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Photos of travelers, license plates stolen in CBP data breach
- June 11, 2019
Customs officials said in a statement Monday that the images, which included photos of people's license plates, had been compromised as part of an attack on a federal subcontractor. In an opinion piece ironically posted at the Washington Post just hours before the news story broke-titled "Don't smile for surveillance: Why airport face scans are a privacy trap "- columnist Geoffrey A. (more...)
- June 11, 2019
Customs officials said in a statement Monday that the images, which included photos of people's license plates, had been compromised as part of an attack on a federal subcontractor. In an opinion piece ironically posted at the Washington Post just hours before the news story broke-titled "Don't smile for surveillance: Why airport face scans are a privacy trap "- columnist Geoffrey A. (more...)
President Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to Russian Federation
- June 11, 2019
Both Putin and Xi showed a unified front in the St. Petersburg Economic Forum in a bid to give clear message to Washington. At the St. Petersburg forum, Vladimir Putin, Russian leader, condemned USA actions against Huawei, a Chinese multinational technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China . (more...)
- June 11, 2019
Both Putin and Xi showed a unified front in the St. Petersburg Economic Forum in a bid to give clear message to Washington. At the St. Petersburg forum, Vladimir Putin, Russian leader, condemned USA actions against Huawei, a Chinese multinational technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China . (more...)
Trump More Popular in NY than Mayor DeBlasio
- June 11, 2019
Bernie Sanders of Vermont with 16 percent, then Warren with 15 percent and Buttigieg with 14 percent, according to a survey by The Des Moines Register and CNN . Sen. Elizabeth Warren of MA distanced herself from Mr. Biden's recent spate of high-dollar fundraisers by calling for structural change to government and stressing her commitment to building a grassroots army that is not reliant on wealthy players. (more...)
- June 11, 2019
Bernie Sanders of Vermont with 16 percent, then Warren with 15 percent and Buttigieg with 14 percent, according to a survey by The Des Moines Register and CNN . Sen. Elizabeth Warren of MA distanced herself from Mr. Biden's recent spate of high-dollar fundraisers by calling for structural change to government and stressing her commitment to building a grassroots army that is not reliant on wealthy players. (more...)
China may restrict tech access in spiraling USA trade dispute
- June 11, 2019
The company was asked not to make hasty or ill-considered moves before the situation was fully understood, the source said , adding that the tone was conciliatory. China imported 31.75 million tonnes in the first five months of 2019, down 12.2% from the same period past year, as higher tariffs on shipments from the United States, China's second-largest supplier of soybeans, curbed buying. (more...)
- June 11, 2019
The company was asked not to make hasty or ill-considered moves before the situation was fully understood, the source said , adding that the tone was conciliatory. China imported 31.75 million tonnes in the first five months of 2019, down 12.2% from the same period past year, as higher tariffs on shipments from the United States, China's second-largest supplier of soybeans, curbed buying. (more...)
Nadler: DOJ, Dems strike deal over Mueller report evidence
- June 10, 2019
The documents subject to the deal relate to a series of instances Special Counsel Mueller investigated and included his report - including testimony about Trump to remove Mueller, fire the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and send signals to the attorney general. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
The documents subject to the deal relate to a series of instances Special Counsel Mueller investigated and included his report - including testimony about Trump to remove Mueller, fire the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and send signals to the attorney general. (more...)
Trump Responds to Pelosi After She Reportedly Said She Wanted Him Jailed
- June 10, 2019
The Trump administration's declaration said Mexico would increase enforcement to curb irregular migration and that individuals caught crossing into the U.S. "President Trump need to terminate sabotaging honest correct-religion, positive, and bipartisan efforts in Congress to address this complex mission in a humane formulation that honors and respects our most cherished nationwide values". (more...)
- June 10, 2019
The Trump administration's declaration said Mexico would increase enforcement to curb irregular migration and that individuals caught crossing into the U.S. "President Trump need to terminate sabotaging honest correct-religion, positive, and bipartisan efforts in Congress to address this complex mission in a humane formulation that honors and respects our most cherished nationwide values". (more...)
Penny Mordaunt endorses Jeremy Hunt for Tory leadership
- June 10, 2019
Nominations close Monday June 10, 2019 and former Foreign Minister Boris Johnson is now the bookies' favorite to replace May. He did not hold a high-profile campaign launch on Monday, but his rivals lined up to take potshots at him and his pledge to raise the point at which workers begin paying a 40% income tax to 80,000 pounds ($102,000) annual pay from 50,000 pounds. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
Nominations close Monday June 10, 2019 and former Foreign Minister Boris Johnson is now the bookies' favorite to replace May. He did not hold a high-profile campaign launch on Monday, but his rivals lined up to take potshots at him and his pledge to raise the point at which workers begin paying a 40% income tax to 80,000 pounds ($102,000) annual pay from 50,000 pounds. (more...)
Motorcyclist hit by lightning in Florida crashes, dies
- June 10, 2019
Kim Montes told reporters that a Virginia State Police trooper had happened to see the accident while on vacation. Then, just seconds before the crash, lightning was seen striking the man's helmet just seconds before his crash. The highway patrol tweeted out a photo of the victim's burned and cracked helmet Sunday evening. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene . (more...)
- June 10, 2019
Kim Montes told reporters that a Virginia State Police trooper had happened to see the accident while on vacation. Then, just seconds before the crash, lightning was seen striking the man's helmet just seconds before his crash. The highway patrol tweeted out a photo of the victim's burned and cracked helmet Sunday evening. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene . (more...)
Passengers offloaded as exit door on PIA flight opened
- June 10, 2019
The mishap caused the delay of at least one other flight, from Islamabad to Copenhagen, prompting a tweeted apology from the airline and a warning to would-be slide deployers. Just a year ago, a man on a domestic flight in India was arrested after trying to open an emergency exit midflight. One passenger, who was among the 38 who gave up their place on the flight, complained on Twitter: "Pathetic service from PIA". (more...)
- June 10, 2019
The mishap caused the delay of at least one other flight, from Islamabad to Copenhagen, prompting a tweeted apology from the airline and a warning to would-be slide deployers. Just a year ago, a man on a domestic flight in India was arrested after trying to open an emergency exit midflight. One passenger, who was among the 38 who gave up their place on the flight, complained on Twitter: "Pathetic service from PIA". (more...)
USA hits Iran's largest petrochemical group with sanctions
- June 10, 2019
This proves that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an empty promise to Tehran less than a week ago, when he said he was ready to start "a conversation with no preconditions", a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said. But Iran's foreign ministry said it would not hold any discussions beyond the 2015 pact that Trump abandoned a year ago as he pressed for tougher restrictions. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
This proves that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an empty promise to Tehran less than a week ago, when he said he was ready to start "a conversation with no preconditions", a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said. But Iran's foreign ministry said it would not hold any discussions beyond the 2015 pact that Trump abandoned a year ago as he pressed for tougher restrictions. (more...)
Trump believes China will make trade deal
- June 10, 2019
Trade talks with China hit an impasse last month after the president accused Beijing of reneging on provisions of a tentative agreement. Trump has made tariffs a pillar of his foreign policy, arguing that U.S. "Tariffs are a attractive thing when you are the piggy bank", Trump said. "China is going to make a deal because they have to make a deal". China's foreign ministry said on Monday that China is open for more trade talks with Washington but has nothing to announce about a possible ... (more...)
- June 10, 2019
Trade talks with China hit an impasse last month after the president accused Beijing of reneging on provisions of a tentative agreement. Trump has made tariffs a pillar of his foreign policy, arguing that U.S. "Tariffs are a attractive thing when you are the piggy bank", Trump said. "China is going to make a deal because they have to make a deal". China's foreign ministry said on Monday that China is open for more trade talks with Washington but has nothing to announce about a possible ... (more...)
Dead After Helicopter Crash Lands Atop Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper
- June 10, 2019
Governor Andrew Cuomo , who was at the scene soon after the crash, told reporters that it appeared a helicopter attempted a forced emergency landing on the roof. Police confirmed that the helicopter made a "hard landing" on the roof of 787 7th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. A fire which broke out on the roof of the building was extinguished by 2:40 p.m. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
Governor Andrew Cuomo , who was at the scene soon after the crash, told reporters that it appeared a helicopter attempted a forced emergency landing on the roof. Police confirmed that the helicopter made a "hard landing" on the roof of 787 7th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. A fire which broke out on the roof of the building was extinguished by 2:40 p.m. (more...)
World Cup opening game draws record audience in France
- June 10, 2019
The first match will be held between South Korea and France on Friday in Paris . And would Les Bleues be able to drum up more attention in a city that was surprisingly lacking in visible evidence that a Women's World Cup was about to start? "We started well, it was the way to go we made it easy for ourselves. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
The first match will be held between South Korea and France on Friday in Paris . And would Les Bleues be able to drum up more attention in a city that was surprisingly lacking in visible evidence that a Women's World Cup was about to start? "We started well, it was the way to go we made it easy for ourselves. (more...)
Nadler Says Justice to Provide Mueller Evidence
- June 10, 2019
Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. Mueller, who resigned as special counsel the same day, repeated a line in his report explaining that his team would have exonerated Trump of obstruction if it could have. The procession of hearings and votes in the week ahead is partly created to mollify anxious Democrats who have pushed Pelosi, D-Calif., to begin impeachment proceedings immediately. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. Mueller, who resigned as special counsel the same day, repeated a line in his report explaining that his team would have exonerated Trump of obstruction if it could have. The procession of hearings and votes in the week ahead is partly created to mollify anxious Democrats who have pushed Pelosi, D-Calif., to begin impeachment proceedings immediately. (more...)
Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari arrested
- June 10, 2019
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seek the court's permission to arrest Asif Zardari . Earlier today, Islamabad High Court rejected the petitions filed by former President Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur seeking extension in bail in fake bank accounts case. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seek the court's permission to arrest Asif Zardari . Earlier today, Islamabad High Court rejected the petitions filed by former President Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur seeking extension in bail in fake bank accounts case. (more...)
Fire Breaks Out At Housing Complex In London, No Injuries Reported
- June 10, 2019
According to the Mirror , the block of flats is in De Pass Gardens, Barking in east London , where smoke can be seen billowing towards the sky. The ground floor to the sixth floor of the block is now alight, a London Fire Brigade spokesperson confirmed. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
According to the Mirror , the block of flats is in De Pass Gardens, Barking in east London , where smoke can be seen billowing towards the sky. The ground floor to the sixth floor of the block is now alight, a London Fire Brigade spokesperson confirmed. (more...)
Nevada County dodges power outages, but high heat remains on horizon
- June 10, 2019
The blaze killed 85 people and burned 153,336 acres and 18,804 structures, with a loss of 16.5 billion USA dollars. PG&E is under enormous pressure after downed power lines and other equipment have been blamed for previous devastating fires. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
The blaze killed 85 people and burned 153,336 acres and 18,804 structures, with a loss of 16.5 billion USA dollars. PG&E is under enormous pressure after downed power lines and other equipment have been blamed for previous devastating fires. (more...)
Mexico Tariffs Are Still Possible
- June 10, 2019
The tweets came amid questions about just how much of the deal - announced with great fanfare Friday - was really new. "In the face of naysayers, President Trump yet again delivered a huge victory for the American people", Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh said in a statement , applauding the president for using "the threat of tariffs to bring Mexico to the table" and "showing that he is willing to use every tool in his toolbox to protect the American people". (more...)
- June 10, 2019
The tweets came amid questions about just how much of the deal - announced with great fanfare Friday - was really new. "In the face of naysayers, President Trump yet again delivered a huge victory for the American people", Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh said in a statement , applauding the president for using "the threat of tariffs to bring Mexico to the table" and "showing that he is willing to use every tool in his toolbox to protect the American people". (more...)
Yellow weather warning issued for Norfolk in June | Weather
- June 10, 2019
Unfortunately the nice weather does not stick around much longer. Scotland, in particular the west coast, will have the best of the weather for a change, with up to 18 degrees. Monday will be another day where the rain chance is high, with occasional waves of showers and thunderstorms. Unseasonably chilly in strengthening onshore winds in the afternoon. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
Unfortunately the nice weather does not stick around much longer. Scotland, in particular the west coast, will have the best of the weather for a change, with up to 18 degrees. Monday will be another day where the rain chance is high, with occasional waves of showers and thunderstorms. Unseasonably chilly in strengthening onshore winds in the afternoon. (more...)
Court convicts six accused in Kathua rape and murder case; 1 acquitted
- June 10, 2019
Confirming the acquittal of the verdict, Vinod Mahajan, one of the counsels for accused, informed that six accused has been held guilty and the quantum of sentence to the accused is expected in afternoon. The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a council of Muslim religious leaders and scholars, have said they wanted to address what they said was a rise in sexual violence in the region. (more...)
- June 10, 2019
Confirming the acquittal of the verdict, Vinod Mahajan, one of the counsels for accused, informed that six accused has been held guilty and the quantum of sentence to the accused is expected in afternoon. The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a council of Muslim religious leaders and scholars, have said they wanted to address what they said was a rise in sexual violence in the region. (more...)
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