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Talks on British exit from European Union begin in Brussels

June 20, 2017

United Kingdom negotiator David Davis and the EU's Barnier have one key issue over the first weeks of talks: building trust after months of haggling over leaks and figures over the final bill that Britain would have to pay for leaving.

Police say treating Melbourne siege as 'terrorism incident'

June 20, 2017

The prime minister questioned why Khayre was not behind bars, calling it "a shocking cowardly crime". He then called cops to say he had a hostage, vowing to kill the woman if officers intervened. Victoria Police said their advice from the corrections department was that Khayre qualified for parole and had been obeying the terms of his parole since November previous year.

US and Moscow in delicate talks on Syria tensions

June 20, 2017

The Kurdish-led SDF has been pushing into ISIS's Raqqa base of operations with the help of airstrikes and special forces from the USA -led coalition. If the Russians truly intend to lock down a significant portion of Syrian airspace and the Trump Administration is unwilling to test Russia's resolve (which would mean putting American pilots in harm's way), Russia/Syria will effectively achieve air superiority west of the Euphrates River.

Banning Flippers? North Korea lashes out at trade sanctions

June 20, 2017

Daniel Kanter , who is head of the hospital's neurocritical care program, told reporters on Thursday. The doctors would not comment on Warmbier's prognosis or his chances of fully recovering, citing his parents' wishes. Wearing the same coat as Otto did during his confession in North Korea , Fred Warmbier said it's a "bittersweet feeling our family has" that Otto has returned.

Backed Forces Launch Attack on ISIL Capital, Raqqa

June 20, 2017

The offensive in Raqqa comes as Iraqi security forces near victory in west Mosul , though progress has been slow in the densely populated areas of Iraq's second-largest city. Last month they gained control of al-Tabqa, a city 35 miles west of ISIS' capital Raqqa that includes a critical dam on the Euphrates. A USA military official says the offensive against the Islamic State group's de facto capital, Raqqa "will be long and hard".

Chad recalls ambassador from Qatar amid Gulf Arab row

June 20, 2017

Making his official reaction for the first time since the crisis in Gulf began, External affairs ministry here in New Delhi said India is closely following the emerging situation in the region in the wake of the recent decision by Saudi Arabia and some other countries to break diplomatic relations with the State of Qatar.

English cardinal after mosque attack: 'Repudiate hatred and violence'

June 20, 2017

Imam Mohammed Mahmoud tried to keep members of the crowd at bay and was being called a hero. British Prime Minister Theresa May called the attack near the north London mosque a " sickening " attempt to destroy liberties that unite Britain, such as freedom of worship.

Bihar governor Ram Nath Kovind may be next President

June 20, 2017

Naidu said Kovind is a veteran politician with grass roots experience and deep understanding of Indian society besides being a senior lawyer with a thorough understanding of Indian State and theConstitution of India . Refraining to comment much on the subject, senior Congress Leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said the nominee should have been selected after discussion with the Opposition parties.

Lawyer says Trump not under investigation in spite of tweet

June 20, 2017

If Mueller decides there is a case to answer for either the President or his aides in the issue of alleged collusion with Russian Federation or over a potential cover-up, the political uproar will be incalculable. "The fact of the matter is the president has not been and is not under investigation", Sekulow said on CBS' Face the Nation - in one of four interviews he gave on Sunday - adding that the president has not received any notification that he is being investigated.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan: Cancel Trump's State Visit to the UK

June 20, 2017

You stand shoulder to shoulder with them in times of adversity but you call them out when they are wrong and you tell them when they are wrong. If London's mayor has anything to say about it, President Donald Trump won't be visiting the city anytime soon.

Terror van attack outside London mosque

June 20, 2017

The suspected van driver, aged 48, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and will be questioned by counter-terrorism officers. "What's happened, this is clearly an Islamophobic terrorist attack we can clearly say that". He was pronounced dead at the scene at around 1am. Reports indicate that the people inside of the Finsbury Park mosque who were hit had just broken their fast.

Champs Elysees evacuated after man killed in suspected terror attack

June 20, 2017

A report on France's BFM TV said the man was known to security services and had been carrying a gas bottle in the vehicle. Video showed orange smoke pouring from the auto after the impact. No police officers or passers-by were hurt, the Paris police department said. He had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in a video found at his home.

Iranian FM Zarif meets with Tunisian president

June 20, 2017

During a joint press conference with Messahel, Zarif said that Iran and Algeria share common views on the necessity of worldwide cooperation in fighting terrorism and solution of the crises through dialogue. Meshael further noted "when it comes to conflicts and disputes, Algeria's position is clear, as it calls for dialogue and respect of nations' sovereignty, and opposes any foreign interference in the internal affairs of states".

Attacker rams police van in popular Paris shopping district

June 20, 2017

Gérard Collomb, France's interior minister, did not hesitate to call the attack an attempt to commit terrorism. They say he has been arrested after being injured in a subsequent apparent clash with police. Police had to break the vehicle's windows to remove the attacker after the auto burst into flames. Noemie Pfister, walking with her infant child and a friend, said she saw a auto fly past a column of police vans, then fishtail.

London mosque attack suspect arrested on terror grounds

June 20, 2017

Police said all the casualties were Muslims. Eyewitness Abdul Rahman said the driver had said he wanted to "kill all Muslims" and told the BBC that he struck the man and helped subdue him. One guy decided he was going to do something about it, and he ran his van, he killed one person and injured a bunch of others. British security officials say hate crimes directed at Muslims have increased almost five-fold in the wake of several attacks in Britain blamed on Islamic extremists.

British PM Theresa May condemns 'sickening' terror attack on Muslims

June 20, 2017

He was taken to a hospital as a precaution, where he'll receive a mental health assessment, according to the statement. A police officer talks to local people at Finsbury Park in north London , where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday, June 19, 2017.

Full Liberation of Mosul Imminent as Noose Tightened on ISIS

June 20, 2017

According to Lt. Gen. Abdul Yar Allah, the Iraqi special forces, the police and army are all working to defeat ISIS fighters that have invaded their lands and took hostage their city. "For a heartbreakingly high number, it was simply too late; they died soon after reaching us", said Dr. Julia Schuerch, an ICRC emergency room specialist deployed in west Mosul .

Vehicle Hits Multiple Pedestrians in Finsbury Park, London

June 20, 2017

A third witness, Hussain Ali, 28, said that the suspect was restrained and protected by the very people the driver of the van was targeting to kill. One witness, Khalid, said the van driver shouted he wanted to kill all Muslims. Vehicles have also been also used to attack the public on London's Westminster Bridge, in Nice, France, and in Berlin. The 47-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder after the incident in Finsbury Park early Monday.

Imam hailed for bravery after holding and protecting van attack suspect

June 20, 2017

One man, who was already being given first aid at the scene before the vehicle was driven into pedestrians, has died but police said it was not clear whether his death was directly linked. Abu Hamza, who was the mosque's imam from 1997 to 2003, was later extradited to the United States, where he was convicted of supporting al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists, and sentenced to life in prison in 2015.

Anti-terror probe opened in Paris vehicle attack

June 20, 2017

Mr Favereau wrote that the gendarmes smashed open the windows of the auto while it was in flames and dragged out its occupant. The man, who was known to French security services, died in the incident, officials said. Mr Collomb said the incident had been "an attempted attack". The 2 kilometer (1.2 mile) avenue is one of the most famous streets in the world, and is emblematic of Paris .

Green Party plans to increase refugee quota to 5000 a year

June 20, 2017

And so we are taking them up on that offer", he said. The Greens say New Zealand now accept far fewer refugees per capita than many other countries. The Greens would work with churches and community groups to develop a private sponsorship programme - expanding on one the Government announced a year ago, but was yet to implement.

Suspect dies after attempted attack on police at Champs-Elysees

June 20, 2017

Collomb said the driver died when the auto exploded, noting that weapons and explosives have been found in the vehicle. The incident, which took place at 3:40 p.m. French police rushed to Paris' Champs Elysees on Monday afternoon. But besides the driver - who police say is now dead - no cops or bystanders suffered any injuries.

British PM May condemns Mosque attack in London as "sickening"

June 20, 2017

He was later arrested on suspicion of "the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism including murder and attempted murder", the police said. Abdulrahman Saleh Alamoudi witnessed the attack that killed one and wounded 10 and detained the man. Earlier, police also said the arrested man would be "subject of a mental health assessment in due course".

Pittsburgh Penguins win Stanley Cup with late goal in controversial Game 6

June 20, 2017

An empty-net goal in the final seconds ended any last-ditch hopes of the Predators and their fans. Patric Hornqvist was able to bat a puck out of midair, off of Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne , and into the back of the net. You can see on the replay how he managed to get the puck into the net despite shooting from behind the goal line, bouncing it in off the elbow of Rinne.

Paris Police confirm Champs Elysees 'security operation' is underway

June 20, 2017

The French capital's central arrondissements and areas around landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysees are free from vehicle noise and exhaust fumes, allowing people to stroll, cycle or skate between 0900 GMT and 1600 GMT. Gerard Collomb told reporters near the scene Monday that the man's motives weren't immediately clear. If confirmed as a deliberate attack, this would be the fifth time this year that police forces have been targeted around the French capital.

Van Strikes Pedestrians Outside Mosque in London

June 20, 2017

Any causative link between his death and the attack will form part of our investigation. While the police believe the attacker acted alone, there are reports from earlier which state eyewitnesses saw two others flee the scene. May described the crash early Monday morning as a "terrible incident". Eight people were taken to hospital after the attack outside the mosque , which is also a community centre.

Paris attacker dead, French minister says

June 20, 2017

It also states the French government has extended the national state of emergency until 15 July 2017. The body was kept out of view under a tent, and later police were seen removing it, in a body bag on a stretcher. Odihe said he also saw bottles of gas, one of which apparently exploded inside the vehicle. "Situation under control, no injuries among the police and the public", police said later.

Accused NSA leaker "scared that they would make her disappear", mom says

June 20, 2017

Victor has been jailed in neighboring Lincoln County since her arrest, according to a booking report released by the sheriff. On Tuesday, Winner was being held at a jail in Lincoln County, Georgia, northwest of Augusta , after an 11-minute court appearance a day earlier.

Champs Elysees incident appears deliberate act: French interior ministry

June 20, 2017

Previous major attacks targeted the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine in January 2015 and in November that year, gunmen and suicide bombers attacked venues around Paris including the Bataclan concert hall, killing 130 people in all. According to police officials, the suspect was subsequently injured in an apparent clash with police. The French national gendarmerie service says the driver of a auto that rammed a law enforcement vehicle has been arrested.

One Dead, 10 Injured After Van Plowed Into Crowd Leaving London Mosque

June 20, 2017

He told BuzzFeed News: "This big van just came and went all over us". "Mohammed was the hero of the day, he was the one who contained the guy and held him up until the police came and took him away", Kacimi told the Standard. The attack occurred outside the Muslim Welfare House, a small mosque with about 200 congregants. Prime Minister Theresa May has branded last night's terror attack on British Muslims in Finsbury Park as "sickening", and vowed that the "hatred and evil" behind it ...

Five people reported missing in Grenfell Tower fire found safe and well

June 20, 2017

Theresa May is "distraught" by the Grenfell Tower block fire, her most senior minister has said ahead of a meeting with survivors of the disaster at Downing Street. "When the truth comes out about this tragedy, we may find that there is blood on the hands of a number of organizations", Lammy said. Officials are using dental records, fingerprints and DNA samples to try and positively identify victims.

British PM May visits mosque after van attack

June 20, 2017

Police called it a terror attack but weren't sure how the man died. British Prime Minister Theresa May today condemned the lone wolf terror attack near a London mosque was "every bit as sickening" as the recent ones to hit the country. Today's attack his is the fourth terror attack in the United Kingdom in four months, after incidents in Westminster, Manchester and on London Bridge.

Man Arrested for London Van Attack on Mosque

June 20, 2017

Khan says all these incidents are attacks on the city's shared values. Eight people were taken to hospital after the attack outside the mosque, which is also a community centre. All the victims were Muslim. Our UK correspondent adds: Witnesses said the man who died had been taken ill outside the Muslim Welfare House, a few hundred metres away from Finsbury Park Mosque.

Anti-Muslim Hate Marches Across US Draw Violence, Arrests

June 20, 2017

Demonstrators plan to meet at Occidental Square, then walk to the anti-Sharia group. Aldasouqi and the others washed the Capitol steps and surrounding area with water and mops and sponges as a symbolic gesture, they said, to wash away hate from the morning rally on Lansing's south side.

Venezuela will not recognize result of OAS meeting: minister

June 20, 2017

As part of the 47th General Assembly of the hemispheric bloc, which gathers 35 countries in North, South and Central America and the Caribbean, regional foreign affairs ministers were set to discuss Venezuela's political crisis, though OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro said the talks will not be conclusive.

Evans leads detectives to his Igando, Ejigbo dens

June 20, 2017

According to Channels TV , Evans on Sunday took the police officers to two buildings located in Igando and Ikotun, Lagos. Evans was apprehended in one of his two mansions on Magodo Estate, Lagos, on Saturday, June 10. Police sources said the 36-year-old suspect, who had been on their watch-list for about seven years, is reputed to be the most notorious and richest kidnapper in Nigeria.

Ivanka Trump calls for tolerance after latest London attack

June 20, 2017

The author's commentary had a common theme: To her, there is a notable double standard of how people react to terror attacks carried out by Muslims as opposed to those of another religion. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said the people at the scene "worked with officers to calmly and quickly get him into our custody". "An attack on a mosque, an attack on a synagogue, an attack on a church is actually an attack on all of us".

London mosque terror attack van 'from Welsh company'

June 20, 2017

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, who represents the area, uses the mosque as a place to meet with residents. The London ambulance service said a "number of resources have been sent to the scene in Seven Sisters Road". "We treat this as a terrorist attack and we in the Met are as shocked as anybody in this local community or across the country at what has happened".

Van attack near mosque quite clearly aimed at Muslims, says police chief

June 20, 2017

The imam rushed out and saw about 15 people on the scene who were tending to the injured and also giving CPR to the man who has since died. "Over the past weeks and months, Muslims have endured many incidents of Islamophobia , and this is the most violent manifestation to date".

Muslims Leaving Mosque Targeted In Terror Attack In London Killing One

June 20, 2017

British Security Minister Ben Wallace said authorities were aware of rising far-right activity but were not aware of the suspect prior to the attack near a north London mosque. Basu thanked those who detained the driver, adding: "Their restraint in the circumstances was commendable". -The Finsbury Park Mosque "condemns in the strongest terms" a "heinous terrorist attack" early Monday, according to a statement released by the mosque.

See footage from the scene of the most recent London attack

June 20, 2017

Muslim leaders called for calm . Eyewitnesses interviewed by ABC News said people were gathered outside the mosque after prayers tending to an old man who was having a heart attack when the van drove into them. " The attack , which killed one person and injured a number of other pedestrians, as they left a mosque". Please report anything suspicious to the police , but only call 999 in an emergency.

1 dead, 8 injured in the latest terror attack on London

June 20, 2017

Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the scene on Seven Sisters Road at 12:20 a.m. Monday. He pointed out that the force had had to cope with the terror attack on Westminster Bridge, London Bridget and now Finsbury Park .

Midlands react to mosque terror attack

June 20, 2017

Police said 10 people were injured in the attack , eight of whom have been hospitalized. Two people were treated at the scene. THE city's Muslim community has reacted with shock to a terrorist attack close to a mosque in London . Kacimi said when he did so, the driver said to him: "I've done my bit". His sister has said she "sorry for what's happened". Pictures of the van indicated it was rented from a company in South Wales, Pontyclun Van Hire.

AFP loses 2 Marines in blast & 1 Army trooper in Marawi clashes

June 20, 2017

Eleven kilos of shabu contained in 11 packs were recovered by the Philippine Army in one of the conflict areas in Marawi, the Joint Task Force Marawi reported. The troops led by 1st Lt. Emerson Tapang of the Army's 49th Infantry Battalion made the discovery after a firefight with the Maute bandits around 6 p.m.

Gonski 2.0: how it will affect public, Catholic and private schools

June 20, 2017

It shows funding for NSW public schools would increase by $72 million over the next four years and $225 million over the decade compared to current legislation. The benefit to public schools under the new model would be even more dramatic than the modelling shows if the government agrees to a further funding boost.

EXTRA TIME: Yaya Toure calls for peace after Finsbury Park attack

June 20, 2017

He said: "The attack unfolded whilst a man was receiving first aid from the public at the scene; sadly, he has died". The attack comes at a time of political turmoil in Britain, as Prime Minister May, weakened by the loss of her parliamentary majority in a 8 June election, plunges into divorce talks with the European Union .

Philippines Military Says Seizes Drugs Worth Millions of Dollars in Besieged City

June 20, 2017

The latest flaring of fighting involving the communist insurgents erupted as thousands of troops and police struggled to end a 27-day siege by Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State group in southern Marawi city. Padilla said martial law now being implemented has "complete regard for human rights, global humanitarian law, and other protocols that have been established".

Finsbury Park suspect is 47-year-old Cardiff man Darren Osborne

June 20, 2017

And he just came into all of us. We're sick and exhausted of terror. "In this case, if you compare it to other attacks in the period after 9/11 the determination it was terrorism actually came relatively quickly and there have been forceful statements coming out from the Muslim mayor of London and the Prime Minister condemning it as a terrorist atrocity".

Ohio Man Suspected In Five Homicides — George Brinkman

June 20, 2017

OH police say a suspect in the deaths of a mother and her two adult daughters may also have been involved in a separate double homicide nearby. "He said the bedroom door is closed and he opens the bedroom and he says there is dead body in here".

May says thoughts with mosque victims

June 20, 2017

Northumbria Police is to step up patrols around places of worship - including mosques - after this morning's terror attack in London . Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Neil Basu praised members of the public for their actions, saying "their restraint in the circumstances was commendable".

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