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Gulf leaders trade barbs as Qatar dispute shows no let-up
Qatar, a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, has had a hard time maintaining good relations with other GCC countries, which do not support Iran. "We have not asked for mediation, we believe this issue can be dealt with among the states of the Gulf Co-operation Council", he told a news conference with his German counterpart during a visit to Berlin that was broadcast on Saudi state television... [Full Article...]
Top Intel Officials: Trump Never Pressured Us Regarding Russia Probe
Because the report apparently contains some classified information, Coats was unable to discuss specifics. "I don't feel it's appropriate to characterize discussions with the president", Coats said at the time. DNI spokesman Brian Hale said in advance of the hearing, "Director Coats does not discuss his private conversations with the President". Other reports suggest Trump asked both me... [Full Article...]
UK polls: Theresa May's two closest advisers quit after election debacle
Corbyn faced intense opposition from the right-wing tabloid press and from the Evening Standard, newly edited by former Treasury chief George Osborne, whom she fired when replacing Cameron last summer following the Brexit vote. The DUP, which won 10 seats, said it is ready to talk with May about supporting her government , although such an alliance would be far from straight forward. [Full Article...]
Clinging on to her job, Britain's PM May appoints new ministers
Barwell was one of the Conservative lawmakers who lost his seat in Thursday's election, which saw the party lose its parliamentary majority. The details of the power deal with the DUP are set to be discussed at a cabinet meeting Monday, a day before the new parliament is sworn in. [Full Article...]
Trump says United States is committed to mutual support of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies
During Comey's testimony, the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director said, "Lordy, I hope there are tapes!" arguing that such recordings would back up his version of events. "No collusion. No obstruction". "I'm not hinting at anything", Trump said, but then he teased, "You'll be very disappointed". The president said Comey's testimony on Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committ... [Full Article...]
What's Next: Closing Arguments Scheduled in Yanez Manslaughter Trial
Officer Jeronimo Yanez is on the stand in his trial in the death of Philando Castile. Kapelsohn also testified that his tests found Castile could have drawn his gun in a fraction of a second. YANEZ: "Okay, don't reach for it, then". He said the first two, ability and opportunity, were present. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension noted that one of the bullets fired into the auto h... [Full Article...]
Jeremy Corbyn: "I can still be Prime Minister"
In the tight result of this General Election one side having a six per cent advantage was crucial! The Labour leader vowed to fight his Tory rival's attempt to run a minority government in an interview with the Sunday Mirror . "I will now form a government", May said Friday after meeting with the queen. After confirming on Friday that her top five ministers would keep their jobs, includin... [Full Article...]
USA intelligence chiefs decline to comment on Trump inquiry
Two top us intelligence officials declined to say whether they were asked by President Donald Trump to help impede an FBI investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election . "What is classified about a conversation involving whether or not you should intervene in the FBI investigation?" asked a clearly exasperated King. [Full Article...]