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BSP to support Kovind if opposition doesn't announce dalit candidate

June 20, 2017

The BJP will highlight the fact that it chose a lower caste leader for the country's top post at a time when it has absolute majority in the Lok Sabha, a position that allows it to put up a President of its choice. "They told us that they will consider our suggestions but have now announced their candidate unilaterally in a non-transparent manner", said Raja. "All the opposition parties will try to reach a common decision", he added.

BJP's Kovind appears set for comfortable win

June 20, 2017

However, consensus on Kovind, who headed the BJP's Dalit Morcha, looked elusive with several opposition parties, including the Congress, unwilling to back him, though some others were more guarded in their response . Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the support of the BJD - which has about 3% votes in the electoral college - placing Kovind with a comfortable support of 60% of the total vote share.

What can we expect as the Article 50 talks begin? - podcast

June 20, 2017

William Dartmouth MEP, the UKIP Trade spokesman, said: "The European Union , and the Quislings on the British side, have every incentive to delay these "negotiations" as much and as long as possible, in the hope of seeing the Referendum decision set-aside, or arriving at a "deal" whereby the United Kingdom leaves in the EU in name but not in substance".

Pakistan Cricket Team Shocks India To Win Champions Trophy

June 20, 2017

He said he "deeply appreciated" the team's extraordinary victory and said the players and management "deserve the nation's profound gratitude and appreciation for their remarkable performances". Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who claimed seven dismissals for India , was also named. A near flawless performance in the field from Pakistan saw India fall a full 180 runs short of their target as they offered little resistance to the Pakistan attack .

BJP Parliamentary Board to meet today to finalise presidential nominee

June 20, 2017

Modi is slated to visit Portugal on June 24, before his trip to the USA on June 26 and the Netherlands on June 27. "The decision will be taken soon and the name of the Presidential candidate will be announced before June 23", Naidu told media here.

US to send two bombers to Korean peninsula

June 20, 2017

While talking about the latest drill, Kim Sung-duk pointed out the allies regularly conducted such joint air training. The B-1B's flight training also follows controversial remarks by Moon Chung-in, a special adviser to South Korean President Moon Jae-in on unification, security and foreign affairs who said Seoul may decrease the deployment of USA strategic assets in the region and the number of the allies' combined military drills if North Korea frozes its nuclear and missile development.

Trump allies now question Mueller probe, even those who endorsed him

June 20, 2017

That's what I would do. Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller last month and has the authority to remove him, told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee that he saw no cause for Mueller's dismissal. Jeanne Shaheen asked Rosenstein. Congressman Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, said he has "confidence" in Mueller. "When the day comes that our country can not rely on people to deliver the truth about whatever the subject is from positions of great authority and great ...

India arrests 15 for celebrating Pakistan's Champions Trophy victory

June 20, 2017

According to the complaint, the accused 15 men burst crackers, distributed candies and raised pro-Pak slogans. According to police sedition charges have been filed against the arrested Muslims who were shouting pro-Pakistan slogans after green shirts defeated India in the final.

European Court blasts Russian Federation 'gay propaganda' law

June 20, 2017

The applicants were awarded some 50,000 euros ($55,000) in total. The law "reinforced stigma and prejudice and encouraged homophobia", the ruling said. Alexeyev along with two other activists have been repeatedly detained and fined for "disseminating gay propaganda". Three gay activists - Nikolay Bayev, Aleksey Kiselev and Nikolay Alekseyev - had staged protests outside a school, a children's library and a government building holding banners that said homosexuality was not a perversion.

Pakistan's innings was characterised by intent, says Graeme Smith

June 20, 2017

They are a team with a fine leader playing great cricket. Hafeez 57* in 37 balls, a Fakhar 100 - Pakistan can't ask for a better first half, should back the bowling to defend this? "Then we kept losing wickets". Hasan Ali, who kick-started Pakistan's revival in their group win over top-ranked South Africa , ended the match when he had Jasprit Bumrah caught by gleeful captain and wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed .

Cuba Says Returning Assata Shakur To US Is 'Off The Table'

June 20, 2017

Surrounded by Cuban-American exiles and Cuban dissidents, Trump announced from a theater in Miami that the USA would impose new limits on US travelers to the island and ban any payments to the military-linked conglomerate that controls much of the island's tourism industry.

Special Counsel Investigating Jared Kushner's Business Dealings

June 20, 2017

In March, CNN reported Kushner had "relationship meetings" with Russia's ambassador Sergey Kislyak and with Russian banker Sergey Gorkov to discuss issues like sanctions. In an early-morning tweetstorm, Trump blasted the investigation as a "witch hunt" and a "phony story". The White House confirmed on Thursday that Mueller was interviewed - presumably about again running the Federal Bureau of Investigation - the day before he was named as special counsel to investigate Russian ...

Shiv Sena attacks BJP over Kashmir and West Bengal situation

June 20, 2017

The meeting was part of the BJP's strategy to evolve a consensus among all political parties over the Presidential polls and to ensure the support of its oldest ally, the Shiv Sena , for the NDA nominee. Besides, he will meet leaders of the allies including Thackeray with whom he is expected to discuss and solicit Shiv Sena support for the upcoming Presidential elections.

Merkel seeks "good agreement" with UK on Brexit

June 20, 2017

Chief U.K. negotiator David Davis and his European Union counterpart, former French foreign minister Michel Barnier , told reporters in Brussels that they would first address key questions over how much the U.K. The referendum was declared back on June 23, 2016, but Britain failed to make progress. The Conservatives have been in negotiations with the DUP since Mrs May lost her Commons majority in the General Election earlier this month.

Greece blocks EU statement on China human rights at UN

June 20, 2017

Reuters reported that a Greek foreign ministry official had described the proposed statement as "unconstructive criticism of China" and said separate European Union talks with China outside the United Nations were a better avenue for discussions.

UK PM Theresa May admits dropping the ball after tower fire

June 20, 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May , criticized in the first few days after the blaze for failing to meet with victims, says the public inquiry looking into the tragedy will report directly to her. What makes the London fire maddening for fire experts who believe in the "stay put" rule is that the Grenfell may have lacked numerous safety redundancies necessary to make it work.

Road in Kerala renamed after Gaza Strip?

June 20, 2017

Downtown Srinagar is also know as the Gaza Strip of Kashmir . Intelligence agencies are not amused, despite claims that the stretch has been renamed in solidarity with those "targeted" by Israeli authorities. BJP leaders, however, believe this development is part of a systematic plan to "alter the character" of the communally sensitive district. Meanwhile, BJP leadership alleged that attempts are going on to change the name of several places in similar manner.

Everything you need to know about the Brexit negotiations

June 20, 2017

Davis said Prime Minister May will also set out at an EU summit on Thursday her proposals for the rights of the three million EU nationals living in Britain, and one million Britons in the EU, with the British government to publish a detailed offer next Monday.

Assessing Trump's self-defense in Comey drama

June 20, 2017

As he does so, AP Fact Checks find that some of the president's claims rest on shaky ground. Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 United States presidential election on Capitol Hill in Washington June 8, 2017.

Van driver dies after migrants block Calais road with tree trunks

June 20, 2017

French authorities said it was the first time such a makeshift roadblock had caused the death of a driver since the arrival of large numbers of migrants and refugees in the area in 2014. Officials said the identity of the driver was hard to establish because of the extent of the burns. In May, refugees desperate to cross the Channel to the United Kingdom began to regroup near France's eastern ports and the Channel tunnel.

Trump Condemns 'Brutality' of N. Korea Following Warmbier's Death

June 20, 2017

The North Korean government agreed to release Warmbier on humanitarian grounds after he served more than one year of his sentence . Otto was born to Cindy and Fred Warmbier in Cincinnati - the same city in which he's now hospitalized.

Netanyahu: Israel Must Keep Military Control of Jordan Valley

June 20, 2017

The assertion came in response to remarks made by Netanyahu on Monday, in which he said Israel must be given full security control over the West Bank "in any future agreement" with the Palestinians. The Palestinian foreign ministry said in a statement: "Netanyahu wants to cut off the momentum of U.S. and worldwide efforts to resume negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis".

North Korea Has Successful 'Ground-to-sea Cruise Rocket' Launch

June 20, 2017

The missiles were tested on Thursday. Kim Dong-yub, a North Korea expert at Seoul's Institute for Far Eastern Studies, said the projectiles, which showed longer range than North Korea's previously known KN-01 anti-ship cruise missiles that can travel up to 160 kilometers (99 miles), were likely from a new cruise missile system North Korea displayed during a massive April 15 military parade.

1 dead in attack near mosque in London

June 20, 2017

Where did it take place? The imam of Muslim Welfare House - which is also a community centre - said a passing police van was flagged down after the attack. How did Muslim groups react? He said he had helped tackle and detain the driver while other witnesses said the imam had stepped in to ensure the man was not harmed.

Did Trump just lay the groundwork to fire the special counsel?

June 20, 2017

Trump's 9:07 a.m. tweet appeared to be principally directed at Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , the number-two official at the Justice Department who authored a memo justifying Comey's firing. The memo sent Thursday asks for records related to foreign travel, contacts with Russian "officials, agents or nationals" and background investigations into the top Trump associates now targeted by Mueller's probe.

Trampled Australian bull rider now breathing on his own, partly communicating

June 20, 2017

Team ropers Cole Wheeler and Wesley Thorpe were the only repeat champions with their second straight title, but their first for Texas Tech. Last season, Wheeler attended Weatherford College and Thorpe was at Ranger College. No bull rider rode more than two of four bulls at the CNFR. After three rounds and a short-go, the 5'9' Texas Cowboy came out with an average of 284.5 points on four head.

Mayawati says BSP's stand towards Dalit nominee for president can't be negative

June 20, 2017

His remarks came hours after the BJP Parliamentary Board declared Bihar Governor Kovind as the NDA's choice for President. The BJP had taken a "unilateral decision", Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said soon after the announcement. CPI (M) also spoke on the same lines, with party general secretary Sitaram Yechury reiterating the fact that the Opposition didn't keep its word. The Shiv Sena chief further said that they would call a meeting tomorrow to discuss the matter.

Surrey Police 'reviewing security' following latest London terror attack

June 20, 2017

Some said they heard the van driver, who was detained by members of the public at the scene, shout: "I'm going to kill Muslims". She promised action to stamp out all forms of hatred, saying there had been far too much tolerance of extremism in Britain over many years.

Van rams Muslim worshippers in London, PM May condemns "sickening" attack

June 20, 2017

Suspect Darren Osborne, 47, from Cardiff, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and later further arrested over "the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism including murder and attempted murder". Sky News reported that the mosque's imam prevented the crowd from beating the attacker until police arrived. In March London was hit with another auto and knife rampage, that one near parliament.

Paris: 4 family members detained after Champs-Elysees attack

June 20, 2017

The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an anti-terror investigation. Meanwhile, in London, a 47-year-old man was charged with terrorism following an attack with a van on Muslim pedestrians near Finsbury Park Mosque in the city's north.

UK, EU play up chance of Brexit deal

June 20, 2017

Day one of the negotiations will start at about 11:00 BST at European Commission buildings in Brussels. Both sides want transparency to be the default. "We have N. Ireland new executive, New Irish Taoiseach and United Kingdom administration, I will be meeting new Irish foreign minister in Luxembourg", added Barnier.

79 people presumed dead in London apartment fire

June 20, 2017

A senior United Kingdom government minister said Sunday that he believed the cladding is banned in Britain for buildings above a certain height. Search and recovery crews have been working in the tower since last Wednesday's fire. Speaking on the Andrew Marr show on BBC One this morning, Hammond said that it is his belief that the cladding, which was wrapped around the tower block to approve its appearance, was banned.

United States did a 'good job' building Panama Canal

June 20, 2017

There's a long friendship between Panama and the United States, and we face the same challenges in the region. The canal was under USA control until a 1977 agreement led to its transfer to Panama in 1999. In Monday night's episode of Late Night , host Seth Meyers took on the attention-seeking behavior of President Donald Trump amid news that he has fallen under investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Former North Korea detainee Otto Warmbier dies at 22

June 20, 2017

The college student said he accepted the offer because his family was "suffering from very severe financial difficulties". Let us state the facts plainly: " Otto Warmbier , an American citizen, was murdered by the Kim Jong Un regime". He was critical of the approach to his son's situation taken by former President Barack Obama's administration. He was taken by Medivac to Cincinnati, where he grew up in suburban Wyoming.

79 people are believed dead in London's Grenfell Tower apartment fire

June 20, 2017

One firefighter, in his black protective suit with FIRE emblazoned in yellow on the back, embraced a distraught woman who had photos of a missing person printed on her top. He promised an "exhaustive" criminal investigation that would also look at a major refurbishment of the tower completed a year ago. "Whilst it will look at the how, perhaps more importantly, it will also look at why this happened ", Cundy said.

Turkish parliament approves bill to deploy troops in Qatar

June 20, 2017

The three countries, plus Egypt and the Maldives, have cut ties with Doha over what they call Qatar's support for terrorism. Lawmakers from Erdogan's ruling AK Party and the nationalist opposition MHP were the main backers of the bill that allows troops to be deployed to Turkey's base in Qatar, but the main opposition CHP party said the timing sent the wrong message.

Halethorpe sailor among those killed in collision

June 20, 2017

The 20 crew members on the container ship, chartered by the Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen, were reported unharmed. A track of the much-larger container ship's route by MarineTraffic, a vessel-tracking service, shows it made a sudden turn as if trying to avoid something at about 1:30 a.m., before continuing eastward.

Minute's silence for victims of Grenfell Tower blaze

June 20, 2017

However, the spokesman did not confirm what type of cladding was used on Grenfell Tower , adding that this would be subject to investigation. Jonathan Lum, an advertising executive who lives on the 57th floor of a glittering Manhattan tower designed by Frank Gehry, said if a fire breaks out there, he will heed the wisdom of the fire department and stay in his apartment, but partly because he lives in a building constructed in the past decade.

Trump's legal plan quite simple so far: Fight, fight, fight

June 20, 2017

But of course, that seeming incongruity did not grab the anti-Trump media's attention. The deputy attorney general could become a witness, if the circumstances of Comey's firing are considered part of an obstruction investigation. By Comey's account, the president leaned on him to back off the FBI's investigation of his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn , and fired him three months later as a way to alter the course of a broader probe into potential coordination between ...

Brexit talks to begin amid post-election fallout in Britain

June 20, 2017

Davis said the talks would be carried out in "a positive and constructive tone", with Britain looking to forge a "strong and special partnership for the future". Monday's talks however are likely to focus on the practical details of timings for the coming months, with the big, divisive issues left aside for now, officials said.

Number of Victims in London Tower Block Fire Rises to 79

June 20, 2017

Britain's Press Association has reported that some 70 people are still missing after the fire, based on a compilation of verified reports. He says it will take weeks or longer to recover and identify all the dead at the building. "I have heard the concerns and I have ordered immediate action across the board to help victims' relatives and the survivors", May said. She added: "There are people in there, obviously, who have been subject to a very intense fire, and that will make some of the ...

Narendra Modi, Sushma Swaraj condole former CJI Bhagwati's death

June 20, 2017

The father of public interest litigation (PIL) and judicial activism in Indian legal jurisprudence, justice PN Bhagwati is no more. He presided over the Supreme Court as its Chief Justice until his retirement in 1985. In the Maneka Gandhi passport impounding case in 1978, Bhagwati dealt extensively with the right to life, holding that a person's movement can not be restricted without due process by the state.

NI parties asked to respond on key talks issues

June 20, 2017

Perhaps it is. But I'm going to ask a few questions first. Mr Coveney, who is meeting the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Luxembourg on Tuesday, said it was vital that the Executive be restored not only for politics in Northern Ireland but to ensure the North has a voice at the Brexit negotiations.

Afghan kills two USA soldiers in 'insider attack'

June 20, 2017

Meanwhile, US forces in Afghanistan have released a statement and confirmed the death of Afghan border soldiers during overnight operations in Helmand . In Milwaukee, Pence commented on the shooting: "When heroes fall, Americans grieve". "Our hopes and prayers are with their families". A spokesman for US forces in Afghanistan tells CBS News they are "aware of an incident" involving USA troops in the eastern part of the country.

Officer Who Killed Black Motorist Philando Castile to Take the Stand

June 20, 2017

The trial of a Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a black motorist opened Monday with attorneys offering sharply different accounts of whether the officer saw the motorist's gun before he began firing, according to AP. His girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds , who was a passenger in the vehicle, has said he was reaching for his wallet or seat belt. Yanez said the encounter started when he pulled over Castile, whom he believed fit the description of an armed robbery suspect .

CEE Kerala KEAM 2017 engineering rank list @ cee

June 20, 2017

The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) on Tuesday declared the results of engineering entrance exam 2017. Planning of the rank list of KEAM 2017 has been finished by the entrance advisory board of Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) Kerala subsequent to computing the normal characteristics of the placement test and 12th standard examination of the candidate in the proportion 50:50.

In spite of tweet, lawyer says President Trump not under investigation

June 20, 2017

Sekulow , a conservative activist and radio talk-show host, earlier this month joined Trump's legal team, which is led by Marc Kasowitz . Department of Justice-appointed Special Counsel Robert Mueller is conducting what is generally called a preliminary inquiry into possible obstruction of justice involving President Donald Trump , as it pertains to his broader investigation into Russian meddling in the US presidential election.

Trump's lawyer says President not informed he is under investigation

June 20, 2017

He tweeted "The MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN agenda is doing very well despite the distraction of the Witch Hunt". Sekulow says "I don't tell him what to write or not write". Mueller was rumored to be up for the job of Comey's replacement (he was also his predecessor). Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, said on Fox News Sunday that it would be a "disaster" for Trump to fire Mueller or Rosenstein, or to nudge the latter to recuse himself in an effort to slow down the ...

Pakistan media hails win against India in Champions Trophy

June 20, 2017

Coach Micky Arthur praised the spirit of his side after they bounced back from a humiliating defeat to India at the start of the tournament to beat Sri Lanka, South Africa and England before the final. Everybody loves cricket. Where did the father-son relation come from? Put into bat, the Men in Green had a flawless start as both Azhar Ali and Zaman shared a 128-run opening stand to put their team on road of a massive first innings-score.

NEET Result 2017: CBSE to declare NEET result today @ cbseneet

June 20, 2017

The Supreme Court also barred the high courts in the country from entertaining any petition on the entrance examination held for admission to various medical courses. NEET exam was held on May 07. Students can check their results on the official website, i.e. Candidates can check their NEET Results only through online mode, and no offline mode score card will be given to the students.

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