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UK leader May seen fighting for survival after election failure

June 14, 2017

The tabloid Sun said succinctly: "She's had her chips". Further announcements were expected on Saturday. Her Conservatives struck an outline deal with Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) for support on key legislation, a humiliating outcome for them after an election meant to make them a dominant force.

Merkel urges speedy Brexit talks after United Kingdom vote

June 14, 2017

But Brussels officials have indicated that the date is not set in stone, meaning it could be delayed to take account of any change in the UK Government. Once the United Kingdom has left the European Union, it will most likely implement a bilateral "Swiss model", according to a survey of institutional investors, which also showed financial passporting rights are of greater concern to them than restrictions on immigration.

MAS: "MH128 had not at any point been hijacked"

June 14, 2017

After the plane landed, armed security personnel removed Marks and escorted the other passengers off the aircraft, he said. " We have a passenger trying to enter the cockpit ", the pilot transmitted to air traffic control. "For some reason he lost his nerve and he ran. and he headed towards the back of the plane". He said the "giant black thing" the man was carrying had antennas coming out of it.

Theresa May remains as United Kingdom prime minister

June 14, 2017

That assumption was thrown out with the bathwater on Thursday night, along with hopes of a comfortable Conservative victory, as the election resulted in a hung Parliament , with the Conservatives losing seats and failing to win an overall parliamentary majority.

Afghans mourn a day after massive truck bombing kills 90

June 14, 2017

Instead, relatives were burying the dead and tending the wounds of the 461 confirmed injured. "Our Canadian embassy sustained significant damage to its first floor and there was minimal impact on the rest of the building", Freeland said.

North Korea releases US citizen Otto Warmbier

June 14, 2017

Fowle left a Bible in a local club hoping a North Korean would find it, which is considered a criminal offense in North Korea . He is on a Medivac flight on his way home. Experts say each launch gets the country closer to its stated goal of developing a nuclear-armed weapon capable of reaching the United States. He's one of the only Americans to have met current North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un , CNN notes.

Merkel urges speedy Brexit talks after UK vote

June 14, 2017

Speaking during a visit to Mexico , Mrs Merkel ended her brief period of "polite" restraint from commenting on Mrs May's catastrophic poll . Mrs Merkel went on to say she hoped the United Kingdom would remain a good partner. "The first bit of it - Brussels want to do the so-called divorce proceedings first - the first bit of that includes European citizens in the UK". This is part of a long-running disagreement between the United Kingdom and the EU.

Parents of man released from NK say he's in coma

June 14, 2017

North Korea's longest held American prisoner was Christian missionary Kenneth Bae. Then suddenly, on Monday last week, North Korean representatives contacted American counterparts and told them that the student was in a coma . Warmbier is in a coma, his father tells NPR. The official, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no formal statement had been released, said he could not provide further details.

Sessions says he was never briefed on Russian interference

June 14, 2017

Sessions on Saturday said he would appear before the intelligence committee, which has been doing its own investigation into Russian contacts with the Trump campaign. US Attorney-General Jeff Sessions could not have been any clearer on his position on the issue of collusion. The attorney general defended himself - at times fervently - when asked about this testimony from fired FBI Director James Comey .

Ten-man France down England in lively friendly

June 14, 2017

The teams traded chances after that, with Kylian Mbappe blasting one off the crossbar before the rising star set up Dembele for the go-ahead strike in the 78th minute. We have got to find a way to win that - we just weren't good enough. "Scoring two goals away from home in France should be enough". Despite having a man extra England failed to trouble France further and it was the hosts who came closest to the game's sixth goal when Dembele slid a ball through for Mbappe, who was ...

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he was never briefed on Russian Federation probe

June 14, 2017

But instead, his son took the lead, using a similarly brash style, before declaring complete victory over liberals. The official fired back at lawmakers over claims that he colluded with Russian officials during the 2016 election, calling it an "appalling and detestable lie ".

Comey's dad says his son 'laughs' over subject of leaking

June 14, 2017

Comey's recent testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, it is important that I have an opportunity to address these matters in the appropriate forum", Sessions said in his letter dated Saturday. The judges say the president violated USA immigration law by discriminating against people based on their nationality and that Trump failed to show their entry into the country would hurt American interests.

Firefighters In London Battle Massive High-Rise Fire

June 14, 2017

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at 01:16hrs on Wednesday, 14 June to reports of a large fire at a block of flats in the Lancaster West Estate, W11". I heard more fire engines in the distance and more fire engines followed down and I thought something quite serious must be going on. Prime Minister Theresa May was said to be "deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life" and newly appointed police and fire minister Nick Hurd will chair a meeting of the Civil ...

7 takeaways from Jeff Sessions' testimony before the Senate

June 14, 2017

And that meant there was no clearing of the air of uncertainty that has settled over Washington this year. It could be because they didn't like seeing one of their former colleagues - Sessions was in the Senate 20 years - under the hot glare of the national spotlight.

Sessions vows to defend himself against 'false allegations'

June 14, 2017

He opened his testimony with a fiery assertion that he never had any conversations with Russians about "any type of interference" in the 2016 presidential election. Mueller also won votes of support Tuesday from the top two Republicans in Congress , House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, both of whom said they have confidence in him.

Arsenal legend tells Arsene Wenger he needs to win the Premier League

June 14, 2017

However, Adams, who lifted four league titles with Arsenal , fears Wenger's achievements in north London will be tarnished unless there is significant improvement. " Chelsea bought the best player available last season in N'Golo Kante and Arsenal went for him too but came nowhere near the salary that Chelsea pay".

Philippine airstrike kills 11 soldiers in 'friendly fire'

June 14, 2017

Padilla said. A Philippine Marine runs for cover near the stronghold of Maute group in Marawi City. Troops have battled to regain control of most of the lakeside city, but the militants, who are believed to be holding a Catholic priest and many other hostages, continue to control pockets of territory.

Talks to prop up May's government continue with DUP

June 14, 2017

In Thursday's election the Conservatives won 318 of the 650 House of Commons seats, 12 fewer than the party had before the snap election, and eight short of the 326 needed for an outright majority. Even the idea of an alliance is complicated, however. In an article in the Belfast Telegraph, Foster listed three priorities, including getting Northern Ireland's devolved power-sharing government at Stormont working again.

Trump keeps up criticism of Germany

June 14, 2017

Modi, the prime minister of the world's largest democracy, welcomed a stronger global role for the European Union and expressly lauded the bloc's most powerful leader. "But the importance we put on these ties can not mean that we abandon fundamental principles such as our commitment to fight climate change and in favour of open societies and free trade".

England manager Gareth Southgate on John Stones

June 14, 2017

The Stoke stopper shared goalkeeping duties with Tom Heaton in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat by France , playing the second half to claim a first global cap since breaking his ankle in Germany last March. "He is close. I've had to make a decision about this game, and I can't make him feel any better other than show him respect and communicate with him".

Attorney General Jeff Sessions to testify in public hearing

June 14, 2017

White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Monday an announcement would come "when the president is ready to make it". Comey told Congress last week that Trump urged him to drop a probe of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Comey declined to elaborate in an open setting and Sessions accepted the intelligence committee's invitation to appear in part so he could address those comments.

GOP senators float alternatives to comprehensive Obamacare replacement bill

June 14, 2017

Lee said it was an honor to discuss health care reform with the president, and "I hope we will be able to find a solution that will lower premiums for Utahns". "You couldn't have a more partisan exercise than what you're engaged in right now", she said. "My advice is if we can't replace Obamacare by ourselves, to go to the Democrats and say this: Ten percent of the sick people in this country drive 90 percent of the cost for all of us".

Patty Jenkins Hints at Chris Pine's Presence in Future Wonder Woman Films

June 14, 2017

While numerous think pieces that are borne out of the success of Wonder Woman will likely focus on gender representation, it's little moments like those with the Chief that we need to see more of. The most challenging was when I run up the stairs away from my tutor. This is pretty interesting when you consider that there are only three directors who have released DCEU movies: Zack Snyder , David Ayer, and Patty Jenkins .

Trump's lawyer to file leak complaint against Comey

June 14, 2017

Many have made the argument that Trump's request cannot be considere obstruction of justice because he used the word " hope " and did not tell Comey directly to end the investigation. My former colleagues at the Federal Bureau of Investigation who are working on this case and have uncovered the full scale of Russia's efforts must be incredulous at Trump's cavalier attitude.

Uber CEO to take leave, leadership team to run company

June 14, 2017

The announcement comes as former USA attorney general Eric Holder released a list of recommendations to improve Uber's toxic corporate culture. Uber released the list of recommendations provided by Holder's law firm, saying the company's board of directors will adopt all of the changes.

Key takeaways from Attorney General Sessions' testimony

June 14, 2017

Tom Perriello, while Gillespie, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, had a narrow victory over Corey Stewart, who served as President Trump's state campaign chairman. Richard Burr, R-N.C., listen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, as Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified about his role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russian Federation.

In a first, Pentagon successfully tests ICBM defence system

June 14, 2017

The Hwasong-12 is believed to be the longest range missile North Korea has tested to date, with some observers claiming that the missile can fly approximately 2,800 miles, potentially putting the USA base in Guam within range. The test was a major challenge because an intercontinental ballistic missile flies faster than a shorter-range missile. The missile tested Monday was controlled by a precision guidance system, and Kim has ordered even more powerful strategic weapons.

Mother fears woman accused of leak will be made an example

June 14, 2017

According to the indictment, victor obtained top secret clearance during her six years in the Air Force, which she completed in December. "She was not expecting any of this". She also uses her Twitter username @Reezlie on Instagram; however, her activity on the two platforms differed dramatically. "She was afraid she was going to disappear, that [the government was] going to make her disappear", Winner-Davis said.

Australia reaches settlement with suing asylum seekers

June 14, 2017

The compensation deal came after a class action was brought on behalf of 1,905 people who have been detained on Manus Island as part of Australia's offshore detention policy. "The Refugee Council welcomes this substantial pay-out by the Turnbull government although it delivers only a modicum of compensation for the pain these 1,905 people have endured", O'Connor said.

Trump sons defend his criticism of London mayor

June 14, 2017

We're going to hold fast and we're going to keep calm and carry on.' Maybe we have to keep calm and actually do something. Instead the first son urged action. At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is "no reason to be alarmed!" A spokesperson for Mr Khan said the president had deliberately taken the comments out of context.

Tillerson: North Korea releases US citizen Otto Warmbier

June 14, 2017

Warmbier isn't the only American held there; there are three others. "I appreciate the efforts of Secretary of State Tillerson and the State Department to secure Otto's release". In February 2016 Warmbier confessed to trying to take the banner and the North Korean Supreme Court sentenced Warmbier to 15 years of hard labor in March of the same year.

Jeff Sessions Testifies Before Senate Intelligence Committee

June 14, 2017

Comey said federal law enforcement officials had expected Sessions to recuse himself from the investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation, strongly suggesting he knew more than has been publicly revealed about Sessions's contacts with Moscow.

As Tillerson calls for calm, Trump calls out Qatar on terror

June 14, 2017

They said they would take a hard line on funding... "To do that, stop funding, stop teaching hate and stop the killing", he said. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have stopped exporting white sugar to Qatar, ADM Investor Services International said in a report.

Iran urges Arab nations to end Qatar crisis

June 14, 2017

The ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and the Bahraini Charge d'affaires accredited to Turkey met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Ankara on Monday. PM Nawaz is joined by the Army Chief, Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. "We were sealed as if it was a criminal organization".

London police confirm eighth victim in deadly terrorist attack

June 14, 2017

Butt's family said Wednesday they were "shocked and appalled" by his actions. Italian media said Zaghba was born in the Moroccan city of Fez in 1995 but had broken off relations with his Moroccan father. However, she added that Barking "never gave me a sense of serenity" and her son, who died in the June 3 terror attack, met the "wrong people there".

Sessions to face sharp questions on Russia contacts

June 14, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions steps back into a familiar arena Tuesday when he testifies before the Senate intelligence committee about his role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russian Federation.

PM May not sobbing over election, Brexit minister says

June 14, 2017

May's Conservatives have lost their majority in parliament, party members blamed what one called a " just awful" campaign, training their ire on an election team that highlighted the 60-year-old's flaws by sticking doggedly to an agreed script instead of masking her weaknesses.

Flynn subpoenaed by House intelligence committee

June 14, 2017

Subpoenas went to Trump's former national security advisor, Michael Flynn , and to the president's longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen. In addition to those four subpoenas, the committee has issued three others, to the National Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the CIA, for information about requests that government officials made to "unmask" the identities of US individuals named in classified intelligence reports, according to a congressional aide.

Chuck Schumer invites President Trump to testify before the Senate

June 14, 2017

And if he does, they want the president to hand them over to Congress or else possibly face a subpoena. "It also shows, through his own testimony, that Comey was really trying to make Donald Trump think he was Donald's Trump buddy...and doing everything in his power to undermine Donald Trump when he was speaking publicly".

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures of farmers' welfare in MP

June 14, 2017

Several social activists, including Swami Agnivesh, Medha Patkar, Yogendra Yadav and ex-MLA Paras Saklecha, were stopped from entering violence-hit Mandsaur , for meeting the kin of deceased farmers, since prohibitory orders were imposed in the district.

Death Toll In Tehran Attack Rises; Iranian Official Calls US Response 'Repugnant'

June 14, 2017

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who favours opening up to the world, has condemned the attacks, without pointing a finger at any country. Other members of the public accused Saudi Arabia and Iran's long-time foe, the United States , of backing the attacks.

Top 8 lines from Jeff Sessions' hearing

June 14, 2017

The hearing lasted about 2 1/2 hours and included a number of testy exchanges. Here's a look at the top quotes from Sessions' hearing. Sessions is enmeshed in multiple lines of ongoing inquiry: He had meetings with Russian officials that later forced him to recuse himself from the Justice Department's probe of the Trump campaign's ties to Russia.

US Congress may issue subpoenas as Trump dodges questions about Comey 'tapes'

June 14, 2017

Mr Comey did not confirm that he believed he was sacked to prevent the investigation, but he said accusations that the FBI was in disarray were "lies, plain and simple". "My judgment was I needed to get that out into the public square", said Comey in his testimony . Asked why he thought Trump fired him, Comey said he did not know for sure.

Rain, wind in forecast for French Open quarterfinals

June 14, 2017

Mladenovic didn't convert a break point when she was down 4-5, and ended the match hitting a drop shot unforced error . And Bacsinszky was the one who wrestled control again, breaking for a 6-4 lead. Bacsinszky nearly dropped her serve but held on and won the match when Mladenovic hit a forehand wide. 30 - Maximum wind speed in km/h as play was disrupted by torrential rain.

Lynch action on Clinton inquiry 'totally illegal'

June 14, 2017

Controversy of Lynch's handling of the Clinton investigation rekindled after former FBI director James Comey indicated that she had asked him to use language similar to Clinton campaign messaging. "President Obama's statement that he thought she shouldn't be charged because she didn't intend to violate the law is the real Clinton obstruction because that is a statement by him that this is the way I want that investigation to come out.

Corbyn cuts Tories' poll lead again

June 14, 2017

May has refused to directly debate Corbyn, and so the BBC's " Question Time " featured the two leaders consecutively, with the prime minister going first. Mr Corbyn hit out at US President Donald Trump over his decision to pull out of the Paris climate change deal. In Britain's electoral system, voters choose their local representative in the House of Commons, rather than voting directly for the prime minister and, as candidates knock on doors to canvass support, for some Corbyn is no ...

United Kingdom fears the Gulf's Qatar blockade is hurting its people

June 14, 2017

The minister said Qatar "still had no clue" why Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates , Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic and transport ties a week ago. And the Gulf countries were the centre of stability for that region. He said Qatar welcomes Kuwait's mediation efforts and that his country is ready "to engage in dialogue positively.

Fresh questions for Sessions _ and he'll answer in public

June 14, 2017

Fellow Republicans pressed President Donald Trump on Sunday to come clean about whether he has tapes of private conversations with former FBI Director James Comey and provide them to Congress if he does - or possibly face a subpoena, as a Senate investigation into collusion with Russian Federation or obstruction of justice extended to a Trump Cabinet member.

Bradley's stunning early goal helps US to 1-1 tie at Mexico

June 14, 2017

Bradley's left-footed first touch sent the ball past Herrera, and with his second touch he struck with his right foot from 41 yards. The Bradley goal , no doubt. President Donald Trump . The U.S. (2-2-2, 8 points), which started the year last in the CONCACAF hexagonal, are in third place thanks to a 2-0-2 revival under coach Bruce Arena .

Preet Bharara says Trump attempted to build relationship before firing him

June 14, 2017

His testimony follows fired FBI Director James Comey's riveting session before the same Senate panel last week. The president asked Bharara, formerly one of the nation's most high profile prosecutors, to stay his post as USA attorney for the Southern District of NY during the transition, but abruptly dismissed him in March as part of a broader purge of Obama-era officials at the Department of Justice.

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