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UK Conservatives' Survival Dependent on Learning From May's Mistakes - Farage
- May 27, 2019
Britain is participating in the EU election because it is still a member of the bloc, but the lawmakers it elects will only sit in the European Parliament until the country leaves the EU, which is now scheduled for October 31. The North West elects eight Members of European Parliament out of the UK's 73 MEPs. Such a severe election drubbing for the two major parties will stiffen a belief among leading Conservatives vying to replace May that they must go for a more decisive split from the EU. (more...)
- May 27, 2019
Britain is participating in the EU election because it is still a member of the bloc, but the lawmakers it elects will only sit in the European Parliament until the country leaves the EU, which is now scheduled for October 31. The North West elects eight Members of European Parliament out of the UK's 73 MEPs. Such a severe election drubbing for the two major parties will stiffen a belief among leading Conservatives vying to replace May that they must go for a more decisive split from the EU. (more...)
Maui yoga instructor who vanished weeks ago has been found
- May 26, 2019
Family spokeswoman Sarah Haynes confirmed she had spoken with Ms Eller's father, John Eller, who said Amanda was airlifted to safety. Eller, formerly of Mechanicsville, was last seen on May 8 on Maui , Hawaii, where she now lives. She kept going east. "She lost quite a bit of weight, as you can imagine, being lost for that amount of time". And she goes, 'Javi?!' And I was like, 'Yes!' "We found Amanda because we did it right". (more...)
- May 26, 2019
Family spokeswoman Sarah Haynes confirmed she had spoken with Ms Eller's father, John Eller, who said Amanda was airlifted to safety. Eller, formerly of Mechanicsville, was last seen on May 8 on Maui , Hawaii, where she now lives. She kept going east. "She lost quite a bit of weight, as you can imagine, being lost for that amount of time". And she goes, 'Javi?!' And I was like, 'Yes!' "We found Amanda because we did it right". (more...)
How to Stream AEW Double or Nothing Buy-In Preshow
- May 26, 2019
What do Cody Rhodes , Kenny Omega , and The Young Bucks have in store for fans under the bright lights of Vegas? The event sold out in 30 minutes and drew the largest crowd for a non-WWE wrestling event since the WCW. If you're looking to watch any of the Double or Nothing festivities, here's everything you need to know. Scroll down if you're reading this in the US, Canada or United Kingdom - we've described you're watching options in more detail down there. (more...)
- May 26, 2019
What do Cody Rhodes , Kenny Omega , and The Young Bucks have in store for fans under the bright lights of Vegas? The event sold out in 30 minutes and drew the largest crowd for a non-WWE wrestling event since the WCW. If you're looking to watch any of the Double or Nothing festivities, here's everything you need to know. Scroll down if you're reading this in the US, Canada or United Kingdom - we've described you're watching options in more detail down there. (more...)
Lawmaker Single-Handedly Blocks Disaster Relief Bill
- May 26, 2019
The bill, which would include much-needed assistance to states struck by floods, storms and fire, and aid for Puerto Rico, which suffered substantial damage in 2017 from Hurricane Maria , the most powerful storm to hit Puerto Rico in nearly 90 year, will now be held up until early June, when lawmakers return to Washington . (more...)
- May 26, 2019
The bill, which would include much-needed assistance to states struck by floods, storms and fire, and aid for Puerto Rico, which suffered substantial damage in 2017 from Hurricane Maria , the most powerful storm to hit Puerto Rico in nearly 90 year, will now be held up until early June, when lawmakers return to Washington . (more...)
Facebook Says Fake Video Depicting Apparently Drunk Pelosi To Remain on Platform
- May 26, 2019
Facebook declined to offer further comment. The company said it instead would "heavily reduce" the video's appearances in people's News Feeds, append a small informational box alongside the video linking to the two fact-check sites, and open a pop-up box linking to "additional reporting" whenever someone clicks to share the video. (more...)
- May 26, 2019
Facebook declined to offer further comment. The company said it instead would "heavily reduce" the video's appearances in people's News Feeds, append a small informational box alongside the video linking to the two fact-check sites, and open a pop-up box linking to "additional reporting" whenever someone clicks to share the video. (more...)
Trump appeals ruling that backed subpoenas for bank records
- May 26, 2019
Attorneys for the president, his children and his namesake company argued in court Wednesday that the subpoenas lacked legislative goal and sought a court order preventing the banks from complying. District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan). The Trump Organization also did not immediately respond. Ramos also concluded that the subpoenas have "a legitimate legislative purpose" and dismissed one-by-one arguments made to try to bury them, though he conceded that records released ... (more...)
- May 26, 2019
Attorneys for the president, his children and his namesake company argued in court Wednesday that the subpoenas lacked legislative goal and sought a court order preventing the banks from complying. District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan). The Trump Organization also did not immediately respond. Ramos also concluded that the subpoenas have "a legitimate legislative purpose" and dismissed one-by-one arguments made to try to bury them, though he conceded that records released ... (more...)
Trade beef aside, Trump and Abe bond over burgers, sumo and golf
- May 26, 2019
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will treat Trump to an imperial banquet and front row seats at a sumo tournament during the trip, which lasts through Tuesday. Under a cloudless sky with sizzling temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit), the two world leaders hit the fairway at the Mobara Country Club course in Chiba, just outside the capital. (more...)
- May 26, 2019
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will treat Trump to an imperial banquet and front row seats at a sumo tournament during the trip, which lasts through Tuesday. Under a cloudless sky with sizzling temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit), the two world leaders hit the fairway at the Mobara Country Club course in Chiba, just outside the capital. (more...)
Trump, Pelosi Continue War of Words (and Slurs) over Dueling Probes
- May 26, 2019
Thursday was the second straight day of a very public war of words between Trump and the speaker of the House of Representatives, who earlier questioned the president's mental fitness for office and expressed hope that those close to Trump would stage an intervention "for the good of the country". (more...)
- May 26, 2019
Thursday was the second straight day of a very public war of words between Trump and the speaker of the House of Representatives, who earlier questioned the president's mental fitness for office and expressed hope that those close to Trump would stage an intervention "for the good of the country". (more...)
Theresa May resignation: What do our MPs think?
- May 26, 2019
Gove said Sunday that "I can confirm that I will be putting my name forward to be prime minister of this country". The news was revealed late Saturday night. They also doubt he has the work ethic needed by a prime minister. "Doing deals is my bread and butter as someone who has set up their own business". (more...)
- May 26, 2019
Gove said Sunday that "I can confirm that I will be putting my name forward to be prime minister of this country". The news was revealed late Saturday night. They also doubt he has the work ethic needed by a prime minister. "Doing deals is my bread and butter as someone who has set up their own business". (more...)
Hancock joins Boris Johnson and three others in race to replace May
- May 26, 2019
Earlier this month she told ITV's Political Correspondent Paul Brand she had learned from her last failed Conservative leadership bid to be more focused and prepared. The venerable British publication "The Spectator" reported that the betting exchange Smarkets gives former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson a whopping 40 percent chance of succeeding May. (more...)
- May 26, 2019
Earlier this month she told ITV's Political Correspondent Paul Brand she had learned from her last failed Conservative leadership bid to be more focused and prepared. The venerable British publication "The Spectator" reported that the betting exchange Smarkets gives former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson a whopping 40 percent chance of succeeding May. (more...)
4 countries vote in high-stakes European Parliament election
- May 26, 2019
The Czech Republic started voting Friday and continues Saturday. A day later, the S&D's centre-right rival the European People's Party (EPP) was buoyed by exit polls suggesting that Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's pro-EU Fine Gael party was in the lead in Ireland . (more...)
- May 26, 2019
The Czech Republic started voting Friday and continues Saturday. A day later, the S&D's centre-right rival the European People's Party (EPP) was buoyed by exit polls suggesting that Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's pro-EU Fine Gael party was in the lead in Ireland . (more...)
North Korea Blames US for Failed Talks in Vietnam
- May 26, 2019
Security Council resolutions". "Maybe now would be an appropriate time to talk about the return of the [USS] Pueblo", he told reporters at the U.S. Bolton's remarks are in contrast in tone to President Trump's reaction to the launches. A connoisseur of petty name-calling himself, he apparently felt inspired enough by the Korean State News Agency, which labelled Biden a " fool of low IQ ", to come up with a new nickname for him (not to spell his actual name correctly, though). (more...)
- May 26, 2019
Security Council resolutions". "Maybe now would be an appropriate time to talk about the return of the [USS] Pueblo", he told reporters at the U.S. Bolton's remarks are in contrast in tone to President Trump's reaction to the launches. A connoisseur of petty name-calling himself, he apparently felt inspired enough by the Korean State News Agency, which labelled Biden a " fool of low IQ ", to come up with a new nickname for him (not to spell his actual name correctly, though). (more...)
United States hiker rescued after two weeks missing in forest
- May 25, 2019
Maui Police and Fire had previously called off the search, prompting Eller's friends and family to hire a private helicopter paid for with donations raised from a GoFundMe page. Eller was last seen on May 9 walking into the Makawao Forest Reserve on Maui. Sarah Haynes, one of the volunteers who organized the search for Amanda Eller, wrote on Facebook that Eller was able to wave down a helicopter from a creek bed between two waterfalls. (more...)
- May 25, 2019
Maui Police and Fire had previously called off the search, prompting Eller's friends and family to hire a private helicopter paid for with donations raised from a GoFundMe page. Eller was last seen on May 9 walking into the Makawao Forest Reserve on Maui. Sarah Haynes, one of the volunteers who organized the search for Amanda Eller, wrote on Facebook that Eller was able to wave down a helicopter from a creek bed between two waterfalls. (more...)
Bank CEO who discussed loans, Trump administration positions with Manafort is indicted
- May 25, 2019
Manafort's introduction to the Federal Savings Bank had nothing to do with Mr. Calk". Manafort was not named in the indictment, but the description of the borrower in the court filing matches that of the former Trump campaign chairman. Neither Calk nor an attorney for Manafort immediately responded to requests for comment. Law&Crime has previously reported on the emails exchanged between Manafort and Jared Kushner in which the former describes Calk as "an active supporter of [the] ... (more...)
- May 25, 2019
Manafort's introduction to the Federal Savings Bank had nothing to do with Mr. Calk". Manafort was not named in the indictment, but the description of the borrower in the court filing matches that of the former Trump campaign chairman. Neither Calk nor an attorney for Manafort immediately responded to requests for comment. Law&Crime has previously reported on the emails exchanged between Manafort and Jared Kushner in which the former describes Calk as "an active supporter of [the] ... (more...)
Facebook Removed 3 Billion Fake Accounts Over 6 Months, It Says
- May 25, 2019
The social networking giant claims it has removed 2. 2 billion fake accounts during this period in a serious crackdown on "bad actors". The big picture: Facebook utilizes a three-pronged approach to fighting fake accounts including stopping the creation of accounts before they ever make it onto Facebook . (more...)
- May 25, 2019
The social networking giant claims it has removed 2. 2 billion fake accounts during this period in a serious crackdown on "bad actors". The big picture: Facebook utilizes a three-pronged approach to fighting fake accounts including stopping the creation of accounts before they ever make it onto Facebook . (more...)
Man Sentenced For Kidnapping Teen, Killing Her Parents
- May 25, 2019
He finally drove to the house during the early morning hours of October 15 dressed in black and carrying his father's shotgun. "You are the embodiment of evil and the public will only be safe if you are incarcerated until you die", Babler told Patterson at the two-hour hearing. (more...)
- May 25, 2019
He finally drove to the house during the early morning hours of October 15 dressed in black and carrying his father's shotgun. "You are the embodiment of evil and the public will only be safe if you are incarcerated until you die", Babler told Patterson at the two-hour hearing. (more...)
Race to replace May leaves Brexit in limbo
- May 25, 2019
In March, she offered herself as a political sacrifice or bargaining chip - vowing to step aside if her Brexit divorce deal went through . After weathering a litany of political setbacks, why does Mrs May's resignation come now? She previously said she'd would resign if her Brexit deal was passed, but now she's bowing to pressure from lawmakers within her own party to resign before a deal is again put up for a vote. (more...)
- May 25, 2019
In March, she offered herself as a political sacrifice or bargaining chip - vowing to step aside if her Brexit divorce deal went through . After weathering a litany of political setbacks, why does Mrs May's resignation come now? She previously said she'd would resign if her Brexit deal was passed, but now she's bowing to pressure from lawmakers within her own party to resign before a deal is again put up for a vote. (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn shows no sympathy in response to Theresa May’s resignation
- May 25, 2019
LOCAL MP Alistair Carmichael says it was "inevitable" that Theresa May would resign as prime minister. She's now accepted what the country's known for months: she can't govern, and nor can her divided and disintegrating party. Conservative Party leadership elections are expected to have concluded before the end of July. Following Theresa May's announcement on Friday that she would be stepping down on June 7, Scotland's First Minister warned her departure would "not solve the Brexit ... (more...)
- May 25, 2019
LOCAL MP Alistair Carmichael says it was "inevitable" that Theresa May would resign as prime minister. She's now accepted what the country's known for months: she can't govern, and nor can her divided and disintegrating party. Conservative Party leadership elections are expected to have concluded before the end of July. Following Theresa May's announcement on Friday that she would be stepping down on June 7, Scotland's First Minister warned her departure would "not solve the Brexit ... (more...)
Over 250 arrested in Indonesia following protests | newkerala.com #146353
- May 25, 2019
Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan says six people have been killed during the worst riots to hit Indonesia's capital city since 1998, when a student rally demanding the ouster of then-president Suharto led to a deadly riot that killed thousands. (more...)
- May 25, 2019
Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan says six people have been killed during the worst riots to hit Indonesia's capital city since 1998, when a student rally demanding the ouster of then-president Suharto led to a deadly riot that killed thousands. (more...)
19 students dead in Surat coaching centre fire
- May 25, 2019
Gut-wrenching videos show students trying to jump off from the fourth floor of the building in an attempt to escape the fire, some of whom fell to their deaths. PM: "The incident is very unfortunate", said Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot. "Urge the state government & authorities to take swift measures and provide all requisite assistance", says Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala. (more...)
- May 25, 2019
Gut-wrenching videos show students trying to jump off from the fourth floor of the building in an attempt to escape the fire, some of whom fell to their deaths. PM: "The incident is very unfortunate", said Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot. "Urge the state government & authorities to take swift measures and provide all requisite assistance", says Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala. (more...)
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