "The job they've done in Florida has been incredible", Trump told reporters. They were greeted by Republican Governor Rick Scott , FEMA Administrator William "Brock" Long, Congressman Matt Gaetz, (R), and other officials. (more...)
Trump tells Mattis he is 100 percent behind him after ‘Democrat’ jab
- October 16, 2018
In an excerpt from a " 60 Minutes " interview that will air in full Sunday on CBS , Trump talked about the level of turnover in his administration after nearly two years, and suggested there could be more to come. During that conversation, Trump asked Mattis whether he had seen the " 60 Minutes " interview broadcast on Sunday. Rumors that Mattis's days as defense chief are numbered have circulated since a book by journalist Bob Woodward about Trump's chaotic White House said the ... (more...)
- October 16, 2018
In an excerpt from a " 60 Minutes " interview that will air in full Sunday on CBS , Trump talked about the level of turnover in his administration after nearly two years, and suggested there could be more to come. During that conversation, Trump asked Mattis whether he had seen the " 60 Minutes " interview broadcast on Sunday. Rumors that Mattis's days as defense chief are numbered have circulated since a book by journalist Bob Woodward about Trump's chaotic White House said the ... (more...)
Federal Judge Dismisses Stormy Daniels’ Defamation Claim Against Trump
- October 16, 2018
The decision by Judge James Otero marks a major defeat for Daniels and her attorney Michael Avenatti . Ms Daniels - real name Stephanie Clifford - still has a separate lawsuit against Mr Trump linked to $130,000 in hush money she was paid by Mr Trump's lawyer shortly before the November 2016 presidential election to keep quiet about an alleged affair. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
The decision by Judge James Otero marks a major defeat for Daniels and her attorney Michael Avenatti . Ms Daniels - real name Stephanie Clifford - still has a separate lawsuit against Mr Trump linked to $130,000 in hush money she was paid by Mr Trump's lawyer shortly before the November 2016 presidential election to keep quiet about an alleged affair. (more...)
Prince Harry and pregnant Meghan Markle visit Australia
- October 16, 2018
The couple married in May at Windsor Castle, in a ceremony that brought some of the traditions of the royal family into the modern era. Mum Pauline and her twin six-year-old daughters Grace and Willow drove up from the southern highlands to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
The couple married in May at Windsor Castle, in a ceremony that brought some of the traditions of the royal family into the modern era. Mum Pauline and her twin six-year-old daughters Grace and Willow drove up from the southern highlands to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. (more...)
3 arrested after NY street brawls following far-right event
- October 16, 2018
Gavin McInnes , a co-founder of Vice Media and founder of the Proud Boys, a male-only organization that describes its members as "western chauvinists" and is seen as part of the so-called alt-right ultra-nationalist movement, gave the talk at the Metropolitan Republican Club. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
Gavin McInnes , a co-founder of Vice Media and founder of the Proud Boys, a male-only organization that describes its members as "western chauvinists" and is seen as part of the so-called alt-right ultra-nationalist movement, gave the talk at the Metropolitan Republican Club. (more...)
13 people killed as flash flooding hits Aude, southwest France
- October 15, 2018
Several deaths were in the town of Trebes, which sits between a canal and two rivers, including the Aude. Three months' worth of rain fell in just a few hours, France's interior ministry says, adding that some areas saw up to 14 inches. Elsewhere, flash floods overturned cars, gutted streets and battered buildings and bridges, especially to the north of Carcassonne where authorities ordered bridges closed. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
Several deaths were in the town of Trebes, which sits between a canal and two rivers, including the Aude. Three months' worth of rain fell in just a few hours, France's interior ministry says, adding that some areas saw up to 14 inches. Elsewhere, flash floods overturned cars, gutted streets and battered buildings and bridges, especially to the north of Carcassonne where authorities ordered bridges closed. (more...)
Hillary Clinton: Bill's Affair With Monica Lewinsky Wasn't An Abuse of Power
- October 15, 2018
Back in March, a few months into the #MeToo movement of women coming forward with allegations of sexual misconduct, mostly against powerful men, Lewinsky wrote that she had been moved to tears and deeply empathized with the accusers. Dokoupil pressed the point, arguing that such an affair can be seen as an abuse of power for the sheer imbalance of said power between the United States president and an intern. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
Back in March, a few months into the #MeToo movement of women coming forward with allegations of sexual misconduct, mostly against powerful men, Lewinsky wrote that she had been moved to tears and deeply empathized with the accusers. Dokoupil pressed the point, arguing that such an affair can be seen as an abuse of power for the sheer imbalance of said power between the United States president and an intern. (more...)
Man behind 'Cornerstore Caroline' video isn't buying her apology
- October 15, 2018
Teresa Sue Klein is the latest Caucasian to get a catchy nickname that reflects some type of racially motivated action. The video shows young children crying as the woman talks into the cellphone: "I was just sexually assaulted by a child", she said on the video captured by Jason Littlejohn , who lives nearby the market. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
Teresa Sue Klein is the latest Caucasian to get a catchy nickname that reflects some type of racially motivated action. The video shows young children crying as the woman talks into the cellphone: "I was just sexually assaulted by a child", she said on the video captured by Jason Littlejohn , who lives nearby the market. (more...)
Journalist Priya Ramani hits back at Indian minister over defamation, intimidation
- October 15, 2018
The case has been filed in New Delhi's Patiala House Court through Akbar's advocates, Karanjawala and Co, in what is being viewed as an attempt to intimidate. "I could not reply earlier as I was on an official tour overseas", he said. "Ms Priya Ramani began this campaign a year ago with a magazine article". (more...)
- October 15, 2018
The case has been filed in New Delhi's Patiala House Court through Akbar's advocates, Karanjawala and Co, in what is being viewed as an attempt to intimidate. "I could not reply earlier as I was on an official tour overseas", he said. "Ms Priya Ramani began this campaign a year ago with a magazine article". (more...)
Theresa May puts the brakes on customs union deal with Brussels
- October 15, 2018
The EU version, which would see just Northern Ireland remain aligned with Brussels' rules, has been called unacceptable by Mrs May and is loathed by the DUP. Simon Coveney says that Britain agreed in December and again in March that the unpopular "backstop" would remain in place until a better solution is found. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
The EU version, which would see just Northern Ireland remain aligned with Brussels' rules, has been called unacceptable by Mrs May and is loathed by the DUP. Simon Coveney says that Britain agreed in December and again in March that the unpopular "backstop" would remain in place until a better solution is found. (more...)
Saudi delegation in Turkey for talks on missing journalist
- October 15, 2018
Following days of mounting tensions, Saudi officials were allowing Turkish investigators to enter the consulate on Monday. The Washington Post , to which Khashoggi contributed as a columnist, has said the Turkish government had told United States officials it had audio and video recordings showing how Khashoggi was "interrogated, tortured and then murdered" by a 15-member Saudi security team inside the consulate before his body was dismembered. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
Following days of mounting tensions, Saudi officials were allowing Turkish investigators to enter the consulate on Monday. The Washington Post , to which Khashoggi contributed as a columnist, has said the Turkish government had told United States officials it had audio and video recordings showing how Khashoggi was "interrogated, tortured and then murdered" by a 15-member Saudi security team inside the consulate before his body was dismembered. (more...)
Senator Warren, mocked by Trump as 'Pocahontas,' releases DNA test
- October 15, 2018
The analysis on the Massachusetts Democrat was done by Stanford University professor Carlos D. Bustamante. Warren has said that her Native-American ancestry possibly goes back to the 1700s, according to family lore. "She used the fact that she was Native American to advance her career", Trump has said. The campaign style video , raising and debunking attacks on her, could also be seen as evidence that Warren has learned the lessons of another failed Democratic nominee, John Kerry, who ... (more...)
- October 15, 2018
The analysis on the Massachusetts Democrat was done by Stanford University professor Carlos D. Bustamante. Warren has said that her Native-American ancestry possibly goes back to the 1700s, according to family lore. "She used the fact that she was Native American to advance her career", Trump has said. The campaign style video , raising and debunking attacks on her, could also be seen as evidence that Warren has learned the lessons of another failed Democratic nominee, John Kerry, who ... (more...)
Hostage held in Cologne station incident: German police
- October 15, 2018
An AFP correspondent at the scene said he heard two stun grenade explosions as police stormed and secured the pharmacy. It is not yet known if the hostage-taker is armed, but are in contact with him. German magazine Focus had earlier reported that several shots appeared to have been fired at Cologne's main train station, which is next to the city's landmark cathedral. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
An AFP correspondent at the scene said he heard two stun grenade explosions as police stormed and secured the pharmacy. It is not yet known if the hostage-taker is armed, but are in contact with him. German magazine Focus had earlier reported that several shots appeared to have been fired at Cologne's main train station, which is next to the city's landmark cathedral. (more...)
Princess Eugenie's Second Wedding Dress Revealed
- October 15, 2018
Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Princess Eugenie got married on October 12 in Windsor and her wedding dress was specially created to show off the scars from the scars from the life-changing spinal surgery she underwent as a child. Another image, a black-and-white photograph, shows Eugenie and Jack sharing a kiss in the Scottish State Coach following the carriage procession after their wedding on Friday. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Princess Eugenie got married on October 12 in Windsor and her wedding dress was specially created to show off the scars from the scars from the life-changing spinal surgery she underwent as a child. Another image, a black-and-white photograph, shows Eugenie and Jack sharing a kiss in the Scottish State Coach following the carriage procession after their wedding on Friday. (more...)
British man shot dead by hunter in France
- October 15, 2018
Britain's Telegraph named the victim as Marc Sutton, a chef from south Wales who lived in the Haute-Savoie region of France near the village of Morzine where he and his girlfriend owned and ran a restaurant. The death is the latest in a series of fatal shootings involving hunters in France in recent months. Thirteen people died during the French hunting season in the year to June 1, with another 115 injured, according to national hunting and wildlife agency ONCFS. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
Britain's Telegraph named the victim as Marc Sutton, a chef from south Wales who lived in the Haute-Savoie region of France near the village of Morzine where he and his girlfriend owned and ran a restaurant. The death is the latest in a series of fatal shootings involving hunters in France in recent months. Thirteen people died during the French hunting season in the year to June 1, with another 115 injured, according to national hunting and wildlife agency ONCFS. (more...)
Saudi Arabia says will retaliate against any sanctions over Khashoggi case
- October 15, 2018
A source quoted by Saudi state media says the country rejects political and economic threats and will meet any action taken against the kingdom with a bigger one in response. From tech tycoons to media giants, a host of Western companies are now distancing themselves from the Gulf state, imperilling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's much-hyped economic reform drive. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
A source quoted by Saudi state media says the country rejects political and economic threats and will meet any action taken against the kingdom with a bigger one in response. From tech tycoons to media giants, a host of Western companies are now distancing themselves from the Gulf state, imperilling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's much-hyped economic reform drive. (more...)
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