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Trump Cuba policy reversal means few immediate changes

June 18, 2017

In December 2014, former U.S. president Barack Obama announced that the United States would normalize relations with Cuba after more than 50 years of non-engagement and hostilities. Leahy said the diplomatic thaw has allowed for an economic and political transition in the country, adding that one in five Cubans is now employed in an emerging private sector.

North Korea missiles a 'direct threat' to Russian Federation

June 18, 2017

North Korea "fully rejects" the latest United Nations sanctions against its citizens and entities as a "hostile act" and will continue its nuclear weapons development without a delay, Reuters reports , citing a statement from its foreign ministry spokesman said.

CM Chouhan ends his fast for 'peace'

June 18, 2017

Chouhan yesterday met some farmer leaders, but failed to reach a compromise. Though farmers in Maharashtra have called off the strike after the state government announced loan waiver to farmers owning land up to five acres, negotiations between the Madhya Pradesh government and the state's farmers have not been successful yet.

Korea behind eight years of hacks

June 18, 2017

Back in 2014 when the hackers targeted Sony Pictures Entertainment, the group was publicly referring to itself as Guardians of the Peace . In particular, the NTP and DNS DDoS attacks seen in Hidden Cobra (Delta Charlie) are among the most common types of DDoS attacks as noted in our Incapsula Q1 DDoS report .

UK Conservatives Set to Lose Seats in General Election

June 18, 2017

But following criticism of the package, dubbed the "dementia tax" by opponents, Mrs May performed a swift U-turn which saw her commit to a cap on the total costs people would face - but the level of that cap will be determined following a consultation after the election.

Attack on kindergarten in China kills 8, suspect dead

June 18, 2017

According to the reports, the man, surnamed Xu, suffered from dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, a disorder that can cause heart and blood pressure problems. Another showed people in hospital. The local public security bureau reportedly found carvings on the wall of a home rented by the suspect, surnamed Xu, which said " death ", " kill " and " extinct ".

Northern Ireland's party hopeful of Conservative deal 'soon'

June 18, 2017

The Conservative source said both parties were "committed to strengthening the union, combating terrorism, delivering Brexit and delivering prosperity across the whole country", and that Northern Ireland would get a funding boost. She said London and Dublin must "recommit to the word, spirit and implementation of the Good Friday Agreement" if power sharing at Stormont is to be re-established.

No 'direct' proof Russian Federation meddled in U.S. elections: Putin

June 18, 2017

Putin told Kelly that the dinner where the two met was routine. A preview of NBC's interview with Putin was released to the media on Sunday. 'You and I, you and I personally, have a much closer relationship than I had with Mr Flynn , ' Putin said .

Brexit critic Emmanuel Macron poised for landslide in French MP elections

June 18, 2017

Less than half of registered voters 48.7 percent cast ballots on Sunday, the Interior Ministry said in its final count the morning after. The conservative The Republicans party and its allies trail with about 20 percent, ahead of the far-right National Front on about 17 percent.

Scalise Remains in Critical Condition, More Surgeries Planned

June 18, 2017

The bullet entered Scalise's left hip and tore through his pelvis, breaking bones, injuring organs and causing severe bleeding. MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Scalise underwent surgery Thursday related to his internal injuries and a broken bone in his leg.

Trump Tweets "Witch Hunt" After Report That Muller is Investigating Him

June 18, 2017

That is why investigators want to know more about a meeting between Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and executives of Vnesheconombank , a Russian state-owned development bank now under USA sanctions. "I appointed him; I stand by that decision, " he said. "They made up a phony collusion with the Russians story, found zero proof, so now they go for obstruction of justice on the phony story".

Cosby's fate rests with jury in Pennsylvania sex assault case

June 18, 2017

That means a conviction on just one count could put Cosby in prison at least until he is 84 years old, based on state sentencing guidelines. Steele said the key facts were not contested during the trial, and have remained consistent in Constand's various statements over time: Cosby got to know her and became a mentor; one night in 2004 he gave her pills at his Cheltenham home and they had a sexual encounter.

Iraqi troops move into Mosul's Old City, last IS stronghold

June 18, 2017

The U.S. -backed Iraqi offensive to capture Mosul entered its ninth month on Saturday. Aircraft from the USA -led coalition and the Iraqi air force took part in the operation, the statement said. Since the battle to retake Mosul began nine months ago, an estimated 862,000 people have been displaced from the city, although 195,000 have since returned, mainly to the liberated east of the city.

Theresa May will meet with Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams today

June 18, 2017

Journalist Owen Jones, who is leading a demonstration in London against the prospect of the DUP in Government, has called it "a menace to LGBT rights and women's rights". Developments at Westminster could derail talks to restore power sharing at Stormont, which were scheduled to resume on Monday. She raised concern that such a deal could put the Northern Ireland peace process at risk as the Government would no longer be an "honest broker" in the Good Friday Agreement .

United States confirms high-level visit to N. Korea behind student's release

June 18, 2017

In 2014, Pyongyang released Korean-American missionary Kenneth Bae, who had been arrested for hostile acts against the DPRK and was serving a 15-year hard labor sentence. Worldwide negotiations on the dispute over North Korea's nuclear program have been in limbo for years, as the US cranks up economic sanctions and North Korea won't give up weapons it considers a guarantee against invasion.

Restore devolution or accept direct rule, Foster tells Sinn Fein

June 18, 2017

There's less than two weeks left for parties to form a power sharing executive in Northern Ireland . Meanwhile, talks are continuing between the DUP and Conservatives , to secure the support of the DUP's 10 MPs in steering government business, including crucial measures on Brexit, through the Commons.

Notre Dame attacker shouted 'this is for Syria' before being shot

June 18, 2017

Paris police say they are responding near Notre Dame Cathedral , urge passersby to stay away. A woman interviewed from inside Notre Dame by Britain's Sky News told of hearing shots and screams, then seeing a human wave of fearful sightseers pour into the cathedral for shelter.

US President Donald Trump publicly acknowledges Russian Federation probe includes him

June 18, 2017

Separately, the apparent expansion of Mueller's investigation into whether Trump obstructed justice, including by firing Comey, has raised the question of whether Rosenstein, as a witness to and participant in the events in 2017 that culminated in that ouster, may have to also recuse himself.

ALERT: Rep. Steve Scalise's Condition Has Been Upgraded to "Serious"

June 18, 2017

Scott Applewhite, File). Members of both parties projected a sense of camaraderie, following Wednesday's tragic shooting that left House Majority Whip Steve Scalise , a Republican from Louisiana , fighting for his life. "I've gotten texts from Cleo Fields to Wendy Vitter all expressing support.We don't have the luxury to be partisan because we need too much, and the people who rely on us need too much".

Malaga's Sandro Ramirez To Everton Almost Complete

June 18, 2017

Everton have already announced the big-money additions of Jordan Pickford and Davy Klaassen , with the pair seemingly set to be joined by Sandro in the near future. The 21-year-old signed for Malaga on a free transfer last summer from Barcelona after making 32 appearances in all competitions for the club, which yielded seven goals.

Gulf countries assure India of welfare of diaspora amid Qatar crisis

June 18, 2017

They accused Qatar of supporting terrorism, an assertion that Doha had dismissed. "The time had come to call on Qatar to end its funding - they have to end that funding - and its extremist ideology in terms of funding", Trump said. The response comes after he initially expressed support for the Saudi-led isolation of Qatar in a series of tweets . Indonesia on Wednesday said it had diverted Muslim pilgrims to other airlines after Qatar Airways' licenses were revoked by Saudi Arabia and ...

Democrats victorious in charity contest

June 18, 2017

Stories that aren't really told or reported on", Shimkus said. His aide, Zack Barth, who was shot by the Virginia assailant, walked across the field on crutches. The game, held at Nationals Park. has been a congressional tradition for more than a century. Scalise, a congressman from Louisiana who is the No.

A year after Brexit vote, more people view EU favorably

June 18, 2017

The Brexit discussions are due to begin on Monday when the British minister in charge of the process, David Davis , meets the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier , in Brussels. It calls on the governments in London and Dublin to be neutral in their dealings over Northern Ireland. The Northern Irish border with European Union member Ireland remains a headache for Brussels.

Rep. Scalise upgraded from 'critical' to 'serious' condition

June 18, 2017

President Donald Trump did not attend but in a video address shown on the stadium's giant screen praised the friendly nature of the annual charity event. On Thursday evening the hospital announced that Scalise had another surgery related to his internal injuries and a broken bone in his leg. Sava also said that Scalise will likely remain in the hospital for a "considerable period of time".

Chilling Footage Emerges From Inside Fire-Ravaged Grenfell Tower Block

June 18, 2017

The reason for that - at one point, in terms of our casualty bureau, there were 400 people who were reported missing from Grenfell Tower . They met volunteers, local residents and community representatives while visiting Westway Sports Centre in west London , near the burnt down 24-storey Grenfell Tower .

Qatar Airways urges United Nations action against Gulf boycott

June 18, 2017

It is the worst crisis for the GCC since its creation in 1981. Turkey has sent food and dairy products to Qatar to help break the Saudi-led blockade on the country. Qatar and Turkey also seek to engage Saudi Arabia's rival Iran despite differences with Tehran's policies in the broader region. Qatar, a country of 2.2 million people where citizens make up over 10 percent of the population, discovered the offshore North Field in 1971, the same year it became independent.

Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Arrested as Thousands Protest Putin

June 18, 2017

Monday's status as a public holiday may also boost turnout. Navalny's decision to suddenly move the rally from its original to another location, thus make it unauthorized, was commented in different ways. Navalny brought thousands onto the streets across Russian Federation in March, the largest such protests since a wave of anti-Kremlin demonstrations in 2012.

Texas Republicans love Trump and Democrats don't, new poll shows — Surprise

June 18, 2017

The same can't be said for his legislative colleagues. Among Democrats, 5 percent of the views were positive, 71 percent were negative and 24 percent were neutral. Where 39 percent of voters have favorable views of the Affordable Care Act, only 20 percent have similar views of the American Health Care Act, which passed the House in May.

NBA Finals, Game 5 - Cavs vs. Warriors

June 18, 2017

The Warriors won 129-120 t. Warriors forward Draymond Green appeared to take some shots at the Cavs. Durant was baptized at Hillsong New York City in 2013, but he said his faith journey started when he was 16. Two years ago, the Warriors' meteoric rise was touted as a metaphor for that of the city itself, which was beginning to shed its reputation as the crime-plagued and protest-studded stepchild of San Francisco to become the must-go destination featured in national and global media.

58 missing, presumed dead in London high-rise fire

June 18, 2017

The 24-storey, 120 flat tower block was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Wednesday. "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".

At least 58 confirmed dead in London tower block fire

June 18, 2017

He says "my heart goes out to those affected". Despite that outcome, fire experts say "stay put" is still the best advice - as long as the building has proper fire-suppression protections, such as multiple stairwells, sprinkler systems, fireproof doors and flame-resistant construction materials, some of which were lacking in the London blaze.

Grenfell residents in 'passionate, angry' exchanges with PM at Downing Street

June 18, 2017

A woman touches missing person posters near The Grenfell Tower block, destroyed by fire, in north Kensington, West London , Britain June 16, 2017 . Mrs May arrived in Downing Street on Saturday where she is chairing the Government taskforce on the calamity. Asked repeatedly whether she had misread the public mood , May did not answer directly but said the focus was on providing support to the victims.

Leaderless farmers in MP drive stir through social media

June 18, 2017

The opposition Congress has, however, dubbed Chouhan's fast as "drama". Farmers from all over Madhya Pradesh have been meeting Chouhan at the Dussehra Maidan since Saturday. Questioning the ability of Shivraj Singh Chouhan government to rule Madhya Pradesh, the Congress on Saturday demanded its dismissal and imposition of President's Rule in the state.

Myanmar military plane missing; search ongoing in Andaman Sea

June 18, 2017

The search for that plane was later called-off after the aviation department did not receive any reports of missing aircraft from airlines operating in Myanmar airspace. The military named the captain of the Chinese-made Y-8F-200 four-engine turboprop as Lieutenant Colonel Nyein Chan, who it said had more than 3,000 hours of flying experience.

CBSE Class 10 results: Pass percentage falls by 13 per cent

June 18, 2017

The pass percentage has been steadily dipping over the years. Last year, the Board had released the Class 10th result on May 28. In Pallavi Model School, Alwal, sixty-five per cent students have scored with distinction and 21 students have got a CGPA of 10.

Orissa HC directs CBSE to re-evaluate answer scripts

June 18, 2017

The 18 students had filed petitions in the high court this week alleging large-scale discrepancies in their Class XII results, which were announced on May 28. The agitators led by Odisha Abhibhaka Mahasangha (OAM) president Sudarshan Das maintained that the strike will continue till the CBSE agrees to their demands.

Respite from heat in Delhi, pleasant Sunday expected

June 18, 2017

For the last few days, the national capital was witnessing an intense spell of heat wave with maximum temperature touching 47 degrees Celsius. The temperature dropped to 23 degree Celsius on Friday and stormy winds had accompanied the rains.

Girl tries to end life over CBSE exam results

June 18, 2017

The Board did not give us ample time to check the copies, " he added. "If the CBSE takes too much time to re-evaluate the papers, how can we complete the task it has given to us, within two hours", said Nilima Pryadarshini, a student. The CBSE had received the high court order to re-evaluate the answer sheets of 18 students and publish results by June 10. The Board will be sympathetic towards students and not move Supreme Court challenging the decision of the HC, said sources.

Cop arrested for 'mowing down' IAS officer's mom

June 18, 2017

The accused who has been identified as Chandra Bhan , 40, allegedly went on to fix his vehicle in a bid to hide evidence against him. The police added that he tried to get the auto repaired to erase evidence. Her grandson rushed her to the Primus Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries during treatment. He also made a PCR call and informed them about the accident.

58 people presumed dead after Grenfell Tower disaster

June 18, 2017

May announced on Friday that her government has set up a £5 million ($8.4 million Cdn) "discretionary fund" to help pay for food, clothing, personal supplies and funerals. It has since emerged that the USA had banned the type of cladding thought to have been used on Grenfell Tower . British authorities are launching a criminal investigation into the London apartment building fire - as the death toll from the blaze has almost doubled, to 30.

Ten Philippine soldiers killed in military air strike

June 18, 2017

MALACANANG on Saturday expresed belief that the Islamic State-linked Maute Terror Group would soon run out of ammunition and be defeated. An additional 38 soldiers and police have also been killed along with 19 civilians, said officials.

Rally in Binghamton held in protest of Trump's Paris Climate Accord decision

June 18, 2017

Scientists at the University of Hawaii said in April that sea-level rise driven by global warming will cause flooding of low-lying areas in the state dozens of times per year by 2050, and increase the risk of risky interactions between tropical storms and seasonal high tides.

58 people missing and presumed dead in London fire; number may increase

June 18, 2017

Firefighters using drones and sniffer dogs continued to search the burned-out housing block, that looms over the low-income community in west London on Friday. He said: "We took our demands to the council and we expected a response from the chief executive who has failed to turn up". One banner showed a drawing of May with the words "Shame" and "Disgrace".

Dennis Rodman wraps up visit to PYONGYANG

June 18, 2017

Warmbier suffered severe brain damage while in custody. Travelling to North Korea to see the sports minister, Rodman also brought along an eclectic selection of gifts for his avowed "friend for life" and brother by another mother, basketball fan and supreme leader, Kim Jong-un.

So, how long before Trump fires special counsel Bob Mueller?

June 18, 2017

But on Tuesday, responding to a question about Mueller during a Senate Committee on Appropriations hearing about the Justice Department budget, Rosenstein said he hasn't seen "good cause" to fire Mueller, which is a requirement for such terminations.

Macron's Party Set To Win Parliamentary Vote In France

June 18, 2017

Many voters stayed away from the polls, with turnout of only 50 per cent. Macron's opponents say this helped En Marche - and are now anxious about what the French President could achieve with such a thumping majority. His party's candidates include many newcomers to politics, including a retired bullfighter, a fighter pilot and a mathematical genius. If no candidate manages to achieve that target then all candidates who win at least 12.5% of registered voters will go into the second round, ...

May to meet Sinn Fein Northern Ireland leader on Thursday - Sinn Fein

June 18, 2017

Veteran Tory europhile Ken Clarke added: "You can not carry out this negotiation on the basis that every aspect will have to be agreed with the DUP and then you're going to get the whole of the Conservative Party to agree with it". Theresa May has signalled she is "confident" of getting the Queen's Speech through the Commons whether or not a deal is reached with the Democratic Unionists (DUP) by the State Opening of Parliament next week.

UK Police: 58 Missing, Presumed Dead in London Fire

June 18, 2017

The death toll has risen to 17 and 69 others were injured , with 17 in critical care. UK Prime Minister Theresa May commended Saturday the work of emergency services amid the deadly Grenfell Tower fire, although admitted that the support provided to the incident's victims and their families on the ground was not sufficient.

Rod Rosenstein, like everybody else, is 'furious' and 'amazed' at Trump's tweets

June 18, 2017

Earlier this month, Rosenstein told The Associated Press that "if anything that I did winds up being relevant to his investigation then, as Director Mueller and I discussed, if there's a need from me to recuse, I will". Considering that Trump strong-armed Rosenstein into writing a letter about Comey's performance in the first place - a letter that never actually recommended the ex-FBI director's firing - and that Rosenstein didn't know POTUS would use the letter as his justification for ...

58 people missing after Grenfell Tower fire, presumed dead

June 18, 2017

One woman wept saying it was because the Prime Minister declined to speak to anyone outside the meeting which lasted less than hour. A scuffle broke out. "I said 'where are you?' He said 'I'm in the flat, '" Ali said. "Our focus has been on those that we know were in Grenfell Tower". The country will fall silent as the nation remembers all who lost their lived in Wednesday's tragedy as well as thinking about all the survivors who lost their homes in the blaze.

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