In the memo to US Special Counsel Robert Mueller , which was sent in January and reported on by the New York Times on Saturday, Trump's lawyers argued the president could not have obstructed the investigation, given the powers granted to him by the US Constitution. [Full Article...]
In 1921, Atlantic City businessmen established the "bathing beauty" contest , hoping to extend the resort city's summer tourism season. But people tune in for the swimsuit competition. Instead, contestants will be asked to wear any attire that makes them feel confident, expresses their personal style, and shows how they will advance the role of Miss America . [Full Article...]
Trump last week canceled the sit-down, but then quickly said it could get back on track. Kim Yong Chol arrived in Washington DC after two days of talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in NY. They now feel they're negotiating from a position of strength. Little more than a week after he had canceled the June 12 meeting amid criticism from Kim Jong Un , Trump spoke warmly about the No... [Full Article...]
The explosions billowed ash more than 5,000m (16,000ft) above sea level, with Guatemala's seismology and volcanology institute warning that there is a moderate flow of unsafe material down the volcano - with the possibility of a strong flow in some areas. [Full Article...]
In Clovis, voter Ken Roach, 68, voted to get rid of Democrats. It also may send a message to future center-right candidates that if they want to win in California , they'll have to do it without an "R" after their name. "That's unacceptable to me", he said, calling on voters to "judge [him] not on the color of my skin but on the content of my character". But a fellow Democrat, Newsom, is the clea... [Full Article...]
The killings, which had not appeared to be random, anxious those in the medical and legal professions and prompted the police to blanket Maricopa County with officers who provided security for people who may have been at risk. He didn't say who provided the tip. Yentes said he knows of several law firms that are not open today, and some have talked about having uniformed officers in their lobbies. [Full Article...]
FLAHERTY: You know, the interview was so interesting because Craig Melvin actually starts the entire interview with what I thought was such a softball question, which is - everyone is thinking, really, in light of Me Too, does Bill Clinton think he's guilty of anything? The former Democratic president added, "And most people I know believe that the press would have been that hard, or harde... [Full Article...]
Afghan security forces keep watch at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul , Afghanistan , June 4, which targeted a meeting of the country's top Muslim clerics. The attack happened at the main entrance of a sprawling compound where about 2,000 Muslim clerics had gathered to deliberate on the current war and attacks by the Taliban and the Islamic State, which are battling the Afghan government... [Full Article...]
But she also urged the UN's nuclear watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to carefully examine recent material submitted by Israel , allegedly on Iran's secret program. "The aim to prevent Iran from developing any kind of nuclear capacity was always the foundation of worldwide policy on Iran", Israel's ambassador to Germany , Jeremy Issacharoff, told AFP ahead of the visit. [Full Article...]
She was married to the former president for 73 years. "It's probably why she doesn't look real happy every day-well, maybe one reason", he said , chuckling. addressed. But first ladies are not elected and technically are still private citizens, and each one gets to tailor the job to suit her. "It's her style and we just have to accept that". [Full Article...]
According to a new court filing, which cites Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Brock Domin, Manafort and his associate, denoted in the document as "Person A", reached out to two witnesses associated with Manafort's past lobbying activities in an apparent attempt to coach their stories. [Full Article...]
The lava has already destroyed more than 80 homes in the hard-hit Leilani Estates community. "As the lava expands, so has the anxiety", she said, the low, jet-like sound of lava spouting from the ground audible in the distance. A stream of lava as wide as three football fields flowed over a highway near a key junction on the outskirts of Kapoho, a seaside community of private homes and vacatio... [Full Article...]
The other parties - Britain, France , Germany , China and Russian Federation - have vowed to stay in the accord but many of their companies have already started to wind down Iranian operations. The UN watch dog has verified Iran's compliance with the deal in 12 quarterly reports. Iran denies the pursuit of an atomic programme for military purposes. [Full Article...]
Yet an official end to the Korean War and a deal on denuclearization haven't been this tantalizingly close in decades. This could be a sign that the North Korean leader is "pursuing a new policy to become a developing country without nuclear weapons, rather than a poor country with nuclear weapons", he said . [Full Article...]
This is neither an open question nor a partisan matter. He can similarly terminate an FBI investigation given the constitutional powers he enjoys, the president's lawyers say. The never-before-seen memo makes a broad case for the executive autonomy of the commander-in-chief, as the president's lawyers argue a sitting president can not be subpoenaed. [Full Article...]
In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press , Trudeau was asked whether Canada was willing to give the United States access to its agricultural markets, including this country's supply-managed dairy industry. Trump said on Friday he might prefer to end NAFTA in favor of separate bilateral agreements with the two USA neighbors. "There is so much unfair trading and illegal trading practices". [Full Article...]
The Supreme Court issued a narrow decision for an anti-gay baker in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. She's appealed to the U.S. It has been the most significant case for gay rights since the high court approved same-sex marriage. Refusing to bake any same-sex wedding cakes, as Phillips did, is equivalent to having a discriminatory policy, the dissent argues . Craig and Mullins complaine... [Full Article...]
Ten Saudi women were issued national licences after they swapped their foreign ones at the General Department of Traffic in multiple cities, the government said. Women's empowerment is an important element in Vision 2030 and the future of Saudi Arabia. The transition began on Monday days after Saudi Arabia detained 17 people for "undermining" the kingdom's security late last month, in what cam... [Full Article...]
This week, the White House renewed a threat to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on Chinese high-tech goods in response to complaints Beijing steals or pressures companies to hand over technology. But Beijing has said it reserves the right to retaliate if Washington goes ahead with a threatened tariff hike on other Chinese goods. The groups - Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce, Ameri... [Full Article...]
Just a week ago, US businesses may have thought they could breathe a sigh of relief, as the USA and China hit pause on an impending trade war. 'They report a really high surplus on trade with us. He said that the move is "punitive" and "totally unacceptable". "Protectionism, pure and simple". But aluminum prices have already risen as buyers have hoarded the material. [Full Article...]
In the memo to US Special Counsel Robert Mueller , which was sent in January and reported on by the New York Times on Saturday, Trump's lawyers argued the president could not have obstructed the investigation, given the powers granted to him by the US Constitution. [Full Article...]
In 1921, Atlantic City businessmen established the "bathing beauty" contest , hoping to extend the resort city's summer tourism season. But people tune in for the swimsuit competition. Instead, contestants will be asked to wear any attire that makes them feel confident, expresses their personal style, and shows how they will advance the role of Miss America . [Full Article...]
Trump last week canceled the sit-down, but then quickly said it could get back on track. Kim Yong Chol arrived in Washington DC after two days of talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in NY. They now feel they're negotiating from a position of strength. Little more than a week after he had canceled the June 12 meeting amid criticism from Kim Jong Un , Trump spoke warmly about the No... [Full Article...]
The explosions billowed ash more than 5,000m (16,000ft) above sea level, with Guatemala's seismology and volcanology institute warning that there is a moderate flow of unsafe material down the volcano - with the possibility of a strong flow in some areas. [Full Article...]
In Clovis, voter Ken Roach, 68, voted to get rid of Democrats. It also may send a message to future center-right candidates that if they want to win in California , they'll have to do it without an "R" after their name. "That's unacceptable to me", he said, calling on voters to "judge [him] not on the color of my skin but on the content of my character". But a fellow Democrat, Newsom, is the clea... [Full Article...]
The killings, which had not appeared to be random, anxious those in the medical and legal professions and prompted the police to blanket Maricopa County with officers who provided security for people who may have been at risk. He didn't say who provided the tip. Yentes said he knows of several law firms that are not open today, and some have talked about having uniformed officers in their lobbies. [Full Article...]
FLAHERTY: You know, the interview was so interesting because Craig Melvin actually starts the entire interview with what I thought was such a softball question, which is - everyone is thinking, really, in light of Me Too, does Bill Clinton think he's guilty of anything? The former Democratic president added, "And most people I know believe that the press would have been that hard, or harde... [Full Article...]
Afghan security forces keep watch at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul , Afghanistan , June 4, which targeted a meeting of the country's top Muslim clerics. The attack happened at the main entrance of a sprawling compound where about 2,000 Muslim clerics had gathered to deliberate on the current war and attacks by the Taliban and the Islamic State, which are battling the Afghan government... [Full Article...]
But she also urged the UN's nuclear watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to carefully examine recent material submitted by Israel , allegedly on Iran's secret program. "The aim to prevent Iran from developing any kind of nuclear capacity was always the foundation of worldwide policy on Iran", Israel's ambassador to Germany , Jeremy Issacharoff, told AFP ahead of the visit. [Full Article...]
She was married to the former president for 73 years. "It's probably why she doesn't look real happy every day-well, maybe one reason", he said , chuckling. addressed. But first ladies are not elected and technically are still private citizens, and each one gets to tailor the job to suit her. "It's her style and we just have to accept that". [Full Article...]
According to a new court filing, which cites Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Brock Domin, Manafort and his associate, denoted in the document as "Person A", reached out to two witnesses associated with Manafort's past lobbying activities in an apparent attempt to coach their stories. [Full Article...]
The lava has already destroyed more than 80 homes in the hard-hit Leilani Estates community. "As the lava expands, so has the anxiety", she said, the low, jet-like sound of lava spouting from the ground audible in the distance. A stream of lava as wide as three football fields flowed over a highway near a key junction on the outskirts of Kapoho, a seaside community of private homes and vacatio... [Full Article...]
The other parties - Britain, France , Germany , China and Russian Federation - have vowed to stay in the accord but many of their companies have already started to wind down Iranian operations. The UN watch dog has verified Iran's compliance with the deal in 12 quarterly reports. Iran denies the pursuit of an atomic programme for military purposes. [Full Article...]
Yet an official end to the Korean War and a deal on denuclearization haven't been this tantalizingly close in decades. This could be a sign that the North Korean leader is "pursuing a new policy to become a developing country without nuclear weapons, rather than a poor country with nuclear weapons", he said . [Full Article...]
This is neither an open question nor a partisan matter. He can similarly terminate an FBI investigation given the constitutional powers he enjoys, the president's lawyers say. The never-before-seen memo makes a broad case for the executive autonomy of the commander-in-chief, as the president's lawyers argue a sitting president can not be subpoenaed. [Full Article...]
In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press , Trudeau was asked whether Canada was willing to give the United States access to its agricultural markets, including this country's supply-managed dairy industry. Trump said on Friday he might prefer to end NAFTA in favor of separate bilateral agreements with the two USA neighbors. "There is so much unfair trading and illegal trading practices". [Full Article...]
The Supreme Court issued a narrow decision for an anti-gay baker in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. She's appealed to the U.S. It has been the most significant case for gay rights since the high court approved same-sex marriage. Refusing to bake any same-sex wedding cakes, as Phillips did, is equivalent to having a discriminatory policy, the dissent argues . Craig and Mullins complaine... [Full Article...]
Ten Saudi women were issued national licences after they swapped their foreign ones at the General Department of Traffic in multiple cities, the government said. Women's empowerment is an important element in Vision 2030 and the future of Saudi Arabia. The transition began on Monday days after Saudi Arabia detained 17 people for "undermining" the kingdom's security late last month, in what cam... [Full Article...]
This week, the White House renewed a threat to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on Chinese high-tech goods in response to complaints Beijing steals or pressures companies to hand over technology. But Beijing has said it reserves the right to retaliate if Washington goes ahead with a threatened tariff hike on other Chinese goods. The groups - Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce, Ameri... [Full Article...]
Just a week ago, US businesses may have thought they could breathe a sigh of relief, as the USA and China hit pause on an impending trade war. 'They report a really high surplus on trade with us. He said that the move is "punitive" and "totally unacceptable". "Protectionism, pure and simple". But aluminum prices have already risen as buyers have hoarded the material. [Full Article...]