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Jared Kushner speaks; Washington takes notice

June 20, 2017

The 36-year-old expressed appreciation to the Veterans Administration for deciding to switch to a system of electronic health records. Based on the internet's reaction, it was the first time many people heard his voice - and they were more than happy to pile on the memes.

Muslim community wants to educate the public despite London attack

June 20, 2017

The suspect, who is believed to have been from Weston-super-Mare, remains in custody at a south London police station. Residents near Cardiff said they were "shocked" after seeing photographs of their neighbour being arrested in London .

European Union chief negotiator Michel Barnier hopes for 'constructive' Brexit talks

June 20, 2017

Former French minister Mr Barnier has previously said the United Kingdom will have less than 18 months to negotiate and any deal must be finalised by October 2018. The former French minister said his priority was to clear up the uncertainties that the Brexit vote had created. Anxious by immigration and loss of sovereignty, Britain voted past year to end its four-decades-old membership of the 28-country bloc - the first state ever to do so.

Rabri Devi wants homely daughters-in-law for minister sons

June 20, 2017

Rabri, who served as Bihar Chief Minister from 1997 to 2005, said this in response to a query related to the possibility of wedding of Tej Pratap, who is Health Minister in Nitish Cabinet. When asked upon when she would get her two sons married, she said she would prefer daughters-in-law just like her. The RJD chief made this remark while addressing a function to mark the inauguration of two road bridges over Ganga in the presence of the chief minister.

Tapwrit hangs on to win Belmont Stakes

June 20, 2017

Analyzing the Race May 3, 2017; Louisville, KY, USA; Kentucky Derby hopeful Irish War Cry exercises during morning workouts at Churchill Downs . "It's an unbelievable feeling that I can't explain", said Ortiz. "It's very vindicating-for the horse and for me, and the owners and everyone", Motion said of Irish War Cry's classic placing.

Kudos to Pakistani cricket team

June 20, 2017

In 1992 World Cup, even an incorrigible optimist didn't give a ghost of a chance to Pakistan to clinch the World Cup. "It was humiliating how badly we lost that match and we can turn things around now", he added. "What is important is how many players do you have in your team who are willing to put up their hands and perform on that day". Full credit and marks to the winning team.

United Kingdom starts bid for Brexit deal

June 20, 2017

Barnier and Davis took care in displaying a positive image for the start of the first exit talks in European Union history. A beaming Brexit Secretary David Davis , a veteran campaigner against European Union membership, told a sombre Michel Barnier , the EU's chief negotiator, on Monday (Tuesday NZ Time ) that his team aimed to maintain a "positive and constructive tone" during "challenging" talks ahead in the hope of reaching a deal that was in the interests of both sides.

Accused NSA leaker Reality Winner to plead not guilty

June 20, 2017

That leaked report was the basis of an article published Monday by The Intercept . Reality Winner's attorney, Titus Nichols , told NPR Wednesday his client would fight accusations from the federal government that she illegally leaked information to a news outlet while working for a private contractor.

Trump transition, campaign officials told to keep Russia-related

June 20, 2017

Last week, former director of FBI James B. Comey, who was sacked by President Trump , confirmed in a testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee that Trump was not under any investigations. Rosenstein did not explain why he issued the statement. He lashed out at a top Justice Department official overseeing the inquiry, reflecting his mounting frustration with the unrelenting controversy that has consumed his early presidency.

Gunmen killed 8 Afghan guards of a US base

June 20, 2017

So far no group has claimed for responsibility for the attack. The Taliban have increased their attacks against Afghan security forces, and Daesh terror group affiliates have been trying to expand their presence by attacking in different parts of the country.

With the clock ticking, UK, EU play up chance of deal

June 20, 2017

Reflecting on Britain's longtime European Union membership, Davis says that "there is more that unites us than divides us" despite the June 23, 2016 referendum in which Britain chose to break away from the 27 other member nations. Dr Adam Marshall, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, called for the government to put the economy first as it entered talks with European Union leaders.

Twin Sisters, 5, Die After Being Locked In Hot Car In Gurgaon

June 20, 2017

Their 18-year-old cousin, who would watch them, was out for a job yesterday, said the family. The twins were rushed to a hospital where they were declared brought dead, he said. The girls, whose father is in the army and posted in Meerut, were to return to the city with their parents the same day. News18 reported that the family realised that the girls were missing around 4 pm, and began frantically searching for them.

Portugal wildfire: death toll rises to 64

June 20, 2017

More than 1000 firemen are still working to put out the flames. Another 17 bodies were found along the side of other roads while 10 more were recovered in the rural areas surrounding these roads. However, some of the wildfires are still racing through inaccessible parts of hill ranges about 150 kilometers (95 miles) northeast of Lisbon . Authorities have come under mounting criticism for not doing more to prevent the country's deadliest natural disaster in decades.

1993 blast: Arguments to continue on quantum of punishment

June 20, 2017

Khan sought an adjournment to examine the witnesses, claiming that Feroz needed "cooling time" to prepare himself since he was still in shock after the judgment. He further added that "the accused used to travel between Dubai and Pakistan for arms and ammunition training where Pakistan had given them green channel entry".

Theresa May's plan for Grenfell Tower victims LEAKED - her priorities revealed

June 20, 2017

Police said on Saturday that at least 58 people had been confirmed or were assumed to have died in this week's blaze at the Grenfell Tower block. The death toll that London police gave Saturday includes the 30 who had already been confirmed dead.

Hammond: 'UK will leave single market and customs union'

June 20, 2017

He told the BBC Andrew Marr Show: "I think people are tired of the long slog". He told ITV's Peston on Sunday: "I think it was a mistake of the campaign not to focus more on an area where we have a great story to tell; our record on the economy since the great recession".

UAE minister says seeking 'change of policy, not regime' in Qatar

June 20, 2017

Normally guarded about politics, Qataris expressed outrage. Like that of Berlin. A declaration of war. "A political, economic and social aggression". "We need to look into the maturity of those deposits but if they're short-term deposits, this could expose the banks rapidly to reduced confidence from GCC institutions", he said .

United States student Otto Warmbier dies after being released by North Korea

June 20, 2017

He was given a sleeping pill and had been in a coma ever since, the newspaper said. Warmbier died Monday after being in a coma for over a year . Leon Panetta, who served as Secretary of Defense under President Obama between 2011 and 2013, noted that "we have sanctions in place", adding that "they could be enforced in a more vigorous way by ourselves as well as the Chinese".

Malnutrition deaths as important an issue as farmers: HC

June 20, 2017

Told by the government advocate that a meeting was held on May 24, the judges said that there was no political will on part of the government to implement the orders. "This issue is equally, if not more, important than (that of) farmers whose loans were waived by the government", Justice Kanade said. "They should take instructions on whether it is possible to revert to the old system", Kanade said.

DUP 'will support the Tories for as long as Corbyn leads Labour'

June 20, 2017

BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May has yet to seal a deal to prop up her minority government and is facing calls to soften her stance on Brexit days before negotiations on leaving the European Union begin. They have struggled for years with Irish nationalists, who want the British province to join a united Ireland. The "supply and confidence" deal would see the DUP back the Conservatives in votes on the Budget and confidence motions.

Nation rages as Pak defeats arch-rival India in Champions Trophy

June 20, 2017

We wanted to be a lot more consistent. But the toss is out of our control. In the 26th over when Pandya called for a single and started running, Jadeja took a couple of steps ahead only to go back to the crease, thereby costing Pandya his wicket.

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

June 20, 2017

Brittany news outlet Le Telegramme reported an account from Boro Bistro manager Vincent Le Berre, who told how his colleague, Mr Pigeard, was attacked by a terrorist in the bar near Borough Market on Saturday night. "She'd help anyone out", added Aiden Lipacis, a friend from school , in an interview with The Australian . On Wednesday friends and family were told Zelenak had been confirmed dead .

UK, EU begin Brexit talks

June 20, 2017

Mr Barnier spoke at a press conference after the first day's talks to confirm that settling priority issues would build "trust on which to negotiate a new relationship". There will be a "two-phased" negotiation, with divorce terms to be set first before talks on future trade relations. The EU says Britain can't leave without settling its bill, paying up for all its commitments that are still ongoing, including projects that might reach into the next decade, as well as the U.K.'s share of ...

China tour agency says won't take more USA tourists to NKorea

June 20, 2017

They found no sign of physical abuse. He had suffered severe brain damage during his captivity. Fred and Cindy Warmbier received no information about their son's condition while he was in detention. Fowle was freed after six months. Warmbier was detained by the DPRK authorities at the Pyongyang International Airport on his way back home in January 2016 after he attempted to take a political slogan from a staff-only area in a hotel where he stayed during his tour to the country.

Trump sends condolences to dead student's family

June 20, 2017

At the time of Warmbier's release, a White House official said Joseph Yun, the US envoy on North Korea , had met with North Korean foreign ministry representatives in Norway the previous month. More than 15 months after he gave a staged confession in North Korea, he is with. "This makes it extremely hard for the U.S.to move forward to make any overture toward North Korea absent the release of the three other prisoners", said Ralph Cossa, president of the Pacific Forum Center for Strategic ...

Candidates in tight Georgia race make final bid for votes

June 20, 2017

But Handel also has benefited from millions in out-of-state spending. An Atlanta Journal Constitution poll released in June showed that close to six in 10 voters held a negative view of her in the district. On Monday, House Majority Kevin McCarthy became the latest GOP leader to join Handel campaigning in the suburban Atlanta district. The district has historically leaned heavily Republican.

Husband arrested over alleged murder of missing NSW teacher Sharon Edwards

June 20, 2017

NSW Police are expected to apply for his extradition where they will charge him with murder. On the morning Ms Edwards disappeared, she posted a smiling image of herself posing in front of a sunrise. 'If you're asking me 'Is he a suspect?', yes, Mr Edwards is a suspect, ' Det Insp Jameson said in March 2016. I've just been sitting at home racking my brains out going insane, ' he said.

Trump says no one has any proof on Russia

June 20, 2017

Trump later told NBC's Lester Holt he had planned to fire Comey regardless of what recommendation he received from Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who has recused himself from the Russian Federation investigation. "There's still no evidence of obstruction, and current and former leaders in the intelligence community have repeatedly said there's been no effort to impede the investigation in any way", she said in a statement .

London Bridge attack: 19-year-old arrested in raids

June 20, 2017

As reported by Blasting News, London police said on Saturday that Butt had tried to rent a much larger, 7.5-ton truck on June 3, but his payment was not accepted, leading him to rent the smaller white van used in the attack . After word came that the threat was over, he told people in the pub that they were safe, according to the account. The attack could have been even worse, officials said.

Russian Su-27 intercepts US Air Force bomber over Baltic Sea

June 20, 2017

After the American warplane left the airspace near Russia, the Russian fighter jet returned to its base of deployment, the statement said . A U.S. B-52 flying over the worldwide waters of the Baltic Sea sent Russian Federation scrambling early Tuesday.

Team India encounters Vijay Mallya in London, avoid him

June 20, 2017

Ever since Team India landed in England to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy , fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya has made it a point to mark his presence at every big occasion. According to a BCCI source, due to Mallya's presence, Kohli and the Indian team were "uncomfortable". "Similarly, someone who bought a table must have invited him", a BCCI source present at the event told PTI .

Canada to increase military spending 70 percent in 10 years

June 20, 2017

The Liberal government in Canada is planning a 70% increase in defence spending under the long-awaited defence policy review (DPR) finally laid out on 7 June. The plan says Canada will continue studying the possibility of buying or leasing the Hornets, and military officials added that "we are studying that with the Americans".

Gulf Crisis Builds As UAE Downplays Chance Of Quick Fix

June 20, 2017

The UAE, along with nine other countries, made a decision to cut ties with Qatar over its alleged support for terrorism. Qatar has yet to receive any list of demands from the Arab countries that have cut ties, Sheikh Mohammed said. Kuwait is leading efforts to find a mediated solution. UAE's top prosecutor warned against showing sympathy with Qatar on social media platforms, stating that it is a "crime".

North Korea releases Cincinnati native from hard labor camp

June 20, 2017

In Tokyo , a visiting senior US official said Rodman is making the trip as a private citizen. Otto Warmbier , a 22-year-old college student detained and imprisoned in North Korea , is carried off of an airplane at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati on Tuesday.

Florida deputy has bear encounter in Marion County

June 20, 2017

The video shows the curious bear walking toward the deputy and his cruiser near the Ocala National Forest. In the video, the bear is seen on his stroll, wandering in front of the patrol auto near the officer, who calls him "buddy". As the deputy acknowledged him with a "Hey, buddy", the bear turned toward him, leaving the deputy with second thoughts. Florida black bears are not almost as aggressive as grizzly bears, but the Florida Fish and Wildlife Service advises never to welcome a bear to ...

Tommy Sheppard: Back SNP not Scottish Labour to support Corbyn

June 20, 2017

Scotland should not "shut up" during Brexit talks. She also confirmed controversial plans to fast track new teachers into classrooms were to go ahead. Scotland's First Minister also repeated her vow to try to hold a second independence referendum within the new two years. However, during a hard half hour, she was repeatedly lambasted over her refusal to drop her plans for another referendum and warned she was losing the support of even some SNP supporters .

Russia Blasts US For Shooting Down Syrian Warplane

June 20, 2017

Activists say a "de-escalation agreement" brokered by Iran, Russia and Turkey in May has brought little relief. The Syrian government said the truce was part of national reconciliation efforts. Russian Federation is adamantly protecting Assad from being toppled by Syrian rebels, but the #United States is mum about actively supporting the opposition to end Assad's brutal regime.

Russian Federation warns U.S. after Syrian warplane downed

June 20, 2017

Russia's defense ministry says it will treat US -led coalition planes in Syria, west of the Euphrates River, as targets after the USA military shot down a Syrian Air Force jet on Sunday. Iran fires missiles into Syria. The Syrian pilot is believed to have been able to eject from the aircraft, according to a USA official. Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said it was a "continuation of America's line to disregard the norms of worldwide law".

Modi picks a Dalit leader for top post

June 20, 2017

Dalit leader by caste, a Hindutva ideologue by thinking and a dedicated Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) worker by political affiliation - Kovind was born on October 1, 1945 at Kanpur Dehat. Sources said that a tribal candidate was also being mulled. In Delhi, JD (U ) national spokesperson K.C. Tyagi said that the NDA's choice had put his party in an "uncomfortable" position.

Russian Federation suspends cooperation with U.S. in Syrian airspace

June 20, 2017

Russia was so incensed by the Sunday shoot-down that it threatened USA aircraft in the western half of Syria, saying that "any aircraft, including planes and drones of the global coalition, detected in the operation areas west of the Euphrates River by the Russian air forces will be followed by Russian ground-based air defense and air defense aircraft as air targets".

Otto Warmbier, Student Released Released From North Korean Prison, Has Died

June 20, 2017

Doctors from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center said last week that Warmbier , 22, was suffering from injuries related to cardiopulmonary arrest and was in a state of unresponsive wakefulness . He was critical of former President Barack Obama's approach to his son's situation. University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan says her thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of 22-year-old Otto Warmbier (WORM'-bir) "during what has been an incredibly hard time".

Engulfed in chaos, United Kingdom government looks for success in Brexit talks

June 20, 2017

May officially triggered the two-year Brexit process in March when she was riding high in opinion polls, and called for fresh elections shortly afterwards to shore up her mandate for a tough Brexit stance. While Britain's economy has shown unexpected resilience since the Brexit vote, there are signs of weakness. Critics argue she is in a weak position to fight Britain's corner against European Union counterparts who question whether her writ still runs in Westminster.

Otto Warmbier Dies After Returning To US

June 20, 2017

In a statement Monday, Warmbier's family said , "It would be easy at a moment like this to focus on all that we lost - future time that won't be spent with a warm, engaging, brilliant young man whose curiosity and enthusiasm for life knew no bounds".

Grenfell Tower fire death toll rises to 79

June 20, 2017

Mr Green said a £5m fund announced by the prime minister would be for the immediate needs of victims, adding that "other money may be needed longer term". Detectives investigating the massive fire at the Grenfell Tower in west London have released images and video footage from inside the building that show "the scale of the challenge" investigators face in recovering bodies.

Kane Williamson named 12th man as Pakistan dominate Champions Trophy team

June 20, 2017

The shock triumph sparked scenes of jubilation among the Pakistan contingent in the capacity crowd in sun-baked south London , prompting a serenade from vehicle horns outside. "Credit goes to my boys". The Indian innings was off to a disastrous start with Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir producing a fiery opening spell.

Macron set for landslide majority in parliament

June 20, 2017

French President Emmanuel Macron leaves his home before voting in the first of two rounds of parliamentary elections in Le Touquet, France , June 11. Sunday's projections pointed to another torrid night for the two main traditional parties, which have suffered high-profile defections to Macron's government, as well as the far-right National Front.

Trump Calls for Overhaul of Government's Outdated Computer Systems

June 20, 2017

In May, Trump created an American Technology Council, his latest effort since taking office to modernize the USA government. The White House plans to continue its "tech week" with various other meetings with leading tech companies. The council also seeks to boost the cyber security of US government IT systems and wants to learn from private-sector practices. The officials also planned to discuss the H-1B visa program, which Trump has pledged to scale back despite the objections from ...

Additional Security at British Mosques Following Terror Attack in London

June 20, 2017

It was the fourth terror strike in a tumultuous four months in Britain. The London Ambulance Service took nine people to three London hospitals. The man killed in the attack was pronounced dead at the scene in northern London, and eight of the injured were taken to hospitals.

Security at mosques to be reviewed after Finsbury Park attack, says PM

June 20, 2017

A van attack against people outside a London mosque was "a cowardly act" aimed at dividing Muslims and non-Muslims, the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) says. The crash occurred near the Finsbury Park mosque. One person died at the scene although it is not yet clear if this was the result of the attack .

Sarfraz Ahmed: 'The win will be remembered for a long, long time'

June 20, 2017

Captain Kohli said: "I want to congratulate Pakistan and their supporters". You can check out all the best images from the final in the gallery above. I got to one final with Pakistan and eventually got a medal! Apart from Pandya, no other Indian batsmen could play freely and were found struggling against a steaming Pakistan bowling attack.

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