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Pentagon confirms push to hide USS John McCain from Trump
- June 03, 2019
John McCain , who died in 2018, is a frequent target of attacks by Trump; the destroyer was named for McCain's father and grandfather, and the senator's name was added just before his death. Amid the backlash, Mr Shanahan directed his chief of staff to tell the White House not to put the military in political situations, Mr Shanahan's spokesman Liutenant Colonel Joseph Buccino, told The Washington Post . (more...)
- June 03, 2019
John McCain , who died in 2018, is a frequent target of attacks by Trump; the destroyer was named for McCain's father and grandfather, and the senator's name was added just before his death. Amid the backlash, Mr Shanahan directed his chief of staff to tell the White House not to put the military in political situations, Mr Shanahan's spokesman Liutenant Colonel Joseph Buccino, told The Washington Post . (more...)
Sudan authorities shut down Al Jazeera office as protests continue - worldwide
- June 03, 2019
Separately, security officers informed Al Jazeera of the military council's decision to close the network's office in Khartoum . Reuters quotes General Bhar as accusing "unruly elements" of attacking a vehicle used by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and seizing it near the protest site. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Separately, security officers informed Al Jazeera of the military council's decision to close the network's office in Khartoum . Reuters quotes General Bhar as accusing "unruly elements" of attacking a vehicle used by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and seizing it near the protest site. (more...)
Trump steps up attacks on Mexico, tariff threat called 'deadly serious'
- June 03, 2019
Mexico's president has hinted his country could tighten migration controls to defuse US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Mexican goods. Trump has said the approach has left the United States in the position of subsidizing the world, weakening US industry and pushing factories and jobs overseas, and has pledged to rework USA trading relationships. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Mexico's president has hinted his country could tighten migration controls to defuse US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Mexican goods. Trump has said the approach has left the United States in the position of subsidizing the world, weakening US industry and pushing factories and jobs overseas, and has pledged to rework USA trading relationships. (more...)
UK Prime Minister considers Trump's visit as opportunity to strengthen partnership
- June 03, 2019
Trump's arrival in the capital is due to be followed by a protest through central London against the visit on Tuesday, with the "Trump baby" blimp made for his visit past year due to put in an appearance. President Donald Trump walk to a joint news conference at Chequers, the official country residence of the Prime Minister, near Aylesbury, Britain, July 13, 2018. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Trump's arrival in the capital is due to be followed by a protest through central London against the visit on Tuesday, with the "Trump baby" blimp made for his visit past year due to put in an appearance. President Donald Trump walk to a joint news conference at Chequers, the official country residence of the Prime Minister, near Aylesbury, Britain, July 13, 2018. (more...)
Trump denies calling Meghan Markle 'nasty,' despite audio recording proving otherwise
- June 03, 2019
Harry and Meghan's post, and the beginning of Pride month, coincides with the controversial visit of US President Donald Trump to the United Kingdom - starting on Monday. Apparenlty, Meghan Markle has been critical of Donald Trump in the past and now he's learning about her comments. "No, I hope she's OK". Senior politicians from all of Britain's main parties have urged Trump to avoid commenting on domestic British affairs once he's in Britain - especially because Britain is in ... (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Harry and Meghan's post, and the beginning of Pride month, coincides with the controversial visit of US President Donald Trump to the United Kingdom - starting on Monday. Apparenlty, Meghan Markle has been critical of Donald Trump in the past and now he's learning about her comments. "No, I hope she's OK". Senior politicians from all of Britain's main parties have urged Trump to avoid commenting on domestic British affairs once he's in Britain - especially because Britain is in ... (more...)
US Says Prepared To Talk To Iran "With No Preconditions"
- June 03, 2019
Washington re-imposed sanctions past year and ratcheted them up in May, ordering all countries to halt imports of Iranian oil. It has hinted at military confrontation, sending extra forces to the region in response to what it calls Iranian threats. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Washington re-imposed sanctions past year and ratcheted them up in May, ordering all countries to halt imports of Iranian oil. It has hinted at military confrontation, sending extra forces to the region in response to what it calls Iranian threats. (more...)
Donald Trump tells United Kingdom to send Nigel Farage to negotiate Brexit deal
- June 03, 2019
They are under pressure from the Brexit party, the latest political vehicle of anti-EU populist leader Nigel Farage , which came top in European Parliament elections last month. He is likely to be shadowed by demonstrators, who during his visit to England last summer flooded the streets and flew an inflatable balloon depicting the president as a baby. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
They are under pressure from the Brexit party, the latest political vehicle of anti-EU populist leader Nigel Farage , which came top in European Parliament elections last month. He is likely to be shadowed by demonstrators, who during his visit to England last summer flooded the streets and flew an inflatable balloon depicting the president as a baby. (more...)
Pompeo warns Germany on consequences of buying Huawei - International
- June 03, 2019
His visit had been scheduled earlier this month, but was called off at the last minute as tensions rose over Iran. Pompeo flew on to Switzerland on Friday afternoon and will later visit the Netherlands before joining Trump on his state visit to Britain. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
His visit had been scheduled earlier this month, but was called off at the last minute as tensions rose over Iran. Pompeo flew on to Switzerland on Friday afternoon and will later visit the Netherlands before joining Trump on his state visit to Britain. (more...)
Trump says Mexico is an 'abuser' of the USA, amid tariff negotiations
- June 03, 2019
His ultimatum hit Mexican financial assets and global stocks, but met resistance from US business leaders and lawmakers anxious about the impact of targeting Mexico, one of the United States' top trade partners. Lopez Obrador stated on Friday that his country was "doing our job" to stem the flow of undocumented migrants - many of them fleeing poverty and violence in Central America - and he warned Trump that new tariffs would create a lose-lose situation. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
His ultimatum hit Mexican financial assets and global stocks, but met resistance from US business leaders and lawmakers anxious about the impact of targeting Mexico, one of the United States' top trade partners. Lopez Obrador stated on Friday that his country was "doing our job" to stem the flow of undocumented migrants - many of them fleeing poverty and violence in Central America - and he warned Trump that new tariffs would create a lose-lose situation. (more...)
Barr: Mueller's Legal Analysis 'Did Not Reflect the Views' of DOJ
- June 02, 2019
But he later insisted that Russian Federation didn't help him. "Although Department of Justice policy prevented the Special Counsel from bringing criminal charges against the President, the Special Counsel has clearly demonstrated that President Trump is lying about the Special Counsel's findings, lying about the testimony of key witnesses in the Special Counsel's report, and is lying in saying that the Special Counsel found no obstruction and no collusion", Nadler said . (more...)
- June 02, 2019
But he later insisted that Russian Federation didn't help him. "Although Department of Justice policy prevented the Special Counsel from bringing criminal charges against the President, the Special Counsel has clearly demonstrated that President Trump is lying about the Special Counsel's findings, lying about the testimony of key witnesses in the Special Counsel's report, and is lying in saying that the Special Counsel found no obstruction and no collusion", Nadler said . (more...)
Cruise ship slams into Venice wharf as tourists flee
- June 02, 2019
Two towboats guiding the cruise ship into Venice tried to stop the liner, but they were unable to prevent it from ramming into the river boat. Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro confirmed on Twitter that a ship had rammed into the dock. This latest incident will add to the debate whether enormous cruise ships should be permitted to sail in the basin so close to the attractive buildings of the old city. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Two towboats guiding the cruise ship into Venice tried to stop the liner, but they were unable to prevent it from ramming into the river boat. Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro confirmed on Twitter that a ship had rammed into the dock. This latest incident will add to the debate whether enormous cruise ships should be permitted to sail in the basin so close to the attractive buildings of the old city. (more...)
Australian climber ‘missing in Himalayas’ after reports of avalanche
- June 02, 2019
Pithoragarh District Magistrate V K Jogdande said the four United Kingdom climbers were spotted 21 kilometres beyond the base camp and rescued during a sortie undertaken to locate the missing eight-member team led by well-known United Kingdom climber Martin Moran . (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Pithoragarh District Magistrate V K Jogdande said the four United Kingdom climbers were spotted 21 kilometres beyond the base camp and rescued during a sortie undertaken to locate the missing eight-member team led by well-known United Kingdom climber Martin Moran . (more...)
2 rockets fired from Syria at Golan; no injuries
- June 02, 2019
The Syrian province of Quneitra includes the Golan Heights, most of which is occupied and annexed by Israel. "During the strikes, an Israeli aerial defence system was activated due to Syrian anti-aircraft shooting". Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes in Syria, a lot of them against what it says are Iranian and Hezbollah targets. In January, Iranian troops in Syria fired a medium-range, Iranian-made missile at Mount Hermon in what the IDF said at the time was a "premeditated" ... (more...)
- June 02, 2019
The Syrian province of Quneitra includes the Golan Heights, most of which is occupied and annexed by Israel. "During the strikes, an Israeli aerial defence system was activated due to Syrian anti-aircraft shooting". Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes in Syria, a lot of them against what it says are Iranian and Hezbollah targets. In January, Iranian troops in Syria fired a medium-range, Iranian-made missile at Mount Hermon in what the IDF said at the time was a "premeditated" ... (more...)
Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Large Group in Del Rio
- June 02, 2019
This was the first large group that agents in the Del Rio sector have arrested, although big groups have been showing up every day in other areas of the southern border. It has been a very busy week for El Paso Sector agents who are responsible for a largely unsecured border that covers far West Texas and the New Mexico boot-heel. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
This was the first large group that agents in the Del Rio sector have arrested, although big groups have been showing up every day in other areas of the southern border. It has been a very busy week for El Paso Sector agents who are responsible for a largely unsecured border that covers far West Texas and the New Mexico boot-heel. (more...)
US Visa: You will now submit your social media handles when applying
- June 02, 2019
Embassy in Abuja or U.S. Consulate General in Lagos to submit their application for review. For Nigeria , the Trump administration is said to be mulling stricter means to keep Nigerians from overstaying visas in America. In the past, it had made use of the policy which affected about 65,000 people per year. "This will be a vital tool to screen out terrorists, public safety threats, and other unsafe individuals", the official enthused, explaining that the accounts would be worked into a ... (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Embassy in Abuja or U.S. Consulate General in Lagos to submit their application for review. For Nigeria , the Trump administration is said to be mulling stricter means to keep Nigerians from overstaying visas in America. In the past, it had made use of the policy which affected about 65,000 people per year. "This will be a vital tool to screen out terrorists, public safety threats, and other unsafe individuals", the official enthused, explaining that the accounts would be worked into a ... (more...)
Huawei Not A Military Company, Says China's Defence Minister
- June 02, 2019
Gen Wei also criticised the United States on Sunday for its support for self-ruled Taiwan and for naval operations in the disputed South China Sea, but said conflict or war between the two countries would be a disaster . While speaking at a press conference Saturday, a Chinese deputy chief accused Shanahan spreading lies. On one front, at least, Shanahan played down US-China tensions. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Gen Wei also criticised the United States on Sunday for its support for self-ruled Taiwan and for naval operations in the disputed South China Sea, but said conflict or war between the two countries would be a disaster . While speaking at a press conference Saturday, a Chinese deputy chief accused Shanahan spreading lies. On one front, at least, Shanahan played down US-China tensions. (more...)
This is what happened on Friday in the search for Maleah Davis
- June 02, 2019
Sheriff James Singleton in Arkansas' Hempstead County said workers found the bag, which had a foul odor coming from it, near Hope, about 30 miles northeast of the Texas-Arkansas border. "I don't think she knows where Maleah is, but I do believe she knows what happened", X told KHOU 11 News Anchor Len Cannon. Quanell X said that during his jail visit, Vence told him Maleah is dead and he confessed he dumped the girl's body in Arkansas off the side of a road. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Sheriff James Singleton in Arkansas' Hempstead County said workers found the bag, which had a foul odor coming from it, near Hope, about 30 miles northeast of the Texas-Arkansas border. "I don't think she knows where Maleah is, but I do believe she knows what happened", X told KHOU 11 News Anchor Len Cannon. Quanell X said that during his jail visit, Vence told him Maleah is dead and he confessed he dumped the girl's body in Arkansas off the side of a road. (more...)
North Korea executes envoy to US
- June 02, 2019
The talks between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump ended abruptly after it became clear the U.S. was unwilling to lift economic sanctions without further movement on Pyongyang's nuclear programme. "South Korea must maintain a strong alliance with the United States, and it must consider its national security first", R. Jo, 54, told UPI. "It would mean that Kim Jong Un's admitting to his own failure", the professor said, adding that "that could damage Kim's authority on his own leadership, ... (more...)
- June 02, 2019
The talks between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump ended abruptly after it became clear the U.S. was unwilling to lift economic sanctions without further movement on Pyongyang's nuclear programme. "South Korea must maintain a strong alliance with the United States, and it must consider its national security first", R. Jo, 54, told UPI. "It would mean that Kim Jong Un's admitting to his own failure", the professor said, adding that "that could damage Kim's authority on his own leadership, ... (more...)
China to Blacklist ‘Unreliable’ Foreign Firms Amid Huawei Ordeal
- June 01, 2019
The Ministry of Commerce did not say which companies are going to be added to the list, but said that "detailed measures" will be announced soon. China's announcement comes amid escalating tensions between China and the Trump administration, as a trade war between the two countries lags on. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
The Ministry of Commerce did not say which companies are going to be added to the list, but said that "detailed measures" will be announced soon. China's announcement comes amid escalating tensions between China and the Trump administration, as a trade war between the two countries lags on. (more...)
Conservative Party faces historically worst election result in Brexit crisis
- June 01, 2019
The Conservatives and Labour were tied on 19% and the Greens on 8%. Current leader Sir Vince Cable will step down on 23 July and nominations to replace him close on 7 June. However, as the European elections have shown, fresh United Kingdom general elections would spell doom for both the Conservatives and Labour unless they moved to harder stances on either side of the spectrum. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
The Conservatives and Labour were tied on 19% and the Greens on 8%. Current leader Sir Vince Cable will step down on 23 July and nominations to replace him close on 7 June. However, as the European elections have shown, fresh United Kingdom general elections would spell doom for both the Conservatives and Labour unless they moved to harder stances on either side of the spectrum. (more...)
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