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Top Trump ally Graham to President over Dingell attack: 'This isn't funny'
- December 22, 2019
Then speaking of the call with Dingell's wife, he said: "She calls me up, and says it's the nicest thing that's ever happened, thank you so much". She said what Trump "misunderstands is that cruelty is not wit". Asked how Trump reacted, Graham said, "he's going to decide how to conduct himself in that regard" noting that Trump has "said this joke about several people, not just John Dingell". (more...)
- December 22, 2019
Then speaking of the call with Dingell's wife, he said: "She calls me up, and says it's the nicest thing that's ever happened, thank you so much". She said what Trump "misunderstands is that cruelty is not wit". Asked how Trump reacted, Graham said, "he's going to decide how to conduct himself in that regard" noting that Trump has "said this joke about several people, not just John Dingell". (more...)
‘Distorted narrative, won’t be pressured’: Govt officials on Jaishankar’s cancelled United States meet
- December 22, 2019
Government officials said that since Ms Jayapal is not a member of the committee Mr Jaishankar was under no obligation to meet her. Calming that a distorted narrative is being peddled regarding the Foreign Minister's decision , sources said that HFAC invited others without seeking consent and insisted on unilaterally bringing a non-member. (more...)
- December 22, 2019
Government officials said that since Ms Jayapal is not a member of the committee Mr Jaishankar was under no obligation to meet her. Calming that a distorted narrative is being peddled regarding the Foreign Minister's decision , sources said that HFAC invited others without seeking consent and insisted on unilaterally bringing a non-member. (more...)
Vulnerable Democrats fall in line behind Trump impeachment
- December 22, 2019
It is some of the best work you'll see, frankly, in some ways of fictional accounts of what this actually is, but it actually talks it. He is attacking Democrats for focusing on impeachment rather than other issues. Rep. Brindisi said he is not anxious about the political ramifications of his decision to back impeachment. I would anticipate we will have a largely partisan outcome in the Senate. (more...)
- December 22, 2019
It is some of the best work you'll see, frankly, in some ways of fictional accounts of what this actually is, but it actually talks it. He is attacking Democrats for focusing on impeachment rather than other issues. Rep. Brindisi said he is not anxious about the political ramifications of his decision to back impeachment. I would anticipate we will have a largely partisan outcome in the Senate. (more...)
United Airlines won't fly Boeing 737 Max until June
- December 22, 2019
On Friday, United Airlines said it is extending cancellations of Boeing 737 MAX flights from early March until June. The Chief Executive of the Irish low-priced airline Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, told The Independent that passengers won't get a refund if they refuse to fly in a Boeing 737 MAX. (more...)
- December 22, 2019
On Friday, United Airlines said it is extending cancellations of Boeing 737 MAX flights from early March until June. The Chief Executive of the Irish low-priced airline Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, told The Independent that passengers won't get a refund if they refuse to fly in a Boeing 737 MAX. (more...)
MS-13, 'We are coming for you' - Suffolk County District Attorney
- December 22, 2019
Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini revealed a sweeping indictment that he said "decimated" the gang's leadership and drug suppliers on Long Island. Shortly after the announcement, Trump tweeted: "We are getting MS-13 gang members, and many other people that shouldn't be here, out of our Country!" He described the case as the largest of its kind against MS-13 in NY, where the gang has been blamed for dozens of killings since 2016. (more...)
- December 22, 2019
Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini revealed a sweeping indictment that he said "decimated" the gang's leadership and drug suppliers on Long Island. Shortly after the announcement, Trump tweeted: "We are getting MS-13 gang members, and many other people that shouldn't be here, out of our Country!" He described the case as the largest of its kind against MS-13 in NY, where the gang has been blamed for dozens of killings since 2016. (more...)
House of Representatives votes to impeach President Trump
- December 22, 2019
The House will delay sending the articles of impeachment it approved to the Senate until rules are established for the trial of President Donald Trump , Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday night. Now that Trump has been impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress , that's exactly what the Democrats should do. Marking the moment by invoking the Pledge of Allegiance, she told her colleagues they were gathered "under the dome of this temple of democracy to exercise one ... (more...)
- December 22, 2019
The House will delay sending the articles of impeachment it approved to the Senate until rules are established for the trial of President Donald Trump , Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday night. Now that Trump has been impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress , that's exactly what the Democrats should do. Marking the moment by invoking the Pledge of Allegiance, she told her colleagues they were gathered "under the dome of this temple of democracy to exercise one ... (more...)
Iran calls Pompeo 'loudspeaker for bullying'
- December 22, 2019
In his speech , Pompeo criticized the regime for its killing of protesters in November. Pompeo said Iran's human rights violations are worse than unacceptable. The sanctions would freeze all property of the two judges under US jurisdiction and generally bar American citizens from dealing with them. Pompeo alleged that Salavati "has sentenced hundreds of political prisoners", some to death, and is the "go-to guy" of the Iranian government. (more...)
- December 22, 2019
In his speech , Pompeo criticized the regime for its killing of protesters in November. Pompeo said Iran's human rights violations are worse than unacceptable. The sanctions would freeze all property of the two judges under US jurisdiction and generally bar American citizens from dealing with them. Pompeo alleged that Salavati "has sentenced hundreds of political prisoners", some to death, and is the "go-to guy" of the Iranian government. (more...)
Ivanka dodges when asked about Rudy Giuliani
- December 22, 2019
Giuliani said he "shared" a few times with Trump about how Yovanovitch thwarted efforts that could help Trump, including efforts to get Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden . Testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry showed that the claims about Yovanovitch were either unsubstantiated or taken out of context. Acting Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor will reportedly soon leave his post at the U.S. (more...)
- December 22, 2019
Giuliani said he "shared" a few times with Trump about how Yovanovitch thwarted efforts that could help Trump, including efforts to get Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden . Testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry showed that the claims about Yovanovitch were either unsubstantiated or taken out of context. Acting Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor will reportedly soon leave his post at the U.S. (more...)
Political pundits : N.Korea envoy confirmed as Pompeo's number two
- December 22, 2019
Unless sanctions are removed by then, the North Korean dictator is threatening a Christmas gift to accompany his traditional New Year speech. But it remains unclear when the plenary meeting of the central committee of the Workers' Party will be held because the North has only said it will be held later this month without giving a specific date. (more...)
- December 22, 2019
Unless sanctions are removed by then, the North Korean dictator is threatening a Christmas gift to accompany his traditional New Year speech. But it remains unclear when the plenary meeting of the central committee of the Workers' Party will be held because the North has only said it will be held later this month without giving a specific date. (more...)
President: Iran Welcomes Efforts to Save JCPOA, Ensure Regional Peace
- December 22, 2019
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday held talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tokyo amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Washington has since reimposed crippling sanctions on Iran in an effort to tackle the country's nuclear and missile program, while Tehran has gradually reduced some of its commitments under the agreement. (more...)
- December 22, 2019
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday held talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tokyo amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Washington has since reimposed crippling sanctions on Iran in an effort to tackle the country's nuclear and missile program, while Tehran has gradually reduced some of its commitments under the agreement. (more...)
Earthquake rattles Afghanistan, Pakistan and Indian Kashmir
- December 21, 2019
There have been no reports of damage from India, or Pakistan and Afghanistan so far. The quake hit at 5.13 pm. The National Center for Seismology said the 6.3 magnitude quake struck at 5.09 pm with its epicentre 250 km from Afghanistan capital Kabul. (more...)
- December 21, 2019
There have been no reports of damage from India, or Pakistan and Afghanistan so far. The quake hit at 5.13 pm. The National Center for Seismology said the 6.3 magnitude quake struck at 5.09 pm with its epicentre 250 km from Afghanistan capital Kabul. (more...)
Australia Just Set a New Heat Record
- December 21, 2019
A swimmer jumps from the Port Noarlunga Jetty in an effort to cool off in Adelaide. Australia's 2019 bushfire season has been one of the most devastating in living memory, making koalas "functionally extinct", obscuring the Sydney skyline with smoke and causing "firenados". (more...)
- December 21, 2019
A swimmer jumps from the Port Noarlunga Jetty in an effort to cool off in Adelaide. Australia's 2019 bushfire season has been one of the most devastating in living memory, making koalas "functionally extinct", obscuring the Sydney skyline with smoke and causing "firenados". (more...)
Trump has one of best weeks -- apart from impeachment
- December 21, 2019
When the President was accused of racism, she didn't mention it at all. Some legal interpretations go so far as to say that Pelosi's withholding the articles imperils the entire impeachment process. Convicting Mr Trump would require two-thirds of the Senate to vote in favour. McConnell, who has substantial power in planning the Senate trial this time around, urged fellow jurors to exonerate Trump. (more...)
- December 21, 2019
When the President was accused of racism, she didn't mention it at all. Some legal interpretations go so far as to say that Pelosi's withholding the articles imperils the entire impeachment process. Convicting Mr Trump would require two-thirds of the Senate to vote in favour. McConnell, who has substantial power in planning the Senate trial this time around, urged fellow jurors to exonerate Trump. (more...)
Georgia family discovers owl hidden in decorated Christmas tree
- December 21, 2019
India, 10, had started to clear the table and was in another room when Newman heard her exclaim, "Oh my gosh!" When her 10-year-old daughter came to her in tears saying one of the ornaments scared her, she made a decision to investigate. Chattahoochee Nature Center spokesperson Jon Copsey later praised the Newman family for their thoughtful thinking, explaining that they followed all proper procedures, from trying to help the bird leave on its own to later calling the professionals. (more...)
- December 21, 2019
India, 10, had started to clear the table and was in another room when Newman heard her exclaim, "Oh my gosh!" When her 10-year-old daughter came to her in tears saying one of the ornaments scared her, she made a decision to investigate. Chattahoochee Nature Center spokesperson Jon Copsey later praised the Newman family for their thoughtful thinking, explaining that they followed all proper procedures, from trying to help the bird leave on its own to later calling the professionals. (more...)
Baby abducted from hospital found 55 years ago in MI
- December 21, 2019
Two years after a vigorous search by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, local police and even postal services, a boy who was thought to be Paul was found abandoned outside a New Jersey shop and reunited with the Fronczaks. "That was another hurdle I had to go through", he said at the time. After Moore and Paul Fronczak submitted the DNA, all they could do was wait and hope for a long-shot occurrence: that the kidnapped boy-now adult or one of his own offspring would submit DNA to one of ... (more...)
- December 21, 2019
Two years after a vigorous search by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, local police and even postal services, a boy who was thought to be Paul was found abandoned outside a New Jersey shop and reunited with the Fronczaks. "That was another hurdle I had to go through", he said at the time. After Moore and Paul Fronczak submitted the DNA, all they could do was wait and hope for a long-shot occurrence: that the kidnapped boy-now adult or one of his own offspring would submit DNA to one of ... (more...)
Two firefighters die battling Australia blazes
- December 21, 2019
Australia has been fighting wildfires across three states for weeks, with blazes destroying more than 700 homes and almost 1.2 million hectares of bushland. The RFS said they were also concerned about the Grose Valley fire in the Blue Mountains, warning that it could hit Blackheath. Lambert said crews faced winds over 100 kilometres per hour with 60-metre-high fire fronts so fierce they sucked the oxygen out of the air. (more...)
- December 21, 2019
Australia has been fighting wildfires across three states for weeks, with blazes destroying more than 700 homes and almost 1.2 million hectares of bushland. The RFS said they were also concerned about the Grose Valley fire in the Blue Mountains, warning that it could hit Blackheath. Lambert said crews faced winds over 100 kilometres per hour with 60-metre-high fire fronts so fierce they sucked the oxygen out of the air. (more...)
Catalan Separatist Leader Jailed by Spain Had Immunity — EU Court
- December 21, 2019
He added, "The Court also ruled that immunity implies that the precautionary custody measure to which the elected deputy was subjected must be revoked, in order to allow the deputy to go to the European Parliament and complete the necessary formalities to take up his role". (more...)
- December 21, 2019
He added, "The Court also ruled that immunity implies that the precautionary custody measure to which the elected deputy was subjected must be revoked, in order to allow the deputy to go to the European Parliament and complete the necessary formalities to take up his role". (more...)
Little Boy's Heartbreaking Letter to Santa Goes Viral
- December 21, 2019
While Jacob said she's grateful for the attention Blake's letter has garnered, she wants the light to shine on the prevalence of intimate domestic partner violence more often. "But with 117 women and children needing shelter this holiday season, we need your help to make sure they have a safe place to stay throughout December", their statement reads. (more...)
- December 21, 2019
While Jacob said she's grateful for the attention Blake's letter has garnered, she wants the light to shine on the prevalence of intimate domestic partner violence more often. "But with 117 women and children needing shelter this holiday season, we need your help to make sure they have a safe place to stay throughout December", their statement reads. (more...)
Prince Philip, 98, taken to hospital in London
- December 21, 2019
The prince, who is Queen Elizabeth II's husband, was admitted as a precautionary measure in relation to a preexisting condition on the advice of his doctor, the palace added. April 13 - Philip leaves hospital, waving to the media as he's pushed away to Windsor Fortress to recuperate. However, the Duke of Edinburgh has been seen in public multiple times in the past year, often driving his auto (despite a scary vehicle accident in January that resulted in him voluntarily giving up his ... (more...)
- December 21, 2019
The prince, who is Queen Elizabeth II's husband, was admitted as a precautionary measure in relation to a preexisting condition on the advice of his doctor, the palace added. April 13 - Philip leaves hospital, waving to the media as he's pushed away to Windsor Fortress to recuperate. However, the Duke of Edinburgh has been seen in public multiple times in the past year, often driving his auto (despite a scary vehicle accident in January that resulted in him voluntarily giving up his ... (more...)
UK lawmakers pass Johnson's Brexit bill, pave way to EU exit
- December 20, 2019
Concerns over the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland have been dismissed by those "who won't ever have to live with the consequences", MPs have heard. After leaving, the United Kingdom will need to secure new trading arrangements with the European Union - a future friendship, the prime minister said, that would see the country agree a trade deal with no alignment with the bloc's rules. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
Concerns over the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland have been dismissed by those "who won't ever have to live with the consequences", MPs have heard. After leaving, the United Kingdom will need to secure new trading arrangements with the European Union - a future friendship, the prime minister said, that would see the country agree a trade deal with no alignment with the bloc's rules. (more...)
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