Shocking video: jogger pushing pedestrian in front of bus in London; CLIP

 

Shocking video shows jogger pushing pedestrian in front of bus on bridge in London; police are searching for the man https://t.co/TntbGWc2Pj http://pic.twitter.com/D0DfJPwvMx

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McCain: Obama better than Trump ‘as far as American leadership is concerned’

Sen. John McCain — who once called former President Barack Obama’s foreign policy “feckless” — insisted that his 2008 presidential rival still provided more American global leadership than the current president.

The Arizona Republican was asked in an interview published Sunday if America’s standing on the global stage was better under Obama than President Donald Trump.

“As far as American leadership is concerned, yes,” McCain told the Guardian.

McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, appeared irritated when asked about Trump’s message to the United Kingdom. Trump drew condemnation across the British political spectrum after attacking London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Twitter in the wake of the London Bridge terrorist attack. Khan and other British politicians called on the British government to cancel Trump’s visit.

“What do you think the message is? The message is that America doesn’t want to lead,” he replied.

The world is “not sure of American leadership, whether it be in Siberia or whether it be in Antarctica,” McCain added…

Source: McCain: Obama better than Trump ‘as far as American leadership is concerned’ – CNNPolitics.com

Fans react to death of Jonathan Demme, The Silence of the Lambs, at the age of 73.

Hollywood and the entertainment world is reacting to the death of director Jonathan Demme, best known for The Silence of the Lambs, at the age of 73.

* “Jonathan Demme was a great artist, humanitarian, activist & a warm encouraging colleague. I’ve known very few like him. He will be missed.” – director Ron Howard via Twitter.

* “Deeply sad to hear my friend, neighbor, and colleague Jonathan Demme has passed on. He was one of the real good guys. I miss you, buddy.” – writer Stephen King via Twitter.

* “Met tons through the Moonlight run but my man Demme was the kindest, most generous. A MASSIVE soul. He lived in love. And rests in peace.” – Moonlight director Barry Jenkins via Twitter.

* “Very sad to hear of the passing of the great Jonathan Demme. Admired his movies, his documentaries, his concert films. He could do anything.” – director Edgar Wright via Twitter.

* “RIP Jonathan Demme. Inspiring filmmaker, musical explorer, ornithologist (!), and truly wonderful and generous person.” – director Jim Jarmusch via Twitter.

* “Jonathan Demme was a gifted and versatile filmmaker. RIP.” – actor Michael McKean via Twitter.

* “I last saw Jonathan Demme four years ago today. Had no idea till this morning that it would be for the last time. Jonathan was a born movie-maker: he loved people and he loved filming them. Fictional or actual, he caught so many lives and glimpses of lives and framed them for others to enjoy. Jonathan was a true keeper of souls, and now we must celebrate his. He did a lot for me, too – thank you, JD. ‘Are you ready for your close-up?’ – musician Robyn Hitchcock in a statement.

* “RIP dearest Jonathan Demme. The world lost one of its purest, most loving and talented souls today. My heart is broken. I love you.” – Christine Lahti via Twitter.

* “Jonathan Demme was a singular director who made vitally human films. His ‘Something Wild’ is a seminal movie for me. So sad he’s gone.” – actor and writer Pat Healy via Twitter.

* “Oh no. Jonathan Demme. One of our great filmmakers one of the most beautiful souls on the planet. Another magical irreplaceable friend gone.” – musician Stevie Van Zandt via Twitter.

* “Ted Demme and I were worried about making The Ref when his uncle Jonathan Demme said something profound: ‘Stop talking and start shooting.”‘ – Denis Leary via Twitter.

Source: Fans react to death of Jonathan Demme | Perth Now

ISIS tank with explosives is BLOWN UP by Iraqi militia seconds before unleashing assault near war-torn town of Mosul

NSW braces for ‘worst thunderstorms of the season’ Heavy rain, flash flooding and giant hail

Flash flooding, heavy downpours and ‘large hail’ are expected to wreak havoc on large parts of central and northern New South Wales on Monday.

Meteorologist Rob Sharpe warned that the state could experience ‘some of the worst thunderstorms of the season’ with hail bigger than 5 centimetres.

MORE: NSW braces for ‘worst thunderstorms of the season’   | Daily Mail Online