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Officials emphasized that the information contradicting Sessions comes from US intelligence on Kislyak's communications with the Kremlin, and they acknowledged that the Russian ambassador could have mischaracterized or exaggerated the nature of his interactions.

The New Zealand Defence Force mobilised additional troops overnight on Friday, bringing its total deployment to at least a dozen trucks and 140 personnel to provide emergency services and help rescue those trapped by rising flood waters. In addition to flooding, landslides have been reported, according to Mark Bradford, a fire and rescue officer. Overnight and on Saturday morning hundreds of people were evacuated from low-lying homes in Dunedin, Timaru and the wider Otago and Clutha ...

However, the diplomat's subsequent return to Russia marks the DC departure of a principal figure at the heart of American investigations into whether Moscow interfered in the 2016 presidential election and possible collusionbetween the Trump campaign and Russian officials.

Trump must have wanted to signal to Putin that he was willing, and able, to cooperate in ending the Syrian conflict along policies that have yet to be disclosed. The decision was "absolutely not a sop to the Russians", Thomas said. During battles in the northern countryside of Aleppo, the Kurdish People Protection Units (YPG) fought as a united force against IS militants and with the help of the US, the group proved trustworthy to Washington.

Simpson's eldest child, 48-year-old Arnelle Simpson, also testified on his behalf, saying her father is not ideal but realises what a mistake he made and has spent years paying for it. "Nobody has ever accused me of pulling any weapon on them", he said. She said her father is "my best friend and my rock". He said it was "mind-boggling" that he had been incarcerated for trying to retrieve property that was later ruled to be his.

It also includes a provision which, in more or less direct defiance of the White House's wishes, would hinder Trump from undoing the sanctions at a later date, requiring congressional approval to do so. The apparent agreement to fix procedural concerns , add sanctions against North Korea, and modify provisions that would restrict the participation of US energy companies in some worldwide projects, clears the way for a House vote next week.

Terrified locals and tourists rushed to the middle of the town's main square, as far away as possible from crumbling buildings. Officials on the island were assessing damage to cultural monuments and infrastructure, such as the port's 14th-century castle and other older buildings affected by the quake.

Jeff Sessions when the men met during the 2016 presidential race. "How do you take a job and then recuse yourself?" Trump added that Sessions' decision, on which he was not consulted, was "extremely unfair, and that's a mild word, to the President".

Palestinian media reported that between 200 and 400 Palestinians had been injured in clashes with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Egypt has further accused Israel of imposing restrictions on Palestinians over rights to practice their faith, "fueling tension among the Palestinian people and the entire Muslim nation".

They also say Kang sought to provide undercover agents posing as ISIS members with military information, some of it classified, and training. Kang, who was stationed at the Schofield Barracks military complex in Hawaii, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the charges and up to a $250,000 fine for each count.

The Philippine national men's basketball team's last assignment is Iran on Sunday, July 23. Gilas Pilipinas' Von Pessumal shoots over India's Prasanna Venkatesh Sivakumar during their William Jones Cup game yesterday in Taipei. The Philippines' faint hopes of glory were extinguished by Lithuania, with the Europeans beating Gilas Pilipinas 91-80, despite 14 points and five assists from Kiefer Ravena.