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Democrats target Mnuchin after Treasury eases sanctions on Russian oligarch
- February 01, 2019
The 21-year-old, who was arrested last February in connection with a sex training seminar in Thailand, spoke out just days after leaving a Moscow jail pending trial. The Belarusian escort claimed to have tapes proving that Russian oligarch, Oleg Deripaska, interfered with the 2016 United States election. Vashukevich earlier indicated she would turn over the recordings she claimed to have if the US could help secure her release, but she later withdrew the offer, suggesting that she and ... (more...)
- February 01, 2019
The 21-year-old, who was arrested last February in connection with a sex training seminar in Thailand, spoke out just days after leaving a Moscow jail pending trial. The Belarusian escort claimed to have tapes proving that Russian oligarch, Oleg Deripaska, interfered with the 2016 United States election. Vashukevich earlier indicated she would turn over the recordings she claimed to have if the US could help secure her release, but she later withdrew the offer, suggesting that she and ... (more...)
Mitch McConnell Slams Dem Bill to Expand Voting Rights
- February 01, 2019
The Senate, where Trump's Republican Party enjoys a 53-47 majority, voted 68-23 to forward an amendment cautioning against any "precipitous withdrawal" from Afghanistan, where the U.S has long struggled to support local government forces against an ultraconservative Taliban insurgency, and from Syria, where a us -led coalition has all but defeated the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in a campaign opposed by the Syrian government and its worldwide allies. (more...)
- February 01, 2019
The Senate, where Trump's Republican Party enjoys a 53-47 majority, voted 68-23 to forward an amendment cautioning against any "precipitous withdrawal" from Afghanistan, where the U.S has long struggled to support local government forces against an ultraconservative Taliban insurgency, and from Syria, where a us -led coalition has all but defeated the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in a campaign opposed by the Syrian government and its worldwide allies. (more...)
US border agency says it's made biggest-ever fentanyl bust
- February 01, 2019
Fentanyl, which can be lethal, has been at the center of America's opioid crisis. Vaughn said 114 kilograms of fentanyl, 179 kilograms of methamphetamine and one kilogram of fentanyl pills were found under the floor of the trailer. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin. No other arrests have been made, he said. The load was enough for more than 100 million lethal doses of the drug, a synthetic opioid that has fueled an epidemic of ... (more...)
- February 01, 2019
Fentanyl, which can be lethal, has been at the center of America's opioid crisis. Vaughn said 114 kilograms of fentanyl, 179 kilograms of methamphetamine and one kilogram of fentanyl pills were found under the floor of the trailer. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin. No other arrests have been made, he said. The load was enough for more than 100 million lethal doses of the drug, a synthetic opioid that has fueled an epidemic of ... (more...)
Senator Rand Paul wins damages after neighbour attack
- February 01, 2019
A Kentucky jury Wednesday awarded Senator Paul $375,000 in punitive damages, $200,000 for pain and suffering, and almost $8,000 in medical expenses, the Bowling Green Daily News reports . Mr Paul had reportedly sought up to $1 million in punitive damages and $500,000 in compensation. Following the trial, the senator tweeted that the lawsuit wasn't about him but about what the public finds acceptable in society. (more...)
- February 01, 2019
A Kentucky jury Wednesday awarded Senator Paul $375,000 in punitive damages, $200,000 for pain and suffering, and almost $8,000 in medical expenses, the Bowling Green Daily News reports . Mr Paul had reportedly sought up to $1 million in punitive damages and $500,000 in compensation. Following the trial, the senator tweeted that the lawsuit wasn't about him but about what the public finds acceptable in society. (more...)
Norfolk weather: Fog descends as snow and ice warnings continue
- February 01, 2019
Friday will be cold and cloudy with a further possibility of sleet and rain, according to the Met Office. Temperatures in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, plunged to minus 14.5C (5.9F) on Thursday evening, which is the lowest temperature recorded anywhere in the United Kingdom since 2012, according to the Met Office. (more...)
- February 01, 2019
Friday will be cold and cloudy with a further possibility of sleet and rain, according to the Met Office. Temperatures in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, plunged to minus 14.5C (5.9F) on Thursday evening, which is the lowest temperature recorded anywhere in the United Kingdom since 2012, according to the Met Office. (more...)
Pelosi, Trump agree to February 5 date for State of the Union
- February 01, 2019
Pelosi also rejected the idea of trading temporary protections for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in exchange for a permanent border wall, as Trump proposed earlier in January . "When I wrote you on January 23, I stated that we should work together to find a mutually agreeable date when the government has reopened to schedule this year's State of the Union Address", she wrote. (more...)
- February 01, 2019
Pelosi also rejected the idea of trading temporary protections for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in exchange for a permanent border wall, as Trump proposed earlier in January . "When I wrote you on January 23, I stated that we should work together to find a mutually agreeable date when the government has reopened to schedule this year's State of the Union Address", she wrote. (more...)
‘We’re Getting Soft’: Governor Criticizes Cold Weather School Closings
- February 01, 2019
The Kentucky Education Association, which faced off against Bevin a year ago when teachers walked out over the state pension system, voiced support for decisions to cancel school. " We're getting soft ", he said repeatedly. The sharpest attack came from within Bevin's own party. The governor added that he did "appreciate that it's better to err on the side of being safe" and admitted that his comments were "slightly facetious". (more...)
- February 01, 2019
The Kentucky Education Association, which faced off against Bevin a year ago when teachers walked out over the state pension system, voiced support for decisions to cancel school. " We're getting soft ", he said repeatedly. The sharpest attack came from within Bevin's own party. The governor added that he did "appreciate that it's better to err on the side of being safe" and admitted that his comments were "slightly facetious". (more...)
Germany, France and Britain to set up European transactions channel with Iran
- January 31, 2019
The so-called special-purpose vehicle (known as INSTEX ) will help European firms with legitimate business interests to use barter techniques to conduct business in Iran. However, earlier this month it announced fresh sanctions on a unit of the Iranian intelligence agency and two individuals over alleged assassination plots. (more...)
- January 31, 2019
The so-called special-purpose vehicle (known as INSTEX ) will help European firms with legitimate business interests to use barter techniques to conduct business in Iran. However, earlier this month it announced fresh sanctions on a unit of the Iranian intelligence agency and two individuals over alleged assassination plots. (more...)
McConnell Defies Trump With Proposal to Keep Troops in Syria, Afghanistan
- January 31, 2019
In an apparent pushback to the White House, McConnell said Tuesday the United States was not "the world's policeman" but was the "leader of the free world". In December 2018, Trump declared victory over Daesh in Syria and announced the withdrawal of American troops now deployed in the country. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats told the committee that the U.S. (more...)
- January 31, 2019
In an apparent pushback to the White House, McConnell said Tuesday the United States was not "the world's policeman" but was the "leader of the free world". In December 2018, Trump declared victory over Daesh in Syria and announced the withdrawal of American troops now deployed in the country. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats told the committee that the U.S. (more...)
Trump and Putin held meeting without translator, note-taker
- January 31, 2019
The latter incident sparked worldwide condemnation and was the reason given by Mr Trump to cancel what would have been an official face-to-face meeting with Mr Putin in the Argentinian capital. It comes only weeks after the New York Times reported that the FBI had opened an investigation into whether Mr Trump was acting on Russia's behalf soon after he became president. (more...)
- January 31, 2019
The latter incident sparked worldwide condemnation and was the reason given by Mr Trump to cancel what would have been an official face-to-face meeting with Mr Putin in the Argentinian capital. It comes only weeks after the New York Times reported that the FBI had opened an investigation into whether Mr Trump was acting on Russia's behalf soon after he became president. (more...)
Joshua Tree national park ‘may take 300 years to recover’
- January 31, 2019
Over 2 million visitors from across the US and the world visit these parks to see the world's largest trees (by volume), grand mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, the highest point in the lower 48 states, and more. "There are a lot of important professionals in various departments across the park that have been kept on the sidelines at a very important time of year for planning for Acadia". (more...)
- January 31, 2019
Over 2 million visitors from across the US and the world visit these parks to see the world's largest trees (by volume), grand mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, the highest point in the lower 48 states, and more. "There are a lot of important professionals in various departments across the park that have been kept on the sidelines at a very important time of year for planning for Acadia". (more...)
Iran has no plan to boost range of missiles
- January 31, 2019
An Iranian official said yesterday that the Islamic Republic refuses to negotiate over its ballistic missile program. "Today, the enemy persistently stresses the elimination of Iran's missile capability, a lasting [element of] power, but we have repeatedly said Iran's missile power is not a subject that we can put to talks", he said at a meeting of the administrative council of central Yazd Province. (more...)
- January 31, 2019
An Iranian official said yesterday that the Islamic Republic refuses to negotiate over its ballistic missile program. "Today, the enemy persistently stresses the elimination of Iran's missile capability, a lasting [element of] power, but we have repeatedly said Iran's missile power is not a subject that we can put to talks", he said at a meeting of the administrative council of central Yazd Province. (more...)
Trump responds to Roger Stone's arrest in Mueller investigation
- January 31, 2019
Lying to Congress. Obstructing the House intelligence committee's Russian Federation investigation. Mr Stone is said to have spoken to senior Trump campaign officials - who are not identified - about "organization 1" [believed to be Wikileaks] "and information it might have had that would be damaging to the Clinton Campaign". (more...)
- January 31, 2019
Lying to Congress. Obstructing the House intelligence committee's Russian Federation investigation. Mr Stone is said to have spoken to senior Trump campaign officials - who are not identified - about "organization 1" [believed to be Wikileaks] "and information it might have had that would be damaging to the Clinton Campaign". (more...)
Pope says Vatican abuse summit will not end crisis
- January 31, 2019
Following Maduro's inauguration, which many alleged was illegal due to vote rigging, many world leaders officially recognised Juan Guaido, president of the opposition-led legislature, as president. "Bloodbath", said the first Latin American Pontiff aboard the plane during his return from Panama, adding that "the problem of violence terrifies me". (more...)
- January 31, 2019
Following Maduro's inauguration, which many alleged was illegal due to vote rigging, many world leaders officially recognised Juan Guaido, president of the opposition-led legislature, as president. "Bloodbath", said the first Latin American Pontiff aboard the plane during his return from Panama, adding that "the problem of violence terrifies me". (more...)
USA returns asylum seekers under 'Remain in Mexico' policy
- January 31, 2019
It wasn't clear how long he'd been in the United States. This is part of a larger operation as the total number of migrants that have registered for Mexico's new offer exceeds 12,500. The Mexican official said us asylum judges are expected to render final decisions within 90 days. He was whisked away by Mexican authorities. Guillen said that since December 1, Mexico has given 3,983 transit visas to Central Americans, most of whom hope to reach the United States. (more...)
- January 31, 2019
It wasn't clear how long he'd been in the United States. This is part of a larger operation as the total number of migrants that have registered for Mexico's new offer exceeds 12,500. The Mexican official said us asylum judges are expected to render final decisions within 90 days. He was whisked away by Mexican authorities. Guillen said that since December 1, Mexico has given 3,983 transit visas to Central Americans, most of whom hope to reach the United States. (more...)
Purported hackers stole evidence to tarnish Mueller probe
- January 31, 2019
The filing was part of the Department of Justice's court fight to prevent Concord from sharing discovery information with those in the Russian Federation. They cite a Twitter account that surfaced in October 2016 purporting to have a stolen copy of evidence provided to the company. He has been hit with U.S. (more...)
- January 31, 2019
The filing was part of the Department of Justice's court fight to prevent Concord from sharing discovery information with those in the Russian Federation. They cite a Twitter account that surfaced in October 2016 purporting to have a stolen copy of evidence provided to the company. He has been hit with U.S. (more...)
Flash Tornado Tears through Havana, Killing 3 and Injuring 172
- January 31, 2019
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the council of ministers had held an emergency meeting early on Monday to assess the damage. Residents of tornado-hit Regla neighborhood walk amid the debris, in Havana , on January 28, 2019 after a rare and powerful tornado struck. (more...)
- January 31, 2019
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the council of ministers had held an emergency meeting early on Monday to assess the damage. Residents of tornado-hit Regla neighborhood walk amid the debris, in Havana , on January 28, 2019 after a rare and powerful tornado struck. (more...)
Facebook tightens paid ads rules ahead of European Union elections
- January 31, 2019
Katie Harbath, Global Politics, and Government Outreach Director and Samidh Chakrabarti, Director of Product Management, Civic Engagement laid out how the company is expanding transparency in election advertising. and legal teams". "I wish Nick Clegg well, I wish him luck, I think he's going to need it", he said. Clegg, a former British deputy prime minister hired by Facebook in October past year, said the new tools to be launched in late March aim to help protect the integrity of ... (more...)
- January 31, 2019
Katie Harbath, Global Politics, and Government Outreach Director and Samidh Chakrabarti, Director of Product Management, Civic Engagement laid out how the company is expanding transparency in election advertising. and legal teams". "I wish Nick Clegg well, I wish him luck, I think he's going to need it", he said. Clegg, a former British deputy prime minister hired by Facebook in October past year, said the new tools to be launched in late March aim to help protect the integrity of ... (more...)
Christie takes tequila shots - and shots at Trump
- January 31, 2019
Christie , who was a former federal prosecutor before he served as governor, launched a GOP bid for president and then eventually led Trump's transition team, said he told Trump and Kushner that, based on his experience, the investigation wasn't going away. (more...)
- January 31, 2019
Christie , who was a former federal prosecutor before he served as governor, launched a GOP bid for president and then eventually led Trump's transition team, said he told Trump and Kushner that, based on his experience, the investigation wasn't going away. (more...)
Ocasio-Cortez tries to deplatform libertarian students by shaming their funders
- January 30, 2019
The self-proclaimed Democrat-socialist unseated a well established Democrat in a shocking primary upset past year. "She is a danger to the American dream, a hazard to our democracy and her incompetence causes uncertainty to millions of Americans and even our core values". (more...)
- January 30, 2019
The self-proclaimed Democrat-socialist unseated a well established Democrat in a shocking primary upset past year. "She is a danger to the American dream, a hazard to our democracy and her incompetence causes uncertainty to millions of Americans and even our core values". (more...)
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