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Mattis: Putin tried to ‘muck around’ in US midterm elections
But independent researchers and social media firms countered this conclusion, saying that Russian Federation has indeed continued its online influence campaigns to sow distrust in American democratic institutions. "He's not acting in the best interests of the Russian people, and he is actually causing NATO to rearm" - an allusion to increased defense spending by many European NATO members, as well... [Full Article...]
More than 100 arrested as French protesters attack police
But others mixed in with them wore black hoodies and piled up construction materials, including large plywood planks, in the middle of a street near the Arc de Triomphe, and set the rubble on fire. Mr Macron is holding an emergency meeting on security with his prime minister later today - and has warned that those responsible for the violence will pay for their actions. [Full Article...]
Police recommend Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted for bribery
Police also noted there is sufficient evidence to indict Amikam Shorer, the former chief strategy and corporate development Officer at Bezeq; Ze'ev Rubinstein, a businessman with close ties to the Netanyahu and Elovitch families who serves as the vice president of business development at the Israel Bonds; Stella Handler, the former CEO of Bezeq; and Or Elovitch, Shaul and Iris Elovitch's son and a... [Full Article...]
US seeks "full transparency" on Chinese debt on Pakistan
The unit sank to 143 rupees against the dollar just a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan's government celebrated 100 days in office with a televised conference boasting of its achievements. Among conditions of energy prices hike, interest rate hike, the International Monetary Fund has asked the country to further devalue its currency. "The fact of the matter is that there was no other option le... [Full Article...]
Putin says there were no talks with Ukraine over releasing seized sailors
It's all about internal USA politics and "anti-Russian hysteria", Russian officials shrug. Russia's escalation has been met with global condemnation. "I think it's a very good time to have the meeting", he added. Trump said Thursday he cancelled the meeting due to Russia's aggression with Ukrainian ships and crews last weekend. [Full Article...]
Scott Stearney, US navy chief in Middle East, found dead in Bahrain
Stearney was the commander of US Naval Forces Central Command and of the US Navy's Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet, which is responsible for patrolling the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Arabian Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. Stearney joined the Navy in 1982 after graduating from the University of Notre Dame, the report said. He served in numerous strike fighter squadrons flying the FA-18 H... [Full Article...]
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dies at 94
Congressman from Texas (1966-1970), ambassador to the United Nations (1971-1974), Special Envoy to China (1974-1975), Republican National Chairman (1975-1976), Central Intelligence Agency director (1976-1977), Vice President of the U.S. His wife Barbara Bush died on April 17. Sir John said their alliance had led to a lifelong friendship which continued for years after they had both left offi... [Full Article...]
NYPD looking for couple who lost engagement ring in Times Square
Help us find them? Officers have since recovered the ring - and cleaned it - but the would-be bride and groom left without passing on their names or any contact information. The NYPD then posted a video on Twitter with the caption: 'WANTED for dropping his fiancée's ring in Times Square!' But, police later found the ring and are looking to find its owners. [Full Article...]