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London fire tolls rises to 58 assumed dead

June 18, 2017

At least 30 people were killed in Wednesday's (NZT) fire and the death toll is expected to rise. 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.

Search continues for inmates accused of killing 2 guards

June 18, 2017

A Georgia sheriff says the reward is now $115,000 for information leading to arrests of two inmates who killed two guards and escaped from a prison bus. Rowe has been serving life without parole since 2002, and Dubose began a 20-year sentence in 2015. But questions remain: How did the pair get from the inmate's area through a locked door on the bus? 'My biggest worry is they're going to kill somebody else, ' Mr Sills said.

North Korea rejects new sanctions, to pursue nuclear program

June 18, 2017

The US Navy on May 25 conducted a "freedom of navigation" operation in the South China Sea , when the USS Dewey guided-missile destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles (22.22km) of Mischief Reef (Meiji Reef, 美濟礁) in the Spratly Islands (Nansha Islands, 南沙群島).

UK's May meets fire survivors, faces criticism

June 18, 2017

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said people were frustrated by the lack of information about the missing and the dead as well as a lack of coordination between support services. His friend Abdel Aziz nods in agreement, before venting at the time it has taken to identify the bodies that have been recovered so far. British health authorities say that 19 fire survivors are still being treated at London hospitals, and 10 of them remain in critical condition.

Conservative-DUP deal could hasten Northern Ireland settlement

June 18, 2017

She also said that the talks with May's party had covered corporation tax and same sex marriage. It is thought that an announcement on an agreement will be delayed as a result of the Grenfell Tower tragedy - and may not come until next week.

Chanting 'We Want Justice', Protesters Storm Town Hall After London Fire

June 18, 2017

May, who had been criticized for meeting with rescue workers but not with victims, returned to the area where the fire took place, and announced a government fund to pay for emergency supplies, food, clothes, and other costs. "This will be a slow and painstaking process which will require a large amount of shoring up work inside the building, especially on the upper floors, which will be the most challenging for us to access and search".

USA lawmaker Scalise improving after baseball field shooting

June 18, 2017

Thursday, the nonprofit that organizes the event - called The Congressional Baseball Game for Charity - posted on its Facebook page , "We have exceeded 20,000 in ticket sales" after the Washington Nationals released additional seats to sell.

Qatar opens new shipping routes via Oman amidst Gulf ban

June 18, 2017

Sheikh Sabah has visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in the last week in an effort to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis. A Gulf minister attempted to bribe the Somali president with $80 million to join the boycott of Qatar, amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute that has led to an all-out blockade, sources told The New Arab.

Trump tweets that he is under investigation

June 18, 2017

The message was widely read as confirming a probe of Trump by the special counsel investigating Russia's meddling in the 2016 US election. Earlier, Rosenstein had authored an extensive and publicly-released memorandum recommending former FBI-chief James Comey's firing.

United Kingdom police: 58 presumed dead in Grenfell Tower blaze

June 18, 2017

Public anger is mounting as residents and neighbors demand answers for how the blaze on early Wednesday spread so quickly and trapped so many. Cundy added that the police will investigate the refurbishment of the building in 2016 and also vowed to act against those confirmed responsible for the tragedy.

London fire death toll rises as 58 are missing, presumed dead

June 18, 2017

The monarch has expressed her sympathies to families of victims of the blaze. She also pledged 5 million pounds ($6.39 million) of support, housing guarantees and help with access to bank accounts and cash. "And therefore, sadly, I have to assume that they are dead", he said. Questions were raised over the cladding used to cover the tower block, which was reportedly cheaper and more flammable than another option available to the supplier.

United Kingdom plans to offer "very generous" terms for European Union citizens after Brexit

June 18, 2017

She also said that the talks with May's party had covered corporation tax and same sex marriage. Demanding a swift start to Brexit negotiations under Article 50 of the European Union treaties, the former Belgian prime minister compared Britain's position to the heroine of Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland, who found herself in a room with many doors and no idea what lay behind them.

Don't believe anonymously sourced reports, deputy attorney general says

June 18, 2017

He said he believed Mr Trump had directed him to drop a related agency investigation into the president's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn. Trump advisers and confidants describe the president as increasingly angry over the investigation, yelling at television sets in the White House carrying coverage and insisting he is the target of a conspiracy to discredit - and potentially end - his presidency.

Sara Zelenak's family 'deeply saddened by loss of handsome daughter and sister'

June 18, 2017

A young nurse has been named among those killed in the London terror attack - with her family saying Tuesday that she died "as she ran towards danger". That evening, they were out celebrating Ms Zelenak's new job in Westminster and had met at London Bridge station before going to dinner. "Sara is absolutely lovely".

Cuba rejects new US policy, calls it 'archaic'

June 18, 2017

MI bean growers have been hoping the Obama administration's move to normalize relations with Cuba would open a new market. The policy will also ban most American financial transactions with the military-linked conglomerate that dominates much of the Cuban economy, including dozens of hotels, along with state-run restaurants and tour buses.

Bodies of missing sailors found on stricken Navy destroyer

June 18, 2017

Yoko Kato, a spokeswoman for the USA navy, said divers had gained access to spaces that were damaged during the collision and found a number of bodies. "Once an investigation is complete then any legal issues can be addressed", the United States navy said. The destroyer suffered severe damage to its starboard side, while the container ship sustained light damage.

Panicked Trump cronies desperately smear respected special counsel Robert Mueller

June 18, 2017

If Mr Mueller's investigation touches on the president's business interests, including allegations of Russian financial entanglements, Weissmann would be the kind of experienced legal hand best suited for the job. Rosenstein has already said publicly that he sees no justification for firing Mueller, and that he wouldn't carry out an order from Trump to do so without " good cause".

Arrest over London terror attack

June 18, 2017

The identity of the last attacker in Saturday's attack came as a new search got underway in a neighborhood in east London near the home of two of the London Bridge attackers. Seven people were killed and almost 50 others were wounded in the Saturday night rampage. 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 .

Protesters storm govt offices as London fire toll hits 30

June 18, 2017

Theresa May faced cries of " coward " and " shame on you " as she left a meeting with the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster. He said police would consider criminal prosecutions if there is evidence of wrongdoing and that the police investigation would include scrutiny of the renovation project at the tower, which experts believe may have left the building more vulnerable to a catastrophic blaze.

58 presumed dead in Grenfell Tower tower fire in London: Cops

June 18, 2017

The local authority, which owns the tower block where families rent their homes, says it is doing all it can to support the victims and help the relief operation. 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.

London protesters demand answers over fire tragedy

June 18, 2017

May, already under pressure after a botched snap election, is facing widespread criticism for her response to the blaze. She later appeared on TV to announce a public inquiry into the blaze. Javid said the findings would be passed to local authorities and ministers to aid with emergency inspections of 4,000 tower blocks across the United Kingdom, many of which are covered in cladding similar to that on Grenfell Tower .

Trade deals not on agenda for looming Brexit talks

June 18, 2017

He wouldn't be drawn on whether he supported Britain's continued membership in the single market and said May's minority government will negotiate in a "pragmatic" manner, striving for a solution that works for both sides. Chancellor Philip Hammond has said that the United Kingdom should focus on protecting jobs and the economy on the eve of Brexit talks with the European Union.

White House confirms Trump met with Mueller

June 18, 2017

The Post , which has been leading coverage into investigators' interest in Kushner's interactions with Russian officials, previously reported that USA officials were aware that Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak told his Kremlin superiors that Kushner suggested establishing a secret channel between the Kremlin and Trump's transition team in December.

Man who barricaded self is suspect in triple slaying

June 18, 2017

Taylor's body was found in her bed on Sunday night alongside that of her two daughters, North Royalton police told PEOPLE . "He said the bedroom door is closed and he opens the bedroom door and he says 'there's a body in here'". Brinkman's connection to the family is unknown. When his son went to check on him, his son discovered his father and his stepmother dead. When he noticed that the doorknob leading into their bedroom was broken, and the dog barking, he knew there was something ...

Tory and Labour MPs plot secret deal to ensure soft Brexit

June 18, 2017

Former Prime Minister John Major said he was concerned a deal with the DUP could thrust the province back towards violence almost two decades since a US-brokered peace deal brought peace to Northern Ireland . A failure to gain support from the Northern Irish party would risk the Queen's Speech being voted down next week, and Jeremy Corbyn has said Labour will be pushing hard for that outcome.

French Interior Minister: Notre Dame Attacker Yelled, 'It's for Syria'

June 18, 2017

France is still in a state of emergency following the Paris attacks in November 2015, in which 130 people were killed. He said the man had also been carrying "kitchen knives" and was found in possession of a card identifying him as an Algerian student.

Grenfell death toll put at 30 - but 69 people are still missing

June 18, 2017

Questions have also been raised over why there was no sprinkler system in the tower which could have helped stop the fire spreading, or a central smoke alarm system that would have woken sleeping residents. Construction firm Rydon, which carried out the refurbishment, said the work "met all required building control, fire regulation and health and safety standards".

Trump tweet denounces Mueller obstruction of justice probe as witch hunt

June 18, 2017

The Washington Post , citing unidentified officials, reported on Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating the Republican president for possible obstruction of justice. The aide spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was private. Of those polled who are anxious that Mr. Trump has attempted to impede the Russian Federation investigation, the majority identify as Democrats or Independents- only a quarter of Republicans agree.

58 presumed dead in Grenfell Tower fire in London: Cops

June 18, 2017

He asked anyone who was in the tower and survived to contact police immediately. In a television interview Friday, she sidestepped questions over whether she had misread the public mood. Hundreds of angry protesters gathered outside 10 Downing Street on Saturday, raising chants that called May a " coward , British news outlets reported ".

Theresa May avoids questions on personal response to Grenfell disaster

June 18, 2017

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said firefighters had only able to reach the 12th floor at the height of the blaze. But the government has been criticized for failing to act on recommendations from previous tower block fires. Questions are now being asked about the safety of the tower, as well as the cladding which was placed upon it in its recent refurbishment which may have helped the spread of the flames.

IS claims first operation in Israel, one policewoman killed

June 18, 2017

Following the incident dozens of Israeli soldiers and officers were deployed in the area, closed all the gates leading to Jerusalem's Old City, and assaulted many Palestinians, especially in the areas leading to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The soldiers warned that they will shoot and kill any Palestinian who is seen walking outside at night, and that the siege will continue until further notice.

Chanting we want justice, protesters storm town hall after deadly London fire

June 18, 2017

But the government has been criticized for failing to act on recommendations from previous tower block fires. The younger Jafari said he had been to several rescue centres throughout the day since first reporting his father missing on Twitter just before 8am.

Darjeeling braces for another shutdown; GJM to conduct rally

June 18, 2017

West Bengal ADG (Law and Order) Anuj Sharma, however, refuted the charges, saying the police did not fire at GJM supporters. The GJM, however, claimed that two party supporters were killed in police firing. The Army has also been called in. A senior police official told IBNS, "One assistant commandant of Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), Kiran Tamang, was stabbed with a sharp weapon during GJM's attack at Singmari police outpost and he is being now under treatment in a Siliguri hospital".

Prime Minister breaks promise to keep Grenfell Tower survivors in the area

June 18, 2017

However, there may be other people who were in there on the night that others were not aware were there. He told reporters that the investigation's "absolute priority" is to establish the identities of those inside the building. The upper floors of Grenfell Tower sustained significant damage, he says, and "the sad reality is that this work will take some time, stretching into many, many weeks".

Death toll in London fire rises to 30

June 18, 2017

It followed calls for those involved in the building's recent renovation, which many claim posed a major safety risk, to face prosecution. "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.

Dozens of victims feared to be still inside Grenfell Tower

June 18, 2017

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Cambridge visited the area Friday and met with residents and community representatives, CNN reported . Plans for the minute's silence were announced just hours after Prime Minister Theresa May admitted that the support for Grenfell Tower victims in the wake of the fire 'wasn't good enough' .

Public Theater 'Stands Completely Behind' Production of Julius Caesar

June 18, 2017

The show, which stars Gregg Henry as Caesar and Elizabeth Marvel as Marc Antony, notably features Caesar's death - a fact which has led sponsoring companies, including Delta Air Lines and Bank of America, to pull support and the National Endowment for the Arts to disavow the production.

Justice Department's Rosenstein assures Congress of special counsel's independence in Russian Federation probe

June 18, 2017

What is clear is that he could order the Justice Department to ax Mueller, which may result in Rosenstein's departure and would certainly intensify the uproar over the investigation. That's what Sekulow is after in the clip. When West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin asked Rosenstein if Mueller could be "terminated without cause", Rosenstein said "yes".

Unidentified persons hurl petrol bomb at CPI(M) office

June 18, 2017

They found two petrol bombs, one using a beer bottle and the other placed in a plastic bottle. A special team was formed to investigate the case. According to police, some window panes were damaged. Meanwhile, various political leaders including opposition DMK working president M K Stalin condemned the incident and demanded the government to take necessary action to arrest the persons, who involved in the incident.

IND vs PAK: Rains to spare Champions Trophy final

June 18, 2017

India and Pakistan are meeting each other for the first time in an ICC 50-over final. Ahead of the high-octane final between India and Pakistan , Team India captain Virat Kohli made a decision to stay away from his 16 million followers on micro-blogging side while his counterpart Sarfraz Ahmed thanks fans for supporting the Pakistan team on Super Sunday final at The Oval.

Trump Tweets He's Currently Under Investigation

June 18, 2017

Thirty-seven percent of respondents said that they don't believe Trump impeded the investigations, and another 3% said that they didn't know, or else, refrained from answering the question. Mr Mueller was appointed as special counsel to investigate Moscow's alleged involvement in the presidential election a year ago and possible collusion by Trump campaign associates with the Russians , but there has been no indication that Mr Mueller told the president to fire Mr Comey.

Forget group win over Pakistan, India's Virat Kohli warns before final

June 18, 2017

Only two weeks ago, India and Pakistan met in Birmingham, producing the sort of contest that has now become familiar. "We've practised the same way from the first day we came here". Shikhar Dhawan , Rohit Sharma and Kohli have dominated the bowling of nearly all the teams. "If we talk about bowling and batting, the competition has always been between Pakistan's bowling and India's batting", he added.

Rosenstein privately mulls recusal from Russian Federation probe

June 18, 2017

In a statement many have described as "odd", Rosenstein warned the US public to "exercise caution" before trusting media reports citing anonymous officials, despite the fact that the Trump administration continues to use them in official statements to the media.

Critics fear Justice Dept. Deputy Attorney General could be sacked next

June 18, 2017

President Trump appeared to confirm he is under federal investigation in the ongoing Russian Federation probe as he yet again blasted the political " witch hunt " and insisted no evidence exists he colluded with the former Cold War adversary.

Bodies found in search of US destroyer damaged in collision

June 18, 2017

A search of some parts of the ship will continue once they can be reached after the vessel is pier-side at Yokosuka Naval Base, its home port. The U.S. Other injured are being assessed. Adm. John Richardson, chief of Naval Operations at Yokosuka , said Navy, Japanese maritime defense vessels and the Japanese coast guard are working to stabilize the badly damaged ship.

Theresa May 'confident' she will get Queen's Speech through Commons

June 18, 2017

The state opening of parliament, when the Queen sets out the government's legislative agenda for the year ahead, had been due to take place on Monday but was delayed while the Conservatives negotiated a deal with the DUP to support their minority administration.

Korea fires multiple anti-ship missiles: S. Korean military

June 18, 2017

The North also has successfully tested new anti-ship cruise missiles. Experts said the new anti-ship missile has four launching canisters. This marks the fifth round of missile firings from the North since the new liberal administration took office in early May, and comes even as President Moon pushes to improve inter-Korean relations.

Confederations Cup in Russian Federation

June 18, 2017

The FIFA 2018 World Cup will be held on June 14-July 15 2018 in the cities of Moscow, St Petersburg , Sochi, Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Kaliningrad, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Saransk, and Volgograd. The visitors have not had the best of warm-up games, losing by a 1-0 margin to both Belarus and Northern Ireland but will now be banking on Chris Wood, a prolific striker who plies his trade in the English Championship.

Relation between President Trump, Chancellor Merkel 'fairly unbelievable': White House

June 18, 2017

Modi's public support comes at a crucial time for Merkel , who has been fighting secessionist tendencies within the bloc since Britain chose to leave the 28-member grouping through a referendum in June previous year. Mr. Trump's tweet came soon after the Modi-Merkel presser was over. 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.

Washington Wants Qatar to Respond to Neighbors' Concerns - Tillerson

June 18, 2017

The latter hosts the largest US military base in the Middle East , which is involved in anti-IS operations. The question no one seems to be asking: will the blockade prevent supplies from getting to US troops in Qatar? A senior administration official, speaking after Trump's comments, acknowledged a difference in "tone" with Tillerson .

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