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President Trump briefed on missile strike in Saudi Arabia: Spokesman

June 24, 2019

Last week, a rebel missile hit an global airport in Abha, Saudi Arabia, wounding 26 people. The White House said on Thursday that President Donald Trump had been briefed about reports of a missile strike on Saudi Arabia, without offering details.

Aasia Bibi’s release ‘good news’ of the year, says Pompeo

June 23, 2019

Releasing the annual report on the International Religious Freedom of the State Department for the year 2018, on Friday, Pompeo stressed that Pakistan should do more to stop the abuse of blasphemy laws, especially after the release of Asia Bibi, who escaped a death sentence in a case that drew international scrutiny.

Pakistan stresses need for intra-Afghan dialogue to end war

June 23, 2019

The conference will provide an opportunity to increase people to people contacts between Pakistan and Afghanistan and increase confidence building between the two neighbours. "Prime Minister Imran Khan for long has been personally committed to peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan", he added. "We wish to see a friendly Afghanistan, governed by an elected leadership, representative of the aspirations of all Afghans", Qureshi said.

44 killed as bus plunges into gorge in India

June 23, 2019

Teams of the district administration and district disaster management authority along-with doctors rushed to the spot and started the rescue and relief operations. We also send out a Weekly K+R Update, bundling together all the kidnap, ransom and extortion news of the week in one easy to read newsletter. May God the power to those grieved families to bear the sufferings of the departed souls, peace.

Erdogan’s Candidate Concedes Defeat In Istanbul Vote

June 23, 2019

Binali Yildirim said on Sunday night that opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu was ahead as the first returns were announced. "I congratulate him and wish him good luck", Yildirim said. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on during a meeting with the Russian President at The Kremlin in Moscow on April 8, 2019. "If there's something like stolen votes, I think it's better to re-do the election in the name of democracy", said 45-year-old Huseyin as he queued to cast his ballot.

We didn't shoot down USA plane with 35 onboard: Iran

June 23, 2019

He added that it had not shot down another USA plane accompanying the drone as it had 35 people on board. Hajizadeh stressed that the order was given only after the aircraft had entered Iranian airspace. He also hinted in the tweet that Iran has information about U.S. preparations to blame the Islamic Republic for an attack on oil tankers. President Trump had approved plans to strike back at Iran, but pulled back Thursday night, as late as 10 minutes before launch time.

Booker says Biden's comments on working with segregationists were 'hurtful' to many African-Americans

June 23, 2019

But his promises weren't enough to sway 67-year-old Deborah Saye, who, together with some friends, had traveled two hours by bus to make up her mind about which candidate to support. While he'd previously supported the amendment, Biden said he'd chose to oppose the measure after a number of southern and midwestern USA states in recent months adopted laws drastically curtailing access to abortion.

US blocks more Chinese tech firms on national security concerns

June 23, 2019

The US government is blacklisting Chinese tech companies. However, both Huawei and China's supercomputer industry have been developing their own homegrown technologies , which might be able to supplant US-developed processors and software.

RAF jets intercept Jet2 flight after passenger 'assaults' people on board

June 23, 2019

The RAF jets' movement caused an almighty bang which was heard as far as 18 miles away in Chelmsford, Essex, and had residents fearing an explosion had happened. The two Typhoon fighter aircraft caused a sonic boom in the area as they escorted the plane back to Stansted - prompting 999 calls from people who thought there had been an explosion.

Ethiopia's army chief of staff shot while trying to thwart coup

June 23, 2019

Abiy, the prime minister, appeared on television at midnight dressed in military fatigues to call for calm and ensure the country that the situation was under control. Mr Ahmed was elected a year ago and has moved to end political repression in Ethiopia by releasing political prisoners, removing bans on political parties and prosecuting officials accused of rights abuses.

Forget The White House, Raptors Are Heading To Parliament Hill

June 23, 2019

Trump's trade czar Robert Lighthizer told the House of Representatives' powerful ways and means committee on Wednesday that he's willing to co-operate with Democrats to move forward on the new trade bill. Democrats are most concerned about enforcement of labor and environmental provisions, and by a 10-year pricing monopoly on biologics. Former diplomat Michael Kovring and entrepreneur Michael Spavor were detained separately by Chinese authorities on December 10, days after Canadian officials ...

At least 30 killed in Indonesia matchstick warehouse fire

June 23, 2019

Authorities received information on the toll , but were waiting to confirm it with investigators who were on the way to the spot, Independent quoted North Sumatra police spokesperson Tatan Dirsan Atmaja as saying. "We're still identifying the victims and scouring the scene", he said, adding that three people escaped the blaze. "30 bodies have been taken to hospitals for identification", Riadil said, adding the fire is under control now, but the cause of the incident is still unknown.

Deaths, injuries in Cambodia building collapse

June 23, 2019

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training said that 30 workers were at the site when the building tumbled around 4 a.m. Police and provincial authorities said they were unsure how many people were working on the building. Rescue workers in hard hats pulled people from a mountain of concrete, wood and twisted metal. The southwestern town of Sihanoukville is awash with Chinese investment that has sparked a building frenzy to cater to mainland tourists flooding the town's city's casinos, ...

Coup attempt in Ethiopia's Amhara under control: PM

June 23, 2019

He also said that some officials in Amhara had been in a meeting when they were shot and killed "by their colleagues". According to Agence France-Presse news agency, more than a million people have been displaced by ethnic clashes. The US Embassy in Addis Ababa issued a security alert saying it was aware of shots being fired in the capital, as well as violence in and around Bahir Dar.

Erdogan claims ex-Egyptian president was killed

June 23, 2019

Egypt's foreign minister on Thursday condemned as "irresponsible" accusations by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that his ousted Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Morsi had been killed. Egyptian authorities have yet to comment on claims by Morsi's son. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Choukri has strongly condemned Turkish president Erdogan's statement that former Egyptian President Morsi was killed, calling it the "repeated, irresponsible accusations by the Turkish president about ...

Trump eyes more Iran sanctions, says military action still 'on the table'

June 23, 2019

While Washington countered that the drone was flying over global waters and that the missile attack was "unprovoked", Iran bolstered its claims on Friday by exhibiting shattered parts of the drone-whose price tag is estimated at up to $200 million-that had fallen into its territory.

Boris’ domestic row hits bid to be UK PM

June 23, 2019

The Guardian said it had reviewed the recording and that Johnson could be heard refusing to leave the flat and using a swear word to tell Symonds to get off his laptop. But Daily Telegraph journalist Allison Pearson asked: "What right do we have to listen in to a private lovers' tiff?" He now faces the wider 160,000-strong Tory membership in hustings to convince them of his credentials over Jeremy Hunt.

Defence Ministry Employee Executed in Iran for Spying for Central Intelligence Agency

June 23, 2019

ISNA said he was convicted by a military court and that he was executed at an unspecified time at the Rajayi Shahr prison in the city of Karaj, west of the capital, Tehran . The country has sustained global criticism for years for its multiple state executions. Last Tuesday, Iran revealed that it has dismantled a new espionage network linked to the Central Intelligence Agency and arrested a number of spies.

North Korea: Kim receives 'excellent' letter from Trump

June 23, 2019

North Korea is seeking a step-by-step approach in which moves toward denuclearization are matched by concessions from the US, notably a relaxation of the sanctions. The lack of substance and fruitless working-level talks set up the breakdown of Kim's second meeting with Trump, which the Americans blamed on excessive North Korean demands for sanctions relief in exchange for only a partial surrender of its nuclear capabilities.

European Union leaders reiterate no new negotiations on Brexit

June 23, 2019

The EU's leaders on Friday fired a Brexit warning to whoever wins the battle to become the next British prime minister, insisting the existing divorce deal will not be changed. Mr Carney went on to highlight that 150,000 businesses are "not fully ready" for a no-deal Brexit because their paperwork is not in order. Most economists think a sharp rupture with the European Union, which accounts for around 50% of Britain's trade, will lead to a deep recession.

Trump Orders ICE to Start Family Raids on Sunday

June 23, 2019

Trump tweeted Saturday morning hinting the operation was still on, saying the immigrants "that Ice (sic) will apprehend have already been ordered to be deported", he wrote . They have their information or their last known address. "It is willing to waste resources rounding up families who are trying to do the right thing in their new home country rather than spending money taking care of kids at the border".

Trump Announces 'Major' New Sanctions Against Iran to Take Effect on Monday

June 23, 2019

This comes after Iran brought down an unmanned U.S. Navy drone on June 19 that was flying over the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz in what the U.S. This triggered an economic meltdown in Iran, pushing the value of its currency to record lows and driving away foreign investors. They're going through hell.

New American deaths in the Dominican Republic emerge amid investigation

June 23, 2019

Travel agents say it's not uncommon to have a warning for travelers, but in this case there is no solid advice for would-be vacationers. "We were so traumatized", she said. The deaths have left some Americans wondering if they should cancel upcoming trips to the Caribbean nation. Two suspicious deaths from before the June 2018-June 2019 time period should also be scrutinized, loved ones said this week .

Democrats release transcript of interview with White House adviser Hope Hicks

June 23, 2019

Ms. Hicks also defended the use of the Trump campaign's use of emails stolen from Hillary Clinton's campaign and WikiLeaks during the 2016 presidential election , saying it was "public information" by that time. "We are now through the majority's first hour and they have not uncovered a single fact from Ms. Hicks that was not evident in the Mueller report, it seems indicative that his is largely about posturing and not about any development of any facts", Rep.

Noted Australian Photographer Killed In Kansas Crash

June 23, 2019

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a auto driving southbound on K-42 hit a deer and spun out. A passing motorist coming from the opposite direction avoided colliding with the stranded vehicle by leaving the road, however it is understood in doing so the vehicle entered the same ditch where Sharpe was seeking refuge.

Trump accused of sexually assaulting journalist

June 23, 2019

She does not name him but there is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that the man is Donald Trump . Asked about it Saturday morning, Trump again said he had no idea who Caroll was. She continues: 'I am astonished by what I'm about to write: I keep laughing. Carroll said that she called a friend after the incident but did not tell the police.

11 dead in Hawaii skydive plane crash

June 23, 2019

The fire service said the aircraft was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived. The twin-engine King Air plane, with eleven people onboard, went down soon after takeoff from Dillingham Airfield and there were no survivors, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) said.

US Court Allows Donald Trump's Abortion Rules to Take Effect

June 23, 2019

A panel of three Republican-appointed judges found that there was no reason to continue lower courts' injunctions against the proposed pro-life rule, since the Supreme Court already held up similar policies as constitutional nearly 30 years ago .

Iran says it will confront any USA threat as tension spikes

June 23, 2019

Tensions between Iran and the USA have neared breaking point over the last few weeks after a series of attacks on oil tankers in the region and the most recent downing of a United States drone in "international airspace" over the strategic chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz.

Jean Carroll Describes Alleged Rape by Donald Trump 23 Years Ago

June 23, 2019

She said they eventually made their way into the lingerie section, and then a dressing room. As reported by the Daily Caller 's Amber Athey, President Trump vehemently denied the accusation and accused Carroll of lying in order to sell books.

U.N. Khashoggi Report Piles Pressure on Saudi Crown Prince

June 22, 2019

The report quoted audio recordings, apparently picked up by Turkish listening devices, of Saudi officials discussing dismembering his body even before Khashoggi entered the consulate to collect a Saudi document allowing him to Wednesday his Turkish fiancee.

Minister to call for 'urgent de-escalation' on Iran visit

June 22, 2019

On Thursday, Tehran claimed that it had "indisputable" evidence the drone violated its airspace. Tensions have been escalating between these two countries after the U.S. More than a year after Trump unilaterally pulled out of a 2015 multilateral nuclear accord with Tehran , the USA president said Saturday that Iran's prospects would improve if it renounced nuclear weapons.

Seven motorcyclists killed, 3 injured in crash with pickup truck

June 22, 2019

Police have not stated the cause of the tragic crash, nor the identities of those involved. Further details will be released as authorities continue to investigate the crash. New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu shared his condolences Friday night. "This is staggering and it's tragic beyond description", St. Clair added. "Our concern right now is with the victims, the victims' families and anybody else who was adversely affected by this accident", he said.

Supreme Court rules Maryland 'Peace Cross' honoring military dead may remain

June 22, 2019

The entire opinion , including the dissent, begins by giving nearly a secular name to what is so clearly a religious object. "The Peace Cross can not reasonably be understood as "a government effort to favor a particular religious sect" or to 'promote religion over nonreligion, ' " he wrote , repeating earlier standards set by the court.

Houston area man is mastermind behind David Ortiz shooting, Dominican officials say

June 22, 2019

Ferreira-Cruz, 25, who was arrested last week, is among at least 11 people that have been arrested in the shooting so far, ranging from the alleged gunman to a series of drivers and relatively minor accomplices. The Red Sox slugger is in Boston recovering from surgery . Gomez spent time in a Dominican prison on drug offenses and has ties to the long-established Mexican gang known as the Gulf Cartel, Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez Sánchez said.

Spanish court sentences 'Wolf Pack' to 15 years in prison for rape

June 22, 2019

Interested in Spain? Add Spain as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Spain news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Both the plaintiff and the defendants had sought to appeal the original decision by the regional court in Navarra, with the men claiming it was a consensual encounter and lawyers for the victim saying it was not sexual assault, but rape.

Trump to nominate Mark Esper to be next defense secretary

June 22, 2019

Esper will assume the role of acting defense secretary from Patrick Shanahan at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, though he will still retain the title of Army secretary. Esper has been secretary of the Army since 2017, where his duties include overseeing the Army's 1.4 million active duty members of the National Guard, Army Reserves, the Department of the Army Civilians and their families.

Whoopi Goldberg defends Joe Biden, saying he is not a racist

June 22, 2019

Well guess what? At least there was some civility. "We can disagree in the margins", he said. We got it finished. But today, you look at the other side and you're the enemy. He then decried the current "mean-spirited" political environment, and told the crowd that when he joined the Senate, "the Democratic Party still had seven or eight old-fashioned Democratic segregationists".

New York Cover Story Has New Trump Allegation

June 22, 2019

Go to the police! He has denied all accusations. In his statement sent out by the White House this afternoon, Trump says, "I've never met this person in my life. "I really thought I had done it". The account is taken from Carroll's new book, What Do We Need Men For?, which is published next month. Trump is among a number of men who forced themselves on her, Carroll alleges in her book.

Trump UN choice to step back from some climate talks

June 22, 2019

Before her almost two-year tenure as US envoy in Ottawa - where she was involved in renegotiating NAFTA - Craft was a businesswoman and a political donor, especially with her husband Joe, who is a wealthy executive for one of the largest USA coal producers.

Man must pay ex $15M after winning lottery during divorce, arbitrator rules

June 22, 2019

However, John Mills, an arbitrator who was handling the couple's divorce, ruled that the lottery ticket was marital property. The couple's divorce was finalized in 2018. "An equal split of an asset acquired so long after separation, and in this case after the conclusion of the divorce arbitration hearing, is extremely unusual", Bassett tells PEOPLE.

BBC debate imam in Israel controversy suspended from mosque and school

June 22, 2019

AN IMAM who questioned the Tory leadership candidates during a televised debate has been suspended from his mosque and duties at the school where he works amid controversy about his past comments on Israel. Mr Patel , like Mr Thakar, has been suspended from his job - in his case as a deputy teacher at a primary school. Yakub Patel, chairman of Al-Madani Educational Trust, which runs the school, said: "Following some of the comments attributed to Mr Patel in the media this morning , the ...

U.S. Bans Exports to Chinese Supercomputer Makers

June 22, 2019

The U.S. Commerce Department is barring five Chinese supercomputing organizations from access to U.S. technology, saying they are national security threats. In 2015 it added China's National University of Defense Technology to the Entity List. Stapleton Roy, former US ambassador to China, says that both the USA and China are suffering from the trade war.

Fiery plane crash claims 9 people on Oahu’s North Shore

June 22, 2019

Honolulu's fire chief, Manuel Neves, said the plane was an aircraft used in a sky dive operation. The crash occurred near the small Dillingham Airfield , an airport on the North Shore. "In my 40 years as a firefighter here in Hawaii, this is the most tragic aircraft incident what we've had", he told reporters at the scene, about an hour's drive north of Honolulu.

United States cities brace for immigration raids, say they will not participate

June 22, 2019

Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "Further, I reiterated that CPD will not cooperate with or facilitate any ICE enforcement actions", Lightfoot continues. Turner, however, noted that ICE had not notified Houston of increased ICE activity in the same way they had other cities. President Donald Trump's tweeted that ICE, the enforcement arm of DHS, was preparing to deport "millions" of undocumented immigrants next week.

Police called to home of United Kingdom leadership hopeful Boris Johnson

June 22, 2019

Police said officers found that all occupants were " safe and well " and no offenses had been committed. " The police initially denied they had any record of a domestic incident at Johnson's flat". Not one, not two, but three police vehicles arrived within minutes - only to leave after Johnson and Symonds both assured the officers they were safe.

NHRCK, activists call for better treatment of asylum seekers

June 22, 2019

The regions with the largest number of fleeing refugees unsurprisingly correspond closely with ongoing conflicts. Ahead of the World Refugee Day , celebrated worldwide on June 20, the United Nations agency in Rome provided the latest figures in its annual Global Trends report .

Airlines avoid strait of Hormuz after Iranian strike on USA drone

June 22, 2019

The US said it made plans for limited strikes on Iran in response, but then called them off. Malaysia Airlines , Singapore Airlines, Germany's Lufthansa and British Airways have also said they were re-routing flights to avoid the area, according to Reuters .

Alaskan Teen Kills Best Friend; Catfisher Promises $9 Million For Footage

June 22, 2019

In Alaska, he faces charges numerous charges - including first-degree murder - along with Brehmer, McIntosh, two unidentified juveniles and Caleb Leyland, 19, who is accused of providing the vehicle that day while helping assist and plan the killing.

Trump reportedly approved, abruptly called off retaliatory strike on Iran

June 22, 2019

Navy Global Hawk drone that was shot down . President Donald Trump had approved a series of military strikes against Iran on Thursday, leaving planes and ships in attack-ready positions when he suddenly called off the retaliatory maneuver.

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