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Trump Threatens Iran in Tweet as Tension Between Two Countries Escalate
- May 21, 2019
President Donald Trump threatened Tehran in a tweet , raising concerns about a potential U.S. -Iran conflict. United Nations officials are holding contacts with the U.S. No injuries or damage were reported. With tensions rising, Mr Trump tweeted on Sunday: "If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran". (more...)
- May 21, 2019
President Donald Trump threatened Tehran in a tweet , raising concerns about a potential U.S. -Iran conflict. United Nations officials are holding contacts with the U.S. No injuries or damage were reported. With tensions rising, Mr Trump tweeted on Sunday: "If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran". (more...)
Brexit Leader Nigel Farage Gets Doused With Milkshake in Newcastle, England
- May 21, 2019
Mr Farage becomes the latest politician to have the drink doused on him, joining figures such as UKIP's Carl Benjamin and independent European candidate Tommy Robinson . The force said a 32-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of common assault. The notoriety of the milkshake protest has not been lost on marketers either, with Burger King taking to Twitter to make sure people knew they were still serving the dairy beverage even if McDonald's was not. (more...)
- May 21, 2019
Mr Farage becomes the latest politician to have the drink doused on him, joining figures such as UKIP's Carl Benjamin and independent European candidate Tommy Robinson . The force said a 32-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of common assault. The notoriety of the milkshake protest has not been lost on marketers either, with Burger King taking to Twitter to make sure people knew they were still serving the dairy beverage even if McDonald's was not. (more...)
Thousands organize to protest new state laws banning legal abortion access
- May 21, 2019
Romney said he doesn't support Alabama's abortion law - the country's strictest - that forbids abortions in almost all cases, including rape and incest. Wade . Actress Reese Witherspoon posted that she was "beyond upset about the passing of new abortion bans in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, and Ohio. (more...)
- May 21, 2019
Romney said he doesn't support Alabama's abortion law - the country's strictest - that forbids abortions in almost all cases, including rape and incest. Wade . Actress Reese Witherspoon posted that she was "beyond upset about the passing of new abortion bans in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, and Ohio. (more...)
USA president says war would be 'end' of Iran as tensions rise
- May 21, 2019
Several Democratic presidential hopefuls took the the Trump administration to task Sunday over its rhetoric against Iran, saying the White House is leading the USA toward another intractable conflict in the Middle East . "#EconomicTerrorism & genocidal taunts won't "end Iran", he added. Congressional leaders received a classified briefing on Iran from the White House Thursday following criticism that lawmakers have been kept out of the loop about recent military moves in the Middle East. (more...)
- May 21, 2019
Several Democratic presidential hopefuls took the the Trump administration to task Sunday over its rhetoric against Iran, saying the White House is leading the USA toward another intractable conflict in the Middle East . "#EconomicTerrorism & genocidal taunts won't "end Iran", he added. Congressional leaders received a classified briefing on Iran from the White House Thursday following criticism that lawmakers have been kept out of the loop about recent military moves in the Middle East. (more...)
United Nations concerned about rising US-Iran rhetoric
- May 21, 2019
Navy, the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group transits the Suez Canal, May 9, 2019. Britain told Iran on Monday not to underestimate the resolve of the United States , warning that if American interests were attacked then the Trump administration would retaliate. (more...)
- May 21, 2019
Navy, the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group transits the Suez Canal, May 9, 2019. Britain told Iran on Monday not to underestimate the resolve of the United States , warning that if American interests were attacked then the Trump administration would retaliate. (more...)
Trump Refutes Federal Judge Ruling on Financial Records Disclosure
- May 21, 2019
A U.S. federal judge on Monday denied President Donald Trump's efforts to quash a subpoena from Democratic lawmakers to release years of financial documents dating from before his time in the White House. McGahn is now barred from talking to Congress, the White House says. Just Amit P. Mehta said the House Oversight Committee gave valid reasons for wanting the documents, and Mr. (more...)
- May 21, 2019
A U.S. federal judge on Monday denied President Donald Trump's efforts to quash a subpoena from Democratic lawmakers to release years of financial documents dating from before his time in the White House. McGahn is now barred from talking to Congress, the White House says. Just Amit P. Mehta said the House Oversight Committee gave valid reasons for wanting the documents, and Mr. (more...)
Texas transgender woman seen in videotaped attack found dead
- May 20, 2019
Upon arrival, officers found an unidentified complainant, Black female, lying face down in a public street. "There is nothing at this time to connect Mr. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings reacted to the news of Booker's death on Twitter, and said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the murder of Muhlaysia Booker ". (more...)
- May 20, 2019
Upon arrival, officers found an unidentified complainant, Black female, lying face down in a public street. "There is nothing at this time to connect Mr. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings reacted to the news of Booker's death on Twitter, and said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the murder of Muhlaysia Booker ". (more...)
Bank staff flagged Trump, Kushner transactions for watchdog: NYTimes
- May 20, 2019
President Donald Trump pushed back hard on a damning weekend New York Times report that claimed that officials at Deutsche Bank had alerted executives about what they called suspicious activities consistent with money-laundering associated with Trump and Jared Kushner banking accounts. (more...)
- May 20, 2019
President Donald Trump pushed back hard on a damning weekend New York Times report that claimed that officials at Deutsche Bank had alerted executives about what they called suspicious activities consistent with money-laundering associated with Trump and Jared Kushner banking accounts. (more...)
Ukraine's new president Zelensky dissolves parliament
- May 20, 2019
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky calls putting an end to the war in the Donbass Region as his first goal serving as the leader of the country. The 41-year-old comedian said his first task is to end the conflict with Moscow-backed separatists in the country's east, but added that dialogue with Russian Federation could only happen after the return of Ukrainian territory and prisoners of war. (more...)
- May 20, 2019
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky calls putting an end to the war in the Donbass Region as his first goal serving as the leader of the country. The 41-year-old comedian said his first task is to end the conflict with Moscow-backed separatists in the country's east, but added that dialogue with Russian Federation could only happen after the return of Ukrainian territory and prisoners of war. (more...)
Bomb blast near Cairo injures 17 on tourist bus to Pyramids
- May 20, 2019
The bus was taking 25 South Africans from the airport to the Giza pyramids area, Reuters reports; four Egyptians in a auto were injured by broken glass. He says Egyptian investigators are treating the explosion as an isolated incident. Egypt accuses the group, which emerged in 2016 and has claimed several attacks, of being a wing of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. (more...)
- May 20, 2019
The bus was taking 25 South Africans from the airport to the Giza pyramids area, Reuters reports; four Egyptians in a auto were injured by broken glass. He says Egyptian investigators are treating the explosion as an isolated incident. Egypt accuses the group, which emerged in 2016 and has claimed several attacks, of being a wing of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. (more...)
Brexit: Labour's Jeremy Corbyn declares fresh Brexit talks are dead
- May 20, 2019
The current deadline to leave is Oct 31. In the first week of June, the government faces a fourth vote on its Brexit plan when the Withdrawal Agreement Bill has its second reading in the Commons, with another defeat expected unless cross-party talks with Labour can reach a compromise. (more...)
- May 20, 2019
The current deadline to leave is Oct 31. In the first week of June, the government faces a fourth vote on its Brexit plan when the Withdrawal Agreement Bill has its second reading in the Commons, with another defeat expected unless cross-party talks with Labour can reach a compromise. (more...)
Joe Biden launches 2020 Presidential bid; says Trump is 'divider in chief'
- May 20, 2019
According to prepared remarks previewed to the website Axios , Biden will say: "If the American people want a president to add to our division, to lead with a clenched fist, closed hand and a hard heart, to demonize the opponents and spew hatred - they don't need me". (more...)
- May 20, 2019
According to prepared remarks previewed to the website Axios , Biden will say: "If the American people want a president to add to our division, to lead with a clenched fist, closed hand and a hard heart, to demonize the opponents and spew hatred - they don't need me". (more...)
Eiffel Tower evacuated after climber scales monument
- May 20, 2019
The Eiffel Tower , which is considered to be the French capital's major symbol, is visited by several millions of people annually. The footage of man scaling the tower is going viral on the internet. Visitors to the tower were segregated into different levels as the security incident is unfolding. The man reportedly began his ascent at the second level, at some 149 meters above ground level. (more...)
- May 20, 2019
The Eiffel Tower , which is considered to be the French capital's major symbol, is visited by several millions of people annually. The footage of man scaling the tower is going viral on the internet. Visitors to the tower were segregated into different levels as the security incident is unfolding. The man reportedly began his ascent at the second level, at some 149 meters above ground level. (more...)
Exxon Mobil pulls foreign staff from Iraq
- May 20, 2019
The minister added that the withdrawal does not pose a threat to the country's oilfields. "Exxon Mobil's evacuation is a precautionary and temporary measure". "Last night 28 employees were evacuated to the airport and the rest were sent to the camp". "A statement issued by the company, however, said: "(There are) no indicators that companies operating the oil fields are facing any security threats". (more...)
- May 20, 2019
The minister added that the withdrawal does not pose a threat to the country's oilfields. "Exxon Mobil's evacuation is a precautionary and temporary measure". "Last night 28 employees were evacuated to the airport and the rest were sent to the camp". "A statement issued by the company, however, said: "(There are) no indicators that companies operating the oil fields are facing any security threats". (more...)
Mitt Romney defends the president after impeachment calls
- May 20, 2019
Amash, 39, used Mr. Trump's favorite medium - Twitter - to join a groundswell of Democrats who have concluded that the president's behavior, including instances of potential obstruction of justice laid out in the report by the special counsel, Robert S. (more...)
- May 20, 2019
Amash, 39, used Mr. Trump's favorite medium - Twitter - to join a groundswell of Democrats who have concluded that the president's behavior, including instances of potential obstruction of justice laid out in the report by the special counsel, Robert S. (more...)
Brexit: Matt Hancock urges MPs to vote for bill
- May 20, 2019
It is expected to include provisions on future customs arrangements with the European Union and on Northern Ireland, including the use of technology to avoid the need for border controls with the Republic. It will not, however, seek to re-open the withdrawal agreement, which Brussels repeatedly insisted could not be re-negotiated, despite many MPs voting it down due to concerns about its so-called "backstop" clauses on Northern Ireland. (more...)
- May 20, 2019
It is expected to include provisions on future customs arrangements with the European Union and on Northern Ireland, including the use of technology to avoid the need for border controls with the Republic. It will not, however, seek to re-open the withdrawal agreement, which Brussels repeatedly insisted could not be re-negotiated, despite many MPs voting it down due to concerns about its so-called "backstop" clauses on Northern Ireland. (more...)
Palestinians say they weren't consulted about US-led economic conference
- May 20, 2019
The White House will begin unveiling its long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan next month by focusing on economic investment but will hold back the more controversial political components until later. The "economic workshop" will bring together government officials and business leaders in an effort to jump-start the economic portion of the peace initiative, which is also expected to include proposals for resolving thorny political issues at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian ... (more...)
- May 20, 2019
The White House will begin unveiling its long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan next month by focusing on economic investment but will hold back the more controversial political components until later. The "economic workshop" will bring together government officials and business leaders in an effort to jump-start the economic portion of the peace initiative, which is also expected to include proposals for resolving thorny political issues at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian ... (more...)
U.S., China bicker over 'extravagant expectations' on trade deal
- May 20, 2019
The second assertion is clearly incorrect, as it is USA businesses and consumers who will bear the brunt of higher tariffs in the form of higher prices on imported Chinese goods. After the additional tariffs to be imposed on China were announced, the Dow dropped and the decline likely will continue. Now, the Chinese government has hardened its position on trade and is seeking to fan the flames of nationalist sentiment. (more...)
- May 20, 2019
The second assertion is clearly incorrect, as it is USA businesses and consumers who will bear the brunt of higher tariffs in the form of higher prices on imported Chinese goods. After the additional tariffs to be imposed on China were announced, the Dow dropped and the decline likely will continue. Now, the Chinese government has hardened its position on trade and is seeking to fan the flames of nationalist sentiment. (more...)
Buttigieg slams Trump on Fox News, likens his tweets to ‘grotesque things'
- May 20, 2019
Buttigieg defended his decision to appear on Fox News by arguing that while some of the network's hosts aren't operating in "good faith", numerous viewers are watching "in good faith" and deserves to hear the Democratic agenda. "And I trust women to draw the line". Trump has been critical of Fox's coverage of candidates in the crowded race for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 2020 election that will pit one of them against Trump. (more...)
- May 20, 2019
Buttigieg defended his decision to appear on Fox News by arguing that while some of the network's hosts aren't operating in "good faith", numerous viewers are watching "in good faith" and deserves to hear the Democratic agenda. "And I trust women to draw the line". Trump has been critical of Fox's coverage of candidates in the crowded race for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 2020 election that will pit one of them against Trump. (more...)
Severe storms cause widespread damage in central US
- May 20, 2019
More than 70 million Americans are under the threat of severe weather Saturday, CNN Meteorologist Haley Brink said, with 80 million under threat for Sunday, when storms are predicted to move into the Great Lakes area. Missouri is expected to see heavy rain in recently saturated soils and may have increased flood potential, according to the NWS . As this is the peak tornado season, the Plains have been pounded by strong winds, with at least 34 tornadoes reported since Friday morning across ... (more...)
- May 20, 2019
More than 70 million Americans are under the threat of severe weather Saturday, CNN Meteorologist Haley Brink said, with 80 million under threat for Sunday, when storms are predicted to move into the Great Lakes area. Missouri is expected to see heavy rain in recently saturated soils and may have increased flood potential, according to the NWS . As this is the peak tornado season, the Plains have been pounded by strong winds, with at least 34 tornadoes reported since Friday morning across ... (more...)
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