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WH says Trump would sign huge spending bill
Members of Congress who face critical midterm elections later this year must explain to voters why they voted for spending bills that has driven the national debt to more than $21 trillion. The bill's release was delayed for two days as leaders haggled over provisions sprinkled throughout the bill. The spending package includes additional money that could be used to fund a controversial NY... [Full Article...]
Glasgow blaze `one of the biggest´ firefighters have faced
General director Alex Reedijk said: "Unfortunately, the theatre sits directly downwind from the nearby fire on Sauchiehall Street and has been affected by smoke". But is has now been confirmed there is NO risk to the public from asbestos in building following a "shut your windows" warning. No-one was injured in the incident. [Full Article...]
Two killed in French supermarket hostage-taking - PM
France remains on high alert after a wave of jihadist attacks that has claimed more than 240 lives since 2015. Collomb did not say how the police officer was wounded. The incident is continuing inside a supermarket in the small town of Trebes . The minister believes Lakdim acted alone. French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb has praised the "heroism" of a French police officer who ... [Full Article...]
Tit-for-tat: China plans new tariff on United States goods
US President Donald Trump on Thursday hit China with tariffs on up to United States dollars 60 billion of imports to retaliate against the "theft" of American intellectual property, ratcheting up trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. [Full Article...]
Syrian rebels, Russians to negotiate end to Ghouta 'suffering': rebel group
An anti-government rebel group operating in besieged Eastern Ghouta announced a ceasefire as of midnight on Thursday in the first step towards surrendering to the government, according to corroborating sources on the ground in Syria . According to a military report from Damascus , the Syrian army and Faylaq Al-Rahman have agreed to peace terms in four East Ghouta suburbs, with the latt... [Full Article...]
Labour party selects local MP candidate
Mr Corbyn will tell Labour supporters that the elections are the flawless opportunity to send an "unmistakable message" to the government that "enough is enough". Labour MP Anna Turley said Smith's sacking was "disappointing" and he would be a loss to the front bench. We're well-organised as far as backroom staff are concerned, we have got the manpower to pick up seats and we have got some great... [Full Article...]
Peru president may 'withdraw resignation' over betrayal accusations
Vizcarra, who turned 55 on Thursday, stepped forward to fill the gap left by Kuczynski's resignation and avoid the need for early elections at a time of widespread voter discontent after a series of political scandals. "The country is outraged", legislator Marco Arana said as debate opened over whether to approve Kuczynski's resignation or hold a vote to impeach him instead over allegations of... [Full Article...]
Pak HC celebrates Pakistan National Day
A researcher with the CAS Institute of Optics and Electronics in Chengdu, Sichuan province, namely Zheng Mengwei, has confirmed about the deal between China and Pakistan to the Hong-Kong-based South China Morning Post . Zheng said he could not elaborate on the technology nor where in Pakistan it was being used as it involved the country's defence interests. The Chinese team which took the t... [Full Article...]