'More distraction politics': Sinn Fein hits back after Dublin-Monaghan criticism BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Sinn Fein has hit back at comments from UUP MLA Doug Beattie after the republican party called for pressure to be put on the Government to release documents connected to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/more-distraction-politics-sinn-fein-hits-back-after-dublinmonaghan-criticism-37455489.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article36915229.ece/58581/AUTOCROP/h342/2015-10-28_new_14100081_I4.JPG Email Sinn Fein has hit back at comments from UUP MLA Doug Beattie after the republican party called for pressure to be put on the Government to release documents connected to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. Branding the criticism "distraction politics", Sinn Fein called on Mr Beattie to support the implementation of legacy mechanisms. In a statement on Wednesday, UUP justice spokesperson Mr … [Read more...] about ‘More distraction politics’: Sinn Fein hits back after Dublin-Monaghan criticism
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Pipe bombs deepen political tensions
Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker and Colleen Long Associated Press Published 10:02 PM EDT Oct 24, 2018 Washington – A wave of glass-filled pipe bombs targeting Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, other prominent Democrats and CNN was thwarted without physical harm, but an anxiety-filled day on Wednesday deepened political tensions and fears two weeks before national midterm elections. None of the bombs detonated as law enforcement took them away for examination and disposal. The first crude bomb to be discovered had been delivered Monday to the suburban New York compound of George Soros, a liberal billionaire and major contributor to Democratic causes. The FBI said an additional package was intended for former Attorney General Eric Holder, but that one ended up at a Florida office of Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, whose return address was on it. Later Wednesday, the FBI said two additional packages addressed for Rep. Maxine Waters had been … [Read more...] about Pipe bombs deepen political tensions
Bomb threats highlight risk of violent political rhetoric
Steve Peoples and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Updated 5:59 pm PDT, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, to attend a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wis. President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, to attend a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wis. Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP Mayor Bill de Blasio looks on as Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers remarks during a news conference after NYPD personnel removed an explosive device from Time Warner Center Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in New York. The U.S. Secret Service says agents have intercepted packages containing "possible explosive devices" addressed to former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. . less Mayor Bill de Blasio looks on as Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers remarks during a news conference after NYPD personnel … [Read more...] about Bomb threats highlight risk of violent political rhetoric
The Latest: Exxon calls New York lawsuit baseless, political
Updated 1:30 pm PDT, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 FILE- This April 25, 2017, file photo, shows Exxon service station signs in Nashville, Tenn. New York’s attorney general is suing Exxon Mobil saying the company misled investors about the risks climate change posed to its business. less FILE- This April 25, 2017, file photo, shows Exxon service station signs in Nashville, Tenn. New York’s attorney general is suing Exxon Mobil saying the company misled investors about the risks climate change ... more Photo: Mark Humphrey, AP Photo: Mark Humphrey, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE- This April 25, 2017, file photo, shows Exxon service station signs in Nashville, Tenn. New York’s attorney general is suing Exxon Mobil saying the company misled investors about the risks climate change … [Read more...] about The Latest: Exxon calls New York lawsuit baseless, political
MND and MPS well coordinate to ensure absolute safety of important political events
Major General Luong Tam Quang, Head of the MPS’s Office, and Major General Tran Hong Cong, Deputy Director of the Department of Operations, presided over the meeting. Major General Tran Hong Cong speaks at the meeting. In the third quarter of this year, under the sound leadership of the Central Military Commission, the Central Party Committee of Public Security, and leaders of the MPS and MND, the two standing agencies have brought into play their roles, worked closely with each other to carry out effectively the Government’s Decree No.77 on the MPS's and MND’s coordination on implementing missions of protecting national security, social order and safety and defense mission as well. Thanks to their close cooperation and good advisory work, major targets, structures, political, cultural and diplomatic events of the country, activities of the Party and State leaders, visits of international delegations, international conferences hosted by Vietnam have … [Read more...] about MND and MPS well coordinate to ensure absolute safety of important political events