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Buhari sworn-in for second term as Nigeria's president
Buhari also swore that he would preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that he would not allow his personal interest to influence his official conduct or official decisions. [Full Article...]
Kushner in Mideast to drum up support for peace plan
US officials have said the trip, which began in Rabat and will include Jerusalem, was to bolster support for a June 25-26 conference in Bahrain, in which Kushner is to unveil the first part of Trump's long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. [Full Article...]
McConnell Says ‘We’d Fill It’ If Supreme Court Vacancy Opened in 2020
The comments were first reported by CNN . Sen. Majority leader Mitch McConnell says he'd fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy in 2020. McConnell led a controversial and ultimately successful effort to block the confirmation of Merrick Garland , a Senate-approved appeals court judge appointed by Obama to serve on the Supreme Court in 2016 after the unexpected death of Associate Justice ... [Full Article...]
US man hid under mattress with son to survive Kansas tornado
The flurry of hundreds of tornadoes that has recently struck the Midwest was caused by the interaction of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, a strong jet stream and a weather front that has been locked in place, said Alex Lamers, a meteorologist with the federal Weather Prediction Center. [Full Article...]
Roy Moore Flirts With Another Senate Run. Trump Jr. Shuts Him Down
He told The Associated Press earlier this month that he is considering another campaign next year. "I have NOTHING against Roy Moore , and unlike many other Republican leaders, wanted him to win", Trump wrote . Reports have indicated that Moore could launch his candidacy in June, despite backlash from Republicans. "2020 could be a touchpoint in our nation, not only for the presidency but f... [Full Article...]
Donald Trump Bypasses Congress To Sell Arms To Saudi, UAE
He stressed that he is determined to pursue section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act and directed the Department to complete immediately the formal notification of 22 pending arms transfers to the three countries. "President Trump is only using this loophole because he knows Congress would disapprove of this sale", Mr Murphy said. It also comes as the administration has actively courted close... [Full Article...]
United States takes India off watchlist for currency practices
Boris Johnson ordered to face court over Brexit 'lies'
The judge said the allegations against Johnson are "unproven" but added that issuing a summons is proper. "A section of the judge's ruling included Mr Johnson's position, which described the application as a "[political] stunt". "It was, we say, criminal". "The company and this application owe their existence to the desire on the part of individuals such as Mr Ball to undermine the referendum ... [Full Article...]