Monday, June 11, 2018

Monday's Headlines: Trump’s attacks on Trudeau, tensions at G-7 deepen rift with closest U.S. allies

 
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Today's Headlines
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Trump's attacks on Trudeau, tensions at G-7 deepen rift with closest U.S. allies
The White House tripled down on attacks on the Canadian prime minister, and European leaders expressed shock and resignation at the latest sign that President Trump is eager to defy diplomatic norms and blow up strong trade relationships.
Trudeau takes his turn as Trump's main antagonist, and Canadians rally around him
President Trump's attack on Justin Trudeau following the G-7 meeting brought together Canada's left and right in support of the prime minister, who is seen as having stood up to a bully.
 
With smiles and a handshake, Trump and Kim could mask gulf on nuclear arms
The two leaders hope to stage a spectacle, even as their representatives have struggled to find common ground.
 
South Korea's president says reaching accord with the North could take years
President Moon Jae-in insisted that South Korea play a key part in any talks after the Singapore summit.
 
North Korean defectors contemplate the possibility of returning to their homeland
The Trump-Kim summit could have life-changing ramifications for those who escaped the North. The Post spoke with four defectors at this new moment: potentially history-shaping in scope, but also one that is deeply personal and possibly life-changing for each of them.
 
Trump meets Singapore leader as U.S. races to finalize summit details
A U.S. team met with the North Koreans to bridge the remaining differences ahead of the historic meeting.
 
So long to net neutrality, hello to bigger telecoms? The Web you know may never be the same.
The repeal of the net neutrality rules on Monday comes a day before a judge will rule on whether AT&T can buy Time Warner. The two developments could lead to further consolidation of wireless, cable and content giants.
 
Should Democrats find a Trump of their own? Political outsiders find little room in 2020 presidential field.
In theory, there is a real opportunity for an outsider to take over the party and challenge Donald Trump, the first American to be elected president without political or military service, on his or her own terms. The problem has been finding the right person to do it.
 
Paige Patterson's views on women fueled his rise among Southern Baptists. A women's revolt would later spur his fall.
Patterson was the architect of the "the Conservative Resurgence" among Southern Baptists and advocated for restrictions on women. Decades later, his denomination is in turmoil after thousands of conservative women petitioned for his removal and he was fired.
 
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'Mothers could not stop crying': Lawmaker blasts Trump policy after visiting detained immigrants
Lawmakers and public officials in Washington state accused the Trump administration of causing undue trauma to children and parents after dozens of immigrants were transferred to a detention center in Seattle.
 
 
Cuba provides some details of another ailing U.S. Embassy worker
Cuba said in a statement that U.S. officials reported last month that the embassy official had reported experiencing "health symptoms" after hearing "undefined sounds" in her home in Havana.
 
American Medical Association weighs whether to change stance on assisted suicide
Although medically assisted death has gained ground in this country — with six states and the District of Columbia legalizing the practice — it remains a divisive issue among health-care providers.
 
'Afghanistan's Malala': College student shot by Taliban in 2016 earns bachelor's degree
Violence is one of the many obstacles to education that Afghan girls face. Even in government-controlled areas, a low percentage of girls go to college after finishing high school.
 
'The Band's Visit' and 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' rule the Tony Awards
"The Band's Visit" collected 10 awards including best musical while "Harry Potter" swept the design categories and won the Tony for best play.
 
     
 
 
 
 

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