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Matt Hancock quits Britain's Tory leadership race
- June 15, 2019
I will now look for the best way to advance the values we fought for". If Sajid Javid , Matt Hancock and Rory Stewart are ousted on Tuesday, there'll be additional 62 votes up for grabs. The outcome, if repeated in subsequent rounds which will further whittle down the field starting next Tuesday, is above the 105 votes Johnson would need to make the final two. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
I will now look for the best way to advance the values we fought for". If Sajid Javid , Matt Hancock and Rory Stewart are ousted on Tuesday, there'll be additional 62 votes up for grabs. The outcome, if repeated in subsequent rounds which will further whittle down the field starting next Tuesday, is above the 105 votes Johnson would need to make the final two. (more...)
Corbyn: no 'credible evidence' of Iran role in tanker attacks
- June 15, 2019
State Department. The Iranian mission to the United Nations rejected the US' claim. On Friday, the Mason entered the Gulf of Oman to join the destroyer Bainbridge , which had picked up 21 crew members from the Kokuka Courageous on Thursday. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
State Department. The Iranian mission to the United Nations rejected the US' claim. On Friday, the Mason entered the Gulf of Oman to join the destroyer Bainbridge , which had picked up 21 crew members from the Kokuka Courageous on Thursday. (more...)
United States blames Iran for attacks on 2 tankers near Persian Gulf
- June 15, 2019
A U.S. assessment of Iran's responsibility, which forced the evacuation of the crews in global waters, was based in part on intelligence as well as the expertise needed to carry out the operation, Mr Pompeo told reporters in Washington . Ambassador to the U.N. Jonathan Cohen told the U.N. meeting. Iran denied being involved, but the incidents came as Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen also have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, including on oil infrastructure. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
A U.S. assessment of Iran's responsibility, which forced the evacuation of the crews in global waters, was based in part on intelligence as well as the expertise needed to carry out the operation, Mr Pompeo told reporters in Washington . Ambassador to the U.N. Jonathan Cohen told the U.N. meeting. Iran denied being involved, but the incidents came as Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen also have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, including on oil infrastructure. (more...)
Trump says "of course" he'd report damaging information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- June 15, 2019
Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. was questioned by a Senate committee in a closed session on Wednesday about a June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower in NY, in which a Russian lawyer offered damaging information on Hillary Clinton , the elder Trump's Democratic opponent in the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. was questioned by a Senate committee in a closed session on Wednesday about a June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower in NY, in which a Russian lawyer offered damaging information on Hillary Clinton , the elder Trump's Democratic opponent in the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
Doctors vs TMC fiery face-off: Won't let Bengal become Gujarat, Mamata Banerjee
- June 15, 2019
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday announced to hold a three-day protest culminating with a nationwide strike on June 17 to express solidarity with their protesting colleagues in West Bengal. While the strike by junior doctors has continued, other states have also joined in the protest, putting the agitation firmly on the national stage. The meeting is likely to begin soon. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday announced to hold a three-day protest culminating with a nationwide strike on June 17 to express solidarity with their protesting colleagues in West Bengal. While the strike by junior doctors has continued, other states have also joined in the protest, putting the agitation firmly on the national stage. The meeting is likely to begin soon. (more...)
Hong Kong media say controversial extradition bill may be suspended
- June 15, 2019
Meanwhile, a group of former senior government officials urged her not to force a confrontation by pushing ahead with the unpopular bills, which would allow Hong Kong suspects to be tried in mainland China . Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt spoke with Mrs Lam on Thursday and called on Hong Kong to engage in a dialogue with protesters. Yet Michael Tien, a member of Hong Kong's legislature and a deputy to China's national parliament, said a total withdrawal of the bill was ... (more...)
- June 15, 2019
Meanwhile, a group of former senior government officials urged her not to force a confrontation by pushing ahead with the unpopular bills, which would allow Hong Kong suspects to be tried in mainland China . Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt spoke with Mrs Lam on Thursday and called on Hong Kong to engage in a dialogue with protesters. Yet Michael Tien, a member of Hong Kong's legislature and a deputy to China's national parliament, said a total withdrawal of the bill was ... (more...)
Trump makes a splash with 'Prince of Whales' Twitter gaffe
- June 15, 2019
President Donald Trump , who is prone to typos and misspellings on his social media account, botched the spelling of Prince Charles' official title Thursday, referring to him as the "Prince of Whales ", and invoking not royalty but something more akin to Moby Dick or Shamu. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
President Donald Trump , who is prone to typos and misspellings on his social media account, botched the spelling of Prince Charles' official title Thursday, referring to him as the "Prince of Whales ", and invoking not royalty but something more akin to Moby Dick or Shamu. (more...)
Nancy Pelosi says Trump "does not know right from wrong"
- June 15, 2019
In an interview ABC News' George Stephanopoulos , Trump equated information gathered from a foreign actors to opposition research - the standard practice of a politician digging up damaging information on an opponent. Still, Trump said he wouldn't automatically report a foreign government's actions to USA law enforcement - something he says he's never considered doing in his lifetime. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
In an interview ABC News' George Stephanopoulos , Trump equated information gathered from a foreign actors to opposition research - the standard practice of a politician digging up damaging information on an opponent. Still, Trump said he wouldn't automatically report a foreign government's actions to USA law enforcement - something he says he's never considered doing in his lifetime. (more...)
‘Wombraider’ baby dies weeks after being cut from murdered Chicago woman
- June 15, 2019
She and her 24-year-old daughter, Desiree Figueroa, are charged with murder in the death of the baby's mother, 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, and Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Friday that he expects both women will now be charged with murder in the infant's death. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
She and her 24-year-old daughter, Desiree Figueroa, are charged with murder in the death of the baby's mother, 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, and Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Friday that he expects both women will now be charged with murder in the infant's death. (more...)
Trump won’t fire Conway despite federal agency recommendation
- June 15, 2019
The White House previously defended Conway in a statement released shortly after the OSC recommendation , wherein they also pointed to Conway's right to free speech. "Ms. Conway's violations, if left unpunished, would send a message to all federal employees that they need not abide by the Hatch Act's restrictions. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
The White House previously defended Conway in a statement released shortly after the OSC recommendation , wherein they also pointed to Conway's right to free speech. "Ms. Conway's violations, if left unpunished, would send a message to all federal employees that they need not abide by the Hatch Act's restrictions. (more...)
Suspect In David Ortiz Shooting Was Offered $7800
- June 15, 2019
The bullet struck Ortiz in the back and went through his stomach, police said . Luis Rivas-Clase, 31, is charged in an April 2018 shooting in Reading. Other suspects under arrest in the Dominican Republic were identified by police as Eddy Vladimir Feliz Garcia; Reynaldo Rodriguez Valenzuela; Joel Rodriguez Cruz; Oliver Moises Mirabal Acosta; and Polfirio Alende Deschamps Vasquez. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
The bullet struck Ortiz in the back and went through his stomach, police said . Luis Rivas-Clase, 31, is charged in an April 2018 shooting in Reading. Other suspects under arrest in the Dominican Republic were identified by police as Eddy Vladimir Feliz Garcia; Reynaldo Rodriguez Valenzuela; Joel Rodriguez Cruz; Oliver Moises Mirabal Acosta; and Polfirio Alende Deschamps Vasquez. (more...)
Concern Grows As Another US Tourist Dies In Dominican Republic
- June 14, 2019
Mr Bell Wallace, 67, from California, died at the Hard Rock Hotel on April 14, with his family saying he urinated blood after having one whisky. Wallace's family was alarmed to hear of three more deaths of American tourists that had occurred in the Dominican Republic in the month following his death. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
Mr Bell Wallace, 67, from California, died at the Hard Rock Hotel on April 14, with his family saying he urinated blood after having one whisky. Wallace's family was alarmed to hear of three more deaths of American tourists that had occurred in the Dominican Republic in the month following his death. (more...)
More than 150 arrested at large protest in Moscow
- June 14, 2019
As police dragged protesters into vans the crowd yelled: "Shame, on Russia Day, this is our country's day!" Police abruptly dropped drug charges a day earlier against investigative journalist Ivan Golunov , a rare U-turn by the authorities in the face of anger from his supporters who said he was targeted over his reporting. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
As police dragged protesters into vans the crowd yelled: "Shame, on Russia Day, this is our country's day!" Police abruptly dropped drug charges a day earlier against investigative journalist Ivan Golunov , a rare U-turn by the authorities in the face of anger from his supporters who said he was targeted over his reporting. (more...)
Pelosi Says She Is ‘Done’ With President Trump
- June 14, 2019
Trump lashed out at her in response to that comment during a Fox News interview from the Normandy American Cemetery in France , calling her "a nasty, vindictive, terrible person". Mueller has previously said it would be inappropriate to speak further on his report on the probe into allegations of Trump-Russia collusion. "When we have conversations in our caucus they stay in our caucus", Pelosi said. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
Trump lashed out at her in response to that comment during a Fox News interview from the Normandy American Cemetery in France , calling her "a nasty, vindictive, terrible person". Mueller has previously said it would be inappropriate to speak further on his report on the probe into allegations of Trump-Russia collusion. "When we have conversations in our caucus they stay in our caucus", Pelosi said. (more...)
Two kidnapped Canadian women rescued in Ghana
- June 14, 2019
There have been suggestions that because the two Canadians were foreigners and their kidnapping had worldwide ramifications for Ghana, the police administration put in more effort and within one week, they were able to find them as against the three missing girls from Takoradi, who have not been found since past year. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
There have been suggestions that because the two Canadians were foreigners and their kidnapping had worldwide ramifications for Ghana, the police administration put in more effort and within one week, they were able to find them as against the three missing girls from Takoradi, who have not been found since past year. (more...)
Trump likely to meet with Xi when G20 gathers - White House
- June 14, 2019
The companies warned that the additional tariffs could create a huge penalty for the average Americans, adding $2,000 more to the cost for a family of four and reducing the U.S.'s GDP by 1%, and the amount of jobs in the country by 2 million. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
The companies warned that the additional tariffs could create a huge penalty for the average Americans, adding $2,000 more to the cost for a family of four and reducing the U.S.'s GDP by 1%, and the amount of jobs in the country by 2 million. (more...)
Let’s tree again: Macron offers Trump replacement ‘friendship’ oak
- June 14, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will send another tree to his USA counterpart Donald Trump after an oak he gifted the president past year during a state visit died in quarantine . President has recently threatened to impose tariffs on French wine imports. Responding to social media posts, Mr Macron said people should not read symbols into everything. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will send another tree to his USA counterpart Donald Trump after an oak he gifted the president past year during a state visit died in quarantine . President has recently threatened to impose tariffs on French wine imports. Responding to social media posts, Mr Macron said people should not read symbols into everything. (more...)
Trump Jr says 'nothing to correct' after closed interview with Senate Committee
- June 14, 2019
But Michael Cohen , the President's former lawyer, contradicted Trump Jr's testimony. Trump Jr. testified before the Senate Intelligence, House Intelligence and Senate Judiciary Committees in 2017, and the Senate Judiciary panel released a transcript of its interview. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
But Michael Cohen , the President's former lawyer, contradicted Trump Jr's testimony. Trump Jr. testified before the Senate Intelligence, House Intelligence and Senate Judiciary Committees in 2017, and the Senate Judiciary panel released a transcript of its interview. (more...)
Nuclear wasteland selfies draw ire as tourists flock to Chernobyl
- June 14, 2019
One of the masterminds behind popular series Chernobyl has called on inspired viewers visiting the site in Ukraine to conduct themselves "with respect". Tour companies have observed a 40 % increase in the booking since the airing of the series on HBO and Sky Atlantic in May. Up to 115,000 people are thought to have died of radiation-related illnesses. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
One of the masterminds behind popular series Chernobyl has called on inspired viewers visiting the site in Ukraine to conduct themselves "with respect". Tour companies have observed a 40 % increase in the booking since the airing of the series on HBO and Sky Atlantic in May. Up to 115,000 people are thought to have died of radiation-related illnesses. (more...)
At SCO opening ceremony, Imran Khan slipped up again on diplomatic protocol
- June 14, 2019
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi attended the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Bishkek last month. India had earlier sought permission from Pakistan to fly via Pakistani airspace. In subsequent aerial dogfight Pakistan Air-Force (PAF) downed two Indian fighter planes (A Mig-21 and SU-27) and captured an Indian pilot of Mig-21. Prime Minister Imran Khan in a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi attended the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Bishkek last month. India had earlier sought permission from Pakistan to fly via Pakistani airspace. In subsequent aerial dogfight Pakistan Air-Force (PAF) downed two Indian fighter planes (A Mig-21 and SU-27) and captured an Indian pilot of Mig-21. Prime Minister Imran Khan in a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov. (more...)
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