Putin Retaliates Against Sanctions by Slashing Number of US Diplomats
The Kremlin had previously said that it would not impose any sanctions on the USA until Mr Trump signs the bill - which he is expected to do in the coming days. No one knows exactly how many people work at the U.S. Embassy, but Russian parliamentary vice-speaker Sergei Zheleznyak claims the move will kick out 700 people.
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Trudeau to visit BC for Red Cross wildfire fundraiser
Effective at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday properties that are now under evacuation order in the Kristianson Rd. area will switched to an evacuation alert . Strong winds at the Elephant Hill wildfire sent embers across the containment line causing further evacuations.
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Violence erupts in GJM supporters' rally, many injured
GJM workers and various NGOs of the hills were also seen distributing food items among the people as food supply has been severely hit due to the indefinite shutdown. Several police personnel and Gorkhaland supporters were injured in the clashes, the police said. "One of our supporters named Ajay Chhetri was injured in to police firing".
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Sharad Yadav breaks silence, terms JD(U)-BJP alliance in Bihar 'unfortunate'
Mumbai , Jul 28 In a dig at the BJP over recent developments in Bihar , the Shiv Sena today said it seemed its ally had "made pakistan happy" by aligning with Nitish Kumar . This is not the first time that the dairy brand is commenting on the situation in Bihar's political landscape. "It's unfortunate", Yadav said. "Neither black money slashed overseas returned, one of [the] main slogans of [the] ruling party nor anyone caught out of those named in Panama papers", he wrote on Twitter .
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US responds to missile tests
Haley's Sunday tweet took China , Japan and South Korea to task as the USA seeks worldwide support in stifling North Korea . Two Air Force supersonic bombers flew low over the Korean Peninsula Sunday in a show of force after North Korea test-fired its second intercontinental ballistic missile .
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Russian Federation vows further retaliation if U.S. advances sanctions
According to reports, the move was made by Russian Federation in response to a sanctions bill the US Congress passed recently. In a reflection of overwhelming bipartisan support, the United States Senate has passed a bill that imposes tough and additional sanctions against Russia , Iran and North Korea .
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Area reps would override Trump veto of Russian Federation sanctions
The new sanctions bill would add to a raft of coordinated sanctions the United States and European Union imposed in 2014 over Russia's annexation of Crimea and its interference in the conflict in eastern Ukraine . American officials said they were used for intelligence collection. A federal law enforcement investigation and multiple USA congressional probes looking into the possibility that Trump's campaign colluded with Russian Federation have made it harder for Trump to open a new ...
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President Trump Did Not Endorse Police Brutality
The emphasis on "ALL persons" implies that Trump's comments Friday encouraged law enforcement officers to infringe upon the civil rights of suspects in police custody. Sgt. Ray Kelly, a spokesman for the Alameda County Sheriff's Department, said it was "nice to be supported and appreciated in law enforcement" by the president.
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3 injured when small plane crashes near Danbury Airport
Reports said that the plane crashed in the area of Miry Brook Road and Backus Avenue. Stephen Williams, deputy fire chief for the Danbury Fire Department, said at a news conference later Sunday that all three victims were men. The identities of those who were injured have not yet been released. The FAA and the NTSB is investigating to determine what caused the crash. Officials say the plane had a full tank of gas.
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Law enforcement organizations respond to Trump's call to be 'rougher'
Trump also said that current laws "totally protect the criminal, not the officers". Other Long Islanders who want to see an end to gang violence say, they believe the president was trying to send a strong message to gang members but could have used a better choice of words.
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NJ Reacts to Health Care Repeal Failure
It's a call that the president has used before. "I have not seen a senator who speaks truth to power as strongly, as well and as frequently as John McCain ", said Schumer. Trump reiterated his threat to "let Obamacare implode", an outcome he could hasten by steps such as halting federal payments to help insurers reduce out-of-pocket costs for lower-earning consumers.
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Providers relieved 'skinny' bill fails, say it's time for bipartisan solution
The contentious debate has left Republicans in an uncomfortable position where the only legislation they can pass is a bill most senators oppose. While Senator John McCain's revolt grabbed the headlines, the votes of the lesser-known Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski proved decisive in sinking Trump's goal of repealing Obamacare.








