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N. Korea Rejects New UNSC Resolution, Vows to Continue Nuke Program

June 17, 2017

The measure adopted on Friday was the first such resolution agreed by the United States and China since President Donald Trump took office. It was the third missile test by the nuclear-armed regime in less than three weeks. "The interceptor that we flew yesterday certainly keeps pace with and I would actually say helps us outpace the threat through 2020", Jim Syring, the director of the MDA said.

Pence Hires Outside Counsel to Handle Russia Probe Questions

June 17, 2017

Bush and later worked on George W. Bush's legal team during the 2000 Florida recount. The vice president's office said Pence is committed to cooperating in the investigation, and he hired lawyer Richard Cullen so Pence could continue to focus on the administration's goals.

Russian President Vladimir Putin mockingly offers James Comey political Asylum

June 17, 2017

Putin compared Comey to Edward Snowden , the former NSA contractor who leaked government secrets to the media . Putin said Comey's reported practice of taking detailed notes of his conversations with President Donald Trump was behavior like that of a civil rights activists rather than the head of a security bureau.

Theresa May sidesteps questions about response to Grenfell Tower disaster

June 17, 2017

Protestors invade Kensington Town Hall following the fire at Grenfell Tower. Sadiq Khan, the Labour Mayor of London , faced an angry crowd as he visited the scene of the fire. Fire Brigade Union safety expert David Sibert said: 'The principle that tower blocks are built on is that every flat is a fire-resisting box - every flat is completely surrounded by fire-resisting construction from the rest of the building.

Carol Channing, The Original "Dolly", Praises Bette Midler's Tony Win

June 17, 2017

Set designer Nigel Hook (" The Play That Goes Wrong ") is the first sole nominee to win since Michele Pawk took home Best Featured Actress (Play) for "Hollywood Arms" in 2003. "But Ben, you know who you bumped off that list?" Midler gave a filibustering acceptance speech, insisting that the band stop playing as she thanked collaborators, exulted about her show and poked fun at her age and romantic life.

Doctor says Rep. Scalise's vital signs stable

June 17, 2017

Scott Applewhite, File). But despite the applause, hugs and pledges of camaraderie, "there is definitely a somber mood", observed GOP congressman Steve Pearce, who was at the Republican practice when his colleague was shot. Steve Scalise and the players' determination to answer the attack by coming together in sport. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that on Thursday night, everyone will be "Team Scalise".

London tower death toll reaches 30

June 17, 2017

Speaking as crowds remained gathered at the entrance of the building, Mr Almansur said: "The people aren't satisfied with this so the protests are going to continue". "How many children died?" 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 may sack special counsel in Russian Federation inquiry, says friend

June 17, 2017

The White House has said that U.S. President Donald Trump has "no intention" of firing special counsel Robert Mueller , who is investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 election. If he snaps, and his intentions take another, tumultuous turn, there are few guardrails preventing him from removing the special counsel-a move that would nearly certainly trigger a constitutional crisis.

Kevin Spacey Added a New Celebrity Impression to His Arsenal: Fred Astaire

June 17, 2017

An exuberantly nostalgic production of Hello, Dolly! won for Best Musical Revival and its adored star, Bette Midler , won Best Leading Actress In A Musical, 50 years after she stepped onto a Broadway stage in the original production of Fiddler On The Roof.

Protests erupt over London fire response

June 17, 2017

On Friday, British newspapers heightened their criticism of the government, saying there were a series of unanswered issues including as to whether the cladding used on the building helped the blaze spread. The investigation team will be drawn together from detectives from across the Metropolitan Police , led by Detective Chief Inspector Matt Bonner of the Homicide and Major Crime Command, and will establish if a crime was committed before confirming what caused the tragedy.

Trump considering firing Mueller as special counsel on Russian Federation probe

June 17, 2017

Christopher Ruddy, chief executive of the conservative news website Newsmax , made his remarks during an interview on PBS Newshour . "I think he is considering perhaps terminating the special counsel", Ruddy said. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, an informal adviser to the President, questioned whether the special counsel investigation would be impartial. Look who he is hiring.check fec reports.

No 'direct' proof Russian Federation meddled in USA elections: Putin

June 17, 2017

There's been no final decision as to whether Trump would invoke executive privilege, and the matter remains under discussion, according to two administration officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations. Former FBI Director James Comey, whom Trump fired after allegedly asking him to drop an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn and his Russian contacts, is scheduled to testify Thursday before the Senate's intelligence committee.

Congressman Scalise Remains In Critical Condition, Shows Signs Of Improvement

June 17, 2017

MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Scalise underwent surgery Thursday related to his internal injuries and a broken bone in his leg. Trump's measured response to Wednesday's shooting at a congressional baseball practice stood in stark contrast to his inflammatory reactions to some previous acts of violence.

Australia reintroduces national gun amnesty to combat terrorism

June 17, 2017

In 1996, a young man killed 35 people in the historic town of Port Arthur, the deadliest shooting in Australia's history. Keenan said the government hoped this national gun amnesty would bring the same successful results as state-based amnesty, which have led to the hand-in of thousands of un-registered weapons.

Trump Confirms He's Under Investigation, Blames Unnamed Person

June 17, 2017

The shift toward investigating the president began days after Trump fired James Comey as Federal Bureau of Investigation director on May 9, the Post said . He reiterated tweets from Thursday morning about the investigation. While Mr Rosenstein appointed Mr Mueller as a special counsel to oversee the investigation, it is possible that he could be called as a witness as part of the investigation.

May earmarks relief money for London fire victims; death toll at 30

June 17, 2017

At least 17 people died and dozens more were injured when the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London became engulfed in flames on Wednesday morning. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined , though some have mentioned the explosion of an appliance could be the cause. A woman touches a missing poster for 12-year-old Jessica Urbano on a tribute wall after laying flowers on the side of Latymer Community Church next to the fire-gutted Grenfell Tower in London , Friday, June ...

Turkish leader backs Qatar amid diplomatic row

June 17, 2017

Tillerson says the blockade is hindering USA military efforts and the campaign against the Islamic State group. Davis said the diplomatic rift has not interrupted or curtailed operations at al-Udeid air base, a launching pad for US military efforts in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.

Minnesota officer acquitted in shooting of Philando Castile

June 17, 2017

Later, she said: "My son loved this city, and this city killed my son". CASTILE: And a murderer gets away. "I'm mad as hell right now, yes I am", shouted Castile. Castile was shot just a few seconds after he informed Yanez during a traffic stop that he was carrying a handgun. "Like I said, because this happened with Philando, when they get done with us, they coming for you, for you, for you and all your interracial children", Castile said.

Police negotiating with armed man in Melbourne

June 17, 2017

Victoria Police spokesman, Acting Sgt Adam West said: 'We're now trying to negotiate with a man. There are reports of more than 20 police cars on the scene.

US Navy vessel left mangled after collision with ship off Japan

Three other Americans remain detained in North Korea. Otto Warmbier's father , Frank Warmbier, addressed the media earlier in the day, saying it was "bittersweet" to have his son home. According to The Washington Post , the North Korean government apparently told Warmbier's parents that their son suffered from botulism after his show trial and was given a sleeping pill.

Home invasion call, car shootout: deputy, child wounded

June 17, 2017

Just before midnight, deputies went to the 4300 block of Campbell Road in east Hall County, Sheriff Gerald Couch said in a news release Friday. The suspects' vehicle was occupied by two adults and multiple children. He described the deputy only as an eight-year veteran patrol officer. He was treated and released. "He's in good health". One of the children also received a non-life threatening injury and was taken to Egleston Hospital for treatment.

DOJ Pivots to Obstruction After Failing to Prove Collusion

June 17, 2017

President Donald Trump complained in a furious Friday morning tweet that he was being investigated for firing former FBI Director James Comey and seemed to accuse the deputy attorney general of overseeing a "witch hunt" against him.

U.S. airstrike in Afghan kills IS head of media

June 17, 2017

USA and Afghan forces have been battling Daesh terrorists in Nangarhar province since the group's emergence there in January 2015. The U.S. military has become increasingly involved in battling the rise of what's known as ISIS-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), which is responsible for all six U.S.

Friend says Trump mulls sacking special counsel

June 17, 2017

Sam Nunberg, who worked for Trump's presidential campaign, said it "could seem to be a conflict" for Mueller to first interview with the president to be a possible replacement for fired FBI Director James Comey and then days later to be named as the special counsel heading an investigation that could look into Comey's firing.

Third London Attacker Once Told Police 'I'm Going to Be a Terrorist'

June 17, 2017

According to reports in the Italian newspaper Corriere della Serra , he had been recently working in a restaurant in London . He was allegedly on his way to Syria and was carrying only a backpack. Butt was investigated by officers in 2015 but they found no evidence he was planning an attack and he was "prioritised in the lower echelons of our investigative work", police said.

President Trump Admits: 'I Am Being Investigated for Firing the FBI Director'

June 17, 2017

Trump's tweets come after the top lawyer for his transition team warned the organization's officials to preserve all records and other materials related to the Russian Federation probe. Stone Jr., an informal adviser to Mr. Trump. Vice President Mike Pence has also hired a private lawyer to represent his interests in the expanding probe.

Trump 'confirms' he's under probe

June 17, 2017

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein released a statement Thursday night warning Americans against believing news stories attributed to anonymous sources, hours before he appeared to be the target of a presidential tweetstorm . Donald Trump tweets about being under investigation. He testified that he leaked information about the notes through a friend to the Times to increase pressure for the appointment of a special prosecutor after he concluded Trump's administration ...

UK police detain man near parliament on suspicion of having a knife

June 17, 2017

The Westminster Palace is the meeting place of the two houses of Parliament in England. "There were about three or four policeman, one of them shouting at the crowd to get back", another witness, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters.

Shot US congressman still 'critical' but improving - doctor

June 17, 2017

Hodgkinson , 66, of IL, wounded five people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise , R-La., before dying in a shootout with police. The Democrats won the game, 11-2, but loaned the trophy to the Republicans until Scalise is better.

UK's May pledges $6.4 million for fire survivors

June 17, 2017

At least 30 people have died in the Grenfell Tower fire , police have revealed. 24 people are still in hospital, 12 of them in critical care, according to the police. "People deserve answers . The inquiry will give them". Dr Smith said he put out a further five proposals last month to further tighten safety on high-rises.

Sharif's brother appears before Panama Papers probe panel

June 17, 2017

Then there are also questions about the modus operandi of setting up of the JIT and treatment meted out to Prime Minister's son and some other witnesses and release of a picture of Hussain Nawaz. Hasan , the younger son, was summoned twice. He is likely to address the media after his appearance before the JIT. "We have the same assets as we had during tenure of former president Pervez Musharraf", Nawaz said, adding that fake cases were registered against them in Musharraf's tenure.

Hampshire Pride chief slams Theresa May over DUP talks

June 17, 2017

She has said telephone talks had been "productive" but told her MPs the DUP would not get a "veto" on key policies. She made a self-depreciating joke after John Bercow was re-elected as the Speaker, quipping: "At least someone got a landslide".

Mueller Could Be Fired, At a Steep Political Cost

June 17, 2017

Asked in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing if there was any cause to fire Mueller, Rosenstein flatly replied: "No". Schiff says that if Trump fires Mueller, Congress might name its own independent counsel to investigate the case .

United States congressman Scalise still in critical condition - hospital

June 17, 2017

A hospital statement said Scalise was doing better over the previous 24 hours but would be in the hospital for some time. "It's been. he's in some trouble". "One of our security detail was shooting back, but it was our pistol versus the shooter's rifle", Brooks said. Staff members, and even the young son of one of the members, ran for cover, jumping into dugouts and over fences.

Londoners Can't Hide Anger in Aftermath of 'Avoidable' Tower Fire

June 17, 2017

May met victims privately at a central London hospital on Friday and had expressed her sorrow on television on Thursday after meeting emergency services personnel. After her visit, Mrs May said: "Everyone affected by this tragedy needs reassurance that the Government is there for them at this awful time - and that is what I am determined to provide".

UK PM rushed away from fire protesters

June 17, 2017

Earlier, the police launched a criminal inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire incident after it emerged that cladding, used on Grenfell Tower is banned in the United States, and that it would have cost just 5,000 pounds extra for the contractors to apply a fire-resistant version of panelling to the building, according to a report by the Independent .

Mayor Sadiq Khan confronted by irate Londoners after fire

June 17, 2017

The number of confirmed fatalities from Wednesday's inferno in a West London residential block is now 17, British police have said. Vanezis said the best chance to identify victims may be if firefighters find bits of teeth or bone, medical devices like pacemakers or artificial implants.

Trump clamps down on Cuba travel, trade

June 17, 2017

Trump flew to Miami's Little Havana, spiritual home of the Cuban-American community, to denounce his predecessor's "one-sided" settlement and pledge to work for Cuba's freedom. Instead, Americans traveling to the island will have to be part of a group. The group's chair, U.S. Representative Barbara Lee (D-East Bay), said in a statement that increased economic restrictions with Cuba hurt families in both countries and damages the United States' global standing.

Hundreds protest after officer acquitted in fatal shooting of Philandro Castile

June 17, 2017

Yanez stared ahead with no reaction as the verdict was read. He later confirmed that he believed Castile matched the description of a suspect, something cops often say about black men. "I'm sick of this", said Thompson, outside the Ramsey County Courthouse on Friday. I am exhausted. I am sick. The jury's decision was "in no way an indication of innocence", the groups said in a joint statement .

Grenfell Tower fire protesters storm Kensington and Chelsea town hall

June 17, 2017

Queen Elizabeth said her thoughts and prayers were with those families who had lost loved ones and with the many people still critically ill in hospital. Gottardi told his father in separate calls that suffocating smoke in the stairs kept them inside their apartment and awaiting rescue. Volunteers and charities worked through the night to find shelter, food and clothes for people who had lost everything.

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