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BJP Parliamentary Board meet: MPs may decide on prez candidate

June 20, 2017

Of course, Modi also spoke to Telugu Desam Party president and AP chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu , but the latter being an NDA partner, would anyway support Kovind. The NDA leaders like Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi welcomed the "masterstroke of BJP" to nominate a Dalit as a presidential candidate.

Police were at Finsbury Park attack scene immediately, insists Theresa May

June 20, 2017

Police said eight people had been taken to three separate hospitals and two people were treated at the scene for minor injuries. Police said they were not looking for any more suspects after the arrest of the van's driver. The driver was reportedly restrained by the crowd until he was taken into police custody. Abdulrahman Aidroos and his friends were attending to an elderly man who had collapsed on the ground when suddenly he saw a man in a van driving "straight into us".

Theresa May condemns 'sickening terrorist attack on Muslims'

June 20, 2017

Ms Dick said earlier on Monday that the incident was quite clearly an attack on Muslims , but did not address the crowd at the vigil. After being seized, the man said he had wanted to kill "many Muslim people", one witness told journalists.

United States environment chief exits G7 climate talks early

June 20, 2017

The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency , Scott Pruitt , only attended the first day of the meeting on Sunday, held as an early summer heatwave settled over Italy, before flying back to Washington. In a snipe at the Trump administration, Hendricks" ministry on Friday posted a "fact check' of Trump's speech announcing the US withdrawal from the Paris accord, claiming it contains "blatant fallacies".

Van strikes London worshippers; police say there are casualties

June 20, 2017

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said the man has been taken to hospital as a precaution, and will be taken into custody once discharged. The man was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but Scotland Yard said he was later arrested for the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism including murder and attempted murder.

BC NDP to speak about the future of child care in BC

June 20, 2017

Greens and the B.C. NDP have signed an agreement, which would allow the NDP to form a minority government. Horgan also expressed frustration with the length of time it is taking for Clark to recall the legislature and face a confidence vote, saying that people keep approaching him in the street in confusion over who is actually premier.

Britain, EU to discuss Brexit issues in July, September and October

June 20, 2017

David Davis has conceded that trade talks will only begin after Brexit divorce proceedings. Mr Barnier said they must ensure Brexit proceeds in an orderly manner. In a sign of the progress that has been made, Mr Davis said the Prime Minister would brief fellow European Union leaders at a summit on Thursday on the UK's approach to the rights of expatriate citizens, which will be set out in detail in a paper on Monday.

Despite huge fee, Everton move for Sigurdsson could be brilliant — In Focus

June 20, 2017

How Gylfi Sigurdsson and Ross Barkley compared in the Premier League this season (per 90 minutes). They want to keep Sigurdsson at all costs, but accept that the 27-year-old could be tempted by a move to Everton , who have been splashing the cash in the last few days.

Ram Nath Kovind will make exceptional President: PM Modi

June 20, 2017

Born in October 1945 in rural Kanpur , Kovind comes from a modest background and has served as the BJP Dalit Morcha president during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government at the Centre between 1998 and 2002. Prime Minister today expressed belief that NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind will make an exceptional President and continue to be a strong voice for the poor, downtrodden and marginalised.

United States shoot-down of Syrian jet prompts Russian threat

June 20, 2017

In the aftermath of the attack, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov called the strike "an act of aggression," and the Pentagon's scramble to re-establish deconfliction came amid the foreign ministry's announcement that it was "suspending its communications channel with U.S.

Finsbury Park attack suspect named as Darren Osborne

June 20, 2017

Police said the driver was arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism , including murder and attempted murder. "We will not be making any further statement because of the ongoing police investigation but will continue to assist the police in any way we can".

Connecticut sailor among 7 killed in collision

June 20, 2017

Truong Huynh of Oakville, who was among those who died on board the U.S.S. Fitzgerald in a collision in Japan. Lan Huynh told WVIT-TV ( http://bit.ly/2sFavyH ) on Sunday the family is coping as best they can. Lan Huynh said her brother was quiet, yet had the "brightest smile" and was the "sweetest human being" she knew. This undated photo released by the U.S.

IN leads Midwest with area counties' improving unemployment rates

June 20, 2017

In Bloomington, that rate improved from 4.8 percent last year to 3.1 percent this year. Highly-populated Allen County has an unemployment rate of 2.6 percent, which ranks them 53rd. The revised rate in May 2016 was 5.3 percent. The county had 34,556 more workers on the job in May, an improvement of 174 over the previous month.

Police identify Finsbury Park mosque suspect as 47yo Darren Osborne

June 20, 2017

He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. One person has been arrested after a van hit pedestrians in north London , injuring several people. Camera footage from the scene shows the man later identified as Osborne screaming "kill me". Witness Hussain Ali added the suspect was smiling and waving as he brought carnage to Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park , north London .

Rangers announce signing of Alfredo Morelos

June 20, 2017

Boss Pedro Caixinha is pinning his hopes on the youngster's deadly scoring record as he prepares the Light Blues for their first European clash in six years. It's safe to say that Rangers is a really big club and I'm happy with the support the fans have shown me already - it's been the best. "I grew as a player and a person and 2017 also started that way after the holidays and I came back for pre-season - I was scoring goals in every game and I was really enjoying it", he added.

Police officer stabbed to death during attack in Jerusalem

June 20, 2017

Police shot them dead. "Let the Jews expect the demise of their entity at the hands of the Caliphate soldiers", it said, calling the attack "revenge for God's religion and for the violated sanctities of Muslims". Since October 2015, about 250 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces, with many instances occurring within close range or during protests in occupied territory.

Presidential poll: Naveen Patnaik announces BJD support for Ram Nath Kovind

June 20, 2017

He devoted his life to public service & worked for poor and marginalised. In another tweet, Modi said: "With his illustrious background in the legal arena, Kovind's knowledge and understanding of the Constitution will benefit the nation".

Protesters Boo British PM During Visit To North London Mosque

June 20, 2017

The imam who protected the suspect in the Finsbury Park attack has spoken of how he and other worshippers did their best to "extinguish any flames of anger or mob rule". The incident came after two terror attacks in London in the past three months involving vehicles ploughing into crowds of people, as well as the suicide bombing attack at a Manchester pop concert in May.

Armed police near Scottish mosques after London attack

June 20, 2017

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. Witness Hussain Ali, 28, told the Press Association that "the leader of the mosque said 'You do not touch him".

London terror attack suspect named

June 20, 2017

The man who died was already receiving first aid at the time of the attack , the latest in a spate of terrorist strikes in Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May described the crash as a "potential terrorist attack " and said she would chair an emergency security Cabinet session later Monday.

Suspect in London van attack identified as Darren Osborne

June 20, 2017

He was restrained by members of the public at the scene, with an imam from the nearby mosque protecting him from angry members of the public. CNN Terrorism Analyst Paul Cruickshank said Monday afternoon: "The police need to get a sense of the motivation of the culprit or culprits and mechanics of the attack before they make that call".

US student freed by North Korea in coma dies at 22

June 20, 2017

Sponsored Content - Download our Executive Briefing to learn how agency and industry experts are hoping to reduce insider threats. Ohio's US senators sharply criticized North Korea soon after his release. Warmbier had served 17 months of his sentence before he was sent back to the United States , comatose with brain damage. He was supposed to spend five days in North Korea followed by a visit to Beijing, China.

Kovind will be exceptional President: Modi

June 20, 2017

There are other big Dalit leaders in the country. "Since Mayawati has to take care of her Dalit vote bank, she can not openly oppose a Dalit candidate". He devoted his life to public service & worked for poor and marginalised. During this period, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the BJP's general secretary.Kovind has also been a member of several parliamentary committees.

No scope for consensus on BJP's prez nominee: Congress

June 20, 2017

The opposition, led by the Congress Party, will reportedly meet on Thursday to decide whether to name a separate candidate or support Kovind. Uddhav Thackeray said that if someone is trying to make a Dalit a President with the goal of gaining a vote bank then the party will not support such a decision.

Farm loan waiver: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray warns of 'political earthqua

June 20, 2017

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday warned of "a political earthquake" if the Devendra Fadnavis-led government failed to waive loans of all farmers.Talking to media persons at Shegaon in Akola district, western Vidarbha, Thackeray said, "The government should not attach any riders to the loan waiver".

Trump Tweets Said To Undercut Travel Order Pending Before Supreme Court

June 20, 2017

He followed up his initial statement with more tweets , making it clear that he not only wants his order to be seen as a travel ban but also wants it implemented in its true spirit. White House press secretary Sean Spicer previously said the order is " not a travel ban ", adding that "when we use words like travel ban, that misrepresents what it is".

After London attack British PM vows to fight terror, 'whoever is responsible'

June 20, 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said police were investigating the incident as a terrorist attack. The man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken to hospital "as a precaution" announced Metropolitan Police, who added he would "also be subject of a mental health assessment in due course".

Iraqi troops offensive against ISIS in Mosul

June 20, 2017

Up to 100,000 civilians remain trapped in the militant-held Old City. "Both coalition and Iraqi forces must do everything in their power to keep civilians safe during these final stages of the battle for Mosul ", she added. In one of the deadliest reported series of attacks, heavy shelling and air strikes in several Old Mosul neighborhoods on June 11 killed as many as 80 or more civilians, mostly women and children according to local media reports.

One Dead, 10 Injured After Van Rams Into Crowd At London Mosque

June 20, 2017

Later, she visited Finsbury Park Mosque and met people from a variety of faiths. An elderly man died after the attacker drove a van into a group of people who had been attending evening prayers following the breaking of the Ramadan fast.

4000 cows to be airlifted to Qatar

June 20, 2017

The country shares a land border with Saudi Arabia, and more than half of its food comes from its neighbor, as well as most of its milk. Still, Jubeir says Saudi Arabia is willing to provide food and medical supplies through the King Salman Center, a Saudi humanitarian agency.

BJP, Sena spar with each other ahead of Amit Shah-Thackeray meet

June 20, 2017

In the past, the Shiv Sena had deviated from supporting NDA candidates on at least two occasions - during the elections of former President Pratibha Patil and later the current President Pranab Mukherjee for whom it pitched for a second term.

Australian couple almost threw away $700000 winning lottery ticket

June 20, 2017

The family had checked the wrong week's winning numbers and incorrectly believed they had a dud ticket before the last minute check. The husband said he was ready to throw the ticket out but thankfully his wife made a decision to double check the numbers.

Singapore PM apologizes over row with siblings

June 20, 2017

He reminded PM Lee that the simple question of if Lee Kuan Yew was unwavering in his demolition wish, has not been addressed by the Prime Minister in his replies on the matter. The row largely centres around a clause in Lee Kuan Yew's will that stated that the family home should be demolished after his death. "Much as I would like to move on, and end a most unhappy experience for Singaporeans, these baseless accusations against the government can not be left unanswered", he said.

Britain, EU kick off 'positive' Brexit talks

June 20, 2017

While European leaders try to gauge what to expect from Britain, Ms May is so weakened that her own finance minister and the partners on whom she will rely for her majority, Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, are giving her public guidance.

Otto Warmbier dies after return from North Korea

June 20, 2017

North Korea allowed him to be flown home earlier this month, a move that coincided with a visit to the country by the former National Basketball Association player Dennis Rodman. But apparently the Trump administration is no longer adhering to President Obama's policy of "strategic patience" when dealing with Pyongyang. "Bad things happened but at least we got him home to his parents".

Finsbury Park Terror Suspect Held In Headlock By Potential Victims

June 20, 2017

London Underground staff left a defiant message for commuters following the Finsbury Park attack. The 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The mosque itself gained notoriety more than a decade ago for sermons by radical cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, who was sentenced to life in a US prison in January 2015 after being convicted of terrorism-related charges.

London mosque attack suspect named, according to media outlets

June 20, 2017

In response, the London Metropolitan Police says extra resources have been deployed to make sure communities, especially those observing Ramadan, feel safe. One person was killed and 10 others injured on Monday when a van collided with pedestrians near a North London mosque in an incident which is being investigated by counter terrorism officers, police said.

Hull police rescue two dogs found locked in vehicle as temperatures rise

June 20, 2017

They called 911 and Napa police and an officer from the sheriff's department's animal services division responded and freed the dog from the auto. Napa police posted a picture on their Facebook page of the dog after the rescue. Unsafe heat to continue through the week in Bay Area Officials said the dog's owner was shopping at the time. People should not break the vehicle to free the dog without telling the police first.

Turkish FM urges peace, dialogue in Gulf crisis

June 20, 2017

The Pentagon indicated in its statement that the new weapons deal, which includes the sale of F-15 fighter jets, will increase security cooperation between the two countries. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are expected to announce what they want Qatar do to in return for ending their isolation of the tiny Gulf nation , according to a Gulf official with direct knowledge of the matter.

Senate overwhelmingly passes measure for tougher Russian Federation sanctions

June 20, 2017

Thursday's legislation punishes Iran for its ballistic missile testing and human rights violations, and applies terrorism sanctions to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). "Today marks a significant shift of power back to the American people's representatives, something that has been a top priority of mine since becoming the lead Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee more than four years ago".

US Shoot-down of Syrian Jet Prompts Russian Threat

June 20, 2017

The Syrian government this month marched into Raqqa province from the west but had avoided conflict with the US-backed SDF until the latest incident. There are fears Canadian military aircraft operating over Syria could be caught in the middle of a new and potentially explosive dispute between the USA and Russian Federation.

Differently abled students thank PM Modi ahead of Yoga Day

June 20, 2017

He added that yoga is essentially a path to liberation from all bondage. The entire machinery of the state government was also present.The CM issued necessary instructions to officials for the Yoga day event emphasizing on a water bottle to be placed next to every participant.The event will see the presence of Prime Minister Modi, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Governor Ram Naik.

Finsbury Park terror attack: Suspect named as 48-year-old Darren Osborne

June 20, 2017

The apprehended man is now being investigated on suspicion of attempted murder and his true motives for the attack . Scotland Yard said they had arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. An imam was praised after he saved the Finsbury Park attack suspect from being beaten when crowds pulled him from the van he used to kill one and injure many more.

US Responds to Russian Warning in Syria

June 20, 2017

It also raised questions about how U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, which had previously put Iran "on notice" for its ballistic missile tests, will respond. However, the Pentagon states that the Syrian jet had dropped bombs near U.S. partner forces involved in the fight to extract Raqqa from Islamic State (ISIS) control.

Russian Federation threatens after United States downs Syrian warplane

June 20, 2017

The U.S. Central Command had issued a statement saying the downed Syrian military jet had been dropping bombs near U.S. -backed SDF forces, which are seeking to oust Islamic State from the city of Raqqa . Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov condemned the attack, branding it an act of aggression which actually helped the terrorists the USA is fighting against.

Russia Draws A Line Across Syria After US Shoots Down Syrian Jet

June 20, 2017

Russian officials on Monday threatened that their country would treat US -led coalition planes in some parts of Syria as targets after the USA military shot down a Syrian Air Force jet on Sunday. Dunford said the U.S. -Russia military hotline established under the 2015 memorandum has been useful. Dunford said the two sides had discussions on the matter as recently as Monday morning but that further talks were still needed.

Finsbury Park attack: Man dies as van hits worshipers

June 20, 2017

Muslim leaders said worshippers were mown down after leaving Finsbury Park mosque in north London . Monday's incident took place during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when worshipers traditionally fast during the daytime and worship at night.

Army firing in Gorkhaland protest kills 3

June 20, 2017

The first incidents of violence were reported from the hills soon after Mamata Banerjee and her Cabinet were about to leave the Raj Bhawan in Darjeeling after their Cabinet meeting there. Singmari in Darjeeling turned into a battleground as GJM activists threw petrol bombs and stones at the anti-riot police personnel, who fired teargas shells and lathi-charged the agitators.

'Happy' that Bihar Governor is Presidential nominee: Nitish Kumar

June 20, 2017

Uddhav said he would take the final decision on Kovind's candidature after consultations with his colleagues on Tuesday. In 2012, Mukherjee personally called up and later met Thackeray soliciting his support, which the Sena chief offered, going against the BJP-supported NDA candidate, PA Sangma.

G7 talks dominated by United States quitting accord

June 20, 2017

Rather, it says that the accord is "the global instrument for effectively and urgently tackling climate change and adapting to its effects". Almost 150 countries, including Canada, have ratified the Paris Agreement which calls for action to reduce pollution that traps heat in the atmosphere and to help developing countries adapt to climate change and cope with threats to their survival.

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