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U.S. warns of sanctions risk for firms invested in Russian pipeline
But Germany, as far as I'm concerned, is captive to Russian Federation, because it's getting so much of its energy from Russian Federation. "The president is pretty straightforward about what he believes and he thinks Nord Stream 2 is not in the European Union's best interest and my bet is he'll be more than happy to tell President Putin that straight to his face", said Perry. [Full Article...]
United Kingdom police find bottle that may have contained Novichok
The Metropolitan Police said a bottle found at Charlie Rowley's house had been tested by scientists at the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down. Further tests are also being carried out to see if the Novichok came from the same batch that was applied to the front door of Skripal's house in Salisbury. [Full Article...]
Chris Wallace Announces Exclusive Interview With Vladimir Putin Monday After Trump Summit
It's ironic that it's the American president himself who seems intent on undermining the alliance, whose vow of mutual cooperation was last triggered after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on NY and Washington. According to the US Energy Information Administration, US exports of LNG soared from 0.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2016 to 1.94 billion cubic feet per day previous year. [Full Article...]
In Fiery Interview With British Tabloid, Trump Criticizes Prime Minister, London Mayor
I am just saying I think he would be a great Prime Minister. Trump also blasted Londoners in general, for protesting his arrival in England , and said that he "used to love London as a city", but added "when they make you feel unwelcome, why would I stay there?" It comes just days after the president declined to say whether Mrs May should remain in post, said he had "always liked" Boris Jo... [Full Article...]
Trump hails 'tremendous progress' on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation defence spending
But the US President seemed to be visibly annoyed when he was asked by a reporter if he regretted making remarks about British Prime Minister Theresa May and her Brexit policy in an explosive interview . The chancellor, Philip Hammond, who was doorstepped by reporters in Brussels , said Trump made his comments because he "hasn't yet had a chance to discuss the white paper with the PM". [Full Article...]
Mueller indicts 12 Russian intelligence officers over 2016 election interference
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein says that Russian intelligence agents stole information on 500,000 US voters after hacking a state USA election board. The unfolding drama on both sides of the Atlantic reflected how Trump's presidency has been overshadowed by the Mueller probe from its earliest moments and how the investigation frequently tramples the President's attempts to carve out favora... [Full Article...]
Bomb attack near MMA candidate's convoy in Bannu, four killed
Nawabzada Siraj Raisani, who was campaigning for an assembly seat in the southern province of Balochistan, was killed in the bomb blast along with dozens of others, Balochistan Home Secretary Haider Ali Shikoh told CNN. The army will deploy 350,000 security personnel to polling stations throughout the country on election day. Unidentified officials said the blast targeted his corner meeting. [Full Article...]
European Union denies 'insulting' claim Jean-Claude Juncker was drunk at North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit
Juncker has previously revealed that he suffers from sciatica - a leg pain originating in the lower back - that can sometimes affect his movements. Video footage of Juncker stumbling during a photo shoot at a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit on Wednesday had fueled speculation over his health, with some media outlets suggesting he had been drunk. [Full Article...]