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Bank of England keeps rates at record low as economy slows
The most recent figures show that workers are already worse off-real wages are declining, as the 2.3 percent inflation rate is outpacing wages growth, now running at just 1.9 percent compared to February of past year. However, that statement was based on the market view over the 15 working days to 3 May, which was for only one rate rise to 0.5% over the next three years. [Full Article...]
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Comey sought more Russian Federation resources before firing, AP sources indicate
If nothing more, Comey's professional reputation was the embodiment of the type of principled and independent position that the DOJ writ large often attempts to claim from administration to administration. He is a former chairman of the House of Representatives intelligence committee and was an Federal Bureau of Investigation agent in Chicago for five years before retiring in 1994 to begin a caree... [Full Article...]
Former French PM Manuel Valls pledges allegiance to Emmanuel Macron's movement
PARIS Emmanuel Macron's start-up political party was to announce on Thursday the names of several hundred candidates to do battle in a French parliamentary election that will decide how much power the centrist president-elect will enjoy once in office. [Full Article...]
Trump hosts Russians, Kissinger at White House
Here we sit. Had Trump fired Comey day one in office, he would still be labeled "Nixonian". He should have been fired by President Barack Obama for overstepping his authority, but the Obama administration would have had had added/jm similar charges leveled by the media of meddling to help Clinton. [Full Article...]
Merkel - Germany not 'first in line' to boost troops in Afghanistan

Jeff Sessions will not bring justice to the Justice Department

Keane blasts Mourinho, United for 'embarrassing' season

Meet Trump's 10 Picks For The Federal Bench
Some right-leaning court watchers had complained that the Trump administration was not moving swiftly enough on that front, but a White House source told me earlier this month that additional announcements were "in the works". "He's at an age where he has a lot of energy and can serve a lot of years on the court". The list of judicial nominees was confirmed to Politico news by a Trump ad... [Full Article...]
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Government forces, rebels clash in northwest Syria after de-escalation takes effect: Observatory
Iran, Assad's other major ally, also backed it. Political and armed opposition groups have rejected the proposal, saying Russian Federation has been unwilling or unable to get Assad and his Iranian-backed militia allies to respect past ceasefires. [Full Article...]
Syrian Kurds clear mines after taking town, dam from IS
Turkey's deputy prime minister Nurettin Canikli denounced the decision as " unacceptable " and said it "amounts to support to a terror organisation". We never have and never will". "There is still an opportunity for the United States to take Turkey's sensitivities into consideration". Otherwise, the outcome won't only affect Turkey . [Full Article...]
Moon Seeks to Mend China Ties Over Thaad in Call With Xi
Selfies, coffee and a jacket were all that new South Korean President Moon Jae-in needed to powerfully project an image that he's a down-to-earth leader. Echoing the United States' line, Moon also suggested that China, the North's sole major ally and its economic lifeline should do more to tame Pyongyang, saying "solving the THAAD problem would be easier if there was no more provocation by the Nor... [Full Article...]
Trump hosts Russian foreign minister at White House
Trump and Lavrov met in private, though both sides cast the session as a sign of ties having improved since the USA leader's assessment of them last month as at an "all-time low". Putin said: "Your question seems very amusing to me". Those zones are envisioned under a deal struck by Russia, Iran and Turkey. Lavrov is speaking in Washington after meeting with President Donald Trump. [Full Article...]
Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas fined for incident with fan
E.T. The game will be televised on ESPN . The Wizards scored the first four points of Game 5, only to see Boston go on a 16-0 run to take full control. The House of Guards were outplayed in the first half and Washington found themselves down 67-51. Game five will be the most important 48 minutes that the Celtics have played all season. [Full Article...]
Religious Groups Divided Over Trump's Executive Order

Tories confident for Aberdeen South following council votes
Labour can not now gain overall control of the council after losing early seats. Both the Conservatives' predictions on their expected success in Scotland at the general election and Labour's claims that Nicola Sturgeon's fortunes are about to go in to reverse are based on extrapolation. [Full Article...]
Indonesia courts jails Jakarta's Christian governor for blasphemy against Islam

Woman killed as India, Pak trade fire along LoC in Rajouri

Pakistani, Afghan troops exchange fire on border, several killed
The cross-border Afghan fire killed at least 12 Pakistanis and wounded more than 40 others, including civilians and security forces, provoking Pakistan's retaliation, Anjum noted. Aziz said the two sides also agreed to look at the demarcation line in the area. The incident took place in Chaman area near the Afghan border, Dawn online reported. [Full Article...]