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Saudi Arabia raises India's Hajj quota to 200,000
- June 29, 2019
Despite the global uproar over the murder, Trump has maintained friendly ties with the crown prince, and showered him with praise during the meeting on Saturday. "We make the best in the world by far". US President Donald Trump said Saturday he is "extremely angry" about the murder of a Saudi journalist but that nobody had "pointed a finger" at the Kingdom's leader. (more...)
- June 29, 2019
Despite the global uproar over the murder, Trump has maintained friendly ties with the crown prince, and showered him with praise during the meeting on Saturday. "We make the best in the world by far". US President Donald Trump said Saturday he is "extremely angry" about the murder of a Saudi journalist but that nobody had "pointed a finger" at the Kingdom's leader. (more...)
Mueller to Give Back-to-Back Testimony. 'It Never Ends,' Trump Says
- June 29, 2019
On Wednesday, Trump lashed out at news of the special counsel's testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. So far, the Mueller Show resembles Taboo , the Rosie O'Donnell-Boy George Broadway flop that never connected with audiences and was a total loss despite high expectations on the cultural left. (more...)
- June 29, 2019
On Wednesday, Trump lashed out at news of the special counsel's testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. So far, the Mueller Show resembles Taboo , the Rosie O'Donnell-Boy George Broadway flop that never connected with audiences and was a total loss despite high expectations on the cultural left. (more...)
Suspect Charged With Aggravated Murder in Mackenzie Lueck Case, Police Say
- June 29, 2019
Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown said DNA testing shows that during a search of Ajayi's residence, human tissue was found. Lueck took a Lyft from the airport to a park around 3 a.m., where she reportedly got into another vehicle, the driver of which has not been identified. (more...)
- June 29, 2019
Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown said DNA testing shows that during a search of Ajayi's residence, human tissue was found. Lueck took a Lyft from the airport to a park around 3 a.m., where she reportedly got into another vehicle, the driver of which has not been identified. (more...)
40 cars derail inside tunnel from Port Huron to Sarnia
- June 29, 2019
One tank auto containing sulphuric acid was breached inside the tunnel. Otis said it was expected that Sarnia fire crews would remain at the tunnel for some time on Friday. Emergency crews also responded on the MI side of the tunnel, he said. Port Huron City Manager James Freed said the wreck caused "significant damage" to the track. (more...)
- June 29, 2019
One tank auto containing sulphuric acid was breached inside the tunnel. Otis said it was expected that Sarnia fire crews would remain at the tunnel for some time on Friday. Emergency crews also responded on the MI side of the tunnel, he said. Port Huron City Manager James Freed said the wreck caused "significant damage" to the track. (more...)
Pregnant Woman Shot In The Stomach Charged Over Unborn Baby's Death
- June 29, 2019
The law was named "Brody's Law" on behalf of the unborn son of Brandy Parker, who was almost nine months pregnant when she was shot and killed in 2005. But the shot - which Earka Jemison says was aimed at the ground - ricocheted into Jones instead, the mother said. Jemison was initially charged with manslaughter, but a grand jury failed to indict her. (more...)
- June 29, 2019
The law was named "Brody's Law" on behalf of the unborn son of Brandy Parker, who was almost nine months pregnant when she was shot and killed in 2005. But the shot - which Earka Jemison says was aimed at the ground - ricocheted into Jones instead, the mother said. Jemison was initially charged with manslaughter, but a grand jury failed to indict her. (more...)
Kamala Harris Confronts Joe Biden About Segregation During Democratic Debate
- June 29, 2019
O'Rourke - who earned a name for almost toppling Ted Cruz from his Texas Senate seat - was asked a relatively boring question: whether he supports a 70 percent tax on Americans whose annual income is more than $10 million. "It went all the way from Medicare for All with no private insurance to whatever Marianne Williamson was talking about", said Noah. "But in addition to diversity, in terms of having more women, more people from the LGBT community, we also have to do something else". (more...)
- June 29, 2019
O'Rourke - who earned a name for almost toppling Ted Cruz from his Texas Senate seat - was asked a relatively boring question: whether he supports a 70 percent tax on Americans whose annual income is more than $10 million. "It went all the way from Medicare for All with no private insurance to whatever Marianne Williamson was talking about", said Noah. "But in addition to diversity, in terms of having more women, more people from the LGBT community, we also have to do something else". (more...)
Trump wants to meet Kim at North Korea DMZ
- June 29, 2019
Cory Gardner thinks it's a waste of time. As speculations rose, Seoul denied the possibility of a three-way meeting, but continued to fan hopes about resumption of US-North Korea denuclearization dialogue. "Biegun said the upcoming summit would provide a crucial chance to foster peace and prosperity of the Korean peninsula", the ministry said. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is North Korea's official name. (more...)
- June 29, 2019
Cory Gardner thinks it's a waste of time. As speculations rose, Seoul denied the possibility of a three-way meeting, but continued to fan hopes about resumption of US-North Korea denuclearization dialogue. "Biegun said the upcoming summit would provide a crucial chance to foster peace and prosperity of the Korean peninsula", the ministry said. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is North Korea's official name. (more...)
Crowd gathers outside Stonewall Inn to mark 50th anniversary of protest
- June 29, 2019
Fifty years ago, a riot broke out at the Stonewall Inn , a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village. NYPD officers entered the bar and shut it down after ordering patrons to leave. What's more, queer youth with at least one accepting adult were 40% less likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year. There are still 71 countries in the world where it is illegal to be gay and several of them enforce the death penalty as punishment for something which is not a choice. (more...)
- June 29, 2019
Fifty years ago, a riot broke out at the Stonewall Inn , a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village. NYPD officers entered the bar and shut it down after ordering patrons to leave. What's more, queer youth with at least one accepting adult were 40% less likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year. There are still 71 countries in the world where it is illegal to be gay and several of them enforce the death penalty as punishment for something which is not a choice. (more...)
Boeing hit by new 737 Max topic - BitBAullentin
- June 29, 2019
IAG SA, which ordered 200 Max jets at the Paris Air Show last week, giving Boeing and the 737 a much needed boost, said it had no comment on the FAA's latest findings. In a media statement on Wednesday, the company also said addressing the "condition" would cut pilots' workloads "by accounting for a potential source of uncommanded stabilizer motion". (more...)
- June 29, 2019
IAG SA, which ordered 200 Max jets at the Paris Air Show last week, giving Boeing and the 737 a much needed boost, said it had no comment on the FAA's latest findings. In a media statement on Wednesday, the company also said addressing the "condition" would cut pilots' workloads "by accounting for a potential source of uncommanded stabilizer motion". (more...)
U.S. Supreme Court's decision on citizenship question draws reaction
- June 29, 2019
In her scathing dissent, liberal Justice Elena Kagan accused the court's five conservative justices of abdicating their constitutional duties "just when courts across the country, including those below, have coalesced around manageable judicial standards to resolve partisan gerrymandering claims". (more...)
- June 29, 2019
In her scathing dissent, liberal Justice Elena Kagan accused the court's five conservative justices of abdicating their constitutional duties "just when courts across the country, including those below, have coalesced around manageable judicial standards to resolve partisan gerrymandering claims". (more...)
Alleged mastermind behind shooting arrested; cousin was intended target
- June 29, 2019
No other details were available but the post said additional information would be released later Friday. Authorities had said last week that they believed Gomez was living in the United States and described him as a unsafe fugitive, adding that he was an associate of Mexico's Gulf Cartel. (more...)
- June 29, 2019
No other details were available but the post said additional information would be released later Friday. Authorities had said last week that they believed Gomez was living in the United States and described him as a unsafe fugitive, adding that he was an associate of Mexico's Gulf Cartel. (more...)
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for inland and west Vancouver Island
- June 29, 2019
Thursday. "Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles", the advisory continued. "Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches". A severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued for North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa and West Nipissing - French River areas. (more...)
- June 29, 2019
Thursday. "Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles", the advisory continued. "Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches". A severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued for North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa and West Nipissing - French River areas. (more...)
Donald Trump Rips Twitter, Facebook, Google Again As Tech Execs Face Congress
- June 28, 2019
Among other settlements, Google paid roughly $1.7 billion in March to settle allegations that the company restricted competition in Europe with its AdSense business. An undercover video made by a conservative group showed Jen Gennai, Head of Responsible Innovation at Google, as saying that the company is trying to prevent another "Trump situation" from happening again in the 2020 election. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Among other settlements, Google paid roughly $1.7 billion in March to settle allegations that the company restricted competition in Europe with its AdSense business. An undercover video made by a conservative group showed Jen Gennai, Head of Responsible Innovation at Google, as saying that the company is trying to prevent another "Trump situation" from happening again in the 2020 election. (more...)
Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson debate respective negotiation plans
- June 28, 2019
Boris Johnson challenged his rival for Britain's leadership on Tuesday to deliver Brexit by the end of October whatever happens, only to be accused once again of trying to avoid scrutiny. He pitched himself as more likely to wrangle a deal out of Brussels. Johnson, for his part, told the BBC earlier this week that the withdrawal deal, which was negotiated by departing Prime Minister Theresa May and rejected three times by UK MPs, is "dead". (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Boris Johnson challenged his rival for Britain's leadership on Tuesday to deliver Brexit by the end of October whatever happens, only to be accused once again of trying to avoid scrutiny. He pitched himself as more likely to wrangle a deal out of Brussels. Johnson, for his part, told the BBC earlier this week that the withdrawal deal, which was negotiated by departing Prime Minister Theresa May and rejected three times by UK MPs, is "dead". (more...)
France records all-time highest temperature as Europe bakes in extreme heatwave
- June 28, 2019
Elsewhere in France, schools were dousing kids with water and nursing homes began equipping the elderly with hydration sensors to help battle the record-setting heat wave baking much of Europe. "Measures have been taken for the most vulnerable people". High winds and low humidity fanned the flames while temperatures climbed to over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Elsewhere in France, schools were dousing kids with water and nursing homes began equipping the elderly with hydration sensors to help battle the record-setting heat wave baking much of Europe. "Measures have been taken for the most vulnerable people". High winds and low humidity fanned the flames while temperatures climbed to over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). (more...)
Trump criticizes 'Sleepy Joe' Biden, 'Crazy Bernie' Sanders after second debate
- June 28, 2019
Mr Biden hit back: "It's a mischaracterization of my position across the board: I did not praise racists". What I opposed is bussing ordered by the Department of Education. With a packed field of 24 candidates, this week's debates marked an opportunity for a number of contenders to break out from the pack. All 10 contenders said they supported providing health care coverage for undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Mr Biden hit back: "It's a mischaracterization of my position across the board: I did not praise racists". What I opposed is bussing ordered by the Department of Education. With a packed field of 24 candidates, this week's debates marked an opportunity for a number of contenders to break out from the pack. All 10 contenders said they supported providing health care coverage for undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. (more...)
Boris Johnson censored by BBC over French 'turds' insult in Brexit row
- June 28, 2019
The Taoiseach believes a no-deal Brexit can still be avoided. Johnson, who is one of two contenders for Theresa May's role as Conservative Party leader and United Kingdom prime minister, reportedly made the gaffe in a sign of frustration over France's intransigence in Brexit negotiations . (more...)
- June 28, 2019
The Taoiseach believes a no-deal Brexit can still be avoided. Johnson, who is one of two contenders for Theresa May's role as Conservative Party leader and United Kingdom prime minister, reportedly made the gaffe in a sign of frustration over France's intransigence in Brexit negotiations . (more...)
Marianne Williamson gains attention during heated Dem debate with unique performance
- June 28, 2019
In her concluding statement, Williamson declared that she was going to "harness love for political purposes" to defeat Trump. "We just wait until somebody gets sick and then we talk about who is going pay for the treatment and how they're going to be treated". (more...)
- June 28, 2019
In her concluding statement, Williamson declared that she was going to "harness love for political purposes" to defeat Trump. "We just wait until somebody gets sick and then we talk about who is going pay for the treatment and how they're going to be treated". (more...)
Leonardo DiCaprio's Instagram post draws global attention to Chennai water crisis
- June 28, 2019
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio is also a leading green campaigner who has spent millions of dollars to fund causes relating to the environment. Officials in the city continue to try and find alternative sources of water - but the community continue to pray for rain. Chennai , with a population of almost 10 million, is nearly out of water. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio is also a leading green campaigner who has spent millions of dollars to fund causes relating to the environment. Officials in the city continue to try and find alternative sources of water - but the community continue to pray for rain. Chennai , with a population of almost 10 million, is nearly out of water. (more...)
Boeing may reimburse airlines for 737 MAX grounding
- June 28, 2019
The airline had previously planned to keep the jet off its flying schedule through September 2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it had identified the "potential risk" during simulator tests, but did not reveal details. Reuters reported on Wednesday that Boeing will not conduct a certification test flight until July 8, under a best-case scenario. Boeing said the software fix for the 737 MAX that it has been developing for the past eight months does not now address the ... (more...)
- June 28, 2019
The airline had previously planned to keep the jet off its flying schedule through September 2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it had identified the "potential risk" during simulator tests, but did not reveal details. Reuters reported on Wednesday that Boeing will not conduct a certification test flight until July 8, under a best-case scenario. Boeing said the software fix for the 737 MAX that it has been developing for the past eight months does not now address the ... (more...)
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