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Protestors shouts slogans against US President Donald Trump and burn Israeli flag during a protest in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec 6, 2017 RIYADH (AFP) – Saudi Arabia on Thursday (Dec 7) slammed US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, calling the move “unjustified and irresponsible”. Mr Trump ended seven decades ofContinue reading “Saudi Arabia slams Trump decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital”

Justice Department officials are reading through “over 10,000 texts” between FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, Fox News has learned, after it emerged Strzok was removed from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe following the discovery of anti-Trump messages between them. Department of Justice officials told Fox News they are in the process of goingContinue reading “‘Over 10,000 texts’ between ex-Mueller team officials found, after discovery of anti-Trump messages By Jake Gibson | Fox News”

Clouds of ash from the Mount Agung volcano are lit with warm sunset light in Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, on Nov. 30, … Scientists have detected an enormous mass of warm rock rising up beneath part of New England that could one day spark a volcanic eruption, according to a new study. But don’t worry too much: WeContinue reading “We may someday need to worry about volcanoes in New England”

The painting was sold last month in New York for US$450.3 million, with auction house Christie’s steadfastly declining to identify the buyer. ABU DHABI (AFP) – “Salvator Mundi”, a painting of Christ by Leonardo Da Vinci that was recently sold for a record US$450 million (S$606.96 million), is heading to the Louvre Abu Dhabi inContinue reading “Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’ painting headed to Louvre Abu Dhabi”

Donald Trump Jr was grilled behind closed doors in Congress about his contacts with Russia as pressure builds on his father over alleged collusion with Moscow in last year’s election. WASHINGTON (AFP) – Mr Donald Trump Jr was grilled behind closed doors in Congress on Wednesday (Dec 6) about his contacts with Russia as pressureContinue reading “Donald Trump Jr grilled by US House Intelligence committee over Russia contacts”

Federal authorities get tougher on the gun vetting system A USA TODAY review found that federal authorities sought to retrieve guns from thousands of people who should have been blocked by background checks from buying the weapons. Who are these prohibited buyers? People with criminal records, mental health issues or other problems that would block them from buying weapons. OrContinue reading “The FBI issues its largest retrieval of guns in 10 years”

Outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia plans to sue the Trump administration in response to the president’s announcement Monday that he would dramatically reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah.  “Americans have overwhelmingly spoken out against the Trump Administration’s unprecedented attempt to shut down our national monuments,” said Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario in a statement. “We’ve fought to protectContinue reading “‘The president stole your land,’ Patagonia homepage says”

WASHINGTON – President Trump defended his former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Monday for lying to the FBI – by bashing 2016 election opponent Hillary Clinton and claiming she did the same thing. “Hillary Clinton lied many times to the FBI, nothing happened to her,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “Flynn liedContinue reading “President Trump defends Michael Flynn for lying to FBI by claiming Hillary Clinton did the same thing”

More than 100 women have come forward since October to accuse Harvey Weinstein of bullying and degrading behaviour over the past 40 years, from intimidation to rape.  NEW YORK (AFP) – A criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is moving forward, NYPD chief detective Robert Boyce said on Monday (DecContinue reading “Criminal probe of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein moving forward”

Sandstone buttes rise from the Valley of the Gods under a full moon in Bears Ears National Monument near Mexican Hat, Utah. WASHINGTON/SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 4) shrank two wilderness national monuments in Utah by at least half in the biggest rollback of public land protection in USContinue reading “Trump outlines big cuts to Utah monuments, tribes prepare to sue”