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Smoke spreads, air quality at 'very high risk' as Alberta wildfires burn
- June 01, 2019
People in Slave Lake, a town that was partially destroyed in a 2011 blaze, have been told to be prepared to leave with eight hours notice because of a fire that is burning about 30 kilometres away. The fire has been ranked at the highest danger level possible, and all residents have been ordered to evacuate . There are also six water tanks set up around town as a precautionary measure. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
People in Slave Lake, a town that was partially destroyed in a 2011 blaze, have been told to be prepared to leave with eight hours notice because of a fire that is burning about 30 kilometres away. The fire has been ranked at the highest danger level possible, and all residents have been ordered to evacuate . There are also six water tanks set up around town as a precautionary measure. (more...)
Israel to auction classrooms donated by European Union to Palestinian children
- June 01, 2019
Younger Palestinian men must request an entry permit from the military, which is hard to obtain. "Al-Quds is the Arabic name for Jerusalem , and Iran says the day is an occasion to express support for the Palestinians", adds the AP. Palestinians have said access to the holy city through West Bank check points has been relatively open, with all women and men over the age of 40 being allowed in. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
Younger Palestinian men must request an entry permit from the military, which is hard to obtain. "Al-Quds is the Arabic name for Jerusalem , and Iran says the day is an occasion to express support for the Palestinians", adds the AP. Palestinians have said access to the holy city through West Bank check points has been relatively open, with all women and men over the age of 40 being allowed in. (more...)
McConnell Says ‘We’d Fill It’ If Supreme Court Vacancy Opened in 2020
- June 01, 2019
Asked at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon "should a Supreme Court justice die next year, what will your position be on filling that spot?" "Oh we'd fill it ", McConnell said in response to a question about a 2020 vacancy, letting slip a smile, prompting laughter from the audience. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
Asked at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon "should a Supreme Court justice die next year, what will your position be on filling that spot?" "Oh we'd fill it ", McConnell said in response to a question about a 2020 vacancy, letting slip a smile, prompting laughter from the audience. (more...)
Pence: Trump will likely meet with Xi at the G20
- June 01, 2019
Both Pence and Trudeau agreed to counter Chinese aggression, while Pence reiterated the Trump administration's commitment to securing the release of two Canadian citizens that China has detained, apparently without cause. China subsequently arrested two Canadian men and charged them with espionage and halted imports of key Canadian commodities. "We're in a moment where like-minded nations like Canada and the United States, and many of our European and worldwide partners, have expressed ... (more...)
- June 01, 2019
Both Pence and Trudeau agreed to counter Chinese aggression, while Pence reiterated the Trump administration's commitment to securing the release of two Canadian citizens that China has detained, apparently without cause. China subsequently arrested two Canadian men and charged them with espionage and halted imports of key Canadian commodities. "We're in a moment where like-minded nations like Canada and the United States, and many of our European and worldwide partners, have expressed ... (more...)
Boris Johnson faces court over allegations he lied during Brexit campaign
- June 01, 2019
May's June resignation will trigger a party leadership contest, and once a new party leader is in place she will no longer be Prime Minister, a process that could take weeks, if not months. Nigel Farage is a friend of mine, Boris is a friend of mine. "Maybe it's not business to support people". "Leaving with no deal would be a very bad outcome for the economy". (more...)
- June 01, 2019
May's June resignation will trigger a party leadership contest, and once a new party leader is in place she will no longer be Prime Minister, a process that could take weeks, if not months. Nigel Farage is a friend of mine, Boris is a friend of mine. "Maybe it's not business to support people". "Leaving with no deal would be a very bad outcome for the economy". (more...)
Dead, Six Wounded in Virginia Beach Shooting
- June 01, 2019
There were no immediate reports on the conditions of the victims. He said a police officer was among those who were struck by gunfire, but survived. City Councilwoman Barbara Henley told local media she had just pulled into the City Hall vehicle park when someone told her she should leave as there was a shooter. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
There were no immediate reports on the conditions of the victims. He said a police officer was among those who were struck by gunfire, but survived. City Councilwoman Barbara Henley told local media she had just pulled into the City Hall vehicle park when someone told her she should leave as there was a shooter. (more...)
11-foot alligator breaks into Clearwater home
- June 01, 2019
The gator also did some damage to the walls in the home, the homeowner said. Wischhusen says it took two trappers and 10 police officers two hours to get the alligator out of the home, where she has lived for nearly four decades. "I don't know how it got here but it's here". A Florida police division removed an unwanted visitor from a home in Eagles Landing Circle West in Clearwater, Florida. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
The gator also did some damage to the walls in the home, the homeowner said. Wischhusen says it took two trappers and 10 police officers two hours to get the alligator out of the home, where she has lived for nearly four decades. "I don't know how it got here but it's here". A Florida police division removed an unwanted visitor from a home in Eagles Landing Circle West in Clearwater, Florida. (more...)
Kushner in Morocco to build support for Mideast peace plan
- June 01, 2019
A White House official confirmed that Kushner will be accompanied by Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt and U.S. special representative Avi Berkowitz. The Bahrain gathering, dubbed "Peace for Prosperity", is expected to bring together leaders from several governments, civil society and the business sector. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
A White House official confirmed that Kushner will be accompanied by Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt and U.S. special representative Avi Berkowitz. The Bahrain gathering, dubbed "Peace for Prosperity", is expected to bring together leaders from several governments, civil society and the business sector. (more...)
Donald Trump claims 'harassment' after Mueller statement
- June 01, 2019
While reiterating his claim that the special counsel's report fully exonerates him, U.S. President Donald Trump is attacking the head of that investigation, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Robert Mueller , as a conflicted prosecutor. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
While reiterating his claim that the special counsel's report fully exonerates him, U.S. President Donald Trump is attacking the head of that investigation, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Robert Mueller , as a conflicted prosecutor. (more...)
'Micro preemie' baby girl goes home from USA hospital
- May 31, 2019
Although Saybie did not have any of the medical challenges typically associated with babies born before 28 weeks' gestation - including lung and heart issues, and brain bleeds - hospital staff didn't immediately know whether the infant would survive. (more...)
- May 31, 2019
Although Saybie did not have any of the medical challenges typically associated with babies born before 28 weeks' gestation - including lung and heart issues, and brain bleeds - hospital staff didn't immediately know whether the infant would survive. (more...)
China has stopped buying USA soybeans during ongoing trade dispute
- May 31, 2019
The commerce ministry did not single out any country or company, but the threat could further heighten tensions after Washington this month put Huawei on a blacklist that effectively blocks USA firms from doing business with the Chinese telecoms equipment giant. (more...)
- May 31, 2019
The commerce ministry did not single out any country or company, but the threat could further heighten tensions after Washington this month put Huawei on a blacklist that effectively blocks USA firms from doing business with the Chinese telecoms equipment giant. (more...)
Saudi Arabia seeks Arab unity over Iran after attacks
- May 31, 2019
Riyadh accused Tehran of ordering the drone strikes, which were claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group. Earlier on Thursday, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister urged Muslim nations to respond to the recent attacks with "all means of force and firmness". (more...)
- May 31, 2019
Riyadh accused Tehran of ordering the drone strikes, which were claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group. Earlier on Thursday, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister urged Muslim nations to respond to the recent attacks with "all means of force and firmness". (more...)
Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians in separate events
- May 31, 2019
Iran's sole Jewish parliamentarian said Thursday that he looks forward to the liberation of Jerusalem from Israel. Jared Kushner , President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser, had been preparing for months to unveil the peace plan but had said he was waiting for Israel's elections in April as well as the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. (more...)
- May 31, 2019
Iran's sole Jewish parliamentarian said Thursday that he looks forward to the liberation of Jerusalem from Israel. Jared Kushner , President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser, had been preparing for months to unveil the peace plan but had said he was waiting for Israel's elections in April as well as the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. (more...)
North Korea executes a special envoy to the United States
- May 31, 2019
North Korean state media has issued such warnings when it needed to engineer a political purge or warn against possible lagging loyalty among the elites, South Korean analysts said. Kim Yo Jong was also lying low, the paper reported, citing an unidentified South Korean government official. The North has since sought to raise the pressure and carried out two short-range missile tests in May. (more...)
- May 31, 2019
North Korean state media has issued such warnings when it needed to engineer a political purge or warn against possible lagging loyalty among the elites, South Korean analysts said. Kim Yo Jong was also lying low, the paper reported, citing an unidentified South Korean government official. The North has since sought to raise the pressure and carried out two short-range missile tests in May. (more...)
European Union leaders clash over top Brussels jobs
- May 31, 2019
European Council President Donald Tusk holds a news conference after a European Union leaders summit following the EU elections, in Brussels , Belgium, May 28, 2019. "Brexit has been a vaccine against anti-EU propaganda, and fake news", he said. Merkel acknowledged inconsistencies. Macron was not a friend of the top candidate principle, said the CDU-politician: "We agreed that today we can meet, no decision yet". (more...)
- May 31, 2019
European Council President Donald Tusk holds a news conference after a European Union leaders summit following the EU elections, in Brussels , Belgium, May 28, 2019. "Brexit has been a vaccine against anti-EU propaganda, and fake news", he said. Merkel acknowledged inconsistencies. Macron was not a friend of the top candidate principle, said the CDU-politician: "We agreed that today we can meet, no decision yet". (more...)
Democratic Gov of Louisiana Signs Heartbeat Abortion Bill into Law
- May 31, 2019
Four other states have passed similar limits to abortion this year. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said he plans to sign the bill. "I know there are many who feel just as strongly as I do on abortion and disagree with me - and I respect their opinions", he added. (more...)
- May 31, 2019
Four other states have passed similar limits to abortion this year. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said he plans to sign the bill. "I know there are many who feel just as strongly as I do on abortion and disagree with me - and I respect their opinions", he added. (more...)
U.S. Believes Russia Conducting Low-Yield Nuclear Weapons Tests
- May 30, 2019
Russian Federation ratified the treaty in 2000. Negotiated in the 1990s, the CTBT enjoys wide global support but must be ratified by eight more nuclear technology states. "He just could not have made a more irresponsible statement". "These kinds of statements reveal that the professionalism of the military is systemically falling in America", said Shamanov, a retired colonel general and a former commander of Russia's Airborne Troops. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
Russian Federation ratified the treaty in 2000. Negotiated in the 1990s, the CTBT enjoys wide global support but must be ratified by eight more nuclear technology states. "He just could not have made a more irresponsible statement". "These kinds of statements reveal that the professionalism of the military is systemically falling in America", said Shamanov, a retired colonel general and a former commander of Russia's Airborne Troops. (more...)
WikiLeaks says Assange is ill; he misses brief court hearing
- May 30, 2019
He is fighting extradition to the USA, where he is charged with conspiring with former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to illegally obtain and disclose classified information, and is under criminal investigation in Sweden on rape allegations dating back to 2010. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
He is fighting extradition to the USA, where he is charged with conspiring with former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to illegally obtain and disclose classified information, and is under criminal investigation in Sweden on rape allegations dating back to 2010. (more...)
USS John McCain kept 'out of sight' for President Trump's Japan visit
- May 30, 2019
McCain during my recent visit to Japan ", he wrote on Twitter . " The Wall Street Journal piece refers to a photo of a tarp covering the ship, that photo was taken Friday, May 24, the tarp was removed the following day", a third US Navy official told CNN. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
McCain during my recent visit to Japan ", he wrote on Twitter . " The Wall Street Journal piece refers to a photo of a tarp covering the ship, that photo was taken Friday, May 24, the tarp was removed the following day", a third US Navy official told CNN. (more...)
PM Narendra Modi to host Chinese President Xi for an informal summit
- May 30, 2019
The BJP controls 303 of the 545 seats in the lower house of parliament, paving the way for the possibility Modi could attempt controversial land and labour reforms amid concern that Asia's third largest economy is faltering. The Shiv Sena has confirmed its leader Arvind Sawant, who defeated Congress heavyweight Milind Deora from Mumbai, will be its nominee in the council of ministers. (more...)
- May 30, 2019
The BJP controls 303 of the 545 seats in the lower house of parliament, paving the way for the possibility Modi could attempt controversial land and labour reforms amid concern that Asia's third largest economy is faltering. The Shiv Sena has confirmed its leader Arvind Sawant, who defeated Congress heavyweight Milind Deora from Mumbai, will be its nominee in the council of ministers. (more...)
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