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Negative Public Opinion on Trump Grew in Russia Amid New US Sanctions

August 06, 2017

Congressional committee members are seeking all communications, including phone calls, related to Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer a year ago as they try to determine if anything illegal took place. But there is increasing concern on both sides of the aisle in Congress that the president, who has repeatedly dismissed the Russian Federation probe as "a witch hunt", could just waive those regulations and oust him.

China Sea code framework

August 06, 2017

Wang said the start of talks for a code of conduct in the disputed waters may be announced by the heads of state of China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations at their annual summit in the Philippines in November if China's conditions are met.

Sanctions, talks important for N. Korean nuclear issue: China

August 06, 2017

But she warned that it is not enough and "we should not fool ourselves into thinking we have solved the problem - not even close". "Not even close. The North Korean threat has not left us, it is rapidly growing more unsafe", U.S. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who is attending the forum bringing together 27 nations, including China, Russia, South Korea and North Korea, described the sanctions as "a good outcome" as he works to curb Pyongyang's nuclear-weapons program.

Little League Softballers Disqualified Ahead Of Championship

August 06, 2017

A Virginia softball team was disqualified just hours before a national championship game because of a Snapchat post. Chris Mardigian, coach for the Atlee team, suggested that the move was retaliation, as the girls were responding to some hostilities in their game against Kirkland.

Report that Pence eyeing 2020 run 'complete fiction': Trump counselor

August 06, 2017

Conway said. Republicans nationwide began to doubt that the president would run for re-election in the 2020 presidential race after a New York Times article asserted there was a growing coalition of party insiders who are attempting to draw Vice President Mike Pence into the running.

Toronto man wanted in connection with attempted murder investigation

August 06, 2017

Police Chief Michael Lyle told the television station that Ferreira used wire and duct tape to tie up the victim. One victim apparently escaped from the home and flagged down police while walking along the road. Ferreira is described as 5 feet, 7 inches, and weighs about 199 pounds. He has facial hair, a graying mustache and a partially shaved brown hair the statement said.

Taliban seize strategic area in northern Afghanistan

August 06, 2017

Afghan security forces retook a district center in the eastern province of Paktia on Friday, following a sequence of fighting with Taliban insurgents that has seen control over a series of strongpoints change hands in recent days. The Taliban have reportedly recently stepped up their attacks in Afghanistan, mostly in the south of the country. The local officials are saying that several foreign insurgents are also among those killed, including their shadow district governor Abdul Aziz were ...

Aslam Wani, close aide of Shabir Shah, arrested in money laundering case

August 06, 2017

According to the ED, huge amount of money has been deposited in cash and by cheque in the account of Hotel Baisaran, Pahalgam, in Jammu and Kashmir and Shah has 25 per cent partnership in the hotel with his elder brother. It is alleged that Wani is a hawala operator and he used to transfer money for terrorism and also for creating law and order problems in the Kashmir Valley.

Presidente Maduro celebró instalación de la ANC

August 06, 2017

Desde mañana vamos a actuar. La instalación de la Constituyente se realiza en medio de un fuerte rechazo internacional, seriamente cuestionada por acusaciones de " fraude " en la elección el pasado domingo de los 545 asambleístas. Cada vez más países anunciaron que no validarán la Constituyente . Incluso el Vaticano pidió este viernes suspender la Constituyente por fomentar "un clima de tensión" e " hipotecar el futuro ", destaca El Financiero .

Naidu compliments Gopalkrishna Gandhi

August 06, 2017

As the new Chairman of the Rajya Sabha , Naidu says he will try ensure that all MPs make a meaningful contribution and live up to the expectations of the people. Naidu came to into spotlight for his prominent role in Jai Andhra movement of 1972. President Ram Nath Kovind, outgoing Vice President Hamid Ansari , and Congress President Sonia Gandhi were among the leaders who congratulated on his victory.

Damage and Injuries Reported as Possible Tornado Strikes Tulsa, Oklahoma

August 06, 2017

Details about the size of the tornado has yet to be determined and while there were no casualties, almost 30 patients came into the emergency room at St. Interstate 44 on the southeast side of the city was closed after a large overhead sign fell, according to a damage report submitted to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Venezuela official reports attack at military base, arrests

August 06, 2017

Residents began gathering outside after seeing a video circulating on social media in which men dressed in military fatigues announced they were rebelling against President Nicolas Maduro's government. The South American nation has for months been in the throes of a political crisis with protests that have left more than 120 dead, almost 2,000 wounded and over 500 detained.

China knocks Trump's tweets: 'Emotional venting' can not become policy

August 06, 2017

President Donald Trump has quickly found that there is very little the United States can do to force China to stop North Korea from testing intercontinental ballistic missiles. On Monday, Trump expressed confidence the US would handle the situation. The United States had for months put pressure on China to rein in North Korea's increasingly sophisticated weapons program, but Trump's tweets have indicated he is exhausted of waiting for results.

Chinese tourists held for Hitler salute in Germany

August 06, 2017

Both suspects were taken to a police station for questioning before being released after each posted €500 bail, or about $590, the newspaper reported . At the same time, swastikas and other Nazi symbols are almost always censored in the German editions of video games set in the WWII-era. The charges faced by the Chinese tourists are also used to prosecute members of the far right.

India Dominates Second Test Match Against Sri Lanka

August 06, 2017

He had slapped R Ashwin for consecutive fours while fresh at the crease, cracked four fours off five Ravindra Jadeja deliveries not long after, and in his effervescence, pushed several India fielders out to the boundary for the first time in the game.

Pence slams Times story about 2020 bid as 'disgraceful and offensive'

August 06, 2017

The story noted that the former IN governor has already created his own fund-raising group, Great America Committee, and has been unusually busy courting Republican donors during his first months IN office. The vice president weighed in shortly after White House counselor Kellyanne Conway dismissed the speculation as "complete fiction", saying Mr. Pence's only interest is in running for reelection with President Trump.

Chinese, North Korean foreign ministers hold talks at Manila meeting

August 06, 2017

According to Wang, there are two major components of the resolution - one is to make a necessary response to North Korea's constant missile launch activities, which have violated UN resolutions, in a bid to check the Communist nation's nuclear and missile development programmes.

US Coalition Hits Raqqa Hospital With Phosphorus Bombs

August 06, 2017

The Obama administration laid the groundwork for both campaigns in Mosul and Raqqa but McGurk's assessment is that his successor's strategy is pushing the battle across the line. No terrorists were reported to have been present in the hospital at the time of the air strike. The counter-ISIS aide regretted that the ISIS fighters on the ground were using the civilians "as their own shields" and "as their own hostages".

Russia determined to defend its interests from US sanctions

August 06, 2017

The legislation was passed by both houses of Congress with sizable majorities that ensured lawmakers could override any potential veto by the president. Trump has until August 9 to sign the bill, or veto it, or it will automatically become law. Two newly introduced bipartisan bills would notably limit his ability to fire special counsel Robert Mueller , and this week Trump signed a piece of legislation, passed by veto-proof majority, that would limit his ability to roll back sanctions ...

US Justice Department not looking to charge journalists for leaks

August 06, 2017

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation investigation Sunday, pushing back against the notion that Mueller has inappropriately expanded the scope of the investigation beyond his mandate.

BBCI: Israel to close Al-Jazeera offices, take network off-air

August 06, 2017

There was no timetable given for the implementation of the measures. "I congratulate minister Kara, who upon my instructions, took practical steps today to stop Al Jazeera's incitement-filled activities", Netanyahu wote on twitter. "Lately, nearly all countries in our region determined that Al-Jazeera supports terrorism, supports religious radicalisation", Kara said. Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman has likened its coverage to "Nazi Germany-style" propaganda.

Russia's Lavrov: we feel U.S. readiness to continue dialogue

August 06, 2017

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the sidelines of an worldwide gathering in Manila. Those comments came a day after Trump signed new sanctions against Moscow, a move Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said amounted to a "full-scale trade war" against his country.

Korean foreign ministers hold meeting at ASEAN Forum in Manila

August 06, 2017

Dhaka - Amid growing global tension over North Korea's repeated missile tests, Beijing has asked Pyongyang to stop carrying out nuclear and missile tests. for the United States, which drafted the resolution, said the vote "put the North Korean dictator on notice" and represented a "strong, united step holding North Korea accountable for its behavior".

Chance of thunderstorms through Monday in Lake Tahoe

August 06, 2017

Tonight . Showers and storms linger. some can be pretty strong, however, not severe. 2-3 inches of rain will be possible during that period. Temperatures will likely stay very nice throughout the week and below average for this time of year.

Chinese foreign minister says he pressed N.Korea to follow United Nations resolutions

August 06, 2017

India, Pyongyang's third largest trading partner, is halting all trade apart from food and medicine. The North Korean envoy hasn't spoken publicly since arriving in the Philippines . Wang sidestepped a question on whether China's support for the new North Korea measures were conditional on Washington ceasing to impose further unilateral sanctions and stopping its investigations of Chinese firms doing business with Pyongyang.

Three injured in crane collapse

August 06, 2017

Three people were injured when the structure toppled from one building onto another at Brodie Sparks Drive, Wolli Creek. SafeWork NSW has been advised and will investigate the incident, police said. No one was in the crane at the time of the collapse, the spokeswoman confirmed. High winds were also making the situation more unsafe, Superintendent Turner said on Sunday afternoon.

Southeast Asia issues strong rebuke, warning to North Korea

August 06, 2017

China, North Korea's only global ally and a veto-wielding member of the UN Security Council, voted in favour of the resolution after negotiations with the USA that Ms Haley said were "tough". The resolution also prohibits any new joint business ventures with North Koreans, limits existing ones and blacklists 13 new North Korean individuals and entities, including its primary foreign exchange bank.

In Dubai caught fire the second week of the skyscraper

August 06, 2017

The fire broke out on Sunday in the Tiger Tower skyscraper capital of the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai , no one was hurt. The building is across the street from The Torch, an 87-storey residential tower which was engulfed by a fire in the early hours of Friday, with no reports of injuries.

Trump administration sends conflicting signals on Russian Federation sanctions

August 06, 2017

Trump's presidency has been overshadowed by allegations that his campaign team colluded with Moscow during last year's USA presidential campaign in which he defeated Hillary Clinton. Mr Putin ejected 755 USA diplomats from his country in response to the sanctions threat earlier this week. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the third-ranking GOP leader, said of the moves to establish more independence from Trump.

Syrian army captures last Islamic State-held town in Homs

August 06, 2017

On Saturday, the Syrian army advanced toward the terrorists' strongholds in the east of the country in Homs and recaptured the town of al-Sukhna in the central province, the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Saturday, according to Reuters.

UFC Mexico Results: Alexa Grasso Outpoints Tough Randa Markos to Decision Win

August 06, 2017

It was a big shift, especially with Grasso battling a UTI that caused her to miss weight coming into the bout. With a win over Grasso, Markos could earn her first win streak in MMA competition since 2013. Marko gets another takedown, but Grasso reverses it and has a headlock on Markos, but "Quiet Storm" ends up in full mount, landing elbows. The third round started and both females exchanged similarly to the start of Round 1.

Is Anthony Scaramucci about to get his own sitcom?

August 06, 2017

For real this time", the actor playing Trump replied sadly. When asked what on earth he was doing in the couch, the former communications director offered a simple explanation: "There's an old Italian expression my mother used to use: you messed up, ya jagbag; now get in the couch!" Watch the comic duo get every last bit of humor out of a wild week in the White House , above.

McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX) Sets New 12-Month Low at $2.40

August 06, 2017

As analysts monitor volatile markets in recent weeks they have updated their price targets on shares of McEwen Mining Inc . If the $2.19 price target is reached, the company will be worth $58.98 million less. Institutional investors own 31.83% of the company's stock. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 2nd. Zacks Investment Research cut McEwen Mining from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 21st.

Venkaiah Naidu elected Vice President

August 06, 2017

I am confident @MVenkaiahNaidu will serve the nation as a diligent & dedicated Vice President, committed to the the goal of nation building", the Prime Minister said. Though the NDA is not likely to get a majority on its own in the Upper House in the current term of the Modi government, it is expected that the government will have a smoother run.

Zverev stuns Nishikori to reach Citi Open final

August 06, 2017

Anderson broke Sock at love for a 2-0 lead and held serve from there to take the first set, saving a break point in the last game with a service victor. Zverev hit a forehand victor to break for a 2-1 lead in the second set and held to the finish, claiming victory when Nishikori netted a forehand. But Paul followed with a wide forehand, a backhand beyond the baseline and a miss-hit, handing Nishikori the set after 73 grueling minutes.

President Trump signs Russian Federation sanctions bill, calls the law "flawed"

August 06, 2017

But he said "the bill remains seriously flawed - particularly because it encroaches on the executive branch's authority to negotiate". "I think the president accepts that". "I think we're going to see an increased USA military presence in Eastern Europe, such as the Baltic States and Poland". WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) - U.S.

Russian President Vladimir Putin goes bare-chested fishing in Siberia

August 06, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin took time off from fielding questions about hacking the American election to vacation in southern Siberia. The hunting and fishing expedition took place on August 1-3 in the republic of Tyva in southern Siberia, on the Mongolian border, some 3,700 km (2,300 miles) east of Moscow .

What happens when POTUS calls a foreign leader?

August 06, 2017

Trump had with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during his second week in office. "The unauthorized release of these documents to the press is a crime", Joe diGenova , the former US attorney for the District of Columbia, told Fox News .

Kardashian Family Reportedly Calls Caitlyn Jenner a Traitor

August 06, 2017

Jenner's tweet suggested her support of President Trump was starting to wane-which is why an article of clothing she was spotted wearing Thursday (August 3) is perplexing so many people. Furthermore, this half-baked idea puts all of our service members in harm's way. Thousands of transgender Americans are now serving in uniform and there is no reason to single out these fearless men and women and deny them the medical care that they require...

Solar Eclipse has some Wisconsinites planning a trip out of town

August 06, 2017

Due to this, the moon becomes completely or partially invisible behind the Earth. The partial eclipse will start at 1:17 p.m. and end at 4:10 p.m. Watching the solar eclipse without proper eye protection can cause a lifetime of vision damage.

Man dies after boat sinks in English Channel

August 06, 2017

A search is now being carried out between Worthing pier in the west and Brighton in the east. Shoreham RNLI confirmed it was taking part in a rescue alongside a helicopter in search of the missing crew members. RNLI Shoreham Lifeboat Station said a fishing boat saw a man in water between Brighton and Shoreham at about 5.50am. A number of private boats from Brighton and Littlehampton are also helping in the search.

Tillerson to press China on North Korea at Asean meeting

August 06, 2017

However, the US president did not consider Beijing's response adequate, and tweeted yesterday: 'I am very disappointed in China. Trump has always been a critic of Chinese trade practices but his interest in penalizing Beijing has risen due to his concern at what he perceives to be Chinese inaction on reining in increasingly belligerent North Korea.

Bangladeshi terror suspect arrested in India

August 06, 2017

The accused used to deal in fake identity cards for militants and several incriminating documents, articles and stamps were found with him, police said. Abdullah was making arrangements for fake Ids and passports for the Bangladeshi terrorists so that they can safely live in India to carry out their terror activities, stated the preliminary inquiry source.

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao to move Supreme Court over GST

August 06, 2017

But now opposing levying the GST on the on-going development projects like irrigation, housing, drinking water supply and roads which were taken up before the implementation of the GST as the state will have to bear the burden to a tune of about 19 thousand crore rupees.

North Korea: US Not Seeking Regime Change, Says Rex Tillerson

August 06, 2017

A resolution banning North Korean exports and limiting investments in the country was passed unanimously. Estimates say that North Korea exports about $3bn worth of goods each year - and the sanctions could eliminate $1bn of that trade. US Ambassador Nikki Haley told the council that the stiffer measures brought the penalty imposed on North Korea for its ballistic missile tests "to a whole new level" and that the council had put leader Kim Jong-Un "on notice".

No improvement in Dilip Kumar's health

August 06, 2017

The nonagenarian actor is suffering from a kidney ailment and was admitted in the hospital a day before, on Wednesday, August 2, due to dehydration and urinary tract infection. "Due to his age, he is under observation and will be in the ICU for two-three days depending on how his body responds", the doctors added. He was hospitalized twice previous year itself.

FYJC 4th Allotment merit List 2017 released by mumbai

August 06, 2017

Out of 2.36 lakh students, about 1.77 lakh students got admission from the previous merit lists. Students can change their stream and the list of 10 colleges in which they want admission As per Reports Nearlty 23,000 seats are added to the pool for the centralised process.

Japan marks 72 years since Hiroshima atomic bomb

August 06, 2017

However, in June, Japan had supported the United Kingdom, France and the USA in dismissing a United Nations treaty banning atomic weapons. It was on August 6 and 9 in 1945 that America had dropped bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectively.

Venkaiah Naidu elected as next Vice President of India

August 06, 2017

The vice-president's post is key as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha , a House which is never dissolved and the days of the NDA's growing clout in it, the Modi government has every reason to feel elated about the outcomes. "This speaks for the beauty and strength of our parliamentary democracy". Since the NDA has a majority in the Parliament, it was an easy win for Naidu.

US President Donald Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia

August 06, 2017

And Trump sent out a written statement accusing Congress of overstepping its constitutional bounds, holding back his ability to negotiate with foreign countries and lacking any ability to strike deals. Mr Medvedev emphasised that the stiff new sanctions amount to the declaration of an "all-out trade war against Russian Federation", but added that it will cope with the challenge and only get stronger.

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