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Trump doubts USA needs to send more troops to Middle East
- May 24, 2019
The increased friction between the United States and Iran comes a little more than a year after Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear accord negotiated by his predecessor, Barack Obama. In an interview Thursday, Pompeo spoke about the congressional briefing he had with lawmakers and acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan . Shanahan said he was in regular contact with Marine General Frank McKenzie, who leads US Central Command, which oversees US military operations in the Middle East. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
The increased friction between the United States and Iran comes a little more than a year after Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear accord negotiated by his predecessor, Barack Obama. In an interview Thursday, Pompeo spoke about the congressional briefing he had with lawmakers and acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan . Shanahan said he was in regular contact with Marine General Frank McKenzie, who leads US Central Command, which oversees US military operations in the Middle East. (more...)
Julian Assange charged with publishing classified info in new U.S
- May 24, 2019
It added he conspired and assisted ex-Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning in obtaining access to classified information. Under President Trump the Department of Justice revived its Assange investigation, but when he was charged under seal in 2017 it was with a narrow complaint that sidestepped such concerns by focusing on a single incident of attempted hacking. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
It added he conspired and assisted ex-Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning in obtaining access to classified information. Under President Trump the Department of Justice revived its Assange investigation, but when he was charged under seal in 2017 it was with a narrow complaint that sidestepped such concerns by focusing on a single incident of attempted hacking. (more...)
NOAA has released its 2019 hurricane season outlook
- May 23, 2019
About nine to 15 named storms are expected to form, including four to eight hurricanes and two to four "major" hurricanes--storms that reach Category 3 to Category 5. Kaniewski said that those living in risk areas should download the FEMA app to get alerts, in addition to heeding any warnings issued by local officials. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
About nine to 15 named storms are expected to form, including four to eight hurricanes and two to four "major" hurricanes--storms that reach Category 3 to Category 5. Kaniewski said that those living in risk areas should download the FEMA app to get alerts, in addition to heeding any warnings issued by local officials. (more...)
War of words intensifies between Trump, Democratic leaders
- May 23, 2019
White House aides believe that Pelosi can not withstand the clamor from her rank-and-file to impeach Trump , and believe that when Democrats take that step, it will assure Trump's re-election. "And that could be an impeachable offense", she added. But the roots of the disagreement trace back more than six months, to when White House aides strategized over how handle to an anticipated Democratic takeover of the House. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
White House aides believe that Pelosi can not withstand the clamor from her rank-and-file to impeach Trump , and believe that when Democrats take that step, it will assure Trump's re-election. "And that could be an impeachable offense", she added. But the roots of the disagreement trace back more than six months, to when White House aides strategized over how handle to an anticipated Democratic takeover of the House. (more...)
Sherpa climbs Everest twice in a week for record 24th Agencies, Kathmandu
- May 23, 2019
On the most recent trek, he took a group of Indian police officers up the Nepal side to the summit at 29,000 feet above sea level. "Kami Rita reached the summit of Everest at 0638 hrs on Tuesday', Chairman of Seven Summit Treks and Kami Rita's expedition organiser, Mingma Sherpa said". (more...)
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- May 23, 2019
On the most recent trek, he took a group of Indian police officers up the Nepal side to the summit at 29,000 feet above sea level. "Kami Rita reached the summit of Everest at 0638 hrs on Tuesday', Chairman of Seven Summit Treks and Kami Rita's expedition organiser, Mingma Sherpa said". (more...)
Trump ends meeting with Democratic leaders after talk of impeachment, 'cover-up'
- May 23, 2019
District Judge Edgardo Ramos said Congress has the authority to investigate. Earlier in the day, Pelosi accused Trump of engaging in a cover-up . During his staged White House tantrum and Rose Garden press conference, President Trump provided Speaker Nancy Pelosi yet another reason to lift her foot off the impeachment proceeding brake pedal that she's been pumping. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
District Judge Edgardo Ramos said Congress has the authority to investigate. Earlier in the day, Pelosi accused Trump of engaging in a cover-up . During his staged White House tantrum and Rose Garden press conference, President Trump provided Speaker Nancy Pelosi yet another reason to lift her foot off the impeachment proceeding brake pedal that she's been pumping. (more...)
'American Taliban' Lindh To Be Released From Prison After 17 Years
- May 23, 2019
Lindh received a 20-year prison sentence. After the United States invaded Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001, attacks, Lindh was one of hundreds of Taliban fighters captured on November 25, 2001. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called Lindh's release "unexplainable and unconscionable". He said he had no intention "to fight against America" and never understood jihad to mean anti-Americanism. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Lindh received a 20-year prison sentence. After the United States invaded Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001, attacks, Lindh was one of hundreds of Taliban fighters captured on November 25, 2001. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called Lindh's release "unexplainable and unconscionable". He said he had no intention "to fight against America" and never understood jihad to mean anti-Americanism. (more...)
Mabuza won't be sworn into Parliament
- May 23, 2019
Following the May 8 elections that the ANC won, there has been speculation that President Ramaphosa will get rid of tainted party officials. In this light, Buccus says, it won't be surprising that Mabuza won't return to his position as Deputy President. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Following the May 8 elections that the ANC won, there has been speculation that President Ramaphosa will get rid of tainted party officials. In this light, Buccus says, it won't be surprising that Mabuza won't return to his position as Deputy President. (more...)
Border Patrol Announces Fifth Death of a Detained Migrant Child Since December
- May 23, 2019
The agency did not say why the teen was transferred to the Weslaco Border Patrol station Sunday. He was found unresponsive Monday morning. The statement said the cause of death was not yet known, and that the Department of Homeland Security's watchdog and the Guatemalan government had been notified. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
The agency did not say why the teen was transferred to the Weslaco Border Patrol station Sunday. He was found unresponsive Monday morning. The statement said the cause of death was not yet known, and that the Department of Homeland Security's watchdog and the Guatemalan government had been notified. (more...)
Philippines to hire private ship to return garbage to Canada
- May 23, 2019
Tensions have been increasing over the waste since the North American nation missed a May 15 deadline to take back truckloads of garbage it sent to the Philippines from 2013 to 2014. Canada previously said it was working to arrange for the containers' return, although no time frame had been given. The volatile president said he was ready to "declare war" against Canada over the issue. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Tensions have been increasing over the waste since the North American nation missed a May 15 deadline to take back truckloads of garbage it sent to the Philippines from 2013 to 2014. Canada previously said it was working to arrange for the containers' return, although no time frame had been given. The volatile president said he was ready to "declare war" against Canada over the issue. (more...)
U.S. says Iran threats are 'on hold' after deploying bombers
- May 23, 2019
And that brings us to the real problem facing the Trump administration right now. Without naming the United States government, Majid Takh-Ravanchi referred to "circles" outside the region who are trying to create an "unnecessary crisis" through "fabricated claims, disinformation and fake news" while relying on "support from their Middle East allies". (more...)
- May 23, 2019
And that brings us to the real problem facing the Trump administration right now. Without naming the United States government, Majid Takh-Ravanchi referred to "circles" outside the region who are trying to create an "unnecessary crisis" through "fabricated claims, disinformation and fake news" while relying on "support from their Middle East allies". (more...)
China's big three airlines demand 737 MAX payouts from Boeing
- May 23, 2019
Canadian and American regulators have differed on the proper training for the 737 MAX 8, with Canada insisting pilots train in a flight simulator and the United States saying a training course on a computer or iPad is enough. Investigators have suggested that a flight-control system was responsible for both 737 Max crashes. The fix makes the system reliant on two external sensors, rather than one, and is essentially meant to make the system less aggressive to prevent it from overpowering ... (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Canadian and American regulators have differed on the proper training for the 737 MAX 8, with Canada insisting pilots train in a flight simulator and the United States saying a training course on a computer or iPad is enough. Investigators have suggested that a flight-control system was responsible for both 737 Max crashes. The fix makes the system reliant on two external sensors, rather than one, and is essentially meant to make the system less aggressive to prevent it from overpowering ... (more...)
BJP crosses halfway mark in leads, PM Modi leading in Varanasi
- May 23, 2019
The BJD, which contested the elections from all the 147 Assembly seats emerged victorious in 117, the Congress party bagged 16 seats, the BJP won 10 seats. BJP's state President Dilip Ghosh is ahead. "Everyone wants to see a change". However, the opposition parties have trashed results of the exit polls, claiming that the BJP will suffer severe drubbing due to rising unemployment, farm distress and slowdown in the economy. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
The BJD, which contested the elections from all the 147 Assembly seats emerged victorious in 117, the Congress party bagged 16 seats, the BJP won 10 seats. BJP's state President Dilip Ghosh is ahead. "Everyone wants to see a change". However, the opposition parties have trashed results of the exit polls, claiming that the BJP will suffer severe drubbing due to rising unemployment, farm distress and slowdown in the economy. (more...)
Prepare for hard times, China's Xi urges as trade war simmers
- May 23, 2019
Speaking before the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee on Wednesday, Mnuchin said China has taken "a big step backward" but that he still hopes the two sides can get back to the table. computer networks from "foreign adversaries", affecting Huawei, the Chinese telecom giant. "We are still committed to providing a fair, reasonable, transparent, non-discriminatory and predictable business environment for enterprises investing in China", he said. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Speaking before the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee on Wednesday, Mnuchin said China has taken "a big step backward" but that he still hopes the two sides can get back to the table. computer networks from "foreign adversaries", affecting Huawei, the Chinese telecom giant. "We are still committed to providing a fair, reasonable, transparent, non-discriminatory and predictable business environment for enterprises investing in China", he said. (more...)
Trump Slams Fox News for Booking Democrats
- May 23, 2019
But he also blasted Fox News' racist hosts, including Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham . "If you're not using your town hall, I will", former Rep. "It is important to distinguish Fox News from the many millions of people who watch Fox News", Sanders said. The network has extended invites for town halls to numerous Democratic candidates. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
But he also blasted Fox News' racist hosts, including Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham . "If you're not using your town hall, I will", former Rep. "It is important to distinguish Fox News from the many millions of people who watch Fox News", Sanders said. The network has extended invites for town halls to numerous Democratic candidates. (more...)
Transgender woman seen in videotaped attack found dead
- May 22, 2019
Police arrested 29-year-old Edward Thomas for his role in the beating on April 14. While police said there was no evidence that the April 12 attack and Booker's death were linked, the 23-year-old woman's passing comes as a reminder of the severity of violence against trans people of color. (more...)
- May 22, 2019
Police arrested 29-year-old Edward Thomas for his role in the beating on April 14. While police said there was no evidence that the April 12 attack and Booker's death were linked, the 23-year-old woman's passing comes as a reminder of the severity of violence against trans people of color. (more...)
New York puts Democrats a step closer to Trump tax returns
- May 22, 2019
James has pursued a number of legal actions against Trump within the Empire State. The bill, which is expected to be signed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, would lift an existing state restriction on revealing an individual's tax returns. "We are affirming Congress' role as a co-equal branch of government and the sacred constitutional principle that nobody is above the law, not even the highest elected official in the land". (more...)
- May 22, 2019
James has pursued a number of legal actions against Trump within the Empire State. The bill, which is expected to be signed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, would lift an existing state restriction on revealing an individual's tax returns. "We are affirming Congress' role as a co-equal branch of government and the sacred constitutional principle that nobody is above the law, not even the highest elected official in the land". (more...)
Flamingo euthanized at IL zoo after child threw rock at it
- May 22, 2019
The rock broke the flamingo's leg in the "unfortunate accident", causing injuries that left zoo officials very little choice but to humanely kill the animal. Flamingos can live up to 30 years on average, and can often reach 60 years old when in captivity, according to the University of MI. The exhibit is located toward the front of the zoo, making the pink birds the unofficial zoo greeters. (more...)
- May 22, 2019
The rock broke the flamingo's leg in the "unfortunate accident", causing injuries that left zoo officials very little choice but to humanely kill the animal. Flamingos can live up to 30 years on average, and can often reach 60 years old when in captivity, according to the University of MI. The exhibit is located toward the front of the zoo, making the pink birds the unofficial zoo greeters. (more...)
Trump calls out Biden as he touts his 2020 chances
- May 22, 2019
Polls suggest Trump might be in trouble in Pa., but he said: "How the hell do you lose this election?". "He's not from Pennsylvania". I guess he was born here, but he left you folks. "We are now the hottest economy anywhere in the world ...the United States added 263,000 jobs just last month, far exceeding any expectations". Pennsylvania and MI are two borderline states in which voter support for the incumbent U.S. (more...)
- May 22, 2019
Polls suggest Trump might be in trouble in Pa., but he said: "How the hell do you lose this election?". "He's not from Pennsylvania". I guess he was born here, but he left you folks. "We are now the hottest economy anywhere in the world ...the United States added 263,000 jobs just last month, far exceeding any expectations". Pennsylvania and MI are two borderline states in which voter support for the incumbent U.S. (more...)
U.S. Closes Migrant Facility After a Minor Died
- May 22, 2019
Border agents announced Monday that a 16-year-old boy from Guatemala died after being detained at the facility for six days, twice as long as generally allowed by USA law. The Border Patrol agency has come under intense scrutiny in recent months over its treatment of children apprehended at the border . A 2-year-old child died last week after he and his mother were detained by the Border Patrol. (more...)
- May 22, 2019
Border agents announced Monday that a 16-year-old boy from Guatemala died after being detained at the facility for six days, twice as long as generally allowed by USA law. The Border Patrol agency has come under intense scrutiny in recent months over its treatment of children apprehended at the border . A 2-year-old child died last week after he and his mother were detained by the Border Patrol. (more...)
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