Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn. questions Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson during the committee’s confirmation hearing Tillerson, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washi… WASHINGTON – Pointing toward possible confrontation, Donald Trump’s selection for secretary of state likened Beijing’s island-building in the South China Sea to a takeover of another country’s territory and spoke of forcing Beijing to fully apply sanctions on North Korea.
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Patrick Buchanan: Iran nuclear deal: Alive or dead?
Though every Republican in Congress voted against the Iran nuclear deal, “Tearing it up … is not going to happen,” says Sen. Bob Corker, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.
Trump must forge anti-terror coalition with Israel and Arabs, Liberman tells Jpost
According to Liberman, this coalition would be similar to the one the US established ahead of the First Gulf War in 1991, but would this time include Israel. The US should establish a regional coalition to fight terrorism that would include, for the first time, Israel alongside moderate Arab states, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman told The Jerusalem Post.
Abbas to meet Pope Francis in advance of Paris parley
Pope Francis talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a private audience at the Vatican City, May 16, 2015.. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, just one day before France is scheduled to host an international peace conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Dubai’s DAMAC confirms offering $2B in deals to Trump
Dubai-based developer DAMAC Properties said Wednesday it recently offered $2 billion in deals to President-elect Donald Trump’s company, which rejected them. The developer already has partnered with the Trump Organization to manage and run two golf courses in the glamorous city in the United Arab Emirates.
Donald Trump hit back at claims Russia possesses compromising material about him
US President-elect Donald Trump has suggested American intelligence agencies may be responsible for releasing a dossier containing allegations that Russia holds compromising information about him. At his first press conference since winning November’s presidential election, Mr Trump thanked media organisations which held back from publishing details from the dossier, which has reportedly been circulating in Washington for some time.
Tillerson says would support maintaining Russia sanctions for now
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, said on Wednesday he would support maintaining U.S. sanctions on Russia until the United States further develops its approach to the country. “I would leave things in the status quo so we are able to convey this can go either way,” Tillerson said during his confirmation hearing, in response to a question on whether he thought right now is the right time to lift sanctions on Russia.
Mexico again says there is a no waya it will pay for Trump wall
Mexico’s new Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray said on Tuesday there is no way his country will pay for the wall that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to build on the United States’ southern border to keep out illegal immigrants. “There are no circumstancesnot even the best possible trade deal, investments, support which would justify taking a step that would violate the dignity of Mexicans to such an extent.”
‘Pulp fiction’: Russia denies – compromising materials’ on Trump
‘Pulp fiction’: Russia denies ‘compromising materials’ on Trump It comes after unverified intelligence documents accused Russia of “cultivating, supporting, and assisting” Trump for “at least five years.” Check out this story on thestarpress.com: http://usat.ly/2iiu5v6 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Tyumen region governor Vladimir Yakushev in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.
Nicaragua pledges to fight for Taiwan recognition on global stage
Nicaragua on Tuesday said it wanted to secure bigger international recognition for Taiwan during a visit by President Tsai Ing-wen at a moment of Chinese suspicions the leader of the self-ruled island is seeking formal independence from China. Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega welcomed his Taiwanese counterpart on a visit that follows complaints by Beijing about the attitude of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump who has questioned the United States’ commitment to China’s position that Taiwan is part of one China.
NZ to benefit from Trump/Brexit?
New Zealand could be the accidental beneficiary from the election of Donald Trump as US President and the Brexit vote if it speeds up the pace of free trade talks with the European Union in a bid to stamp out protectionism. Prime Minister Bill English met with European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels earlier this morning.
Senators join forces on legislation to punish Russia WASHINGTON (AP)…
Senate Republicans and Democrats joined forces Tuesday to directly challenge President-elect Donald Trump over Russia’s interference in U.S. elections and for ongoing aggression in other parts of the world. The 10 lawmakers, five from each party, introduced sweeping legislation designed to go beyond the punishments against Russia already levied by the Obama administration and to demonstrate to Trump that forcefully responding to Moscow’s meddling isn’t a partisan issue.
Ottawa, provinces will face pressure to backtrack on emission targets under Trump
Dump trucks are parked near crude oil tanks at Kinder Morgan’s North 40 terminal expansion construction project in Sherwood Park, near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada November 13, 2016. Dump trucks are parked near crude oil tanks at Kinder Morgan’s North 40 terminal expansion construction project in Sherwood Park, near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada November 13, 2016.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma meets Donald Trump to help American small business3 min ago
Jack Ma, founder and chairman of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba, on Monday met with US President-elect Donald Trump and discussed plans to help US small businesses sell products to China through the company’s platform. “I think the president-elect is very smart, he is very open-minded to listen.
Russian town wants to name street Trump
The incoming U.S. president is popular in Russia, in part for his praise of Vladimir Putin, and one town is looking for a way to honor Donald Trump. Many in the town of Ryazan, about 150 miles outside Moscow, are hoping for a thaw in U.S.-Russian relations and pinning those hopes on President-elect Trump.
The Midge: As Trump appoints son-in-law, SNP MP asks ‘How’s the swamp drain going?’
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Trump’s Man in Indonesia to Boost Ties With Theme Park, Racing Track
Indonesian tycoon Hary Tanoesoedibjo says he’s fending off potential rivals to his pact with the Trump Organization by building new projects such as a motorbike-racing track and Disneyland-like theme park to cement the alliance. Tanoesoedibjo’s MNC Group, which is redeveloping two Indonesian resorts to be managed by the company owned by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, is open to more joint ventures given his existing relationship and access.
Cuomo: NY can show the nation an alternative to Trump
” New York state must stand as an alternative to Donald Trump, showing the nation that tolerance, progressive policies like a higher minimum wage and investments in education can create an economy that works for all, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. Without mentioning the Republican president-elect by name, Cuomo, a Democrat, said it is up to New York to find a different way to address the middle-class angst that propelled Trump to the White House.
Chris Hemsworth on the benefits of filming Thor Ragnarok in Australia
‘No wonder Taylor Swift ended things!’ Tom Hiddleston is ridiculed for his ‘white savior’ acceptance speech about South Sudan at Golden Globes ‘It’s good to be able to put the kids in bed every night’: Chris Hemsworth on the benefits of filming Thor Ragnarok in Australia as he prepares to film next Avengers movie in the US And on Sunday while at the Golden Globes, Chris Hemsworth revealed his joy at getting to spend quality time with his kids while filming blockbuster Thor last year on the Gold Coast. Speaking to the Today Show’s Richard Wilkins on the red carpet in Los Angeles, the superhero star admitted Ragnarok, the third movie in the Marvel franchise, was his best movie-making experience yet.
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Enough to drive you crazy! Driver gets a $128 ticket for leaving his car to warm up on his OWN driveway in freezing temperatures Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner WILL join his White House administration – as unpaid ‘Senior Advisor to the President’ ‘My sandwich? MY SANDWICH?!’ Father furious his wife took a bite out of his grilled cheese snack opens fire at her and is taken down after three-hour stand-off with police Revealed: The eight traits the man who will make the best lover, husband and father possesses Raising a child is as expensive as buying a FERRARI! Costs to raise offspring from birth to adulthood spiral to $233,000 Baby blunders! Parents send incredibly awkward photos of their precious children to Ellen DeGeneres for new talk show segment that highlights the tots’ most hilarious snapshots Do YOU have spelling OCD? Only the most pedantic of English language … (more)
‘I’m drunk and I’m locked out!’ Tipsy Busy Philipps ends her Golden …
Enough to drive you crazy! Driver gets a $128 ticket for leaving his car to warm up on his OWN driveway in freezing temperatures ‘My sandwich? MY SANDWICH?!’ Father furious his wife took a bite out of his grilled cheese snack opens fire at her and is taken down after three-hour stand-off with police Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner WILL join his White House administration – as unpaid ‘Senior Advisor to the President’ Revealed: The eight traits the man who will make the best lover, husband and father possesses Raising a child is as expensive as buying a FERRARI! Costs to raise offspring from birth to adulthood spiral to $233,000 Baby blunders! Parents send incredibly awkward photos of their precious children to Ellen DeGeneres for new talk show segment that highlights the tots’ most hilarious snapshots Do YOU have spelling OCD? Only the most pedantic of English language … (more)
Michele Bachmann looks to Trump to reverse “evil” gay agenda
Former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann recently appeared on Family Research Council President Tony Perkins ‘ “Washington Watch” radio show, where she made known her support of Perkins’ call for President-elect Donald Trump to eliminate supporters of LGBTQ rights from the State Department. The Trump transition team has already raised alarm bells with a memo sent to the Energy Department asking for the names of people who work on climate change , and another to the State Department looking for information on employees who have worked “to promote gender equality, such as ending gender-based violence, promoting women’s participation in economic and political spheres, entrepreneurship, etc.”
US, North Korea trade warnings over potential ICBM test
With Donald Trump getting ready to take office as president, North Korea is talking about launching a newly perfected intercontinental ballistic missile. Officials in Washington are saying that if Pyongyang launches anything that threatens the territory of the U.S. or its allies, it will be shot down.
Consolation prize! Keri Russell locks lips with Matthew Rhys at…
The Americans’ Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell found a sexy way to console each other following their loss at Sunday night’s Golden Globes. In a rare show of PDA, the 42-year-old Welshman locked lips with the California-born 40-year-old at Fox’s official afterparty inside the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
The Night Manager and The Crown reign over the Golden Globes
The Crown’s Claire Foy and the stars of The Night Manager have won Golden Globes in a night of British success at the Hollywood awards show. Foy was named best actress in a television drama for her portrayal of the Queen in the big-budget Netflix series about the monarch’s early reign.
CNBC’s Rick Santelli Calls Out NBC’s Chuck Todd for Picking Sides in Election
Sparks flew on the set of NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday morning as CNBC’s Rick Santelli accused moderator Chuck Todd of picking sides during the election. The confrontation occurred during a conversation about Russian meddling in the election and claims that intercepted communications showing their glee for Donald Trump’s victory.
Trump has taken few steps to disentangle from private empire
President-elect Donald Trump pledged to step away from his family-owned international real estate development, property management and licensing business before taking office Jan. 20. With less than two weeks until his inauguration, he hasn’t stepped very far.
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In the wake of the shooting that left five people dead and at least six others injured in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, more information is coming out about the shooter’s alleged criminal history.
WTH!? American Taxpayer – Not Mexico – To Pay For ‘Big,…
I think I actually understand this particular move. So before everyone attacks me for dissing Trump on the one hand, or making excuses for him on the other hear me out.
Salim Mehajer to return to politics to do what he loves most – ‘help others’
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Will Trump’s promised wall become taxpayer-fundeda
It was the signature promise of his campaign: Donald Trump vowed to build an impenetrable, concrete wall along the southern border. And Mexico was going to pay for it.
U.S. intelligence agencies: Putin ordered intervention in…
Russia carried out a comprehensive cybercampaign to upend the U.S. presidential election, an operation that was ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin and “aspired to help” elect Donald Trump by discrediting his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, U.S. intelligence agencies concluded in a report released Friday. The report depicts Russian interference as unprecedented in scale, saying that Moscow’s assault represented “a significant escalation in directness, level of activity, and scope of effort” beyond previous election-related espionage.
Trudeau’s Arctic oil decision a fresh example of Canada ignoring the North
It’s unclear how appreciative Canadians who live in the region will be of Trudeau’s action, because they were not consulted. It’s unclear how appreciative Canadians who live in the region will be of Trudeau’s action, because they were not consulted.
Congress looks to start building a Mexican border wall within months
Local residents walk alongside a high metal wall installed by U.S. workers to replace fencing along the border between Ciudad Juarez and Sunland Park, N.M.,on Sept. 12, 2016.
Supporting Israel doesn’t mean supporting Israeli espionage in America
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Shocking moment Chicago teen gang – including two girls – ‘kidnap and torture’ special-needs man while streaming entire ordeal live on Facebook and screaming racist and anti-Trump remarks Trump’s revenge? President-elect plans to cut staff at CIA headquarters and ‘restructure’ agency amid fears ‘the intelligence world has become too politicized’ in wake of Russian hacking saga Obama rushes to transfer four Guantanamo Bay detainees to Saudi Arabia despite demands from Donald Trump to leave them locked up How the Queen was almost SHOT by one of her own guards after she took 3am stroll through Buckingham Palace grounds Menendez brothers serving life for 1989 murders of their wealthy Beverly Hills parents reveal how they have married their pen pals and are ‘at peace’ with the crime US sends elite commandos to the border of Russia to defend nervous Baltic states while NATO beefs up its … (more)
Obama calls for smooth transition
President Barack Obama called for a smooth handover of control of the U.S. military to incoming commander in chief Donald Trump, as the outgoing president met Wednesday with military leaders for the last time. “We’ve got to make sure that during this transition period that there is a seamless passing of the baton, that there’s continuity,” Obama said.
Trumps Guantanamo Tweet was Uninformed and Ill-Advised
US president-elect Donald Trump’s that everyone held at Guantanamo Bay is “extremely dangerous” is ill-informed. What’s worse, his proposed course of action – stopping all releases – shows a lack of understanding about the danger keeping Guantanamo open poses to US National Security.
Trump Organization cancels business talks in 3 countries
The Trump Organization has cancelled talks over possible projects in Brazil, Argentina and India as the president-elect pulls back from deal-making less than three weeks before taking office. Trump lawyer Alan Garten said Wednesday that the company has cancelled a “memorandum of understanding” to continue discussions with local partners over possible office towers in Rio de Janeiro.
The Latest: Mexican candidate protests at Trump Tower
Gerardo FernA ndez NoroA a on Wednesday sat down in the lobby of the Manhattan skyscraper and briefly refused to leave. He held a map of the United States labeled “Mexico in 1830” and showed it to the reporters and photographers gathered in the lobby.