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UK’s Theresa May Pleads with Labour Party’s Corbyn for a Brexit Compromise
- May 07, 2019
So talks between government and Labour will fail. Former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith - who was himself ousted by his own MPs in 2003 - said backbench MPs needed to "decide that either the Prime Minister sets the immediate date for departure or, I'm afraid, (we) must do it for her". (more...)
- May 07, 2019
So talks between government and Labour will fail. Former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith - who was himself ousted by his own MPs in 2003 - said backbench MPs needed to "decide that either the Prime Minister sets the immediate date for departure or, I'm afraid, (we) must do it for her". (more...)
British man rearrested after woman and baby's bodies found in Canada
- May 07, 2019
At the time police said the man they arrested remained the main suspect. Family members of Lovett and Sanderson had said they were in "absolute agony" almost three weeks since police say they were last seen alive. Police aren't saying what led to the discovery of the bodies about 4 a.m. Monday to protect the integrity of the investigation and future court proceedings. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
At the time police said the man they arrested remained the main suspect. Family members of Lovett and Sanderson had said they were in "absolute agony" almost three weeks since police say they were last seen alive. Police aren't saying what led to the discovery of the bodies about 4 a.m. Monday to protect the integrity of the investigation and future court proceedings. (more...)
Libya's GNA Expands Control in Tripoli: Sarraj
- May 07, 2019
According to Amaq, 16 soldiers were killed in the attack, while sources from the Sebha Medical Center reported that they had received the bodies of nine men. The LNA faced strong opposition from the Tebu ethnic group during its campaign in the south at the start of the year. Sebha - like much of the south and its oilfields - is controlled by the LNA but the force has co-opted local armed groups and tribesmen to control territory. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
According to Amaq, 16 soldiers were killed in the attack, while sources from the Sebha Medical Center reported that they had received the bodies of nine men. The LNA faced strong opposition from the Tebu ethnic group during its campaign in the south at the start of the year. Sebha - like much of the south and its oilfields - is controlled by the LNA but the force has co-opted local armed groups and tribesmen to control territory. (more...)
Israelis living near Gaza border angry about ceasefire
- May 07, 2019
Israel's military reported no new air strikes in Gaza . Qatar has said it will send $480m to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the besieged Gaza Strip after a ceasefire deal ended the deadliest fighting between Israel and Palestinian factions since a 2014 Israeli assault on the enclave. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
Israel's military reported no new air strikes in Gaza . Qatar has said it will send $480m to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the besieged Gaza Strip after a ceasefire deal ended the deadliest fighting between Israel and Palestinian factions since a 2014 Israeli assault on the enclave. (more...)
USA begins return of $200 million in 1MDB funds to Malaysia
- May 07, 2019
Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng pleaded not guilty to criminal charges linked to a multibillion-dollar scandal at the Malaysian state investment fund 1MDB in an appearance at federal court in NY on Monday. Goldman Sachs is under scrutiny for its role helping to underwrite and arrange three bond sales that raised $6.5bn for 1MDB. Mr Thomas noted that Ng shall be returned to Malaysia to face charges as soon as the proceedings in the United States are concluded, adding that the period of ... (more...)
- May 07, 2019
Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng pleaded not guilty to criminal charges linked to a multibillion-dollar scandal at the Malaysian state investment fund 1MDB in an appearance at federal court in NY on Monday. Goldman Sachs is under scrutiny for its role helping to underwrite and arrange three bond sales that raised $6.5bn for 1MDB. Mr Thomas noted that Ng shall be returned to Malaysia to face charges as soon as the proceedings in the United States are concluded, adding that the period of ... (more...)
Trump says Mueller should not testify on Russian Federation probe
- May 07, 2019
House Judiciary Democrats say Congress is "the only body able to hold the president to account" since the Justice Department has a policy against indicting a sitting president. While not naming Barr, the prosecutors said in their letter that his view of the evidence being too weak "runs counter to logic and our experience". (more...)
- May 07, 2019
House Judiciary Democrats say Congress is "the only body able to hold the president to account" since the Justice Department has a policy against indicting a sitting president. While not naming Barr, the prosecutors said in their letter that his view of the evidence being too weak "runs counter to logic and our experience". (more...)
Pompeo warns of Russian, Chinese presence along Arctic trade routes
- May 07, 2019
The Arctic Council's remit excludes military matters, but participants have already clashed, with the Washington Post reporting that the USA had refused to sign off on a final declaration, disagreeing with the wording on climate change. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The Arctic Council's remit excludes military matters, but participants have already clashed, with the Washington Post reporting that the USA had refused to sign off on a final declaration, disagreeing with the wording on climate change. (more...)
Boeing Board's Lack of Expertise Under Scrutiny in 737 MAX Safety Oversight
- May 07, 2019
The jet maker's latest disclosure raises further questions about the extent of its transparency and certification process of the troubled 737 Max. Boeing had told airlines and pilots that the so-called AOA disagree warning was standard across the Max fleet, as on a previous generation of 737 jets. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The jet maker's latest disclosure raises further questions about the extent of its transparency and certification process of the troubled 737 Max. Boeing had told airlines and pilots that the so-called AOA disagree warning was standard across the Max fleet, as on a previous generation of 737 jets. (more...)
Australia PM Scott Morrison egged on campaign trail
- May 07, 2019
The Prime Minister immediately jumped to her aid. While Morrison's conservative coalition is seeking a third three-year term, he is the third prime minister to lead a divided government in that time, having been in the post since last August. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The Prime Minister immediately jumped to her aid. While Morrison's conservative coalition is seeking a third three-year term, he is the third prime minister to lead a divided government in that time, having been in the post since last August. (more...)
Jailed Reuters journalists freed from prison in Myanmar
- May 07, 2019
Check back for updates. The Myanmar government also did not chose to pardon Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo in the annual New Year amnesty this year, which saw 9,000 prisoners released. " Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have proven their courage and fortitude, never once wavering in their claims of innocence". They say that in late 2017, officers invited them to a secret meeting at a restaurant on the outskirts of Yangon and handed them documents. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
Check back for updates. The Myanmar government also did not chose to pardon Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo in the annual New Year amnesty this year, which saw 9,000 prisoners released. " Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have proven their courage and fortitude, never once wavering in their claims of innocence". They say that in late 2017, officers invited them to a secret meeting at a restaurant on the outskirts of Yangon and handed them documents. (more...)
Cyclone Fani: Odisha chief minister announces financial assistance to affected families
- May 07, 2019
In Khurdha district, Patnaik said that there will be additional one month quota of rice, Rs 1,000 and polythene sheets for all families under the NFSA. Restoration work is now underway. The toll in Bangladesh included six people struck by lightning, disaster management official Golam Mostofa told AFP. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
In Khurdha district, Patnaik said that there will be additional one month quota of rice, Rs 1,000 and polythene sheets for all families under the NFSA. Restoration work is now underway. The toll in Bangladesh included six people struck by lightning, disaster management official Golam Mostofa told AFP. (more...)
Trump to hike tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods
- May 07, 2019
She said that an escalation of the trade war could slash China's GDP growth by 1.6 to 2 percentage points. Global crude prices plunged by two percent, losing last week's gains after US President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on Chinese imports , and a US carrier strike group moved to the Middle East as a warning to Iran. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
She said that an escalation of the trade war could slash China's GDP growth by 1.6 to 2 percentage points. Global crude prices plunged by two percent, losing last week's gains after US President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on Chinese imports , and a US carrier strike group moved to the Middle East as a warning to Iran. (more...)
Turkish election authorities order re-run of Istanbul mayoral vote
- May 07, 2019
The victor of the election, Ekrem Imamoglu of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), said it was a "treacherous decision" and vowed to fight on. Before the second vote, tensions with the United States could escalate over Turkey's planned purchase of a Russian S-400 missile defence system, which could trigger USA sanctions. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The victor of the election, Ekrem Imamoglu of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), said it was a "treacherous decision" and vowed to fight on. Before the second vote, tensions with the United States could escalate over Turkey's planned purchase of a Russian S-400 missile defence system, which could trigger USA sanctions. (more...)
Ex-prosecutors: Trump would’ve been charged if not president
- May 07, 2019
The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel has a policy against the indictment of a sitting president, but the prosecutors conclude that Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russian Federation investigation provides ample evidence to bring charges that Trump obstructed justice. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel has a policy against the indictment of a sitting president, but the prosecutors conclude that Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russian Federation investigation provides ample evidence to bring charges that Trump obstructed justice. (more...)
Rep. Collins: Dems Using Mueller Report for 2020
- May 07, 2019
Doug Collins, the ranking Republican on the committee, said Nadler's resolution was " illogical and disingenuous ". Nadler's committee views the full Mueller report as vital to its own corruption and obstruction of justice investigation of Trump. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
Doug Collins, the ranking Republican on the committee, said Nadler's resolution was " illogical and disingenuous ". Nadler's committee views the full Mueller report as vital to its own corruption and obstruction of justice investigation of Trump. (more...)
Michael Cohen reports to federal prison to serve sentence
- May 07, 2019
Now, Cohen is making his way to prison to serve the three years he was given by a judge last year. "There still remains much to be told and I look forward to the day that I can share the truth", Cohen said in brief remarks to reporters. Cohen, who has been disbarred as an attorney, was dressed in jeans, sneakers, a white shirt and a navy blue blazer as he exited his apartment building, with a doorman holding the door. (more...)
- May 07, 2019
Now, Cohen is making his way to prison to serve the three years he was given by a judge last year. "There still remains much to be told and I look forward to the day that I can share the truth", Cohen said in brief remarks to reporters. Cohen, who has been disbarred as an attorney, was dressed in jeans, sneakers, a white shirt and a navy blue blazer as he exited his apartment building, with a doorman holding the door. (more...)
Market Crashes as Trump Threatens More Tariffs After China Trade Deal Flops
- May 06, 2019
A second source said Trump's decision to lift the tariff rate on $200 billion of worth of Chinese goods from 10% to 25% from Friday was meant to send a message to Liu not to come to the United States with more "empty offers". Ministerial-level trade negotiations were held last week in Beijing. Investors have been expecting the US and China to resolve their damaging trade dispute, with the two sides set to meet this week in Washington. (more...)
- May 06, 2019
A second source said Trump's decision to lift the tariff rate on $200 billion of worth of Chinese goods from 10% to 25% from Friday was meant to send a message to Liu not to come to the United States with more "empty offers". Ministerial-level trade negotiations were held last week in Beijing. Investors have been expecting the US and China to resolve their damaging trade dispute, with the two sides set to meet this week in Washington. (more...)
House Judiciary schedules vote to hold Barr in contempt of Congress
- May 06, 2019
Democrats have claimed Barr had "lied" to Congress about Mueller's dissatisfaction with his summary, but Barr clarified a phone conversation with Mueller revealed the special counsel's reservations were created to lead to a release of a redacted version of Mueller's full report to the attorney general. (more...)
- May 06, 2019
Democrats have claimed Barr had "lied" to Congress about Mueller's dissatisfaction with his summary, but Barr clarified a phone conversation with Mueller revealed the special counsel's reservations were created to lead to a release of a redacted version of Mueller's full report to the attorney general. (more...)
Donald Trump vows to raise China tariffs, sending markets tumbling
- May 06, 2019
He vowed to increase American tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese products from 10 per cent to 25 per cent within days, significantly raising the stakes before a crucial round of negotiations in Washington this week. The US imposes 25 per cent tariffs on imported steel and 10 per cent on imported aluminium. He said that $325 billion of other, Chinese goods remain untaxed now, but they won't stay that way for long. (more...)
- May 06, 2019
He vowed to increase American tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese products from 10 per cent to 25 per cent within days, significantly raising the stakes before a crucial round of negotiations in Washington this week. The US imposes 25 per cent tariffs on imported steel and 10 per cent on imported aluminium. He said that $325 billion of other, Chinese goods remain untaxed now, but they won't stay that way for long. (more...)
Texas Amber Alert: Maleah Davis abducted near Houston
- May 06, 2019
When Vence woke up, he said, he was in the back of the truck with Maleah and her brother - with three Hispanic males also in the vehicle. He said the next time Vence woke up, about 6 p.m. But Maleah was nowhere to be found, Vence told police. Holbrook declined to say if police are suspicious of Vence's story. According to police, Vence remained unconscious for almost 24 hours before fully waking up around 6pm on Saturday on Highway 6 and realizing that Maleah was gone. (more...)
- May 06, 2019
When Vence woke up, he said, he was in the back of the truck with Maleah and her brother - with three Hispanic males also in the vehicle. He said the next time Vence woke up, about 6 p.m. But Maleah was nowhere to be found, Vence told police. Holbrook declined to say if police are suspicious of Vence's story. According to police, Vence remained unconscious for almost 24 hours before fully waking up around 6pm on Saturday on Highway 6 and realizing that Maleah was gone. (more...)
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