Worldwide / 1417

Check fire safety at all flats in Ireland, says housing chief

June 18, 2017

Fifty-eight people are still missing after the Grenfell Tower fire and are presumed dead, police say. Commander Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police told a press conference the number may change but those believed to have died when the London tower block went up in flames is now in double figures.

Judge declares mistrial in Cosby sexual-assault case

June 18, 2017

Lena Dunham has spoken out about the Cosby mistrial in a series tweets. Outside the courthouse, as Cosby stood silently behind them, members of his team criticized the case against him. The jury deliberated for more than 52 hours over six days before telling a judge they couldn't agree on whether The Cosby Show star sexually violated Temple University employee Andrea Constand after giving her pills that left her unable to say no or fight back.

London apartment fire: Rage as death toll climbs to at least 58

June 18, 2017

Cundy also said the London Fire Brigade searched "every floor of the building" and recovered 16 bodies, but added it may take weeks for the search and recovery operation to become "significant". The queen and her husband, Prince Philip, stood silently on the steps of Buckingham Palace before the start of the Trooping the Color that each year marks the queen's official birthday, which is traditionally celebrated in June when the weather is warm.

Trump friend says the president is considering firing Mueller as special counsel

June 18, 2017

All times are Eastern time. But Sessions said that despite his sense of problems at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he never raised that with Comey. "Director Mueller is going to have the full independence he needs to conduct that investigation, " Rosenstein said. "And I'm not going to speculate on what he will or will not do", Sekulow said.

Cladding on London tower was not graded fire-resistant

June 18, 2017

Engineering experts have speculated that outside insulation panels installed on the 24-story Grenfell Tower may have helped the fire spread rapidly from one floor to the next. A Cabinet minister has admitted that any parent would be anxious about putting their children to bed if they were living in a high-rise building like Grenfell Tower.

Grenfell Tower fire: Police say 58 people are missing and presumed dead

June 18, 2017

He says it will take weeks or longer to recover and identify all the dead in the public housing block that was devastated by a fire early Wednesday. Police Commander Stuart Cundy said the number of 58 is based on reports from the public and may rise.

London fire: Death toll rises to 58

June 18, 2017

As the searches of the public housing complex continue with sniffer dogs and drones, Metropolitan Police commander Stuart Cundy said there was 'a risk that, sadly, we may not be able to identify everybody'. But the authority's latest statement said: "While we will try to do our utmost to ensure those affected remain in or near the borough, given the number of households involved, it is possible the council will have to explore housing options that may become available in other parts of the ...

Congressional Baseball Game carries on, one day after shooting

June 18, 2017

House Majority Whip Scalise , 51, was shot in the hip by a rifle-welding critic of the president who sprayed bullets on U.S. lawmakers practising for an annual baseball game in the Washington suburb of Alexandria. Although Scalise was able to talk on the ballfield, by the time he was transported by helicopter to the hospital, he was in shock. "We've never been to a congressional baseball game before", attendee Larry Shindelnan told CBN News.

Uber hopes Holder report will help restore its reputation

June 18, 2017

Kalanick's time off and the Eric Holder recommendations come soon after there were reports that the company's board might ask him to take three months off amid the growing complaints. One of those included removing Kalanick from certain responsibilities and giving them to a chief operating officer. While Uber released Holder's recommendations, the full report was kept private to protect the privacy of those filing complaints.

58 missing and presumed dead in London apartment fire

June 18, 2017

May also said that she has set a deadline of three weeks for all the survivors of the Grenfell fire to be placed in new housing. Some Grenfell residents had warned months ago fire safety issues at the tower meant that it was at risk of a "catastrophic" event.

People Still Missing After Grenfell Tower Fire Assumed Dead

June 18, 2017

She said her visits to London and Manchester -- the latter the site of a terror attack last month - have highlighted the people who offer comfort and support those affected. National media in London reported extensively Friday that it would have cost just 5,000 pounds (6,400 US dollars) extra for a cladding material with better fire protection qualities.

President Trump Confirms He Is Under Investigation for Obstruction of Justice

June 18, 2017

Trump did not specify who he was referring to, but he appeared to mean Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , the No. 2 official at the US Justice Department . The move was confirmed by a transition official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss post-election decisions. The new allegations against Trump center on his own admission that he fired Comey because of the Russian Federation investigation, and suggestions he asked several top intelligence officials for their help ...

Trump Confirms He Is Under Investigation And Blames His Own Justice Department

June 18, 2017

Asked about the prospect and his potential need to recuse during his testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Rosenstein said only, "I am working with career professionals who know these rules and are responsible for enforcing these rules, and I can assure you that we're going to do the right thing, and we're going to defend the integrity of that investigation".

Donald Trump Continues Twitter War on Russia Probe, 'Fake News' Media

June 18, 2017

Rosenstein - in charge because Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from the investigation into the Trump campaign's ties with Russian Federation - then appointed Mueller as special counsel. When Rosenstein appeared before the House Appropriations Committee this week, he stated that Comey's firing could very well become a factor for Mueller's investigation .

British PM Theresa May To Meet Fire Survivors In Downing Street Residence

June 18, 2017

After meeting with survivors of the fire on Friday, May announced a 5 million pound ($6.4 million) fund to help them in their plight. Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy later clarified that the number of people confirmed dead is 30, but another 28 remain missing and are presumed dead.

Scalise remains in critical condition, doctors 'encouraged'

June 18, 2017

Democrats and Republicans played in honor of their grievously wounded colleague, Republican Rep. Steve Scalise . Doctor Sava described Scalise's shot to his left hip as a devastating "trans-pelvic gunshot wound" from a high-velocity rifle.

Trump tweet confirms he's being probed by prosecutor

June 18, 2017

Deputy Attorney-General Rod J. Rosenstein also generated a lot of buzz but little clarity with a statement urging Americans to "exercise caution" when evaluating stories attributed to anonymous officials. In keeping with a new practice, she referred one question after another to Mr Trump's personal lawyer. The Post reported on Wednesday that Mueller was investigating Trump to prove whether the president attempted to obstruct justice.

New York Times sues Federal Bureau of Investigation to get notes of Comey-Trump talks

June 18, 2017

Rosenstein . The White House originally pointed to Rosenstein's memo, which was also signed off on by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, when explaining Trump's decision to let Comey go. President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington , Thursday, June 15, 2017 , during an event on Apprenticeship and Workforce of Tomorrow initiatives.

London police say 58 people assumed dead in tower block blaze

June 18, 2017

Residents furious over the handling of the Grenfell Tower disaster descended on the local town hall Friday in west London , shouting, "We want justice". The response of the emergency services, NHS and the community has been heroic. Hana Wahabi said she begged her brother, Abdulaziz Wahabi, to leave but he told her "there was too much smoke".

Was Rosenstein The One Who Launched Obstruction Of Justice Inquiry Into Trump?

June 18, 2017

Mueller is also looking into Mr. Trump's words and conduct in the events of recent weeks, according to a report in the Washington Post , which marks a shift in the investigation that initially was supposed to focus on Russian influence and any connections to the Trump campaign, but not necessarily the President himself.

Conrad Roy III's family breaks their silence after Michelle Carter is convicted

June 18, 2017

Roy to get back in the truck constitutes wanton and reckless conduct by Ms. Carter , creating a situation where there is a high degree of likelihood that substantial harm would result to Mr. Both teenagers had a history of physiological problems. The trial heard that Carter and Roy exchanged hundreds of text messages in which Carter urged him to follow through on his plan to kill himself, urged him to hide it from his parents, lie to his mother and select a secluded parking lot.

Trump lashes out over probe

June 18, 2017

When Trump fired Comey, Rosenstein drafted a memo accusing the FBI director of bungling the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server, and Sessions wrote a letter saying the dismissal was warranted. Like his famous predecessor, the Nixon administration's Robert Bork, who played a key role in the "Saturday Night Massacre", the solicitor general will be the next in line to supervise the investigation and execute any lawful orders issued by his boss, the President of the United States, ...

Mistrial declared in Bill Cosby sexual assault case

June 18, 2017

We are confident that these proceedings have given a voice to the many victims who felt powerless and silenced. The ruling comes days after jurors told the judge they were deadlocked . Bruce Castor not to charge Cosby, he agreed to the deposition. " Andrea Constand is a positive person", he said. Masten, now 66, charged Cosby drugged and raped her in Chicago in 1979.

London fire: 58 presumed dead, say police

June 18, 2017

Many people are furious following Wednesday's blaze, which has been called "avoidable". "The Brigade advised that a section of track be temporarily closed due to the short term risk of some debris from the tower falling onto the track", a London Fire Brigade spokeswoman said.

Most Americans think Trump tried to interfere with Russian Federation investigation

June 18, 2017

If Trump's goal is to limit Mueller's probe or force him out, Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona said this week, "that would be disastrous for him". Reportedly, Trump's goal in sending up the trial balloon of firing Mueller, was to intimidate Mueller into wrapping up his investigation quickly and exonerating Trump.

Shot US congressman Scalise improving

June 18, 2017

The police officers who shot Belleville resident James Hodgkinson on Wednesday clearly had no choice but to open fire on him, according to Terrance Gainer, an IL native who formerly headed the U.S. "By playing tonight we are showing the world that we will not be intimidated by threats, acts of violence or assaults on our democracy", said President Donald Trump , appearing on the park's giant screen but not attending.

Dozens missing in London high-rise fire assumed to be dead

June 18, 2017

The search for remains had been paused over safety concerns but has now resumed. Up to 600 people are believed to have lived in the 24-story tower. "Finally, I would like to repeat what I have said before which is that my heart goes out, those of my colleagues, those of the wider emergency services, the community here, Londoners, and indeed everybody across this nation".

In latest Tweetstorm, Trump appears to confirm he's under investigation

June 18, 2017

The website reported that Trump will sometimes interrupt conversations with associates to say, "I'm not under investigation ". The inquiry's apparent expansion to target Trump reportedly focuses on whether the president attempted to obstruct the investigation - in particular, on Trump's reported attempts to encourage former FBI director James Comey to end an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn .

Turkey's Erdogan decries isolation of Qatar as 'inhumane', against Islamic values

June 18, 2017

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt said earlier this month that they had suspended ties with Qatar over the emirate's alleged support for extremists, banning all flights to and from Doha and shutting down the offices of the country's national carrier.

Puerto Ricans - But Not A Lot Of Them - Voted For Statehood

June 18, 2017

However, Puerto Rico is now exempt from the federal income tax, and opponents of statehood say beginning to pay it is a non-starter for a place where everything from electricity to basic groceries is more expensive than USA cities. "The family has been a strong, strong, strong advocate for statehood", she said. "The boycott defeated statehood". But if they obtained statehood, Puerto Ricans living on the island would for the first time be able to vote in US presidential elections, and would ...

Man, 19, arrested after double homicide Saturday morning in Lund, BC

June 18, 2017

A third, male victim was suffering from non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. Shoihet said in a statement that a 19-year-old man had been arrested and remained in custody as of Saturday afternoon. The scene is now being held by the Powell River RCMP, pending the arrival of investigators from the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit, who have been called to assist in the investigation.

58 people feared dead in London tower fire: United Kingdom police

June 18, 2017

BBC Newsnight reports that the type of cladding on the outside of Grenfell Tower, installed in 2015 during a refurbishment, had a polyethylene - or plastic - core, instead of a more fireproof alternative with a mineral core. The PM said people " deserve answers " as to why the fire spread so rapidly and that the inquiry "will give them". Confirming the latest death toll, Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said the tower remained "in a very hazardous state" but there was "nothing ...

Trump raises pressure on Rosenstein

June 18, 2017

The New York Times reported that former members of Trump's transition team were given "preservation orders" Thursday to safeguard documents, including electronic records like email, related to the ongoing Russian Federation investigation .

State Opening of Parliament and Queen's Speech to take place next Wednesday

June 18, 2017

A Conservative source said this meant the party was "confident" it had enough votes for the programme to be approved, after May suffered a disastrous setback in snap elections a week ago that saw her lose her majority in the 650-seat House of Commons, just ahead of crucial Brexit negotiations with Brussels.

New York Times Sues FBI To Get Documents Of Trump-Comey Talks

June 18, 2017

Here's the tweet: "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director!" Trump said in a tweet. He has already been subpoenaed by the House of Representatives intelligence committee. Mr Comey told a Senate panel last week he believed Mr Trump fired him to undermine the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Russian Federation probe.

Trump Attacks Investigators After Reports Of Obstruction Of Justice Probe

June 18, 2017

Though typically, the attorney general would have the authority to hire or dismiss a special counsel, Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself in March from any decision-making authority over the Russian Federation probe. "Mueller is now clearly the (tip) of the deep state spear aimed at destroying or at a minimum undermining and crippling the Trump presidency", Gingrich tweeted on Thursday.

Miranda Hakimi Harvey: Mom Abandons Toddler At Atlanta Airport To Go Shopping?

June 18, 2017

The child is now in police custody, but Pickard said they are trying to find a family member who is able to take care of the 4-year-old. "Who would leave a 4-year-old child with strangers?" Maranda Hakimi Harvey, according to Sergeant Warren Pickard with the Atlanta Police Department, left her child with a couple in the atrium of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sometime Thursday night.

Trump urges tougher USA travel ban, expedited court review

June 18, 2017

Those comments came back to haunt him by the time he became president in January, after the courts halted his initial order which banned travel from seven majority-Muslim countries and indefinitely halted entry to Syrian refugees, calling it unconstitutional.

Trump says he's under investigation, calls it a 'witch hunt'

June 18, 2017

Before Trump axed Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey , he specifically asked Rosenstein to write a memo justifying the move. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , the top Justice Department official overseeing the special counsel's probe into alleged Russian meddling in last year's presidential election , has told officials that he might have to recuse himself from the investigation, according to a report from ABC News .

Russia's Putin says protests should not be used as provocation

June 18, 2017

Snowden, a former contractor for the CIA, was given asylum by Russian Federation for leaking classified information from the National Security Agency to journalists. "We are ready for a constructive dialogue". "We know that now there is a bill in the US Senate regarding toughening sanctions. Why?" Nothing extraordinary has happened (in Russia ).

Trump acknowledges he is being investigated, cries 'Witch Hunt' on Twitter

June 18, 2017

Trump criticized an unnamed " man who told me to fire ..." Comey testified in a US Senate hearing last week that he believed he was sacked "because of the Russian Federation investigation". "Recuse themselves, resign immediately", the Fox News personality said on his Wednesday night program, alleging conflicts of interest. It wasn't clear whether the president's comment confirming he was under investigation was based on direct knowledge or media reports this week that Mueller is ...

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

June 18, 2017

The ploy worked. Rosenstein, who was handling the investigation because Sessions had already recused himself based on his involvement in the 2016 Trump presidential campaign, came under vast political pressure to appoint a special counsel.

Saudi coast guard kills local fisherman, says Iran TV

June 18, 2017

Correspondent Hasan Abdullah and cameraman Nihat Yayman, who were covering the talks, were detained by Saudi authorities at their hotel but then released after Cavusoglu personally intervened with the Saudi king, the Hurriyet daily said. Last week, the Turkish parliament fast-tracked a bill allowing the deployment of troops to its military base in Qatar. Saudi Arabia has cited Qatari ties with Iran as one reason for cutting off relations with its Gulf neighbour.

Moscow braces for anti-corruption protests

June 18, 2017

Mr Navalny , who intends to stand for the Russian presidency next year , had been due to attend the unauthorised rally in the capital earlier on Monday. Although it was not immediately clear if Monday's protests were larger than those in March, they underlined the deep dismay with the government. Cafes were shut down by riot police and people ordered to stay indoors at shops.

Lily Allen joins Grenfell Tower blaze protest at Kensington Town Hall

June 18, 2017

LONDON (AP ) - Grief turned to outrage Friday over a deadly high-rise tower fire in London amid reports that materials used in the building's renovation could have fueled the inferno that left dozens dead and missing as it decimated the public housing block.

London police: 58 still missing, presumed dead from Grenfell Tower fire

June 18, 2017

If that death toll is confirmed, it would make the Grenfell Tower blaze the deadliest in Londonsince World War Two. Sixteen bodies have been removed from the blackened, 24-story public housing unit, and the first victim was formally identified as Mohammed Alhajali, 23, a Syrian refugee.

Killing of 6 cops by terrorists an act of 'cowardice': Arun Jaitley

June 18, 2017

Addressing mourners at Kulgam and Pampore through telephone, Geelani paid tributes to the militants and civilians killed during Arwani gunfight, a statement issued by Hurriyat Conference said. The burials by and large passed off peacefully. The gunfight between militants and government forces broke out Friday morning at village Aarwani of Anantnag district, about 46 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Education Dept Makes Big Change to Civil Rights Investigations

June 18, 2017

The three-page guidance , signed by acting Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights Candice Jackson, says despite the withdrawal of guidance determining Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 bars discrimination against transgender students , the administration will rely on Title IX in accordance with court decisions and regulations when "evaluating complaints of sex discrimination against individuals whether or not the individual is transgender ".

Trump calls for return of most wanted fugitive from Cuba

June 18, 2017

President Donald Trump, in Havana, Cuba, Friday, June 16, 2017. The Cuban government has given Trump's speech extensive coverage on official media. Diplomatic relations, restored only two years ago, will remain intact, but, Trump says some penalties will stay in place until a long list of prerequisites is met.

North Korea Test-Fires Multiple Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles

June 18, 2017

North Korea is well within its rights to test a cruise missile in worldwide waters. Roh Jae-cheon, spokesman of Seoul's JCS, said North Korea with the latest launch would have meant to show off its widening arrange of missiles and also its "precision strike capabilities " on ships in response to the joint drills.

Information