President-elect Donald Trump on Monday condemned the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, calling it a “violation of all rules of civilized order” and saying it was carried out by a “radical Islamic terrorist.” “Today we offer our condolences to the family and loved ones of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov, who was assassinated by a radical Islamic terrorist,” Trump said in a short statement.
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Donald Trump blames terrorists for killings in Turkey, Berlin
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Trump blames terrorists for killings in Turkey, Berlin
On the day that his election victory became official, Donald Trump on Monday experienced what life will be like as president as he condemned separate deadly incidents against a Russian diplomat and shoppers at a German Christmas market, blaming Islamic terrorism in both instances. Authorities in Turkey and Germany were still investigating when Trump issued back-to-back statements condemning the incidents, although the White House earlier had said that what happened in central Berlin when a trucked rammed a holiday crowd “appears to be a terrorist attack.”
Truck plows into Christmas Market in Berlin, killing 9, injuring ‘many’
A truck plowed through a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, on Monday evening, killing at least nine and injuring dozens of people, Berlin police said. The incident Monday evening happened at Breitscheidplatz, a public square in the center of the German capital.
Truck plows into Christmas Market in Berlin, killing 9, injuring ‘many’
A truck plowed through a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, on Monday evening, killing at least nine and injuring dozens of people, Berlin police said. The incident Monday evening happened at Breitscheidplatz, a public square in the center of the German capital.
We didn’t show up: President Obama says Clinton lost because she ignored rural areas
The last photo of Zsa Zsa Gabor: Legendary star is pictured on a hospital bed at home before she died of a heart attack at aged 99 Mother of the bride was killed when 100ft tree fell on California wedding as the bridal party posed for a photo: Harrowing video emerges of the aftermath of tragedy that left five others injured Goodnight dahlinks: Hollywood actress Zsa Zsa Gabor – best known for having nine husbands – dies of a heart attack aged 99 Henry Kissinger praises Trump as ‘a phenomenon that foreign countries haven’t seen’ and says his election is an ‘extraordinary opportunity’ Prince Harry drops Meghan Markel at Heathrow airport to fly home as he faces up to a festive season without her I never really dealt with my mother’s death, admits Harry: Prince says he ‘buried’ his feelings about the Paris tragedy Why this photo proves Charles WILL be King: RICHARD KAY explains how the new … (more)
Sen. Cory Gardner must reject Rex Tillerson as secretary of state
In this June 15, 2012, file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson shake hands at a signing ceremony of an agreement between state-controlled Russian oil company Rosneft and ExxonMobil at the Black Sea port of Tuapse, southern Russia. The U.S. intelligence community has stated that Russia interfered with our free and democratic elections, and last week Donald Trump appointed ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state.
China says it will give drone back, but Trump says ‘keep it’
In this undated photo released by the U.S. Navy Visual News Service, the USNS Bowditch, a T-AGS 60 Class Oceanographic Survey Ship, sails in open water. The USNS Bowditch, a civilian U.S. Navy oceanographic survey ship, was recovering two drones on Thursday when a Chinese navy ship approached and sent out a small boat that took one of the drones, said Navy Capt.
China says it will give drone back, but Trump says ‘keep it’
In this undated photo released by the U.S. Navy Visual News Service, the USNS Bowditch, a T-AGS 60 Class Oceanographic Survey Ship, sails in open water. The USNS Bowditch, a civilian U.S. Navy oceanographic survey ship, was recovering two drones on Thursday when a Chinese navy ship approached and sent out a small boat that took one of the drones, said Navy Capt.
Head of U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran showing commitment to deal
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano prepares for a board of governors meeting at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria June 6, 2016. Iran has shown commitment to the deal on its nuclear program agreed with world powers, the head of the United Nations atomic energy watchdog said on Sunday, following complaints by Tehran over what it calls a U.S. violation of the accord.
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro postpones currency move after chaos, protests
Caracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has suspended the elimination of the country’s largest denomination bill, which had sparked cash shortages and nationwide unrest, saying the measure would be postponed until early January. The surprise pulling of the 100-bolivar note from circulation this week – before new larger bills were available – led to vast lines at banks, looting at scores of shops, anti-government protests and at least one death.
Trump’s ambassador pick could drastically alter 2 of the…
President-elect Donald Trump tapped bankruptcy lawyer David Friedman to serve as the US ambassador to Israel on Thursday, raising questions about how Friedman’s far-right views will upend Washington’s longstanding approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Friedman, who has no diplomatic experience, is a fierce opponent of a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine that would create two independent states on either side of the Jordan river.
Trump tweet attacking Vanity Fair brings it a bonanza
Usually when President-elect Donald Trump pumps out a nasty tweet, the recipient suffers, such as Lockheed did after he derided what he deemed the high cost of a fighter plane it is constructing. But the reverse is true after he took on his newest target: Vanity Fair, which gave the restaurant in Trump Tower a scathingly bad review.
Trump’s pick for Israel envoy signals break on US policy
Donald Trump’s selection of a hard-line pro-Israel advocate as his U.S. ambassador to the Jewish state could signal the end of decades of American support for the establishment of an independent Palestine. The president-elect’s transition team already has asked the State Department to assess how to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, according to one official, underscoring Trump’s commitment to back Israel in ways no American leader has before.
US says Chinese warship seized Navy underwater drone
A Chinese warship seized a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider that was collecting unclassified scientific data in the South China Sea, and the U.S. is demanding its return, the Pentagon said Friday. Navy Capt.
Trump’s pick for Israel envoy signals break on U.S. policy
Donald Trump’s selection of a hard-line pro-Israel advocate as his U.S. ambassador to the Jewish state could signal the end of decades of American support for the establishment of an independent Palestine. The president-elect’s transition team already has asked the State Department to assess how to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, according to one official, underscoring Trump’s commitment to back Israel in ways no American leader has before.
Donald Trump picks pro-settlements lawyer as his Israel envoy
US president-elect Donald Trump has picked lawyer David Friedman, a supporter of Israeli settlements and other changes to Washington’s policies in the region, as his ambassador to the Jewish state. Mr Friedman said he looked forward to carrying out his duties from “the US embassy in Israel’s eternal capital, Jerusalem”, even though the embassy is in Tel Aviv.
Donald Trump picks pro-settlements lawyer as his Israel envoy
US president-elect Donald Trump has picked lawyer David Friedman, a supporter of Israeli settlements and other changes to Washington’s policies in the region, as his ambassador to the Jewish state. Mr Friedman said he looked forward to carrying out his duties from “the US embassy in Israel’s eternal capital, Jerusalem”, even though the embassy is in Tel Aviv.
Israel cuts $6 million in U.N. funding over settlements resolution
Israel said on Friday it would cut $6 million in funding to the United Nations in 2017 in protest against a U.N. Security Council resolution that demanded an end to Israeli settlement building on land Palestinians want for an independent state. The United States abstained from the Dec. 23 vote, allowing the 15-member Security Council to adopt the resolution with 14 votes in favor.