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Vehicle strikes several pedestrians in London

June 19, 2017

Video posted online of the aftermath of Monday's attack showed a scene of chaos as people tried to help the injured. London Ambulance Service had tweeted saying that their priority is to assess the level and nature of injuries and ensure that those in most need are treated and taken to the hospital.

Pedestrians struck by vehicle in London; police report several casualties

June 19, 2017

Police said in a statement that there were " a number of casualties ", and added that they were called to reports of "a vehicle in collision with pedestrians" at 00:20 am (4.50 am IST). The city's ambulance service said in a statement on Twitter that it had sent "a number of resources" including ambulance crews, paramedics and specialist response teams to the scene.

At Least 65 People Missing in London Fire

June 19, 2017

On Friday evening, May was interviewed by Emily Maitlis on the BBC programme "Newsnight" where she sidestepped questions over whether she misread the public mood and anger over the Grenfell fire as well as what her personal response is - leading to more criticism of being called "robotic" and "cold".

British police release footage showing devastation inside London's Grenfell tower

June 19, 2017

Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy warned that the death toll could rise further as he formally identified a first victim as 23-year-old Syrian refugee Mohammad Alhajali. Officials are using dental records, fingerprints, DNA samples, tattoos and scars to try and positively identify victims. "Put to the test, the United Kingdom has been resolute in the face of adversity", Elizabeth said.

Vehicle collides with pedestrians in Finsbury Park

June 19, 2017

Numerous witnesses told CNN that they saw three men in the van, with two fleeing on foot after the other was apprehended. "There has been one person arrested". local time (7:20 p.m. Sunday ET) to the scene on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park neighborhood, home to many immigrants. "It appears that a white man in a van intentionally ploughed into a group of worshippers who were already tending to someone who had been taken ill", the council said in a statement .

Putin Critic Navalny Detained After Defying Police With Protest Call

June 19, 2017

The enrichment of government officials and those close to them has been the No. 1 issue of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation and his new YouTube channel, which bypasses state media to get out his message. Turnout was hard to calculate as ordinary people mingled with those protesting, but thousands filled the Tverskaya Street area in Moscow , many waving Russian flags and banners.

Vehicle hits pedestrians in London, several wounded

June 19, 2017

Sky News reported the scene was near Finsbury Park station and a mosque. Earlier this month, three terrorists carried out a vehicular attack followed by a stabbing spree in London that left eight people dead and dozens wounded. A number of police and ambulances were in attendance. "Horrible to watch police officers doing cardiac massage at people on the floor, desperately trying to save them".

Twelve Top US Universities Reaffirm Commitment to Climate Change Pact

June 19, 2017

Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, where the landmark global climate agreement was agreed in December 2015, said the decision by Donald Trump to pull the US out of the deal was 'a mistake that would have dramatic consequences'. "Global renewable energy investment and opportunities are accelerating by the day", Bruce said. The other bill , HB 1578 , sets to establish a "Carbon Farming Task Force" to identify and study agricultural and aquacultural practices and its effects on soil and air ...

USA appeals court upholds decision to block Donald Trump's travel ban

June 19, 2017

It was not immediately clear what "S.C." refers to in his tweet. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized a federal appeals court one day after it handed him another legal setback by refusing to revive his US travel ban on people from six Muslim-majority nations, and appeared poised for the nation's top court to weigh in.

NYT, CNN sue FBI to get notes of Comey-Trump talks

June 19, 2017

Trump himself took aim Friday at the senior Justice Department official responsible for appointing Mueller, accusing him on Twitter of leading a " Witch Hunt ". Brand is "a horse of a different color from career prosecutors such as Rosenstein , Comey and Mueller", Feldman says. The president has denied trying to influence the investigation but has acknowledged in an interview that Russian Federation was on his mind when he dismissed Comey.

Cong will keep the torch lit by farmers burning, says Scindia

June 19, 2017

Denied permission few days ago to meet the family members of protesters killed in police firing during the farmer unrest, Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday left for Mandsaur in an unannounced visit. Assembly elections are due in Madhya Pradesh in 2018 and there is talk that Mr. Scindia, who cut short a holiday in the USA and returned to MP to lead the satyagraha, could take the lead in the fight against the incumbent BJP.

North Korea Warns ICBM Test 'Not Too Far Away' Now

June 19, 2017

In April, a top North Korean official told the BBC that the country will continue to test missiles despite worldwide condemnation and growing military tensions with the USA and its allies, including Japan. conducted its first ever test of a Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) interceptor with a capacity to shoot down intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), that Washington said was planned "years in advance".

GOP, Dem governors call for changes in House health bill

June 19, 2017

Even some Republicans aren't happy. While he faces an uphill battle to unite various factions of his own party, one need only consider the last-minute negotiations that salvaged the American Health Care Act in the House to realize that anything is possible.

Saudi rejects offer of Turkish military base amid Qatar spat

June 19, 2017

Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain broke off relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing it of supporting "terrorism". Turkey, which is a strong backer of Islamist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood, has criticized the measures against Qatar and authorized the deployment of additional troops to Qatar in a show of support.

Praying for London: Ariana Grande reacts to terror attacks

June 19, 2017

The attacks that took place at London Bridge and Borough Market comes just days ahead of the general election on June 8. And the 23-year-old singer, who is set to hold a tribute gig in the northern city on Sunday evening following the Manchester attack , was quick to send her heartfelt condolences to London following the latest tragedy.

G7 Italy summit ends without USA pledge on Paris climate pact

June 19, 2017

Group of Seven climate talks confirmed a crack between six member states and the USA after the country's representative left the summit in Italy just hours after arriving. Gove, who has himself come under criticism for voting against measures to prevent climate change, said the Paris Accord was "a significant step forward".

Pakistan becomes full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

June 19, 2017

While Russia pushed for India's full membership, China took a similar stand for its ally Pakistan . The meeting between both the leaders was first after India boycotted the high-profile Belt and Road Forum held in Beijing last month.

Govt approves interest subsidy of 2% on farm loans

June 19, 2017

After the Union Cabinet slashed the interest rates on farmers" loans and cleared the interest subvention scheme, the Congress on Thursday called on the Centre to stop fooling the farmers and have a "reality check' instead. Lending institutions make available short-term credit at the ground level at 7% per annum to farmers. The government said all short-term crop loan accounts will be Aadhaar-linked from the current year.

Mumbai blasts: Acquitted Abdul bats for 'innocents'

June 19, 2017

When asked about his future plans, Qayyum said that he will do business and declined to go overseas by saying that India is his country and he will stay here only. According to the TADA court, the prosecution failed to prove charges of conspiracy against Siddiqui. The others who have been convicted are: Mustafa Dossa , Riyaz Siddique, Firoz khan, Tahir Merchant, and Karimullah Shaikh.

Trump could force out Rosenstein, fail to stop Russian Federation probe

June 19, 2017

The focus on Rosenstein sharpened Friday because the President attacked the deputy attorney general in a tweet, blaming him for what he terms a "witch hunt". Trump also compared his position to the investigation of Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server in another tweet. He has already been subpoenaed by the House intelligence committee.

Two US soldiers killed in attack by Afghan soldier, Afghan official says

June 19, 2017

There's been another " Green on Blue " attack in Afghanistan as an Afghan soldier opened fire on a group of USA servicemen, killing two and wounding two others. "Sometimes the Taliban also kidnap a family member of the soldier and blackmail him to kill the U.S. troops to cause maximum number of casualties in such attacks".

United Nations extends North Korea sanctions in 'clear message' to Pyongyang

June 19, 2017

In a strong condemnation of the North, Defense Minister Tomomi Inada also called for ratcheting up pressure on Pyongyang in her speech at the meeting. Mattis responded that "like it or not, we are part of the world". Mattis made no mention of President Trump's decision to pull the USA out of the Paris climate change agreement.

Trump to Limit Cuba Travel, Restrict Business Deals with Military

June 19, 2017

Trump isn't overturning Obama's decision to end the " wet foot, dry foot " policy that allowed most Cuban migrants who made it onto US soil to stay and eventually become legal permanent residents. The change in the USA posture toward Cuba under Trump marks the latest policy about-face by the president. In his remarks, Trump plans to cite human-rights violations in Cuba as justification for the new US approach.

Pakistan Beat India To Win ICC Champions Trophy

June 19, 2017

Fakhar Zaman's maiden one-day global hundred laid the foundations for Pakistan's formidable total of 338-4. 128 The opening stand between Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan's first century stand for the first wicket against India in an ICC ODI event.

The mayors of Pittsburgh and Paris: We have our own climate deal

June 19, 2017

Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a bill on Tuesday requiring state officials to plan a response to climate change that aligns the state with the standards and goals of the Paris pact, according to Scott Glenn, an environmental adviser to the governor.

G7 Italy summit ends without United States pledge on Paris climate pact

June 19, 2017

Iowa City and Johnson County have united with other local governments nationwide to continue climate-change action. However, the USA refused to sign a joint statement on climate change with the other G7 countries. The group says that it represents 120 million Americans and $6.2 trillion in contributions to the US economy. It was an uphill slog. The real driver behind dropping US emissions has been the shale boom, which has unlocked vast quantities of cheap shale gas that has displaced ...

Parliamentary elections: Emmanuel Macron's party charging towards landslide victory

June 19, 2017

Macron's party was established just over a year ago and many candidates have little or no political experience. "The message of the French people is without ambiguity", prime minister Edouard Philippe said on Sunday evening. That would give the PS and its allies just 10-25 seats in the new Assembly. The Socialists, who only got about seven-and-a-half percent, risk losing not only their current majority but also most of their seats.

Low turnout but big majority ahead for Macron

June 19, 2017

With 94% of of first-round votes counted, Mr Macron's camp was comfortably leading with more than 32% of the vote. Macron's rivals fretted that his majority will be so large that he'll have a free hand to govern France nearly unopposed for the duration of his five-year term.

United Kingdom opposition leader slams Grenfell Tower fire response

June 19, 2017

Investigators probing the Grenfell Tower fire , which killed at least 30 people and possibly dozens more, are looking at whether an exterior cladding recently installed during renovations on the West London residential building allowed the fire to leap to other floors.

Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Qatar dispute with Trump, minister says

June 19, 2017

They have accused Qatar of supporting terrorism and destabilizing the region. Most of the fresh milk and dairy products for Doha's more than 1 million population came from Saudi Arabia up until a week ago. Qatar has launched two new shipping services to Omani ports after other Gulf states severed ties with Doha last week, raising concerns over food supplies to import-dependent Qatar.

Trump's personal attorney says president not under any investigation

June 19, 2017

The interview turned tense, however, when host Chris Wallace then asked Sekulow about the remainder of Trump's tweet, in which Trump had complained that he was being investigated for firing Comey by the man who told him to fire Comey. "I don't believe it's going to happen", said Rubio on CNN's "State of the Union". "The president has strong feelings about it and (what) I would communicate to the White House and to the world through this broadcast is, let this thing work its way through, ...

British election deal puts Irish peace at risk

June 19, 2017

Arlene Foster said the negotiations did not hinge on May's legislative programme - the so-called Queen's Speech - that the British prime minister will lay out on Wednesday and Foster's Democratic Unionist Party has said it will support. But a newly appointed junior Brexit minister, Steve Baker, told Reuters: "I don't foresee any change". British Prime Minister Theresa May faced further delays in forming her new government on Wednesday after her would-be allies said their agreement ...

Orlando Remembers Pulse Victims One Year After Shooting

June 19, 2017

That memorial service at Lake Eola had a rain delay, but the people braved the weather to show their support for the victims . Today, marks the one-year anniversary since the deadliest mass shooting in our countries history. Bob Johnson, owner of the Apartment Lounge, said the goal of the vigil was to bring people together and raise awareness for " Orlando United Day ".

Philippine rebels storm police station, seize assault rifles

June 19, 2017

Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog has placed the entire city of Iloilo under "Red Alert Status" on Sunday afternoon (June 18) after armed men raided a police station in the town of Maasin, roughly 25 kilometers from Iloilo City . Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla Jr. said the rebels' excuse on attacking the police station was already a "cliché" that should not be tolerated.

Several injured in London after reports of vehicle ramming pedestrians

June 19, 2017

But Finsbury Park Mosque, an unassuming five-story redbrick building opposite the station, which opened in 1994, has been the area's most famous venue in recent years. Video posted online of the aftermath of the attack showed a scene of chaos as people tried to help the injured. An eyewitness told the BBC how he jumped out the way of the van as it struck.

Bystanders help victims after van ploughs into crowd near London mosque

June 19, 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said police had confirmed the incident was being treated as a "potential terrorist attack ". One man has been arrested in connection with the incident. A witness told LBC radio people had been drinking coffee at a nearby cafe after leaving the mosque after Tarawih prayers performed for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan .

London Mayor Sadiq Khan: Dated UK tower blocks could be torn down

June 19, 2017

The new exterior cladding used in a renovation on London's Grenfell Tower may have been banned under United Kingdom building regulations, two British ministers said Sunday as police continued their criminal investigation into the inferno that killed at least 58 people.

Netanyahu: Israel will not relinquish security control over Judea and Samaria

June 19, 2017

Taking a strong stance on Israel's security, Netanyahu said that despite the close alliance with the United States and the American military aid, the main lesson from the 1967 war is that Israel ultimately can rely only on itself for its defense.

Hostage-taker in Australia acquitted of 'terror' plot

June 19, 2017

Khayre was released on bail late past year after he committed a violent burglary in 2012, but he was also charged with, and then acquitted of, involvement in a terror plot against an army barracks in Sydney in 2009. The woman was rescued unhurt, but three police officers suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds. "We're not seeing anything indicating that he has got some message from overseas to do this at all but, again, early days", said Victoria Police chief commissioner Graham Ashton.

United Kingdom royals honour London fire victims as anger mounts

June 19, 2017

The fire continued for over 10 hours. Around 70 people are missing, according to Britain's Press Association, and identification of the victims is proving very hard. The Duke of Cambridge promised to return to the Grenfell Tower community as he joined the Queen to meet residents whose lives have been devastated by the fire.

Trump takes aim at 'fake news media' and Hillary Clinton

June 19, 2017

Trump's comments came as lawyers for his presidential transition ordered former staffers to preserve all physical and electronic documents in order to comply with ongoing Russian Federation investigations. The lobbyist said he advised Trump, who was the Republican candidate at that time , on his first major foreign policy speech. In a tweet earlier Friday, Trump said nobody has been able to show any proof about his collusion with Moscow after months of investigations.

Protesters storm town hall after deadly London fire

June 19, 2017

Khan says he believes their grief was being exacerbated by the lack of information. A soccer player says that he will donate 50 pounds (more than $60) for each minute he plays at a European youth tournament to the victims of London's high-rise inferno.

Pakistan rout India for Champions Trophy title

June 19, 2017

The skipper was all praise for Fakhar Zaman , who timed his maiden ODI century to perfection. Fakhar, playing in just his fourth ODI, delivered the first blow when he capitalised on a let-off to hit a barnstorming 114 off 106 balls that propelled Pakistan to 338-4.

Trump lawyer: US President not under investigation in Russia probe

June 19, 2017

Even if the President was not technically himself being investigated , the investigation clearly touched on him as the head of the campaign which was the subject of the investigation. 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.

New exterior cladding used on London's Grenfell Tower may have been banned

June 19, 2017

She is still in contact with former colleagues who are now trying to find homes for the children who have been orphaned as a result of the fire, and they have told her that they are unable to keep up with the demands. She has told Councils to complete urgent safety checks on similar tower blocks. "Newspapers are calling May's decision not to meet survivors the day after the blaze her "Hurricane Katrina" moment", NPR's Frank Langfitt notes.

Number of global displaced up to 65.6 million last year

June 19, 2017

The total number of displaced people worldwide, a figure that includes refugees, asylum-seekers and people uprooted inside their own countries, was some 300,000 higher at the end of 2016 than at the end of 2015, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said.

Britain sombre but steadfast amid turmoil, says Queen

June 19, 2017

Chris Imafidon, whose home overlooks Grenfell Tower , gave an emotional address to the crowd, holding a poster for one of the young children missing in one hand and a scorched piece of cladding in the other. 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.

PM Modi greets Rahul Gandhi on his birthday

June 19, 2017

The Prime Minister in a tweet wished Rahul Gandhi and added that he wished him a long and healthy life. I pray for his long and healthy life. WHILE CONGRESS vice-president Rahul Gandhi is out of the country on vacation, state Congress has made a decision to mark his birthday on June 19 as "Sankalp Diwas" to express support for those in need.

Van Drives Into Pedestrians In Finsbury Park, North London

June 19, 2017

We will focus on reports from police officials and other authorities, credible news outlets and reporters who are at the scene. A man prays after a vehicle collided with pedestrians near a mosque in the Finsbury Park neighborhood of London on Sunday night.

Tensions high in Kashmir ahead of India-Pakistan Champions Trophy title clash

June 19, 2017

Hardik Pandya hit a go-for-broke 76 off 43 balls, including six sixes, but his career-best slog was stopped when he was run out by teammate Ravindra Jadeja . Fielders made several mess-ups in the outfield while bowlers failed to bowl at the right line throughout the innings as a result arch-rivals Pakistan managed to score a healthy total.

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