More than 37,000 new cases of Covid-19 were reported Thursday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The numbers replaced the previous darkest day of the pandemic, April 24. The new data suggests that the sacrifices made by the tens of millions of Americans who stayed home, which cost many …
Read More »Trump denies being told about Russian bounty intelligence
Trump tweeted that “there have not been many attacks” against US troops by Taliban fighters as evidence that the reported intelligence may be “false.” Trump’s tweet was a step beyond a statement by the White House on Saturday. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany did not deny the report’s validity …
Read More »Russian intelligence officers offered cash rewards to Taliban fighters for killing US and British troops in Afghanistan, according to the source.
The official was unclear as to Russia’s precise motivation, but said the incentives, in his assessment, had led to coalition casualties. The official did not specify the date of the victims, their number or nationality, or if they were fatalities or injuries. “This callous approach to the GRU is surprising …
Read More »The Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump for using his songs
LONDON (AP) – The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using his songs in his protests despite the cease and desist directives. The Stones said in a statement Sunday that their legal team is working with music rights organization BMI to stop the use of …
Read More »Martin named new Irish Prime Minister vows to face deep recession
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s parliament on Saturday elected veteran opposition leader Micheál Martin as prime minister to head the first coalition uniting the two parties that have fought for power since a civil war nearly a century ago. Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Party Leader Fianna Fail leaves the Convention Center, on …
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