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Deadly blasts strike near funeral for Kabul protest victim

June 17, 2017

Ezadyar was among four people killed on Friday when an anti-government protest spiraled into street clashes, with police firing live rounds to disperse hundreds of stone-throwing demonstrators incensed by a catastrophic bombing . The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility. A couple of hundred protesters had passed the night under two big tents on a road near the presidential palace following Friday's demonstration.

Annual Congressional Baseball Game Still On Following Shooting

June 17, 2017

MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Scalise underwent surgery Thursday related to his internal injuries and a broken bone in his leg. Rep. Steve Scalise remains in critical condition at a Washington , DC-area hospital following a shooting on Wednesday .

Grenfell Tower: PM reverses vow to keep survivors in the area

June 17, 2017

Kirkham, who spent much of her career as the technology and construction court judge in Birmingham, is retired but appears to be eminently qualified to get to the truth of what happened as the chair of a full public inquiry . She alluded to the fact that fire assessments may not have been adequate when testing the building. Advocates and other interested persons can ask relevant questions.

Trump lashes out at Russia investigators

June 17, 2017

A clear majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump has tried to interfere with the investigation into whether Russian Federation meddled in the 2016 election and possible Trump campaign collusion , a new poll released Thursday shows.

Hundreds protest after officer acquitted in Philando Castile shooting

June 17, 2017

Choi could not obtain a conviction the officer. She was praised for her split-second decision to stream the shooting's aftermath and her measured responses to Yanez , who had just fired shots into the vehicle and still had his gun out. Anthony said Yanez will not return to active duty and that it is negotiating a "voluntary separation agreement" with him. "He was compliant", Choi said.

European Union to open Brexit talks with divorce bill and citizens' rights

June 17, 2017

After a tumultuous week that pitched Britain into its deepest political crisis since the Brexit referendum a year ago, May's future was uncertain, darkened by her botched gamble on a snap election and muted response to a deadly fire in London.

Shot US Congressman Scalise in Need of Additional Surgery

June 17, 2017

As the game progressed, MedStar Washington Hospital Center released an update on Scalise's condition. U.S. lawmakers have returned to regular business ready to play their annual charity baseball game a day after a man angry at President Donald Trump fired on Republican legislators, leaving a senior congressman in critical condition.

Oregon becomes first state to give non-gender option on driver's license

June 17, 2017

As Elite Daily reported about a year ago, OR was also the first state to legally recognize an individual as a non-binary gender, so this news isn't a total surprise for the liberal state. The updated Oregon Transportation Commission regulations, which go into effect July 3, will allow applicants to choose "X" as opposed to "M" or "F".

Under pressure to soften Brexit, PM May to meet Northern Irish 'kingmakers'

June 17, 2017

May gambled that a strong election win, as forecast by some pollsters, would boost her majority in the House of Commons in time for the Brexit talks, but instead, her party surrendered 13 seats in the lower chamber. Speaking on the BBC's This Week, Mr Portillo said: "It's just not going to happen, you can see what the Chancellor of the Exchequer is up to". Mrs Foster was nearly certain to ask for greater investment in Northern Ireland as part of the deal, though changes to security and ...

Inquest opens into London Bridge attacks

June 17, 2017

BBC showed dozens of people, evidently caught up in the attack , being escorted through a police cordon with their hands on their heads. There are still about 12 people in that particular hospital recovering from their injuries. The Duchess of Cambridge spent an undisclosed amount of time at the hospital. He also privately met some of the young victims in hospital. 2017 has seen an unprecedented 34 people die, and 218 people injured in three separate attacks by Islamist extremists on ...

China can't 'buy its way out' of global problems

June 17, 2017

China insisted that the South China Sea issue has returned to the track of solution through negotiation and consultation of concerned parties. "The scope and effect of China's construction activities in the South China Sea differ from other countries in several key ways", Mattis noted, saying Beijing's "militarization" and "disregard for global law" showed its "contempt" for other nations' interests.

Rory McIlroy Misses Cut at 2017 US Open for 2nd Straight Year

June 17, 2017

Fellow Australian Adam Scott is stalling in his attempt to claw back into the tournament, stumbling with a double-bogey at his 10th hole to drop to three-over. Dustin Johnson is 1 over , on the cut line with six holes left. The greens, predictably, had become quicker in the scorching sun and the pins, even more predictably, were not as generously set.

Trump Says Scalise 'In Some Trouble', But Will 'Be OK, We Hope'

June 17, 2017

Scalise remained in critical condition at a local hospital, his family by his side, grievously wounded by a bullet that entered at the hip and injured internal organs. The Republican's team was practicing their batting at the Alexandria baseball field when shots suddenly rang out. "We had nothing but baseball bats to fight back against a rifle with", Alabama Rep.

Jury deliberations begin as Cosby defence rests after six minutes

June 17, 2017

McMonagle added that Cosby's "romantic interludes" with Constand were examples of Cosby being disloyal to his wife, but he didn't commit any crimes. Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting Constand at his home outside Philadelphia in 2004. Cosby entered the courtroom Monday appearing composed and confident, contrasting with an often-glum persona from previous days.

Play ball! GOP, Dems to battle as one - Team Scalise

June 17, 2017

The hospital said earlier in the week that he had undergone surgery for internal injuries and a broken leg. Scalise and four others were shot Wednesday morning during a Republican practice for the annual congressional baseball game . "If you're not sure which one I'll be, I'll be the one coaching third on crutches", Congressman Williams said. Investigators are trying to determine what his intent may have been - whether it was a list of potential targets for violence or whether he wrote ...

Twins draft high school shortstop Royce Lewis with top pick

June 17, 2017

This Southern California kid with the fast feet, soft glove and budding bat, fair or not, will be forever linked with the Falvey-Levine era in Twins history. "I have no pressure". "I just turned 18 last week". SS Kurt Stillwell (1983) and INF Nick Senzel (2016) selected with the second overall picks, are the only other players to be drafted that high by the Reds .

President Trump Reveals He Is Being Investigated

June 17, 2017

Rosenstein oversees Mueller, but the deputy attorney general is not actually conducting the investigation . The White House has said that Trump does not intend to fire Mueller, though he has the ability to. The Justice Department on Friday said any such of consideration of recusal was premature. "If the president thinks he can fire Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein and replace him with someone who will shut down the investigation, he's in for a rude awakening", she said in a ...

Paul Ryan Says Trump Should 'Let Robert Mueller Do His Job'

June 17, 2017

If President Trump wants to throw red meat to the legions of hungry lions hoping to take him down, he'll move to have special counsel Robert Mueller fired. So let's briefly review this most abnormal chain of events: The president was informed on January 26 that the FBI was investigating his national security adviser, Michael Flynn.

'Witch Hunt' Trump confirms he is being investigated over Comey firing

June 17, 2017

Rosenstein, who would be responsible for actually dismissing Mueller, told USA lawmakers he would fire him only with good cause. Trump's tweet read "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director!" Several White House officials and Trump associates insisted on anonymity in order to discuss the president's views of the unfolding investigation.

Sessions says he long had concerns over Comey

June 17, 2017

President Donald Trump interviewed Robert Mueller as a potential replacement for fired FBI Director James Comey the day before the former FBI director was named special counsel, a White House official said Tuesday. During the interview, Ruddy stated that Trump is "considering perhaps terminating" Mueller . Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has confidence in the Department of Justice's special counsel investigating Russian interference in USA elections.

ACLU: Carter conviction violates free speech protections

June 17, 2017

Carter , who could face up to 20 years in prison, will be sentenced in August. The sensational trial in Taunton offered a window into teen depression and suicide through text messages and Facebook communications. This case has brought about much debate over whether or not words can truly kill. "It's sad, it's tragic", he said, adding, "It's just not a homicide".

Japan, France welcome US leadership in the Asia-Pacific

June 17, 2017

Adding names to the United Nations blacklist - a global travel ban and asset freeze - was the minimum sanctions measures the Security Council could have taken and comes after five weeks of negotiations between Washington and Beijing. "Safronkov named the controversial American anti-missile THAAD system as destabilizing factor" in the region and called on the United States and South Korea to reconsider recent military exercises.

Theresa May's Powerful Advisers Have Resigned Following The Disastrous Election Result

June 17, 2017

With Brexit Secretary David Davis and Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon also staying put, there were suggestions changes could just centre on replacing the eight ministers who lost their seats. Northern Ireland is the only part of the United Kingdom where same-sex marriage is not legal. You might get a debate, I suppose, on a further reduction to abortion times as medical science advances.

Top aides talked Trump out of firing Mueller

June 17, 2017

Criticism of special counsel Robert Mueller used to be off limits. The president is nonetheless angered by the probe, which he has described as a "witch hunt", The New York Times reported . A top aide to President Donald Trump suggested that special counsel Robert Mueller is biased even as the White House worked to end a day of speculation over whether the president is considering firing the head of the Russian Federation probe.

Netanyahu: We Don't Want A Confrontation With Hamas

June 17, 2017

Abu Hasna, speaking in Hebrew on Israel Radio, cautioned that if "UNRWA is gone" in the Gaza Strip, where its food, educational and health services are crucial, "two million people will turn into IS [Islamic State] supporters". In response, UNRWA Spokesman Christopher Gunness claimed that the U.N. General Assemble lacks the power to determine the fate of UNRWA, stressing the fact that in December, "a large majority" extended the agency's mandate by three years, yet he voiced his vehement ...

Trump Appears to Confirm That He's Being Personally Investigated

June 17, 2017

Cullen is a former federal prosecutor who has long ties to former FBI director James Comey , whom Trump fired on May 9. The only other person who was involved in the decision to fire Comey, at least publicly, was Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who made the final recommendation to Trump based on Rosenstein's memo.

When I worked for KCTMO I had nightmares about burning tower blocks

June 17, 2017

With many dozens of people still accounted for, people have been told to brace themselves for the death toll to rise. Questions are growing about how the flames spread so quickly, engulfing the tower's 120 apartments in what fire chiefs said was an unprecedented blaze.

London fire: Protesters swarm Downing Street, demand May's resignation

June 17, 2017

Mrs May said the public inquiry into the fire will take place "as soon as possible" and insisted the Government had acted on previous warnings about tower block safety by a coroner. Engineering experts say outside insulation panels installed on the 24-story Grenfell Tower may have helped the fire spread rapidly from one floor to the next.

Death toll in London apartment blaze climbs to 30

June 17, 2017

More than £1 million has been raised to help those affected by the fire , with more than 60 tonnes of donations collected by one local mosque. One of the victims was named as Mohammed Alhajali, a 23-year-old Syrian refugee, who came to Britain in 2014 with his brother.

Trump right to make Cuba pay for its intransigence

June 17, 2017

In December 2014, Obama normalized relations with the nation after more than five decades of a hard line toward the nation aimed at weakening the Castro regime. They aggressively criticized each other, and Rubio dropped out after Trump decisively defeated Rubio in the March 2016 Florida primary. Protesters who support easing restrictions on Cuba - saying that more engagement with the island is a better bet to undermine the regime - are expected to mass outside the theater in Miami's Little ...

First Brexit talks to focus on British expats and 'divorce bill'

June 17, 2017

The Stormont parties have until a June 29 deadline to reach consensus and re-establish a ruling executive. "The last thing we want to see is one or other of the communities so aggrieved that the hard men, who are still there lurking in the corners of the communities decide to return to some form of violence", he said.

Four-star linebacker from MI commits to Kentucky

June 17, 2017

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound linebacker is rated the No. 8 player from the state of MI, according to the 247Sports Composite Ranking. With all that said I had a long talk with coaches and family and decided that I will be committing to the University of Kentucky! Square, an outside linebacker, is the eighth-ranked MI prospect and is a top-400 national prospect.

Weapons used in Republican baseball shooting appear legally bought

June 17, 2017

Maxine Waters, D-Calif. Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise remains in critical condition, but his vital signs have "stabilized" two days after being shot during a congressional baseball practice on Wednesday, hospital officials announced Friday.

Panneerselvam announces dissolution of panel for holding talks — AIADMK merger

June 17, 2017

The MLA , however, has said the voice in the footage was not his. "This comes despite announcing that Dinakaran will be kept out of party affairs", Palaniswamy said, adding that the ruling faction did not call a meeting of the party's General Council to dismiss Sasikala and Dinakaran from their party posts.

Grief over Grenfell Tower disaster turns into angry protests

June 17, 2017

Residents there say there had been numerous warnings about the safety of the building, which recently underwent an exterior refurbishment costing some US$11.1 million. The focus of criticism centres on the cladding fitted to the external walls of the 1970s concrete block as part of a £8.7 million (S$15.3 million) refit completed only past year.

UK interest rates unchanged at 0.25%

June 17, 2017

The bank noted that the economic growth was driven by rapid growth in tourism and private consumption. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have voted 5 to 3 to hold the Bank of England base rate at 0.25%. although consumer confidence had held up, there had been further signs of a slowing housing market and new auto registrations had fallen sharply", the Bank added in the minutes.

Nominations for India's Presidential poll begins

June 17, 2017

Scrutiny will follow on June 29 and the last date for withdrawal is July 1. The term of present incumbent Pranab Mukherjee comes toan end on July 24. The ruling block already enjoys numerical advantage in the electoral college. However, as both camps look for a consensus candidate, President Mukherjee getting a second term can not be ruled out yet.

May offers 5-mn-pound support package for London fire victims

June 17, 2017

Barwell had told lawmakers that the government meant to review fire safety standards following a deadly blaze at the Lakanal House high-rise building in south London in 2009, in which three women and three children died. Scuffles broke out near the building, with demonstrators chanting "we want justice!" as they surged toward the doors. She described hearing screams of anguish from those trapped in the tower on the night of the disaster.

Tapwrit wins Belmont Stakes for Pletcher

June 17, 2017

The 2017 Belmont Stakes was an interesting race from the onset. Japan's Epicharis is also highly rated but there have been only nine foreign-born winners , the last being Canada's Victory Gallop in 1998. It lacked Always Dreaming and Preakness victor Cloud Computing . Pletcher thus took two of the three 2017 Triple Crown races, having saddled Always Dreaming to victory in the Derby.

'Rejected' south-east commission bill passes second reading at senate

June 17, 2017

Before the bill was read for the second time, members of the House of Representatives , drawn from the South East, had already stormed the Senate gallery, in solidarity with their counterparts, to observe a debate on the bill. At least 17 members of the House were sighted at the Senate gallery on Wednesday. According to the SEDC Bill, the Commission when established, could be operational for only 10 years, after which the President could propose its dissolution following the approval of the ...

Alleged Russia Hacking-Report Leaker Reality Winner to Plead Not Guilty

June 17, 2017

Winner's family made the case for her release in several media interviews. Garrick's affidavit said he interviewed victor at her home Saturday and she "admitted intentionally identifying and printing the classified intelligence reporting at issue" and mailing it to the news outlet.

Deputy AG Rosenstein set for budget hearings Tuesday

June 17, 2017

Check (political donation) reports . Until now, Mueller had drawn widespread praise from Republicans and Democrats alike. Another complication is that under the independent counsel statute , Trump can't fire Mueller. Muller was appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , and Trump could order Rosenstein to fire him or he could order that regulations that govern the appointment be repealed and then fire Mueller himself.

U.S. breaks with G7 on climate, development banks - statement

June 17, 2017

Already through the first day of works, however, it was quite clear the rift on climate between the US and their major allies was much likely to remain unchanged. But he tweeted that he "spent meaningful time" with the G-7 ministers. "Mary Barra's participation on the President's Strategy and Policy Forum provides GM a seat at an important table to contribute to a constructive dialogue about key policy issues", the company said.

Trump allies question Rob Mueller probe

June 17, 2017

The reports that Trump was considering ousting Mueller appeared to lead to officials leaking to the Post that the Mueller investigation included probing possible obstruction of justice, a move that would make it more hard for Trump to remove Mueller without increased backlash.

Grenfell Tower: Tragic symbol of London inequality

June 17, 2017

Special arrangements were made to allow MPs to debate the tragedy despite Parliament being suspended. The death toll is expected to rise considerably as fire chiefs have said they do not expect to find any more survivors. Outside, crowds applauded members of the London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service as they lined up to be thanked for their bravery by the royal visitors.

Ostapenko cops French Open crown

June 17, 2017

Ostapenko was 10 when she first mentioned winning the French Open one day, her mother said. "I am really happy. We will see what is gonna be". Halep had been installed as the favourite ahead of the most open grand slam anyone could remember.

'Ray Donovan' Gets Season Five Trailer Featuring Susan Sarandon

June 17, 2017

Donovan ( Liev Schreiber ) - which, as we've learned, is never a good thing. He does the nasty work to keep his clients clean. Although fixer Ray Donovan ( Liev Schrieber ) has clashed with family members like father Mickey ( Jon Voight ) before, they were all able to team up to beat Dmitri and the Russians, ending season 4 on top of the world .

London fire: Theresa May faces criticism as death toll rises to 17

June 17, 2017

In his response, Mr Hurd said resources were not an issue, promising: "Every conversation I've had, either with the emergency services or with the local authorities, my question is 'What do you need?"' The number of people confirmed dead after a tower block fire in London has risen to 17.

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces fast, invites agitating farmers for talks

June 17, 2017

Protests spilled into the neighboring state of Maharashtra while farmers in Madhya Pradesh continued to demand loan waivers and higher crop prices. Farmers from all over Madhya Pradesh have been meeting Chouhan at the Dussehra Maidan since Saturday.

Myanmar adds ships, aircraft to search for missing plane

June 17, 2017

It was headed toward Yangon and part of a regularly scheduled military flight, a military spokesman told CNN on Wednesday. Nine naval ships, five army aircraft and two helicopters are involved in the search. "We don't know what exactly happened to this plane after the loss of contact", said Kyaw Kyaw Htey, a civil aviation official at Myeik airport. The Chinese state-run company that sold the aircraft to Myanmar previous year, China National Aero-Technology Import and Export, said in a ...

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