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8:31 PM 5/14/2017 - Emmanuel Macron sworn in as president of a divided France - Washington Post

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Emmanuel Macron sworn in as president of a divided France - Washington Post
President Putin shows off his musical talents on the piano in China
Russia Investigation News: Clapper Says US Institutions Under Attack From President [VIDEO] - International Business Times
The End Of Trump - HuffPost
Microsoft president blasts NSA for its role in 'WannaCry' computer ransom attack - Los Angeles Times
Frustrated over fallout from sacking FBI director, Trump 'considers purging top White House staff'
Ransomware cyber-attack a wake-up call, Microsoft warns
Fired FBI Director James Comey in 2014: "You cannot trust people in power" - CBS News
Scotland to Russia
PHOTOS: 17 Mummies Unearthed In Egypt - NPR
Falwell: Trump gave 'best commencement speech Liberty has ever had' - The Hill
US lawmakers ask Trump to turn over any Comey tapes - Reuters
Russian Election Meddling 'Well Documented,' Tillerson Says - Yahoo News
Political chaos in Washington is a return on investment for Moscow - Washington Post
GOP Senators, Pulling Away From Trump, Have 'a Lot Less Fear of Him' - New York Times
Hourly News Summary: NPR News: 05-14-2017 7PM ET
The Interpreter: How Venezuela Stumbled to the Brink of Collapse
Ronaldo's brace keeps Real in control - ESPN FC (blog)
Protesters Hit Moscows Streets to Fight Mass Renovation Plan
NPR News: 05-14-2017 7PM ET
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Schumer: Sessions should step down
Clapper: Comey was 'uneasy' about Trump dinner
Clapper: My words not 'exculpatory' for Trump

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Emmanuel Macron sworn in as president of a divided France - Washington Post


Washington Post

Emmanuel Macron sworn in as president of a divided France
Washington Post
PARIS First-time politician Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated Sunday as France's president, facing the difficult task of transforming electoral success into political strength in a society beset by unemployment and divided by anger. The solemn ...

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President Putin shows off his musical talents on the piano in China

Russia Investigation News: Clapper Says US Institutions Under Attack From President [VIDEO] - International Business Times


International Business Times

Russia Investigation News: Clapper Says US Institutions Under Attack From President [VIDEO]
International Business Times
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Sunday U.S. institutions are under assault not only by the Russians but by President Donald Trump as well. Clapper said he found the firing of FBI Director James Comey very disturbing, in ...

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The End Of Trump - HuffPost


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The End Of Trump
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The question is no longer whether there are grounds to impeach Donald Trump. It is when enough Republicans will put their loyalty to America ahead of their loyalty to their party. Trump's statements last week about his firing of former FBI director ...

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Microsoft president blasts NSA for its role in 'WannaCry' computer ransom attack - Los Angeles Times


Los Angeles Times

Microsoft president blasts NSA for its role in 'WannaCry' computer ransom attack
Los Angeles Times
A Microsoft executive sharply criticized a U.S. spy agency Sunday for its role in weaponizing a weakness in Windows and allowing it to be stolen by hackers and used to launch history's largest ransomware attack. "This attack provides yet another ...
Ransomware cyber-attack a wake-up call, Microsoft warnsBBC News
Microsoft Just Took A Swipe At NSA Over The WannaCry Ransomware NightmareForbes
After Ransomware Attack, Businesses Brace For Monday MorningHuffPost
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Frustrated over fallout from sacking FBI director, Trump 'considers purging top White House staff'

Ransomware cyber-attack a wake-up call, Microsoft warns

The warning comes amid fears of further ransomware attacks worldwide as people return to work.
Fired FBI Director James Comey in 2014: "You cannot trust people in power" - CBS News


CBS News

Fired FBI Director James Comey in 2014: "You cannot trust people in power"
CBS News
The FBI director is given a 10-year term so they can lead in a way that's "not influenced by the political winds," James Comey told 60 Minutes in 2014. Comey also said the founding fathers "divided power among three branches, to set interest against ...
Fired by Trump, James Comey Makes an Outing to See a MusicalNew York Times

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Scotland to Russia

Photographing men and boys on a journey from Europe to Asia.
PHOTOS: 17 Mummies Unearthed In Egypt - NPR


NPR

PHOTOS: 17 Mummies Unearthed In Egypt
NPR
Officials in Egypt say they've uncovered 17 mummies in an ancient burial site, most of which are intact. Egyptology professor Salah al-Kholi of Cairo University said there may be as many as 32 mummies in the underground chamber, Reuters reports.

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Falwell: Trump gave 'best commencement speech Liberty has ever had' - The Hill


The Hill

Falwell: Trump gave 'best commencement speech Liberty has ever had'
The Hill
Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of Liberty University, praised PresidentTrump on Sunday, saying his commencement address was the best commencement speech Liberty has ever had. Every seat was filled, Falwell told Fox News, noting that 50,000 ...
Trump to Liberty graduates: Be an outsider because there's nothing 'more pathetic' than 'being a critic'Washington Post
Trump Finds Respite at Liberty University as Aides Interview FBI CandidatesNew York Times
As FBI controversy rages, Trump doubles down on outsider message before a friendly crowdLos Angeles Times
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US lawmakers ask Trump to turn over any Comey tapes - Reuters


Reuters

US lawmakers ask Trump to turn over any Comey tapes
Reuters
WASHINGTON U.S. lawmakers on Sunday called on President Donald Trump to turn over any tapes of conversations with fired FBI chief James Comey, potentially setting up a showdown with the White House as Democrats considered a boycott of the vote on ...
Analysis: Donald Trump has biggest credibility gap of any president since NixonMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
NBC/WSJ Poll: Just 29 Percent Approve of Trump's Firing of James ComeyNBCNews.com
This Isn't 'Another Watergate' But It Plays As One On TV And On TwitterNPR
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Russian Election Meddling 'Well Documented,' Tillerson Says - Yahoo News


Yahoo News

Russian Election Meddling 'Well Documented,' Tillerson Says
Yahoo News
Rex Tillerson, former chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corp. and U.S. secretary of state nominee for president-elect Donald Trump, speaks during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan.

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Political chaos in Washington is a return on investment for Moscow - Washington Post


Washington Post

Political chaos in Washington is a return on investment for Moscow
Washington Post
Russia has yet to collect much of what it hoped for from the Trump administration, including the lifting of U.S. sanctions and recognition of its annexation of Crimea. But the Kremlin has gotten a different return on its effort to help elect Trump in ...
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GOP Senators, Pulling Away From Trump, Have 'a Lot Less Fear of Him' - New York Times


New York Times

GOP Senators, Pulling Away From Trump, Have 'a Lot Less Fear of Him'
New York Times
WASHINGTON Senate Republicans, increasingly unnerved by PresidentTrump's volatility and unpopularity, are starting to show signs of breaking away from him as they try to forge a more traditional Republican agenda and protect their political fortunes.

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Hourly News Summary: NPR News: 05-14-2017 7PM ET

NPR News: 05-14-2017 7PM ET



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The Interpreter: How Venezuela Stumbled to the Brink of Collapse

Established democracies are not supposed to implode like this. But economic missteps, power grabs and political opportunism have made it happen.

Ronaldo's brace keeps Real in control - ESPN FC (blog)


ESPN FC (blog)

Ronaldo's brace keeps Real in control
ESPN FC (blog)
Cristiano Ronaldo made more history, netting his 400th and 401st goals for Real, en route to their 4-1 win over Sevilla. Cristiano Ronaldo made more history, netting his 400th and 401st goals for Real, en route to their 4-1 win over Sevilla. Cristiano ...
Sevilla Soccer News, Schedule, Roster, Stats - SB NationSB Nation

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Protesters Hit Moscows Streets to Fight Mass Renovation Plan

Crowds gathered on Sunday to protest Moscows plan to demolish thousands of Soviet-era apartment blocks. The mayor said the opinions voiced at the protest would be taken into account.

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Hourly News Summary: NPR News: 05-14-2017 5PM ET

NPR News: 05-14-2017 5PM ET



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Schumer: Sessions should step down

From: CNN
Duration: 00:57

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) continues to call for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to step down over involvement in former FBI Director James Comey's firing.
Clapper: Comey was 'uneasy' about Trump dinner

From: CNN
Duration: 01:08

James Clapper recounts to Jake Tapper his conversation with Comey before the former FBI Director went to the White House for a private dinner with the president
Clapper: My words not 'exculpatory' for Trump

From: CNN
Duration: 02:42

President Trump used Clapper's words as evidence of no collusion between his campaign and Russia. Jake Tapper asks if that is a fair depiction of his words
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Extremism, jobs, Europe challenges facing Frances Macron
Emmanuel Macron sworn in as president of a divided France
May 14, 2017
Stalin Portrait Goes Up At Moscow Metro Station
How a woman in England tracks civilian deaths in Syria, one bomb at a time
Tillerson: Trump Concerned About Moving Embassy to Jerusalem
More Syrian Rebels Abandon Territory Near Damascus
Hourly News Summary: NPR News: 05-14-2017 7PM ET
Macron is sworn in as France's president | DW English - YouTube
Tapper: The real reasons Trump fired Comey - YouTube
Trump surprised at backlash from Comey firing - YouTube
President white hot with anger yelling at the TV. Is Trump's mood affecting his presidency? - YouTube
Trump INTERVIEW with lester holt nbc news 5/11/2017 James Comey Firing, Mike Flynn Agent - YouTube
Hourly News Summary: NPR News: 05-14-2017 5PM ET
The White House: "The Russians tricked us" Pictures of Trump smiling with Russia's top Spy - YouTube
Putin plays piano at Xi Jinpings residence during forum in Beijing
Russian Police Ban Navalny From Moscow Home Owners' Protest
France: Emmanuel Macron meets with Paris Town hall officials
France: Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Hidalgo sign Paris' Scroll
France: What is president Emmanuel Macron's schedule for the next days?
Emmanuel Macron inaugurated President: La Marseillaise resonates in Paris' Town Hall
Macrons Pro-EU stance could make Brexit much tougher for Britain
Russian Police Ban Navalny From Moscow Home Owners' Protest
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France: Watch President Emmanuel Macron's address at Paris Town Hall
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Extremism, jobs, Europe — challenges facing France’s Macron

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Newly inaugurated, France’s youngest president faces the daunting task of reuniting a divided nation riven by anxieties about terrorism, chronic unemployment, immigration and France’s relationship with the rest of Europe. Here are a few challenges facing Emmanuel Macron after his swearing-in Sunday:





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Emmanuel Macron sworn in as president of a divided France

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The centrist newcomer who embraces a borderless European Union faces steep challenges in his bid to defuse a populist threat.





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May 14, 2017

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A look at the best news photos from around the world.

Stalin Portrait Goes Up At Moscow Metro Station

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A portrait of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been raised at a Moscow metro station in celebration of the 82nd anniversary of the opening of the Russian capital’s underground transport network.

How a woman in England tracks civilian deaths in Syria, one bomb at a time 

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Airstrikes are killing civilians in Syria and Iraq, and Airwars is collecting the evidence.





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Tillerson: Trump Concerned About Moving Embassy to Jerusalem 

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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says President Donald Trump's is concerned about how moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem would affect the Mideast peace process. "I think it'll be informed, again, by the parties that are involved in those talks and most certainly...whether Israel views it as being helpful to a peace initiative or perhaps a distraction," Tillerson told NBC's Meet the Press Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

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More Syrian Rebels Abandon Territory Near Damascus

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At least 1,500 Syrian rebels and their families abandoned another long-held district just outside of Damascus on Sunday, as the army of President Bashar al-Assad and its allies push to seize full control of the capital and surrounding areas for the first time in nearly five years. State media and witnesses said the evacuation began at dawn, less than a day after government forces captured the Qaboun district, and just days after hundreds of other beleaguered rebel fighters and their...

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Macron is sworn in as France's president | DW English - YouTube

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Published on May 14, 2017
Emmanuel Macron has been sworn in as France's new president. In his first address, Macron emphasized the country's commitment to the EU and its values. He also stressed the need to overcome divisions in French society.
For more DW news go to http://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/s-9097

Tapper: The real reasons Trump fired Comey - YouTube

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Published on May 10, 2017
CNN's Jake Tapper says one of the reasons President Donald Trump fired James Comey was that the former FBI director would not give him assurance of personal loyalty.

Trump surprised at backlash from Comey firing - YouTube

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Published on May 14, 2017
President Trump thought his decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey would be "very popular" and was surprised at the backlash in the days that followed. CNN's Athena Jones has more.

President white hot with anger yelling at the TV. Is Trump's mood affecting his presidency? - YouTube

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Trump INTERVIEW with lester holt nbc news 5/11/2017 James Comey Firing, Mike Flynn Agent - YouTube

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Published on May 11, 2017
Trump INTERVIEW with lester holt nbc news 5/11/2017 James Comey Firing, Mike Flynn Agent and russian connections questions asked by lester hol

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The White House: "The Russians tricked us" Pictures of Trump smiling with Russia's top Spy - YouTube

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Published on May 11, 2017

Putin plays piano at Xi Jinping’s residence during forum in Beijing 

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From: RussiaToday
Duration: 01:07

Russia’s president didn’t fritter away his time ahead of a meeting with his Chinese counterpart at a high-profile forum in Beijing. Known for his keen interest in music, Vladimir Putin played the unofficial anthems of Moscow and St. Petersburg on a piano.
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Russian Police Ban Navalny From Moscow Home Owners' Protest 

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Duration: 01:34

Russian police forced opposition leader Aleksei Navalny to leave a May 14 protest against the planned demolitions of residential buildings in Moscow. (RFE/RL's Russian Service)
Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-housing-protest/28487522.html

France: Emmanuel Macron meets with Paris Town hall officials

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