Thursday, June 8, 2017

Cloud now darker - Sen. Schumer

The leader of the Senate Democrats says the cloud over the Trump Administration is now darker than before the tesimony of former FBI Director James Comey to the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Marc Kasowitz, President Trump's private attorney, says his client has been vindicated and that it's time to move on with this public cloud removed.

On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the White House could resolve the problems.

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Senator Schumer noted that the hearing raised more questions about what their former colleague Jeff Sessions now U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

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Comey "sure" Pres. Trump under investgation

James Comey is sure that the special counsel's office is considering the question of obstruction of justice.

U.S. President Donald Trump's personal attorney Marc Kasowitz insists the testimony proves his client was not obstructing any investigation, and it's James Comey who is a problem because he leaked priviledged information.

In an exchange with Senator Richard Burr, Former FBI Director James Comey expressed his confidence that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is reviewing the possibility of obstruction of justice charges.

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North Korea Reportedly Fires Land to Ship Missiles

North Korea has fired what appears to be several land to ship missiles, according to the South Korean military. The launches came less than a week after the UN Security Council passed new sanctions on North Korea. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UN: IS kills 230 civilians in Mosul battle

The United Nations says the so-called Islamic State has killed 231
civilians who were trying to flee the Iraqi city of Mosul.

Since October government forces, backed by a US-led coalition, have
been battling to retake the city.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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He's just new to this - Speaker Ryan

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan appeared to be making excuses for U.S. President Donald Trump, saying he's just new to government.

Former FBI Director James Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee, he was worried President Trump might lie about their interactions, while the president's private attorney insists his client Donald Trump has been fully vindicated.

Speaker Ryan told reporters they need to remember, Donald Trump has only been in government a short while.

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Trump's lawyer calls for investigation of Comey, over admission he leaked information

U.S. President Donald Trump's lawyer, Marc Kasowitz, has turned the tables on fired FBI director James Comey, calling for him to be investigated over his admission he had helped to leak information.

Addressing Mr Comey's testimony before U.S. lawmakers- investigating the Trump administration's possible collusion with Russia- Mr Kasowitz furiously denied President Trump had ever lied to the American people.

Nina-Maria Potts reports on the bitter and deepening political dispute:

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President Trump vindicated - attorney

U.S. President Donald Trump's private attorney says James Comey's testimony vindicates the American president and it's time to move on.

Legal experts and others see the building blocks for a case of obstruction of justice under construction following the testimony to the U.S. Senate's Intelligence Committee.

Marc Kasowitz is President Trump's long-time private attorney.

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Attorney Marc Kasowitz pushed back on claims President Trump implied or pressued James Comey to end investigations into Michael Flynn.

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Marc Kasowitz says James Comey's testimony vindicates President Trump.

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Marc Kasowitz suggested James Comey should be investigated for leaking classified information.

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Trump and Comey mutually accuse one another of lying

President Trump's lawyer is vigorously denying allegations  that the President demanded loyalty from his former FBI Director James Comey, and tried to get him to drop an investigation into ties between one top Trump aide and the Russians.


The President's lawyer says Mr Trump has been "thoroughly vindicated" by Mr Comey's testimony on Capitol Hill.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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No response from Kremlin over James Comey's testimony

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Moscow hasn't immediately responded to the latest allegations by the former FBI director that he believed without any doubt that Russia interfered in the US election. Moscow has vehemently denied the allegations before, asking Washington to provide evidence.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Americans watch Comey testimony

Americans were transfixed by the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey  to the Senate Intelligence Committee, watching on televisions as American broadcasters interrupted normal morning programming.

However, U.S. President Donald Trump did not appear to be listening, not posting on social media for hours.

Bars in Washington opened early, including the Partisan, where Molly Hippolitus is the communications director.

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UK ELECTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA

It's election day in the United Kingdom, where millions of people are casting their votes. The ballot will select members of parliament for the next five years. And while people wait for the results, many are sharing their thoughts and photos online. Lucy Taylor has been following the story in London.


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Pres. Trump refrains from commenting on James Comey

U.S. President Donald Trump has so far refrained from commenting on the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey to the U.S. Senate's Intelligence Committee.

The White House staff has indicated, they were trying to keep the American president so busy, he would not have time to post potentially unfortunate comments on social media.

In a speech to the Faith and Freedom Coaltion, a gathering of conservative and evangelical Christians, President Trump promised to fight to his - and their - agenda, but did not address the congressional testimony.

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US Politician apologizes for reported assault of journalist & agrees to donate to non-profit

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The newly elected US representative from (the state of) Montana has
written an apology to a journalist he reportedly assaulted on the eve
of his election.

Republican Greg Gianforte has also agreed to donate 50 thousand
dollars to a non profit that promotes press freedom.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Sure Pres. Trump under investigation - Comey

James Comey has confirmed to the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee he's sure U.S .President Donald Trump is under investigation for possible obstruction of justice.

He's also said if there are tapes of their interactions, then he is giving blanket permission to release them.

James Comey told Senator Angus King special counsel Robert Mueller is taking the lead on sorting out obstruction of justice.

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James Comey told senators that his testimony should be considered as a whole.

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COMEY LEAKED INFO TO MEDIA TO PRESSURE TRUMP ADMIN INTO APPOINTING SPECIAL COUNSEL

Former FBI director James Comey had a friend pass information to the media in order to pressure the Trump Administration into appointing a special counsel to lead the Russia investigation.

Speaking before the Senate Intelligence committee Thursday, Mr Comey said he took the action after President Trump threatened to release taped recordings of their conversations.

Mr Comey said he wasn't bothered by the idea of recordings being released, but he was worried President Trump was trying to influence the course of the investigation.

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Comey's electrifying testimony grips Washington

Former FBI chief James Comey says the pressure he came under from U.S. President Donald Trump began early.

James Comey's testimony before U.S. lawmakers, investigating possible collusion between the Trump administration and Russia, paints a picture of a bullying president.

But some Republicans have challenged James Comey over why he didn't sound the alarm earlier.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Comey challenged by Republicans over why he didn't speak up earlier

Former FBI chief James Comey says the pressure he came under from U.S. President Donald Trump began early.

James Comey, testifying before U.S. lawmakers, investigating possible collusion between the Trump administration and Russia, paints a picture of a bullying president.

When challenged by Republican Senator Marco Rubio, on why he hadn't raised the alarm earlier- nor told the president at the time his behaviour was inappropriate- he said he didn't know.

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U.S. considers laptop ban extension

The United States is considering whether to extend its ban its on the
use of laptops and large electronic devices on flights.

In March the U.S. imposed the restriction on flights originating from
eight Muslim-Majority nations citing concerns that a bomb could be
concealed within those devices.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Comey kept notes because he was scared Trump would lie about his meetings

A fear U.S. President Donald Trump might lie about his one-to-one meetings with fired FBI director James Comey led him to write detailed notes of all subsequent encounters.

That's the testimony from the former FBI chief who is on Capitol Hill giving evidence before U.S. lawmakers tasked with investigating possible collsusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

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James Comey Begins Testimony Accusing Trump of Lying

The former Director of the FBI has accused Donald Trump of lying at the start of testimony in the US Senate.

James Comey is testifying that the U.S. President tried to persuade him privately to drop a part of his investigation into ties with Russia.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes report...

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