WORLD NEWS DIGEST
News from the US Mission to the UN:
“Get Close,” Remarks to Graduating Students at Yale College Class Day
Remarks at ID2020 Summit on Harnessing Digital Identity for the Global Community
Remarks at the 2016 Senior Convocation at Georgetown University
Statement on the Awarding of the Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage
From the UN News Center:
WHS: UN humanitarian summit to 'shape a different future,' Ban tells thousands at opening ceremony
Situations worsening for displaced in southeast Niger amid Boko Haram threats – UN
WHS: Humanitarian aid is 'failing' – UN advisor tells why
WHS: ‘We need to solve humanitarian crises together,’ says UNESCO envoy Forest Whitaker
US STATE DEPT:
Remarks at a Peace Corps Signing Ceremony
Joint Statement on the Affirmation of the Importance of and Adherence to International Humanitarian Law Issued at the World Humanitarian Summit, Istanbul, Turkey
Da'esh Attacks in Jabla and Tartus and Regime Offensive Actions in Syria
US DEFENSE DEPT:
President, Defense Secretary Comment on Death of Taliban Leader
Votel: Eager Lion Exercise Highlights U.S.-Jordan Force Integration
Carter Calls Japanese Counterpart
In other world news headlines....
Senior Taliban figure says death of leader could unify group (AP)
Cuba to legalize small and medium-sized private businesses (AP)
China says better US-Vietnam ties must not threaten Beijing (AP)
Colombia says 2 more journalists missing in rough area (AP)
NATIONAL DIGEST
THE WHITE HOUSE:
Remarks by the President in Discussion at Business and Entrepreneurship Event
FACT SHEET: Enhancing U.S.-Vietnam Civil Nuclear Clean Energy Cooperation
Joint Statement: Between the United States of America and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Statement by the President on the Death of Taliban Leader Mansur
FDA: FDA modernizes Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods
FDA: FDA approves new, targeted treatment for bladder cancer
FDA: Xylitol and Your Dog: Danger, Paws Off
US TREASURY DEPT: Statement by Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew on the House Judiciary Committee Hearing to Impeach Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen
US TREASURY DEPT: Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew Statement at the G-7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Sendai, Japan
USDA: United States Drought Monitor: Innovative Data Solutions for the Future of Water
USDA: USDA Awards $4.5 Million in Rural Community Development Grants; Seeks Applications for Future Projects
USDA: Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Rural Electrification Administration
EPA: Connecticut Receives Nearly $1.2 million in EPA Announces Brownfields Funding
In other national headline news...
Clinton turns down Fox News offer to debate Sanders again (REU)
Democrats, seeking unity, give Sanders say in party platform (REU)
Trump’s Oreo aversion sparks online intrigue (REU)
Nobody appreciates nursing homes more than me, Trump says (REU)
(NOTE PAD)
Editorial comment: Starting today I'll be posting videos which I recorded off my cam recorder about local politics, interviews, and news events on an daily basis.
first up the video is on comments made by former Port Commissioner Jim Hallet regarding the litigation of the former Finance Director, Yvonne Ziomkowsk. Who won a $1.6 million lawsuit over her being fired over her gender. This recording was done during the May 16th City Council meeting on the first open comment session...
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