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Who is Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s Nominee to the Supreme Court?
While the two issues are closely linked, the change aligns with polling that shows healthcare is a major concern for swing-state voters ahead of November's congressional elections, with abortion rights more divisive. At the announcement, Kavanaugh stood with his wife and two daughters and said he was "humbled" by the nomination. Leahy was referring to Kavanaugh's assertion , in a 2009 article... [Full Article...]
Trump stokes tensions with United States allies ahead of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit
They talk about how they are going to increase it [Nato spending] a tiny bit by 2030. The US president, who has said his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week "may be the easiest" part of his European tour, kicked off the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting with a blistering attack on Germany , calling it a "captive" of Moscow because of its gas links. [Full Article...]
British Republicans to show support for Donald Trump UK visit
Meanwhile, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has granted permission for a giant inflatable figure depicting Mr Trump as a baby to fly over Westminster for two hours on the second day of the president's visit. Protests are also planned in more than 30 towns and cities around the country, including Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast. Mass protests are expected across Britain, leading police to mobili... [Full Article...]
'Nobody thought we could do it': rescue of Thai boys accomplished
Even as a massive operation is underway to rescue the remaining members of the Thai soccer team trapped in a flooded cave, a diver involved with the mission highlighted the risks involved in carrying out the rescue. The head of the operation, Narongsak Osottanakorn, said a final operation would be " more challenging " because one more survivor would be brought out than the previous two operations,... [Full Article...]
Here’s What Kate Middleton’s Title Will Be When Prince Charles Becomes King
James's Palace for the little prince's christening. Prince Louis wore the same christening gown as his siblings, which is a replica of the robe made for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter in 1841, which is now too delicate to be worn. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans, will lead the service at the Chapel Royal with close friends and family in a... [Full Article...]
NATO's paradox - united against Russia but divided by Trump
Striking a strident tone at the summit, Trump's aspirational target of 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) was above the United States own spending on defense. Merkel said it was very important to have such exchanges like the meeting she and Trump were having because "after all, we are partners. Ultimately, Germany will have nearly 70 percent of their country controlled by Russian Federa... [Full Article...]
India cuts Iranian oil imports in June ahead of US sanctions
Pompeo said that the us would consider waivers for certain countries that wish to import Iranian oil, but added that Washington is determined to take a hard line on Tehran. Iran's Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said that the United States pledges to halt any sale of Iranian oil will undoubtedly have an effect, acknowledging the impact of economic sanctions which will begin gradually next month... [Full Article...]
United Kingdom woman dies after exposure to Soviet-era nerve agent
Dawn Sturgess , from Durrington, died at Salisbury District Hospital earlier this evening, the Meteropolitan Police said . Speaking on a visit to Amesbury where two people remain critically ill in hospital, the home secretary said he was "very confident" police would uncover the source of the Novichok . [Full Article...]