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Kulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ gives Sept 13 deadline for India

June 18, 2017

The ICJ also set December 13 as the deadline for Pakistan to submit its counter-pleadings in the case. Ashtar Ausaf Ali will be leading Pakistan's legal team at the next hearing of the case at the United Nations court, which stayed Jadhav's execution on May 18.

After being accused for Gulf crisis, Trump now offers to resolve it

June 18, 2017

Tillerson also said the blockade by Qatar's neighbors was "hindering US military action in the region, and the campaign against ISIS", using an acronym for the Islamic State group. "We need to put everything in check". Qatar hosts the Al-Udeid military base, the largest USA airbase in the Middle East. Qatar's emir has said such a view is a big mistake.

Special counsel is investigating Jared Kushner's business dealings

June 18, 2017

The president wrote, "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director!" "I typically don't comment on the president's tweeting habits", McConnell answered. The second, the official continued, is into whether, if any potential offenses were committed, Trump or others attempted to cover them up or obstruct the investigation into them.

'Jeopardy!' Roasts Kevin Durant For Joining Warriors Hours Before NBA Finals Win

June 18, 2017

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James says he has no reason to put his head down after his performance in the NBA Finals. Curry , 29, said in January that Golden State is "a ideal place to play" and "there's really no reason that I can see right now that would draw me elsewhere".

PM Nawaz leaves for Saudi Arabia with family members

June 18, 2017

He will perform Umrah during the last days of the Holy Month of Ramazan and also offer prayers in Masjid-e-Nabvi at Medina, reports the Radio Pakistan . In that visit, Sharif spent nearly 50 days out of the country while the Panama crisis was brewing at home. The latter appeared before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) appointed by the Supreme Court bench for probe in so-called PanamaLeakes earlier in the day.

Sinn Fein to meet Theresa May over DUP deal concerns

June 18, 2017

Talks with the DUP on a deal to shore up a minority Conservative administration are "progressing well" and the parties have reached "broad agreement" on the principles of the Speech, which will set out the Government's legislative programme for the coming year, according to a senior Conservative source.

United Kingdom to double length of next Parliament to deal with Brexit

June 18, 2017

The DUP represents people in Northern Ireland who wish the province to remain part of the United Kingdom, while Sinn Fein wants Northern Ireland to be administered by the Irish Republic. The proposed deal would see the DUP back the Conservatives in votes on the Budget and confidence motions. But pressure was mounting on Mrs May to change course on the type of Brexit Britain should pursue, and consult more widely across rival parties.

Philippine troops pound Islamists as death toll crosses 300

June 18, 2017

Members of the Maute Group take control of various areas in Marawi City on May 23, 2017. "As we said in previous occasions, public safety is foremost in the president's mind in light of the continuing rebellion in Marawi and martial law is a necessary response to address the prevailing reign of terror and its potential spillover to the rest of Mindanao", Abella said.

Death toll in London fire rises to 58, may still go higher

June 18, 2017

Of the 58, he said 30 were confirmed dead. Alongside both police and fire investigations into the blaze, she has promised to set up a public inquiry. A solemn Queen Elizabeth II marked a minute of silence for victims of the London high-rise inferno at the start of a procession Saturday to mark her official birthday.

As Russia Probe Widens, Special Counsel Builds Up Team

June 18, 2017

You can not have obstruction of justice when the president exercises his constitutional authority to pardon, his constitutional authority to fire the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or his constitutional authority to tell the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation who to prosecute, who not to prosecute.

Accused Samir Gaikwad granted bail in Govind Panasare murder case

June 18, 2017

While the state will challenge Gaikwad's bail, Pansare's family members said they were pained by the development. The bail to Gaikwad came as a major jolt to the Special Investigation Team, which is probing the murder. Following the court order, Sanatan Sanstha said it has full faith in the judicial system. Special public prosecutor Harshad Nimbalkar opposed the bail plea arguing that if released on bail, Gaikwad would pressurise witnesses or abscond.

58 people missing in London tower blaze presumed dead

June 18, 2017

Floors directly above and below the reported fire are usually evacuated, but others are to stay and use damp towels to block cracks beneath the door unless told otherwise, and call 911 if they have questions. "The Prime Minister is distraught about what has happened", said Green, who was appointed May's deputy in the wake of the general election. Mohammad Alhajali, 23, has been identified as one of the victims who died in a fire at a residential high-rise building in London , June 14, 2017.

Justin Thomas shoots record-equalling 63 at US Open

June 18, 2017

Starting on the back nine, he exchanged a birdie on 11 with a bogey on 12. "Obviously, an awesome day , " said Thomas, a Louisville native who played his college golf at Alabama. Casey said he couldn't remember the last time he had five birdies in a row or an eight in a competitive round. Felt like I had a good feel for the speed of the greens today, hit a lot of good lag putts.

Death toll from London inferno rises to 58

June 18, 2017

At least 30 people were killed in Wednesday's (NZT) fire and the death toll is expected to rise. The presumed dead includes 30 people authorities previously confirmed perished in the Wednesday morning blaze at the public housing complex. Fire safety engineers were stunned at how rapidly the fire spread, engulfing the building in less than an hour in the middle of the night and preventing firefighters from reaching many people inside.

No plan to sack Russia probe head Robert Mueller: US justice official

June 18, 2017

Until now, Mueller had drawn widespread praise from Republicans and Democrats alike. "I take the president at his word - that I was sacked because of the Russian Federation investigation", said Comey during his Congressional testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 6.

London Bridge attackers bought knives from Lidl for £4 each, say police

June 18, 2017

The phoney bombs were simply disposable water bottles wrapped in silver and black tape and attached to leather belts, although they were designed to create "maximum fear", police said. Two British counterterrorism sources told CNN that the arrest was part of an effort by British police and the MI5 intelligence agency to take known Islamist extremists off the streets by going after them for crimes unrelated to terrorism.

After grief, anger at May over tower fire

June 18, 2017

British health authorities say they are still treating 19 patients, 10 of whom remain in critical condition after the London high-rise fire. Families searching for information about their loved ones have, meanwhile, blanketed the area near the tower with posters searching for answers.

Navy sailors remain missing; flooding on USS Fitzgerald stabilized

June 18, 2017

The damaged USS Fitzgerald is seen near the U.S. Naval base in Yokosuka, southwest of Tokyo, after the destroyer collided with a container ship off the Izu Peninsula June 17, 2017. Joseph P. Aucoin, the commander of the 7th Fleet. The two other sailors suffered cuts and bruises and were taken off the ship. 'This has been a hard day, ' Aucoin said, adding that the search for missing shipmates would continue now that the vessel was back in Yokosuka.

Britain's Brexit Minister Says PM May Not a 'Dead Woman Walking'

June 18, 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond said the Government's priority in the negotiations should be to protect jobs, economic growth and prosperity. May's plans included Britain's departure from the single market, as well as spelling out that no deal would be better than a bad deal, as far as the government was concerned.

More than 20 dead from forest fires in central Portugal

June 18, 2017

Portugal was coping with a severe heatwave on Saturday, with temperatures exceeding 40C in several regions. Authorities said the number of victims may rise as firefighters inspect the villages affected. Spain dispatched two water-bombing planes on Sunday morning to aid the Portuguese fire service on the ground, the prime minister said. A period of national mourning will be announced shortly, Mr Costa said.

Faced with mounting criticism, May visits London fire victims

June 18, 2017

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 16, 2017 , after a fire. Using drones and sniffer dogs, firefighters continued searching the burnt-out hulk that looms over Notting Dale, a low-income district of west London .

58 now missing and presumed dead in Grenfell Tower disaster, police say

June 18, 2017

British media have reported that contractors installed a cheaper, less flame-resistant type of exterior paneling on the 24-story tower in a renovation that was completed just previous year. Forensic experts said the fire at Grenfell was so hot that could be compared to a cremation - a development that's going to make it hard to identify all the victims.

Trump Cheers on Congressional Baseball Game Following Shooting

June 18, 2017

The Louisiana Republican is recovering from "substantial damage" he suffered when a bullet pierced his left hip and traveled directly across to the other hip, Dr. "Right now the country is more divided in their political ideology than any other demographic or characteristic, and yesterday it showed", said Holly Spease, a Republican spectator from Tennessee, who wore a T-shirt with an elephant on it.

British PM Theresa May to meet fire survivors in Downing Street

June 18, 2017

Scotland Yard is leading the criminal investigation into the fire at Grenfell Tower to establish the exact cause of the fire. British Prime Minister Theresa May met at her Downing Street office Saturday with survivors of this week's deadly high-rise fire, a day after being chastised by protesters and as the death toll continued to rise.

PM May admits failures as inferno toll reaches 58

June 18, 2017

Clements Church, where survivors and the loved ones of victims from this week's fire at Grenfell Tower have congregated. The building was run by Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (KCTMO) on behalf of Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council.

Navy stops search for 7 missing sailors after bodies found

June 18, 2017

NHK also described the other vessel as a Philippine merchant ship, and the USA 7th Fleet tweeted that it was the ACX Crystal , a 29,000 ton container vessel. Bryce Benson, the destroyer's commanding officer, was injured in the collision and airlifted to the U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka. A tweet from Naval Forces Japan said divers "were able to access the space and found a number of sailors".

Missing Presumed Dead in Grenfell Tower Fire

June 18, 2017

But the visits, which took place more than 48 hours after the devastating fire broke out , have done little to quell the growing anger over the way Mrs May has dealt with the tragedy. "As recent awful events in London and Manchester have brought to light, Blue Light workers do an extremely challenging job, encountering hard and traumatic situations", he said.

London fire: 58 missing presumed dead in Grenfell Tower disaster

June 18, 2017

Police had previously put the death toll at 30. Attention has focused on a recent renovation project involving cladding installation as people search for answers on the fire that claimed at least 30 lives. After 24 hours of rallies in support of the Grenfell victims , Mrs May met with residents and community leaders on Saturday before setting out her plans to help.

Massachusetts Democratic Party fails to pass resolution calling settlements 'obstacles to peace'

June 18, 2017

Yousef Al-Mahmoud, the Palestinian government spokesperson said in a press release that the agreement was signed in a rare meeting between Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and the Israeli minister of finance Moshe Kahlon in Ramallah.

London High-Rise Fire: UK opens criminal probe, death toll 30

June 18, 2017

Messages of support for those affected by the massive fire in Grenfell Tower are displayed on a well near the tower in London , Thursday, June 15, 2017. At least 30 people were killed in Wednesday's inferno, which left Grenfell Tower a charred hulk. He told the Press Association: "I'm positive because I think it was a real chance for local residents, people affected by this tragedy, to voice their concerns directly to the Prime Minister so that she could hear them.

DUP talks with Tories continue after May meets Arlene Foster

June 18, 2017

May apologised to Conservative MPs on Monday, accepting personal responsibility for failing to win an outright victory and sacrificing the parliamentary majority she inherited from her predecessor David Cameron when she came to power past year following the UK's vote to exit the European Union (EU).

May meets Grenfell fire victims and volunteers in Downing Street

June 18, 2017

Emergency services are set to spend a third day looking for bodies in the burnt-out Grenfell Tower block in central London . May failed to win an outright majority in the June snap election and is now battling to strike a deal with Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party to support her government.

Theresa May admits gov response to Grenfell fire 'not good enough'

June 18, 2017

Queen Elizabeth and her grandson Prince William visited a community centre Friday where some of the survivors are being housed , and where volunteers have been inundated with donations of clothes and food. "We are in the richest borough in the United Kingdom and in this very borough we have a building where some of the poorest live and the safety measures are totally inadequate", said Mustafa Al Mansur, one of the organisers of the demonstration.

UK police: 58 dead and presumed dead in London blaze

June 18, 2017

Commander of the Metropolitan Police Stuart Cundy said in a statement that a recovery operation, which was briefly suspended for security reasons, had been resumed and family liaison officers were dealing with 52 families. The meeting is unlikely to quell complaints that May has been slow to reach out to victims, despite her announcement of a $6.4 million emergency fund to help the displaced families.

Anger boils over as London fire toll reaches 30

June 18, 2017

It came as a second victim of the disaster was named as 24-year-old artist Khadija Saye. The tragedy cast a pall on the Trooping the Color festivities that mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II . According to the BBC, the cladding had a plastic core and was similar to that used by high-rise buildings in France, the United Arab Emirates and Australia, which had also suffered fires that spread.

Crowds Of Grenfell Fire Protesters Storm Kensington And Chelsea Town Hall

June 18, 2017

A catastrophic blaze at a London apartment tower has brought new scrutiny to a long-accepted, counterintuitive rule for people in tall buildings: If the blaze breaks out elsewhere in the structure, don't automatically run for the stairs. Speaking on the BBC's This Week programme, Conservative grandee Michael Portillo said that May wanted "an entirely controlled situation in which she didn't use her humanity".

US Navy Still Searching for Sailors Missing After Collision at Sea

June 18, 2017

The USS Fitzgerald's commander, Vice Admiral Joseph P Aucoin, was on the pier together with many family members when the ship arrived, it said. "It remains uncertain as to how long it will take to gain access to the spaces in order to methodically continue the search for the missing", the navy said after the ship docked on Saturday evening.

Library with moments of Trump's Twitter history opens in NY

June 18, 2017

Donald Trump during #AskTrump session on Twitter. To help the president celebrate, Comedy Central's " The Daily Show " prepared a gallery of the president's tweets in New York City. "Welcome to what I hope will become a place we live to remember for a very long time", Noah said into a microphone. Trevor Noah , presenter of the late night Daily Show opened The Donald J Trump Presidential Twitter Library in New York , US on Friday.

USS Fitzgerald sailors found dead on ship after collision

June 18, 2017

John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations. Aikawa said the U.S. ship is partially flooded because of damage. "There was a big puncture, a big gash underneath the waterline" along the bottom of the ship, Aucoin said. After helping stabilise the USS Fitzgerald , the destroyer USS Dewey joined other American and Japanese vessels and aircraft in the search for the missing sailors.

Bodies of US Navy destroyer sailors found

June 18, 2017

The Navy says the remains are being transferred to Naval Hospital Yokosuka where they will be identified. The names of missing sailors were being withheld until families had been notified. It was unclear how the collision happened. "Once an investigation is complete then any legal issues can be addressed", a 7th Fleet spokesman said.

London terror attack: Scotland Yard makes 21st arrest from Barking

June 18, 2017

Eight people were killed when three terrorists drove at pedestrians on London Bridge earlier this month and stabbed people in Borough Market . The 41-year-old and his officers rushed to Borough High Street and made their way on foot to the market where the attackers were looking for people to kill.

Darjeeling Unrest: MoS Ahluwalia And GJM's Roshan Giri Meet HM Rajnath Singh

June 18, 2017

Earlier, the agitating GJM supporters on Friday torched a panchayat office at Mirik, a hydroelectric supply office at Lodhama in Darjeeling and a health centre in Rimbik-Lodhama. The government has signalled it won't bow down before the GJM but is facing an unprecedented crisis just weeks after the Trinamool Congress made history by registering its first victory in a hill municipality when it won Mirik.

Resistance camp pays tributes to killed civilians, militants

June 18, 2017

The martyred were identified as Nasir Wani and Aadil Mushtaq Mir. Terrorists ambushed and killed Feroz and five other cops in a south Kashmir village yesterday, carrying out their biggest strike on state police in years. Sources said half a dozen militants of LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen appeared in the funeral of Mattoo and offered a gun salute. The third one was Adil Mushtaq Mir.

North Korea Rejects New UNSC Sanctions, Intends to Continue Nuclear Buildup

June 18, 2017

The secretary said Beijing's activities "undermine regional stability", drawing attention to "China's disregard for worldwide law" and its "contempt for other nations' interests". The ministry said no matter what sanctions and pressure may follow, the North will not halt its pursuit of strengthened nuclear forces and continue to move forward toward the final victory.

Freed US student `brutalised´ by North Korea captors - father

June 18, 2017

An MRI of his brain revealed "extensive loss of brain tissue in all regions of the brain", Kanter said, along with "profound weakness" in his leg and arm muscles. Asked later if he believes the past administration could have done more, Fred Warmbier replied, "I think the results speak for themselves". Rep.

Another election? The sooner, the better, says Keir Starmer — Interview

June 18, 2017

The ruling Conservative Party ended up with 318 seats out of a total of 650, down from a previous tally of 331. Theresa May still has to demonstrate that her government has the confidence of Parliament and can pass bills. "Just a heads up though, VOTE CONSERVATIVE if you believe in free enterprise and progression without being taxed out of the game". Why did it go so wrong for her? Third, many voters expect their politicians to stand for something beyond empty slogans.

6 police killed in rebel ambush in Indian-controlled Kashmir

June 18, 2017

Noisy scenes were witnessed in the so-called Kashmir Assembly when the members from pro-India National Conference and Congress protested over the killing of civilians by Indian forces. Soon, a gun-battle broke out between the three terrorists of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Indian security forces. After the separatists' call for protest shutdown, the authorities imposed a restriction in Srinagar and several parts of Kashmir Valley to prevent any untoward incidents .

Seven US sailors missing after destroyer collides with cargo ship

June 18, 2017

Aucoin said in a video statement . Naval commanders praised the sailors for containing flooding caused by the collision, stabilizing the ship and sailing it back to port at the United States naval base in Yokosuka, where divers inspected its damage and developed a plan for repairs and inspection.

Deadpool 2 reportedly filming X-Mansion scenes in Victoria, BC

June 18, 2017

Ryan Reynolds will return as Wade Wilson, a.k.a. Deadpool , the Merc with a Mouth. According to CBR , Reynolds' tweet alludes to the absence of X-men character in the original " Deadpool " film. In addition, Jack Kesy accepted and signed a villain role. " Deadpool 2 " will be released on June 1 next year. Also making a comeback from the first film are Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead , Stefan Kapicic as Colossus, and Karan Soni as ...

Thousands protest across Russia; Putin opponent arrested

June 18, 2017

Following a call to action by anti-corruption campaigner Aleksei Navalny , thousands of demonstrators came into the streets in dozens of cities across Russian Federation on Monday in some of the largest, most widespread anti-government protests the country has seen under President Vladimir Putin .

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