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Blood found in missing CT mom's home

June 04, 2019

Jennifer was last seen on May 24, driving her black SUV after doing the school run and was reported missing later that day after she failed to show up for a number of appointments. The children are safe and well cared for, family spokeswoman Carrie Luft said . "Investigators came to the consensus that a serious physical assault had occurred at the scene, and Jennifer Dulos was the suspected victim", police wrote in the warrants.

Search for AN-32 continues, IAF says no wreckage sighted so far

June 04, 2019

It is the closest landing ground to the India-China border nearing the McMohan line. An IAF official said that all available resources have been employed to identify the location of the missing jet. The aircraft was traveling from Chennai to Port-Blair in Andaman and Nicobar when it went missing over the Bay of Bengal . He has apprised me of steps taken by IAF to find the aircraft.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces free travel for women on metro, buses

June 04, 2019

Of the seven seats in Delhi, the party failed to secure a single seat and came third in five of the constituencies. The government will also take feedback from the people, he said. Chief Minister Kejriwal also claimed that the fixed charge component of power tariff were raised by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Authority (DERC) a year ago "without consulting" the Delhi government.

Donald Trump hails Queen as a 'great, great woman' at state banquet

June 04, 2019

Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Stansted Airport. Its royal blue decoration featured roses, thistles and shamrocks to represent the ceiling of the palace music room. In an interview with The Sun , Trump weighed in on the American-born Duchess of Sussex. Hate Trumps." Ms. Morena said, "Trumpism is a very unsafe ideology that is spreading around the globe.

Woman falls to death after toppling over waterfall in California

June 04, 2019

The Eagle Falls is located near the renowned American tourist resort Lake Tahoe, 800 km north of Los Angeles. "Not having her here right now and trying to even start your day, we're just sort of at a loss". "She is my older sister but has been more of a mother to me". Other responding agencies included California State Parks, Meeks Bay Fire Protection District, Lake Valley Fire, Cal Fire, Truckee Fire Protection District and Squaw Valley Fire Department.

YouTube star who humiliated homeless man given prison term

June 04, 2019

The court also reportedly ordered Ren's YouTube and other social media channels to be shut down for five years and said he must give the victim 20,000 euros ($22,305) in compensation. After the video sparked outrage, Ren replaced it with one of him coming to the same man and offering him another 20 euro bill. Mr Ren uploaded another video of him begging on the streets for 48 hours.

Breathe easy, haze not caused by Alberta wildfires

June 04, 2019

About 5,000 people have been out of their homes in and around High Level for more than a week and a series of smaller communities, including Wabasca, the Bigstone Cree Nation and Chipewyan Lake Village , have fallen under evacuation orders since Wednesday.

Sephora closing all locations Wednesday for diversity training

June 03, 2019

Sephora operates more than 460 stores across the Americas, according to its website . In a tweet on 1 May, SZA said while shopping at a Sephora store in outside of Los Angeles, an employee she identified as "Sandy" had "called security to make sure I wasn't stealing".

Report into 'genocide' of Indigenous women calls for widespread changes

June 03, 2019

The 1,200-page report , which resulted from an inquiry launched by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in 2016, blamed the violence on long-standing discrimination against indigenous people and Canada's failure to protect them. Last month, he posthumously exonerated a Cree chief unjustly imprisoned for treason more than 130 years ago. The findings of the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls are long-awaited in Canada, where there are about 1.6m ...

Trump suggests customers should boycott AT&T, CNN owner

June 03, 2019

Trump's early morning tweets elicited a number of reactions back in the US, calling the president's attempts to influence a news organization's coverage of his administration as an abuse of power or even a violation of the First Amendment's protection of the free press.

Priyanka Chopra backs Meghan Markle, calls her victim of racism

June 03, 2019

As per the report, Trump labelled Meghan as "nasty" after he was told of how the duchess has been a critic of his work. For the Queen , the arrival of Trump , his family and his armoured entourage on Monday means a full day of ceremony and toasts topped by a magnificent banquet at Buckingham Palace.

Bodies of missing climbers thought to be found

June 03, 2019

The operation to find the other three mountaineers will resume tomorrow and local officials are consulting the Indian army on how to retrieve the bodies. As the anxious wait for news continued, mountaineers who have learned from Mr Moran said their thoughts were with his family. "At the moment this is all the information we have as communication is very hard".

Swedish Assange hearing to decide on extradition request

June 03, 2019

A Swedish court has struck down a prosecutor's request to detain Julian Assange in absentia over outstanding rape allegations. Prior to Monday's hearing, Persson said that if the Uppsala district court approved the request, she would issue a European Arrest Warrant concerning his surrender to Sweden.

Suspect in US shooting resigned before killing 12

June 03, 2019

Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera said the gunman opened fire on three floors before he engaged in a "running gunbattle" with four police officers. Since the Friday shooting, it has been learned that Craddock worked for Virginia Beach for roughly 15 years and had received training as an engineer.

U.S. now demanding social media accounts for visa applications

June 03, 2019

Visa applicants to the United States of America must submit their social media handles to stand a chance. According to the BBC , people travelling to the U.S. A U.S. Department of State official said that the new requirement will serve as a "vital tool to screen out terrorists, public safety threats, and other risky individuals" from gaining immigration benefits and entering the United States , the Hill reported .

Eid-ul-Fitr 2019 Moon Sighting Time in India, UAE, Saudi Arabia

June 03, 2019

Monday June 03, 2019, corresponding to 29th Ramadan 1440H, to receive, analyse and confirm the Eid moon. Muslims across the world begin Eid day celebrations by partaking in the yearly prayer service that takes place shortly after dawn. Although this calendar is often criticised by other Muslim organisations and communities who depend on the actual sighting of the lunar crescent, it is followed by several neighbouring states on the Arabian Peninsula such as Bahrain and Qatar apart from the ...

Kushner suggests Palestinians not ready to govern themselves

June 03, 2019

In an interview with the Axios on HBO current affairs program published Monday , Kushner, who is one of the chief architects of Trump's as-yet-unveiled peace plan, conceded he doesn't expect the Palestinians to trust him, but claimed that "there is a difference between the Palestinian leadership and the Palestinian people".

Afghan Taliban leader pledges to keep fighting until goals met

June 03, 2019

Nevertheless, he also said Islamist insurgents would engage with the U.S. ahead of the seventh round of peace talks. A wave of attacks has rocked the Afghan capital in the last week, where both the Islamic State group and Taliban insurgents are active.

Suspect in Virginia Mass Shooting Identified

June 03, 2019

Twelve people were killed and several others injured when DeWayne Craddock , an engineer with the city's utilities department, opened fire inside a municipal building Friday afternoon, according to police. A day after a mass killing that took the lives of 11 Virginia Beach public servants and one contractor, the city honored each by releasing the years of service he or she provided before perishing at the hands of a disgruntled employee on May 31.

Pompeo offers to open Iran talks with ‘no preconditions’

June 03, 2019

Pompeo was in Switzerland as part of a four-country European tour dominated by increasing tensions between the United States and Iran . His comments marked the first time that President Donald Trump's administration, which previous year made a decision to withdraw from a hard-won 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, has so clearly stated its willingness to open a no-strings-attached dialogue with Iran.

Purged no more: North Korean official appears at show

June 03, 2019

Kim Yong-chol, who served as Pyongyang's chief interlocutor and counterpart of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, attended Sunday's performance by amateur art groups made up of the wives of military officers, together with leader Kim and other top officials, the Korean Central News Agency said.

Mick Mulvaney: Donald Trump 'deadly serious' about Mexico tariffs

June 03, 2019

The U.S. president, who has embraced protectionism as part of an "America First" agenda aimed at reshaping global trade, said in a tweet on Thursday he would ratchet up tariffs on Mexico "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied".

Rescuers 'hopeful' of finding 8 climbers missing in Himalayas

June 03, 2019

Helicopters airlifted the rescued group to safety after they were spotted early Sunday at a base camp near India's second highest mountain, the 7 826-metre (25 643-foot) Nanda Devi . When Mr Thomas didn't hear anything after May 26 he went up to look for them. Rescue operations have been under way after an eight-member team of climbers , including seven foreign nationals, went missing on their way to Nanda Devi peak .

Both sides eager to reach solution in Venezuela: Norway

June 03, 2019

Guaido, a member of the centre-right opposition and President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, declared himself president of the country in late January, and is recognised as such by some 50 countries, including the United States . In its statement, Oslo called on both sides to show utmost caution in public comments so as not to damage the process. " Told him America will continue to stand with Venezuela until freedom is restored!" Economic collapse has driven more than 3 million ...

Mexican President: Will Respond "Prudently" To Tariff Threat, We Want Dialogue

June 03, 2019

In a few tweets published Sunday, Trump went after Mexico for being an "abuser of the United States " and threatened to pull back the companies that have moved south of the border through "tariffs" if the Mexican government did not address the growing situation at the border.

Gunfire, blasts in Sudan's capital as protest site raided

June 03, 2019

Three more people were killed "by the bullets of the military council", bringing the total to five dead, the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors, which is close to the protesters, wrote on Facebook, calling it a "massacre". In recent days, it has been the site of attacks, clashes and shootings. "No excuse for any such attack. The TMC can not responsibly lead the people of Sudan", it added referring to the transitional military council.

Donald Trump has denied calling Meghan Markle 'nasty' despite audio recording

June 03, 2019

Others on social media claimed Trump was not actually saying she was "nasty", but that she was "nasty" in the way she spoke about him. Ahead of Trump's visit across the pond, a reporter from the British newspaper informed the United States president that Meghan wouldn't be joining his get-together with the rest of the monarchy.

US Demands Social Media Details From Visa Applicants

June 03, 2019

The update was proposed in March 2018 and is expected to affect about 15 million foreigners who apply for visas to enter the USA every year. Critics complain the moves, amid broader efforts by the administration, are not only invasive on privacy grounds, but also effectively limit legal immigration to the United States by slowing the process down, making it more burdensome and making it more hard to be accepted for a visa.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he 'cured' himself of being gay

June 03, 2019

It added that Duterte had also welcomed Japan's fresh commitment of around ¥25 billion for the development of Mindanao's road network, vocational training facilities and equipment, water supply development in the Bangsamoro, and livelihood programs, among other projects.

UK Prime Minister considers Trump's visit as opportunity to strengthen partnership

June 03, 2019

He has a lot to offer. He is a very smart person. The president said the British government had to "get the deal closed". "If they don't get what they want, I would walk away", he said. "In years to come, I suspect this state visit will be one we look back on with profound regret and acknowledge that we were on the wrong side of history", Khan predicted.

Military Council Says Protest Site is 'Unsafe', Boots Out Al Jazeera

June 03, 2019

The latest demonstration came the day after a two-day general strike to pressure the military council to resume suspended talks on the future shape of a transitional authority. No reason for the closure was given, Al Jazeera said. The Qatar-based broadcaster Al-Jazeera said Sudanese security officers informed it of the decision to shut it down.

China to issue white paper on trade talks with USA on Sunday

June 03, 2019

The United States can not use pressure to force a trade deal on China, a senior Chinese official and trade negotiator said on Sunday, refusing to be drawn on whether the leaders of the two countries would meet at the G20 summit to bash out an agreement.

Trump Tells The UK to 'Walk Away' From Europe

June 03, 2019

Trump got an early start, telling The Sunday Times in an interview published before his arrival that Britain's next leader should "walk away" from Brexit negotiations with Brussels to extract a better deal, and should make Nigel Farage , the fiery populist who was one of the leaders of the Brexit movement, the country's chief negotiator.

Kim Yong-chol: 'Purged' N Korean diplomat appears with Kim

June 03, 2019

Kim Yong Chol, the North Korean counterpart to U.S. Secretary Mike Pompeo, was photographed sitting with Kim Jong Un, who was clapping at a musical performance by the wives of the Korean People's Army officers, according to state media. South Korea's government and media have a mixed record on tracking developments among North Korea's ruling elite, made hard by Pyongyang's stringent control of information about them.

Some 737 Models, Including MAX Variant, May Have Defective Wings: Boeing

June 03, 2019

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Sunday issued a statement alerting airlines and worldwide aviation regulators that certain wing parts on more than 300 Boeing 737s may have been improperly manufactured and must be replaced within 10 days.

Isolated Storm Sunday Afternoon

June 03, 2019

While the storms along the cold front are likely to be linear and carry a lower tornado threat, any isolated storms that pop up before that will have a better chance of producing a tornado. Calm conditions will exist through Monday as high pressure passes by, leading to mostly clear skies and conditions ideal for outdoor activities. In fact the Storm Prediction Center says we could see a "Slight" risk of severe weather this afternoon and early evening, mainly south of I-94.

China vows military action if Taiwan, sea claims opposed

June 03, 2019

China's defense minister warned Sunday that its military will "resolutely take action" to defend Beijing's claims over self-ruled Taiwan and disputed South China Sea waters. In May, Taiwan's national security chief David Lee met White House national security adviser John Bolton, marking the first meeting in more than four decades between senior USA and Taiwanese security officials.

Viral Mount Everest 'Traffic Jam' Video Raises Climber Safety Concerns

June 03, 2019

A go fund me page has been set up for a rescue bid for the Irish climber but it is a well meaning but futile gesture. "Due to bad weather and more climbers is a jam", Khileri wrote on Instagram . On Friday, Irish climber Kevin Hynes, 56, died on the northern Tibet side of Everest. "The key factor this year was a limited number of days where the wind was low enough to be able to summit that contributed to the crowds", Arnette told FOX & Friends.

Trump tells United Kingdom to 'walk away' if it can't secure terms

June 03, 2019

Other Conservative lawmakers in the leadership race had sought his backing, he said , although not environment minister Michael Gove, who has criticized his stance on Iran. There are typically just two state visits hosted by the Queen per year, and Trump is only the third USA president after George W. Bush and Barack Obama to receive the honour.

Trump to move forward with Mexico tariffs despite objections from top advisors

June 03, 2019

Mexico wants to sharpen existing measures in its bid to narrow a flood of Central American migrants to the USA border, a top Mexican official said on Friday, ahead of planned meetings in Washington over tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump .

War With Iran To Set Entire Region Ablaze: Nasrallah

June 03, 2019

Nasrallah also ruled out the possibility of the occurence of a war in the region. "And any American forces and American interests will be permissible" as a target, he said. Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has been drafting the long-awaited peace plan, the economic aspects of which are to be presented at a conference in Bahrain next month.

Trump attacks Mueller, denies that Russian Federation helped him win

June 02, 2019

Mueller's oblique allegation of serious wrongdoing sparked a new firestorm in Washington , with Trump again claiming vindication and a rising number of Democrats demanding to open impeachment proceedings. He cited the US Constitution's language that a president can be charged with "high crimes and misdemeanors". "So how do you impeach on that?" It explains that under long-standing department policy, a president can not be charged with a federal crime while he is in office.

United States prepared to engage with Iran without pre-conditions, Mike Pompeo says

June 02, 2019

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, and Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, right, shake hands during Pompeo's visit at the CastelGrande in Bellinzona , Switzerland , Sunday, 2 June 2019. Pompeo himself also appeared to back-pedal on the offer to have condition-free talks with Iran, stating that Washington was "certainly prepared to have (a) conversation when the Iranians will prove they are behaving as a normal nation".

Police allows Jews to enter Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day, sparking riots

June 02, 2019

Israeli police intervene tear gas canisters to community as fanatic Jews, under Israeli police protection, raid Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem on June 02, 2019. The decision to allow the religious Jews on to the site sparked condemnation from Jordan and the Palestinians, who warned that the decision could spark violence across the region.

Chief of Merkel's junior coalition partner resigns

June 02, 2019

The discussions... and the large amount of feedback from the party have shown me that there is no longer support for me in holding these offices. The Social Democrats finished third in last month's European Parliament election, receiving 15.8% of the vote and coming behind Merkel's centre-right Union bloc with 28.9% and the Greens with 20.5%.

UN Atomic Agency: Iran In Compliance With 2015 Nuclear Deal

June 02, 2019

In May 2018, US President Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the JCPOA, reached in July 2015 between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries - the United States , Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany - and chose to re-impose unilateral sanctions against Tehran .

Meghan McCain says Trump is 'so obsessed' with her late father

June 02, 2019

McCain out of sight during a recent speech by President Donald Trump in Japan. In 2015, Trump attacked McCain - who had been a prisoner of war in Vietnam - as "not a war hero" and again criticized the senator from Arizona after he died of brain cancer last August.

US' Mike Pompeo takes conciliatory tone in Germany amid rocky ties

June 02, 2019

Pompeo also repeated a veiled threat that the USA might decline to share intelligence with countries that are potentially compromised due to their use of networks based on Chinese technology, German news agency DPA reported. She received standing ovations for demanding that people should not "describe lies as truth and truth as lies". Germany, like many of its European partners, remains skeptical of the Trump administration's hardline stance towards Iran - including its decision to withdraw ...

Iran Will Not Be "Bullied" Into Talks With US: President Hassan Rouhani

June 02, 2019

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei later this month with Tokyo hoping to mediate between Washington and Tehran , a report said on Sunday. "We aren't looking for regime change - I just want to make that clear", Trump said. Trump has openly signaled that he wants to talk to Iranian leaders and neutral Switzerland, which has long represented United States interests in Iran, could be a convenient emissary.

Barr: Mueller 'Could've Reached A Decision' On Obstruction

June 02, 2019

Barr stunned a congressional committee several weeks ago when he said he believes the Obama administration spied on the political campaign of his successor and he was investigating the matter. Fox News host Jeanine Pirro slammed Special Counsel Robert Mueller in her opening statement on her show Saturday night, comparing him to former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey .

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