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Helicopter Rescue Spinning Out Of Control Captured On Video
- June 07, 2019
But in this case, the operation quickly went awry when a line broke that is meant to prevent the basket from spinning as it interacts with the helicopter's rotor wash, said Derek Geisel , the rescue pilot. "When they start to lower the load, [the basket] does actually start to stop", Geisel said. Things all seemed to be going to plan until the actual airlift began, as air turbulence from the helicopter's rotor caused the woman, strapped to stretcher, to spin endlessly at an accelerating ... (more...)
- June 07, 2019
But in this case, the operation quickly went awry when a line broke that is meant to prevent the basket from spinning as it interacts with the helicopter's rotor wash, said Derek Geisel , the rescue pilot. "When they start to lower the load, [the basket] does actually start to stop", Geisel said. Things all seemed to be going to plan until the actual airlift began, as air turbulence from the helicopter's rotor caused the woman, strapped to stretcher, to spin endlessly at an accelerating ... (more...)
USA condemns attacks on Sudan protesters
- June 07, 2019
Sudanese protesters gather as they shout slogans and wawe national flags during a protest outside the army headquarters in the capital Khartoum in April. The offer was rejected by the opposition. His troops fired on unarmed protesters then mounted a wider operation crackdown in the following days, witnesses said. (more...)
- June 07, 2019
Sudanese protesters gather as they shout slogans and wawe national flags during a protest outside the army headquarters in the capital Khartoum in April. The offer was rejected by the opposition. His troops fired on unarmed protesters then mounted a wider operation crackdown in the following days, witnesses said. (more...)
US President faults India, China and Russian Federation for air and water pollution
- June 07, 2019
After the reception Mr Cuthbert, from Essex, said that Mr Trump came across well and "seemed one of the boys", adding: "His wife was very pleasant as well". Don't forget, it used to be called global warming. And it is true, we had some callers last night, there were those lining the routes actually giving him the thumbs up. (more...)
- June 07, 2019
After the reception Mr Cuthbert, from Essex, said that Mr Trump came across well and "seemed one of the boys", adding: "His wife was very pleasant as well". Don't forget, it used to be called global warming. And it is true, we had some callers last night, there were those lining the routes actually giving him the thumbs up. (more...)
United Kingdom opposition Labour fights off Brexit Party to retain parliament seat
- June 07, 2019
Britain's opposition Labour Party have held on to the parliamentary seat of Peterborough in eastern England in a tight by-election race, denying Nigel Farage's Brexit Party a first seat in parliament. The party won nearly a third of United Kingdom votes in last month's European Parliament election. It has also been noted that whereas the referendum was a non-party-affiliated vote, last night's by-election placed voters back into the arena of political allegiance, with Peterborough having ... (more...)
- June 07, 2019
Britain's opposition Labour Party have held on to the parliamentary seat of Peterborough in eastern England in a tight by-election race, denying Nigel Farage's Brexit Party a first seat in parliament. The party won nearly a third of United Kingdom votes in last month's European Parliament election. It has also been noted that whereas the referendum was a non-party-affiliated vote, last night's by-election placed voters back into the arena of political allegiance, with Peterborough having ... (more...)
Why Are The Federal Police Raiding Journalists — AFP Raids
- June 07, 2019
The Rupert Murdoch-controlled company said it had "the most serious concerns about the willingness of governments to undermine the Australian public's right to know about important decisions governments are making". "The AFP is a strong supporter of press freedom", he said on Thursday. He also confirmed that the government was not involved in the raids. Media reports said he had pleaded not guilty. (more...)
- June 07, 2019
The Rupert Murdoch-controlled company said it had "the most serious concerns about the willingness of governments to undermine the Australian public's right to know about important decisions governments are making". "The AFP is a strong supporter of press freedom", he said on Thursday. He also confirmed that the government was not involved in the raids. Media reports said he had pleaded not guilty. (more...)
Russian destroyer, US Navy ship 'avoid collision' after close encounter
- June 07, 2019
Admiral Viktor Kravchenko, Russia's former navy chief of staff, accused the U.S. of "hooliganism" in comments to Interfax news agency. A Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force vessel, in foreground, patrols near the U.S. Clayton Doss, U.S. Seventh Fleet spokesperson. He described a Russian assertion that the US ship had acted dangerously as "propaganda". "This unsafe action forced Chancellorsville to execute all engines back full and to manoeuvre to avoid collision". (more...)
- June 07, 2019
Admiral Viktor Kravchenko, Russia's former navy chief of staff, accused the U.S. of "hooliganism" in comments to Interfax news agency. A Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force vessel, in foreground, patrols near the U.S. Clayton Doss, U.S. Seventh Fleet spokesperson. He described a Russian assertion that the US ship had acted dangerously as "propaganda". "This unsafe action forced Chancellorsville to execute all engines back full and to manoeuvre to avoid collision". (more...)
Oman-Dubai bus crashes in UAE, 17 people killed
- June 07, 2019
The dead as well as the injured were taken to Rashid Hospital. After the horrifying accident, all to-and-from Mwasalat bus services between Muscat and Dubai have been suspended until further orders. "Sometimes a minor error or negligence during driving leads to serious consequences", police said on Twitter, without elaborating on the cause of the crash. (more...)
- June 07, 2019
The dead as well as the injured were taken to Rashid Hospital. After the horrifying accident, all to-and-from Mwasalat bus services between Muscat and Dubai have been suspended until further orders. "Sometimes a minor error or negligence during driving leads to serious consequences", police said on Twitter, without elaborating on the cause of the crash. (more...)
White House orders Hope Hicks, former aide to defy House subpoena
- June 07, 2019
In the May 24 letter , Nadler asked for the reports of specific interviews Mueller's investigators conducted with more than 30 people, including former White House counsel Don McGahn , former White House chief of staff John Kelly, Trump adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, former deputy White House counsel Annie Donaldson , former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey, Trump adviser Stephen Miller and former deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. (more...)
- June 07, 2019
In the May 24 letter , Nadler asked for the reports of specific interviews Mueller's investigators conducted with more than 30 people, including former White House counsel Don McGahn , former White House chief of staff John Kelly, Trump adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, former deputy White House counsel Annie Donaldson , former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey, Trump adviser Stephen Miller and former deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. (more...)
USA: President Trump makes comments ahead of United Kingdom trip
- June 07, 2019
Speaking to reporters ahead of boarding his Marine One helicopter, Trump said he expected his three-day state visit to be "very important" and "very interesting". Unlike his last appearance in the U.K.in July, this time Trump will arrive as part of a State Visit-a more grandiose occasion which normally occurs following a formal invitation from the Queen . (more...)
- June 07, 2019
Speaking to reporters ahead of boarding his Marine One helicopter, Trump said he expected his three-day state visit to be "very important" and "very interesting". Unlike his last appearance in the U.K.in July, this time Trump will arrive as part of a State Visit-a more grandiose occasion which normally occurs following a formal invitation from the Queen . (more...)
‘Can’t breathe’: Donald Trump blames India for climate change, says U.S. ‘cleanest’
- June 07, 2019
India on Thursday rejected Donald Trump' statement on India's pollution and cleanliness and said US President's remark exposed his "ignorance". In 2017, Trump announced he would be pulling the USA out of the Paris Agreement, a United Nations project tasked with capping climate change at 2 degrees Celsius this century. (more...)
- June 07, 2019
India on Thursday rejected Donald Trump' statement on India's pollution and cleanliness and said US President's remark exposed his "ignorance". In 2017, Trump announced he would be pulling the USA out of the Paris Agreement, a United Nations project tasked with capping climate change at 2 degrees Celsius this century. (more...)
UK PM candidate Boris Johnson turns down chance to meet Trump
- June 07, 2019
But he was less forthcoming about Michael Gove (inset) ahead of an expected face-to-face meeting later today with the Environment Secretary. He took to the president's proffered communication medium, Twitter, to tell Mr Trump what he thought of the idea. (more...)
- June 07, 2019
But he was less forthcoming about Michael Gove (inset) ahead of an expected face-to-face meeting later today with the Environment Secretary. He took to the president's proffered communication medium, Twitter, to tell Mr Trump what he thought of the idea. (more...)
Huawei agrees to develop 5G in Russian Federation
- June 07, 2019
Chinese giant Huawei has signed a deal with Russian telecom operator MTS to develop a 5G network in the country over the course of the next year. Significantly, the deal was announced on the first day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Russia where he will hold strategic and trade talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, media reports say. (more...)
- June 07, 2019
Chinese giant Huawei has signed a deal with Russian telecom operator MTS to develop a 5G network in the country over the course of the next year. Significantly, the deal was announced on the first day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Russia where he will hold strategic and trade talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, media reports say. (more...)
Melania Trump Wears Red Givenchy Cape Dress to Return Dinner in UK
- June 07, 2019
Melania wore a bespoke Dolce and Gabbana white dress with a navy blue belt for a pop of colour. It's rare to see Mrs Trump rewearing an outfit, but new or not, this one divided opinion on social media, with some calling it chic and stunning, while others were less complimentary. (more...)
- June 07, 2019
Melania wore a bespoke Dolce and Gabbana white dress with a navy blue belt for a pop of colour. It's rare to see Mrs Trump rewearing an outfit, but new or not, this one divided opinion on social media, with some calling it chic and stunning, while others were less complimentary. (more...)
Pelosi told Dems she'd like Trump 'in prison'
- June 06, 2019
But the political news site Politico reported that she told Democratic colleagues in a meeting this week, "I don't want to see him impeached, I want to see him in prison". A Pelosi spokeswoman, Ashley Etienne, said Pelosi and the chairmen had a "productive meeting" about the state of play with Mueller's report. Nadler and other committee leaders have been embroiled in a behind-the-scenes turf battle for weeks over ownership of the Democrats' sprawling investigation into Trump. (more...)
- June 06, 2019
But the political news site Politico reported that she told Democratic colleagues in a meeting this week, "I don't want to see him impeached, I want to see him in prison". A Pelosi spokeswoman, Ashley Etienne, said Pelosi and the chairmen had a "productive meeting" about the state of play with Mueller's report. Nadler and other committee leaders have been embroiled in a behind-the-scenes turf battle for weeks over ownership of the Democrats' sprawling investigation into Trump. (more...)
Korea Warns of 'Limit to Our Patience' on Nuke Talks
- June 06, 2019
Kim and his wife were among the elite at the premiere of the games on Monday in Pyongyang, but North Korea's leader was unhappy with the event's organizers, state media said. He's a strong man, he's a strong person. In May, he said he agreed with the North Korean leader's criticism of former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden , a Democratic presidential candidate. (more...)
- June 06, 2019
Kim and his wife were among the elite at the premiere of the games on Monday in Pyongyang, but North Korea's leader was unhappy with the event's organizers, state media said. He's a strong man, he's a strong person. In May, he said he agreed with the North Korean leader's criticism of former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden , a Democratic presidential candidate. (more...)
Day commemorated in United Kingdom port city
- June 06, 2019
The cruise ship MV Boudicca was set to carry hundreds of veterans across the English Channel to retrace the journey they took 75 years ago. "We must never forget". Mr Trump arrived angry about Macron's support for a European army and he mocked the French leader on Twitter shortly afterwards over his "very low approval ratings". (more...)
- June 06, 2019
The cruise ship MV Boudicca was set to carry hundreds of veterans across the English Channel to retrace the journey they took 75 years ago. "We must never forget". Mr Trump arrived angry about Macron's support for a European army and he mocked the French leader on Twitter shortly afterwards over his "very low approval ratings". (more...)
Trump Warns: ‘Always a Chance’ of War with Iran
- June 06, 2019
Mr Trump's eventful visit to the United Kingdom will continue on Wednesday, when is expected to meet Tory leadership hopefuls Michael Gove and Jeremy Hunt. "I would much rather talk ". If and when the time comes, Donald Trump is prepared for the " tremendous responsibility " of pressing the nuclear button, the U.S. (more...)
- June 06, 2019
Mr Trump's eventful visit to the United Kingdom will continue on Wednesday, when is expected to meet Tory leadership hopefuls Michael Gove and Jeremy Hunt. "I would much rather talk ". If and when the time comes, Donald Trump is prepared for the " tremendous responsibility " of pressing the nuclear button, the U.S. (more...)
'Executed' North Korean diplomat is alive, sources say
- June 06, 2019
After the show North Korean leader Kim Jong-un "called creators of the performance and seriously criticised them for their wrong spirit of creation and irresponsible work attitude, pointing to the contents and forms of works", state news agency KCNA said. (more...)
- June 06, 2019
After the show North Korean leader Kim Jong-un "called creators of the performance and seriously criticised them for their wrong spirit of creation and irresponsible work attitude, pointing to the contents and forms of works", state news agency KCNA said. (more...)
With free beers, Trump brothers thank devoted Irish village
- June 06, 2019
Pat Breen is Ireland's minister of state for trade, employment and business, and the Teachta Dála-a representative in the Irish parliament's lower house-for County Clare, in which President Trump's Doonbeg golf resort sits . In a speech in Dublin on Tuesday night, Mr Higgins criticised the United States decision to withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate change accord. Other protesters gathered in Trafalgar Square before marching to Whitehall, with sellers of toilet paper with Mr Trump's face ... (more...)
- June 06, 2019
Pat Breen is Ireland's minister of state for trade, employment and business, and the Teachta Dála-a representative in the Irish parliament's lower house-for County Clare, in which President Trump's Doonbeg golf resort sits . In a speech in Dublin on Tuesday night, Mr Higgins criticised the United States decision to withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate change accord. Other protesters gathered in Trafalgar Square before marching to Whitehall, with sellers of toilet paper with Mr Trump's face ... (more...)
Pelosi Reportedly Says Impeachment Too Good For Trump, Should Be ‘In Prison’
- June 06, 2019
But, he said, on the question of whether to move from holding hearings into Trump's conduct to opening a formal impeachment inquiry, "I heard a lot of people at home say , 'What's the difference?' So I'm not sure quite how we label it". Mr Nadler told reporters he expects to ask a federal court to enforce his April 19 subpoena for the full unredacted Mueller report and underlying material soon after the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives votes next Tuesday on whether to hold ... (more...)
- June 06, 2019
But, he said, on the question of whether to move from holding hearings into Trump's conduct to opening a formal impeachment inquiry, "I heard a lot of people at home say , 'What's the difference?' So I'm not sure quite how we label it". Mr Nadler told reporters he expects to ask a federal court to enforce his April 19 subpoena for the full unredacted Mueller report and underlying material soon after the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives votes next Tuesday on whether to hold ... (more...)
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