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US student freed by North Korea dies at 22

June 21, 2017

Trump says he spoke with Warmbier's parents and says it's "incredible what they've gone through". U.S. President Donald Trump blamed the "brutality of the North Korean regime" for Warmbier's death . He was on a guided tour of North Korea . He was in a coma when the North Koreans released him in June after serving 18 months in prison. As NPR's Michele Kelemen reported last week, U.S.

Working with China on North Korea 'has not worked out'

June 21, 2017

The statement says the office has reviewed medical records and talked extensively with his treating physicians. He declined to estimate how long it would take for the coroner's office to complete its inquiry. "Our relations with North Korea have been absolutely terrible since 1950". Moon expressed condolences to the Warmbier family and the American people.

Senator: US at risk of military conflict with Russia, Iran in Syria

June 21, 2017

In the latest in a long series of close encounters, FOX News reports the Russian Su-27 jet had missiles under its wings and approached the U.S. Air Force RC-135 recon jet "rapidly", coming within five feet of the American aircraft, the officials said .

Representative Steve Scalise's Condition Improves to "Serious"

June 21, 2017

Two GOP fan thought that winning the game should be easy compared to winning both branches of Congress and the White House in the 2016 elections. Scalise and four others were shot Wednesday morning during a Republican practice for the annual congressional baseball game .

Decision on supporting Kovind on Tuesday: Thackeray

June 21, 2017

The nomination process for the Presidential Election began from June 14 with the issuance of a notification and the last date for filing of nomination is June 28. Mayawati told ANI that it could have been better if BJP would have selected a name from a non-political background. The source said, "Shah said the name of the candidate would be announced by Narendra Modi ".

US Navy says destroyer collided at 2:20 am

June 21, 2017

The USS Fitzgerald collided with the Philippine-flagged container ship in the early hours of Saturday, sustaining severe damage to its side and flooding some compartments with sailors trapped inside. "The ship's crew was swift and responsive and I can't tell you how proud I am of the crew for what they did to save this ship", Aucoin said. "So the water flow was tremendous, and so there wasn't a lot of time in those spaces that were open to the sea".

Dani Alves Agrees To Join Manchester City

June 21, 2017

Alves has one year remaining on his contract at Juventus having moved there from Barcelona on a free transfer last summer. He's reportedly working on a deal to rescind his current contract with Juventus , meaning he'll cost City nada.

Donald Trump's Lawyer: "Trump is Being Investigated But Also, He Isn't"

June 21, 2017

Marco Rubio said Sunday that he does not expect Trump to seek to fire them. The questions were prompted by a tweet the president wrote last week in which he appeared to acknowledge that he is a subject of the FBI's investigation, which he seem to erroneously assert is being led by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.

Trump Comments On Detained Student's Death

June 21, 2017

CINCINNATI (AP ) - A cause of death hasn't been determined for a 22-year-old college student who was detained for almost a year and a half in North Korea before being sent home in a coma, an OH coroner's office said Tuesday. "But I realize what has happened to previous American citizens, including their deaths, '" McCain, R-Ariz., said in a brief interview. The new president had hoped that Xi would exert his influence over North Korea's economy in return for the concessions.

Paul Pisasale arrested in Brisbane

June 21, 2017

He was taken into custody at the Brisbane watchhouse and charged with one count of extortion and two other charges, the CCC said in a statement. He spent the night in the Brisbane watch house and will face court on Wednesday morning. The Queensland Law Society said such a monetary exchange was "extremely unusual". Mr Pisasale was first elected mayor in 2004 and has remained hugely popular with Ipswich residents, winning the last election in 2016 with more than 83 percent of the vote.

Pakistan shoots down Iranian drone near border

June 21, 2017

A source sent these exclusive photos of the Iranian drone to ValueWalk. There is no official comment by the PAF on the matter so far. Security forces discovered the wreckage of the drone on Monday and gathered the debris. On May 21, at least five mortar shells were fired into Taftan, Balochistan from the Iranian border. Pakistan, as part of its counter-terrorism efforts, has recently also stepped up border management in an attempt to better check cross-border movement of suspected ...

Yellowstone supervolcano hit by a swarm of earthquakes

June 21, 2017

The swarm consists of one natural disaster in the magnitude 4 range, 5 earthquakes in the magnitude 3 range, 57. The quakes have ranged in depth from zero to 9 miles, relative to sea level. on the Richter Scale last week. According to the National Park Service, the largest swarm happened in 1985, when more than 3,000 quakes were recorded in a three-month period in the northwestern portion of the park.

US State Department presses North Korea to release detained Americans

June 21, 2017

State Department said on Tuesday. Otto Warmbier, the U.S. student released in a coma last week after almost 18 months in detention in North Korea, died on Monday, leading President Donald Trump to decry the "brutal regime" in Pyongyang.

Via angry tweet, Donald Trump confirms he is under investigation

June 21, 2017

A spokesman for Mueller's team declined to comment. In his testimony on June 8, Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee that he believed Trump had fired him over his role as lead of the FBI investigation into Russian interference in the US election and Trump campaign associates' possible ties to Russia.

USA student dies after release from N. Korea

June 21, 2017

Warmbier's family said they believed the student had found peace after being flown home. The United States, South Korea and others often accuse North Korea of using foreign detainees to wrest diplomatic concessions. On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. "With increased tensions in North Korea, the danger that Americans will be detained for political reasons is greater than ever", Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Joe Wilson said in a statement .

USA sends supersonic bombers in show of force against N.Korea

June 21, 2017

The coroner's office in Hamilton County, Ohio, said it had accepted Warmbier's case but had only performed an external examination on his body because the family had objected to an autopsy. But some have been seized and given draconian sentences for seemingly minor offenses. Based in China, the touring company promises "adventure holidays"; trips like the one Warmbier took commonly include round-trip travel from Beijing, with several guides for groups of up to 24 tourists.

US sends supersonic bombers in show of force against N.Korea

June 21, 2017

It was the second time in about a month that the United States has deployed the Lancers to the divided peninsula this year as North Korea has conducted numerous missile tests despite global condemnation and punishing economic sanctions. Analysts say his death will likely cast a shadow on relations between the US and North Korea and compound efforts by South Korea's new liberal president, Moon Jae-in, to improve ties with the North.

Macron wins parliamentary majority

June 21, 2017

It's a largely symbolic move required after legislative elections. His La République en Marche [LREM] party won an estimated 359 of the 577 seats in the National Assembly, some way short of predictions last week that forecast his fledging party could finish with as many as 450.

Hamilton County coroner investigating Otto Warmbier's death

June 21, 2017

Justin Weber told The Associated Press a press conference is expected later to provide more information. In the wake of Warmbier's detention and death, the Young Pioneer Tour company has updated is "North Korea FAQ" page, starting with its top question: "How safe is it?" Warmbier, who was imprisoned in North Korea for more than 17 months and was returned home to OH last week in a coma, died this week, his family said Monday.

Trump tweets endorsement for GOP candidate in Georgia special election

June 21, 2017

In terms of individual donations, Ossoff has vastly outpaced Handel , with almost $24 million to her $4.5 million - millions more was spent by outside groups. The makeup of the electorate is critical to watch. Tuesday's runoff is the third chance opposition Democrats have to win a House seat since Trump took office.

Ward in a rematch knocked out Kovalev

June 21, 2017

Referee Tony Weeks did separate Ward and Kovalev twice and advised Ward to keep his punches off Kovalev's trunks, but the shot that began Kovalev's demise in the 8th round landed right on the beltline. But there were a couple of times when I was crying, because I thought we'd have to postpone the fight. Weeks ignored motioned him back to fight and then with the Russian's back against the ropes, here came Ward to unleash three thunderous left uppercuts that motivated Weeks to end it before the ...

Closing statements expected in Boston Baby Doe murder trial

June 21, 2017

Closing arguments in the murder trial of Michael McCarthy were set to wrap up Tuesday. McCarthy was accused of killing 2-year-old Bella Bond in 2015, the daughter of his former girlfriend Rachelle Bond. Bond was also charged for helping dispose of Bella's body - and for taking government benefits for her daughter after her death. Jonathan Shapiro, McCarthy's defense attorney, told jurors that Bond killed the child.

Philippines halts overseas workers amid Qatar crisis

June 21, 2017

Saudi Arabia , Bahrain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Maldives, Yemen and Libya broke off relations with Qatar on accusation that it is supporting terrorist groups. The Philippine Embassy in Qatar has released a statement advising Filipinos in the country to remain calm and exercise prudence while monitoring the situation in the country.

Qatar Central Bank says operating normally despite crisis

June 21, 2017

Al Khayyat, whose main business is a construction firm that built Qatar's biggest mall, had been expanding the company's agricultural business at a farm 50 kilometers (31 miles) north of Doha . Macron's office says he has held a series of conversations over the past week with the emir of Qatar, the king of Saudi Arabia, the Turkish president and the crown prince of Abu Dhabi.

Opposition in disarray over Ram Nath Kovind as presidential nominee

June 21, 2017

However, the opposition will be sitting for a meeting to collectively decide if they support the chosen candidate. "If UPA fields another Dalit as presidential candidate, what stand he will take?" asked Mishra. JD (U ) - The Janata Dal (United), a rival of the BJP in Bihar, has not indicated where its support lies. This is likely to emerge as another point of disagreement between Kumar and Lalu Parasad Yadav.

Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind resigns

June 21, 2017

The BJP yesterday announced the name of the 71-year-old Kovind, a low-profile Dalit leader and a two-term BJP Rajya Sabha member, as its choice for President. Chandrasekhar Rao also welcomed the NDA government's decision. The call made by CM Kumar to senior leaders of the Rashtriya Janata Dal , the Congress and the Left comes before the formal meeting of Opposition parties on June 22 when they are expected to finalise their strategy for the Presidential elections .

Explosive noises heard at Brussels train station

June 21, 2017

The streets had been busy with tourists and locals enjoying a hot evening but were soon largely deserted and calm. Armed patrols, including a bomb disposal unit, surrounded the station. Police shot a man after an explosion at Brussels Central Station on Monday. "An individual carrying a rucksack and an explosive belt in Central Station has been shot dead", DH quoted the prosecutor as saying.

McCain: Americans 'stupid' to travel to North Korea

June 21, 2017

Hamilton County's Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco's (LAK'-schmee sam-MAHR'-kohz) office said Tuesday that only an external examination was performed on Otto Warmbier's body, per his family's request. scans sent by the North Koreans indicated that he had sustained a catastrophic brain injury shortly after his conviction. McCain is the Republican chairman of the Armed Services Committee.

Union minister Babul Supriyo: Hurl eggs, I'll make omelet

June 21, 2017

So I will not fear if eggs are hurled at my vehicle. "If anyone throws eggs at me, I will make omelette out of it since I am purely non-vegetarian". "The opposition by BJD and Congress workers shows that both parties were finding it hard to tolerate the BJP's growing popularity in Odisha", Mr. Oram said.

Dashcam video, other evidence in Philando Castile case released

June 21, 2017

The dashboard video taken from Officer Jeronimo Yanez's squad auto illustrated how a simple traffic stop shifted from a routine exchange to a deadly confrontation in an instant. The dashcam video was shown at his trial but not released publicly until Tuesday. She says it was obvious to her from the video that Castile was complying.

Autodesk appoints Andrew Anagnost as President, CEO

June 21, 2017

During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.10) earnings per share. White Pine Capital Llc, a Minnesota-based fund reported 35,000 shares. 7 investors had the stock in their top 10. (NYSE:SCS). Walthausen & Company Llc has invested 1.25% in Steelcase Inc. Gideon Capital has invested 0.23% of its portfolio in Autodesk, Inc .

US sends supersonic bombers in show of force against North Korea

June 21, 2017

Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum in Cincinnati says all who wish to join his family in a celebration of life are "cordially invited". Analysts say his death will likely cast a shadow on relations between the US and North Korea and compound efforts by South Korea's new liberal president, Moon Jae-in, to improve ties with the North.

Australia Halts Airstrikes In Syria After Russian Military Threat

June 21, 2017

He is blaming the government for the truce's collapse. Since June 2nd there have been over 35 interactions in the Baltic Sea region between US and Russian jets and warships, but the incident Monday morning is notable because the USA military considered it "unsafe", according to one official.

Macron's Party Wins 1st French Legislative Vote Round as 99.5% Ballots Counted

June 21, 2017

The Socialist Party and its allies are projected to win 15 - 40 seats, far less than its current 277 seats and Jean-Luc Melenchon's left-wing La France insoumise (Unbowed France) party and the Communist party allies are expected to hold eight to 23 seats.

Gulf Coast prepares for Tropical Storm Cindy

June 21, 2017

They issued tropical storm warnings from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad, Tobago and Grenada. That was done Monday afternoon, even though there wasn't yet a named storm. Most of the wind and shower/thunderstorm activity is on the east side of the low level center (LLC). Cindy has top sustained winds of 45 miles per hour (75 kph) and the storm is presently stationary in the Gulf.

Michelle Obama Inadvertently Provides the Best Response to Trump Administration Fat-Shaming

June 21, 2017

Proving that she's still the best friend you always wanted, Michelle Obama has hosted a sweat sesh for her close friends - a tradition she's carried on after leaving the White House a year ago. Michelle Obama shared a series of workout photos and it wasn't long before the Internet exploded. Over the weekend, the former First Lady also paid tribute to her 55-year-old husband for Father's Day.

Chinese President Calls for Solidarity, Cooperation with SCO Members

June 21, 2017

Coordinated efforts are needed to fight the menace of terrorism, including radicalisation, recruitment, training and financing of terrorists, Modi said in a veiled message to Pakistan , whose Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was among the leaders present at the Summit.

London attacker on Muslims named by British media

June 21, 2017

The man was not named by police but local media reported he was a father of four who lived in Wales. Police said they were first called shortly after midnight. He said: "By God's grace we managed to surround him and protect him from any harm". "We stopped all forms of attack and abuse towards him that were coming from every angle".

Pathankot attack: Head of air base, JS Dhamoon takes premature retirement

June 21, 2017

The inquiry has further said that if the IAF Garud Commandos had been able to pin down the attackers, five Defence Security Corps personnel could have been saved. The report observed that the security personnel at the airbase had not noticed personal items and food left behind by the militants at the base despite being provided intelligence of the attack beforehand.

Yale dean on leave over offensive Yelp reviews leaves post

June 21, 2017

An email sent to Chu's Yale account yielded an automatic reply that said, "I am unavailable". Chu was placed on leave last month after the reviews from her personal Yelp account began circulating on campus. Later that day, the News obtained and published almost a dozen screenshots of additional derogatory reviews posted from Chu's account, which neither Chu nor Davis had mentioned in their emails.

Telangana: KCR launches sheep distribution scheme

June 21, 2017

The scheme is estimated to cost Rs 10,000 crore to the state exchequer. On the occasion, as many as 825 beneficiaries were handed over sheep. KCR, as the chief minister is popularly known, said every day almost 250 trucks loads of sheep arrive at the Hyderabad market from all over the country.

Russian Federation doesn't see threat of direct confrontation with USA in Syria

June 21, 2017

At the White House, spokesman Sean Spicer said: "It's important and crucial that we keep lines of communication open to deconflict potential issues". Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said of the US military action in Syria, "What is this, if not an act of aggression?" In response, Russia's defence ministry said it would suspend coordination with the USA over deconfliction zones and begin tracking coalition jets operating in Assad-held areas west of the Euphrates river.

United Nations chief condoles with Portugal over wildfire deaths

June 21, 2017

Just over 1000 firefighters are still attending that blaze about 150 kilometers north of Lisbon. Scorching weather, with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), as well as strong winds and dry woodland after weeks with little rain are fueling the blazes.

BJP Parliamentary Board to meet to finalise president nominee

June 21, 2017

Mr Naidu briefed BJP President Amit Shah on discussions with various parties so far. The BJP Parliamentary Board, the party's highest decision making body, will meet today to take a decision on its presidential nominee. Venkaiah Naidu and Arun Jaitley. The Congress and other opposition parties might put forward former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar's names for the country's top post.

CHED grants P5,000 aid to students in Yolanda-hit areas

June 21, 2017

CHED Commissioner Prospero de Vera III said this was the same strategy employed to accommodate students affected by the onslaught of super-typhoon "Yolanda" a few years ago. Meanwhile, de Vera added the Ched is eyeing the waiver of the requirements for students from Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, applying to transfer in a Metro Manila-based school.

15 arrested in MP for celebrating Pakistan's Champions Trophy win

June 21, 2017

As per various media reports, Shabir allegedly burst crackers and raised "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans while celebrating Pakistan's triumph in the Champions Trophy final. "To be appointed as captain of the Team of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which includes some of the finest and most attractive cricketers of this generation, is the ideal icing on the cake", Sarfraz said in an International Cricket Council statement.

Dershowitz: Trump Is Right About Russia Investigation

June 21, 2017

The tweet represented a remarkable show of frustration by a serving President, who is making no secret of his emotions as an investigation that started out as an effort to understand Russian meddling in the election appears to be moving ever closer towards his inner circle and narrowing in on his own conduct.

North Korean Tour Company Stops Trips After Otto Warmbier Dies

June 21, 2017

Similarly, other North Korea tour agencies such as Koryo Tours and Uri Tours said this week that they were "reviewing" their policies for American citizens. North Korea has released 22-year-old U.S. student Otto Warmbier from a 15 year sentence of hard labor, officials said June 13, 2017, as former United States basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in Pyongyang.

Bomber Christine Connor jailed for targeting police in Belfast attack

June 21, 2017

The judge told Connor he believed she was risky and was "committed to a violent philosophy to achieve political objectives". Connor pleaded guilty to six charges in total. Neither men had any previous connections to Northern Ireland. "She planned this attack over quite a period of time and used a web of deceit and lies to enlist the help of Stuart Downes ".

Polygamous sect leader Lyle Jeffs caught after year on lam

June 21, 2017

He and 10 other members of his group are accused of converting millions of dollars from the federal assistance program into cash. Jeffs complied with officers when he was arrested Wednesday at a lakeside marina near the small town of Yankton in the southeastern corner of South Dakota, Barnhart said.

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