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Politics: New Trump Tower meeting details, a whistleblower, and the GOP’s efforts to malign the FBI — the Trump Russia investigation a week after Flynn’s guilty plea
With new revelations about Don, Jr.'s Trump Tower meeting, the Russia investigation was quieter this week than last but still vital for the future of the probe. In the week following former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s guilty plea, new details have emerged about the meeting President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump...
Politics: Paul Manafort’s flight records suggest closer ties to Russia than he has let on
Paul Manafort has long been scrutinized for his vast web of connections to pro-Russian interests. Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort’s flight records show that he traveled to Moscow at least 18 times while advising the pro-Russian strongman Viktor Yanukovych, who later became Ukraine’s president. Yanukovych fled to Russia in...
Politics: Theresa May accuses Russia of launching a ‘fake news’ war against the West
Prime minister says European countries must resist Putin's attempt to meddle in their election. Theresa May accuses Putin’s regime of seeking to meddle in Western elections. Prime Minister says the West must resist Russian propaganda war. She accuses Russia of using fake news websites and social media to “sow discord” in...
Politics: Trump suggested softening the US stance toward Russia and easing sanctions
Trump said an amicable relationship with Russia would be an asset for the US, not a liability. President Donald Trump suggested softening America’s stance toward Russia on Sunday. His comments Sunday came on the heels of remarks he made on Saturday, when he claimed he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin when Putin said Russia did not...
Politics: A top Democratic lobbying firm caught up in Mueller’s Russia probe is on the verge of shutting down
Podesta Group has come under fire for failing to properly disclose PR work it did for Paul Manafort. Podesta Group, the lobbying firm founded by brothers John and Anthony Podesta that has close ties to the Democratic Party, may be shutting down. The firm has become entangled in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation over work...
Politics: This interactive map shows where US refugees have come from over the years
An interactive map shows where refugees have been resettled in the US since 2002. It also shows the top countries of origin for refugees in each state. The map shows the largest group of refugees in each state since 2002. The map reveals several trends, like the fact that in the early 2000s most refugees in the US were from eastern Europe. The...
Ashley Young: Elder statesman relishes England return
Young made his name, firstly with Watford and then Aston Villa, as a quicksilver winger and also has experience of playing at number 10. After reaching a low point in his Manchester United career last season, Ashley Young is savouring the turnaround that has seen him end a four-year exile from the England squad.Young was scarcely seen at United...
Pussy Riot: Punk group attack ‘police state’ on Trump anniversary
Longtime nemeses of Russian President Vladimir Putin, feminist punk rockers Pussy Riot have unveiled a dark new song that suggests parallels in America's leader Donald Trump. Longtime nemeses of Russian President Vladimir Putin, feminist punk rockers Pussy Riot have unveiled a dark new song that suggests parallels in America’s leader...
Strategy: 6 rogue employees who did crazy things on their last day of work
After US President Donald Trump's Twitter account went down for several minutes, Twitter blamed the disruption on a departing employee. • US President Donald Trump’s Twitter account went down for several minutes Thursday night. • Twitter released a statement blaming the disruption on a departing employee. • Plenty of people have quit...
Europa League: Arsenal on brink of knockout rounds
The Gunners play host to the 1991 European Cup winners in north London a fortnight after Olivier Giroud's remarkable late goal secured a 1-0 win in Belgrade. Having made a perfect start to their Europa League campaign, Arsenal can secure a place in the knockout phase with two group games to spare by beating Red Star Belgrade on Thursday.The...
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