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Top Republican congressman, several others injured in shooting at Virginia baseball game

June 15, 2017

Ruben J. Kihuen (D-Nevada) shows the group huddled in a dugout with their heads bowed. The shooting occurred at a popular park and baseball complex in Alexandria, Virginia , where politicians and others were gathered for a morning practice at about 7am local time.

Jeff Sessions to appear before Senate Intelligence committee

June 15, 2017

The White House has denied any collusion with Moscow. A Democratic senator who questioned Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday said he thinks Sessions' refusal to answer some questions suggests there is a "concerted effort" from the administration to obstruct the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

British cabinet discussed DUP talks

June 15, 2017

Mrs May called the general election claiming rival parties were trying to sabotage her Brexit plans and promised to be a "bloody hard woman" during talks. Ahead of the start of talks Michael Gove , agriculture and environment minster, said aligning with Arlene Foster's DUP was aimed at "strengthening" the UK.

Kochi Metro inauguration: VIPs including E Sreedharan not to grace dais

June 15, 2017

The final list cleared by the PMO include Vijayan, Modi, Union urban development minister Venkaiah Naidu , governor P. Sathasivam, state transport minister Thomas Chandy and mayor Soumini Jain and MP K.V. The PM will inaugurate KMRL's commercial services on the 13-km Aluva-Palarivattom section at 11 am. Meanwhile, Sreedharan told media that he was not aware that his name had been excluded from the dais.

House Whip Scalise stable, others injured in shooting at GOP baseball practice

June 15, 2017

CBS New reports Rep. Steve Scalise (R) of Louisiana was shot in the hip while he was standing on 2nd base. Rep. Steve Scalise , a congressional staffer and members of the congressional police force were shot Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Virginia, in what sources are calling an apparent "deliberate attack".

Rep. Steve Scalise shot in the hip, undergoing surgery, in stable condition

June 15, 2017

He went on to say that we lost "93 million Americans a day" to gun violence before correcting himself to 93 gun deaths a day. Sen. Bernie Sanders, (I-Vermont), says he was "sickened" when he learned that the man who allegedly shot several people at a GOP baseball practice early Wednesday in Alexander, Virginia.

United Nations warns Gulf states to respect rights in Qatar row

June 15, 2017

Pakistan enjoys close ties both with Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Cavusoglu will also visit Saudi Arabia following his visit to Qatar. Erdogan considered the decision a "very grave mistake" that was meant as a "death penalty to Qatar". Radio Pakistan reported that Prime Minister Sharif will hold talks with the Saudi leadership on the latest situation developing amongst the Gulf Cooperation Countries.

Fatalities confirmed in London fire

June 15, 2017

Mr Egal, who is a resident of Grenfell Tower , told the BBC that he knew of some of those who had lost their lives. Witnesses have described how people were jumping from windows as high as the fifteenth floor, whilst a mother threw her baby from the tenth floor and thankfully a member of the public caught the baby.

Dennis Rodman says 'trying to open a door' in North Korea

June 14, 2017

Rodman has palled around with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the past. Rodman, wearing a baseball cap and T-shirt advertising a digital currency for legalized marijuana, suggested he could again meet with Kim before he finishes his trip, possibly on Saturday.

Hate crimes on the rise in Canada, Muslims targeted: StatsCan

June 15, 2017

It adds the National Council of Canadian Muslims made effort to encourage the reporting of hate crimes to police. Others targeted included members of various religions. "Everybody else is only reporting to Stats Canada. that's why we are here talking about 2015 numbers". An officer is specifically tasked to monitor hate incidents and support victims so they could access resources needed to deal with these incidents.

Three men arrested in connection with London attack

June 15, 2017

The 25-year-old's family released a statement praising his "immense bravery" during the attack. Chief Constable Paul Crowther said: "Having visited the PC in hospital a number of times and hearing first-hand the incredible account of his actions on Saturday night, I am proud that he is part of the BTP family".

London fire: Man catches baby dropped from 10th floor of tower

June 15, 2017

In a statement posted to Twitter, London police say two people are now being treated for smoke inhalation and they're waiting updates on further injuries. "In my 29 years of being a firefighter, I have never, ever seen anything of this scale", Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton said . Met Police have said: "Police were called at 1.16am on Wednesday, 14 June to reports of a large fire at a block of flats in the Lancaster West Estate, W11".

British leader tries to rally support

June 14, 2017

The chaos has also weighed on the pound, which has plunged nearly two percent since Thursday, and the government may have to delay the announcement of its policy plans to parliament. is a classic move to shore up authority at home", said Colin Talbot, professor of government at the University of Manchester. May tried to reassert her shattered authority at the weekend by announcing her new cabinet - with no changes among her top team.

Former Fire Minister reacts to tower block fire

June 14, 2017

The Grenfell Tower, originally built in 1974, was refurbished past year with improvements including rain-screen cladding, which is used to improve thermal insulation and modernise the exterior of the building. "Our group recommended that due to the speed that the fire spread in Lakanal House, that building regulations should be reviewed". At least a dozen women were spotted heading towards local charity The Clement James Centre carrying bags of clothing and other goods for resident left ...

Tehran terror attack mastermind killed

June 15, 2017

Iran has blamed Saudi Arabia, citing statements made against the Islamic Republic by the kingdom's foreign minister and deputy crown prince as having instigated the attacks. Iranian state TV said the Intelligence Ministry had detained 41 suspects in Tehran and the western Kurdish provinces of the country. Other reports state that those carrying out the attacks were Iranian, but the Ministry of Intelligence refused to release their surnames.

Explosions kill at least 6 at funeral in Kabul

June 14, 2017

Even as Mr. Ghani began to speak at the Kabul Process meeting, attended by 24 countries, including India, militants launched a rocket that landed inside the compound of the Indian Embassy in the diplomatic zone. Earlier, Afghan intelligence agencies had blamed the Taliban's Haqqani network - that is allegedly backed by Pakistani military's spy agency ISI - for the recent attacks in Kabul .

Jeff Sessions testifies: What to expect from Tuesday's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing

June 14, 2017

He had told lawmakers at his January confirmation hearing that he had not met with Russians during the campaign. Former FBI director James Comey also testified in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee, that was shown to the public.

Death toll in London inferno rises to 12

June 14, 2017

Another witness, Saimar Lleshi, saw people tying together sheets in an attempt to escape. "I'm anxious if a fire happens, who is going to help?" He said he saw people waving flashlights from the top levels of the building and saw rescuers "doing an incredible job" trying to get people out.

6 killed, 74 injured in massive London high-rise blaze

June 14, 2017

The blaze started around 1 a.m. London time, and smoke was still pouring from the building hours later. "This is an unprecedented incident". Paul Woodrow, from the London Ambulance Service said 68 patients were taken to six hospitals across London , 18 of whom are receiving critical care, while a further ten patients self-presented at hospitals.

Trump Praises 'Badly Injured' Rep Steve Scalise After Shooting

June 14, 2017

The shooter was taken into custody, police and witnesses said . He is undergoing surgery and in stable condition. Trump praised the "heroic actions" of the Capital Police at the scene. "Matt has worked for Tyson Foods for more than six years and we're deeply concerned about him and his family". Several other people were wounded, including a congressional staff member and law enforcement personnel, officials have said.

Canadian Environment Minister wraps up G7 meeting

June 14, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris deal earlier this month and the U.S. position was laid out in a brief note at the bottom of a general communique following a meeting of G7 environment ministers in this northern Italian city.

London fire: Massive blaze engulfs 27-storey Grenfell Tower; two injuries reported

June 14, 2017

The tower, built in 1974, contains 120 apartments, according to its management company Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation. "Crews wearing breathing apparatus ... The terrified 30-year-old, who hasn't been seen since Grenfell Tower went up in flames , spoke in Arabic during a final Snapchat at 2.54am this morning to friends.

Puerto Rican voters back statehood in questioned referendum

June 14, 2017

Sixty-one percent who answered a second question said they favored statehood, but almost half a million voters left that question blank, leading many to claim the results were not legitimate. It is under U.S. military protection and is entitled to federal funding for infrastructure and social programs. Demonstrators in favor of Puerto Rico's independence protest in front of the Federal Court in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 11 June 2017.

Philippine soldiers killed in 'friendly fire'

June 14, 2017

But Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, the spokesman for the Armed Forces of the Philippines , told a news conference at the Malacanang presidential palace that the Friday deadline to flush out militants in Marawi cannot be achieved. In keeping with the enforcement of military rule in the southern region, Mr. Duterte a week later signed General Order No. 1 providing guidelines for the implementation of Proclamation No.

British police confirm 8th person killed in London Bridge attack

June 14, 2017

The visible police presence remains, however - as does the memory of the attack in the minds of British voters, just one day before the country undertakes its national elections. "I understand deep down, inside my heart, the pain of these people", she said, speaking at her home near the northern city of Bologna. "I want to say sorry to the families that lost their loved ones".

Ariana Grande releases charity single following benefit concert

June 14, 2017

Security at the concert was understandably tight, and was tightened further following another brutal terrorist attack that occurred late Saturday night, which saw three men drive a truck into a crowd only to later stab people in nearby pubs and restaurants.

Scotland will be independent by 2025, Nicola Sturgeon believes

June 14, 2017

A majority of supporters of all parties think independence is the First Minister's priority, running from 55 per cent for those who voted SNP in 2015, to 85 per cent for Lib Dem supporters. "It also shows we're best-placed to take on the SNP and say no to the prospect of another divisive independence referendum". Miss Sturgeon said her timetable for holding a second vote on Scottish independence is "as it's always been" - between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.

GA congressman on field during baseball park shooting

June 14, 2017

In a statement this morning, President Trump said the shooter is dead. "Nobody would have survived without the Capitol Hill police", Paul said. Paul said there seemed to be a danger to stay or run, but he made a decision to run when, Capitol police started returning fire and gunman.

Apartment building engulfed in London with people reportedly trapped inside

June 14, 2017

Many others are receiving medical care. Dave Brown, director of operations at London Fire Brigade , added: "This fire has highlighted just how unsafe faulty white goods can be". The Australian High Commission in London is making inquiries to determine whether any Australians have been affected by the fire. "Crews wearing breathing apparatus.

24-story tower engulfed in London; officials fear collapse

June 14, 2017

All 24 floors of Grenfell Tower in North Kensington were swiftly engulfed, trapping residents in their homes and reportedly forcing some to jump to escape the flames. local time (0030 GMT), because of the sounds of sirens and people shouting for help. "Even when the lights went off, people were waving with white shirts to be seen", Lleshi said.

Korea leader warns North after latest missile launch

June 14, 2017

The United States is increasingly concerned about the nuclear-armed North Korea's missile capabilities , especially its push to acquire intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), Yonhap notes. Seoul's JCS said yesterday that the test-firing did not violate the UN Security Council resolutions which specifically ban high-altitude ballistic missile and nuclear weapons development.

North Korea freed, sentenced to prison, American student

June 14, 2017

Otto Warmbier (WORM'-bir), whose parents say is in a coma , arrived at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center late Tuesday night. - South Korean-born USA citizen Kim Dong Chul, who was sentenced in April 2016 to 10 years in prison with hard labor after being convicted of espionage.

GOP Congressman, Several Others Shot At Baseball Practice In Virginia

June 14, 2017

Steve Scalise, a member of the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, is known for his love of baseball and the late-night meals he often serves his colleagues in his office near the Capitol's ornate Statuary Hall. Trump said Scalise "was badly wounded and is now in stable condition". The Alabama lawmaker said his colleague left a trail of blood as he crawled away: "We started giving him the liquids, I put pressure on his wound in his hip".

Kane: we weren't good enough against ten men

June 14, 2017

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Trump Calls The Health Care Bill He's Been Praising 'Mean'

June 14, 2017

Trump's flip-flop didn't go without notice. The president's private comments seem to fly in the face of his public ones, in which he has called the House bill, "incredibly well crafted", among other things. "I think [Lee is a no]". The House bill includes an aggressive roll back of federal funds granted to Obamacare's Medicaid expansion program and would allow for some insurance companies to charge higher premiums to consumers with drug addictions.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies on Russian Federation probe, Comey firing

June 14, 2017

Comey told the intelligence committee in a closed session that Sessions may have had a third, undisclosed interaction with Russia's ambassador to the USA, according to people familiar with the briefing. Sessions is the most senior member of Trump's administration caught up in the Russian Federation controversy. Under questioning on January 10, Sessions said he had no communications with Russians during the campaign.

President Trump to Qatar: Stop Funding Extremist Ideology

June 14, 2017

Trump's brash approach to the Gulf diplomatic crisis had some analysts speculating over whether the president was aware of key U.S. interests in Qatar, as his words seemed to heavily reflect Washington's ties with Riyadh. The Saudis have also closed their land border with Qatar and others have blocked access to air space around the wealthy Gulf country. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he has never known Qatar to support "terror" organisations and vowed to "continue to ...

Boris Johnson calling for end to blockade of Qatar

June 14, 2017

Abdi Halane Hirsi, a senior Somali diplomat said his country had issued a statement calling on all parties to resolve the impasse through dialogue. The military said such military visits have been ongoing since 2015. Qatar's ambassador in Washington Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani has said that while the country has ties with Iran and shares with it a vast underwater natural gas field its stance is similar to that of other Gulf Arab states".

Israel set to reduce electricity in Gaza

June 14, 2017

Israel accuses Hamas of building an extensive underground tunnel network to use for cross-border attacks against Israel and Netanyahu claimed Hamas was using children from the UNRWA school as "human shields". Young people came together for protests against electricity shortages in January, including one in which thousands in northern Gaza walked to the local headquarters of the electricity company.

Movement for Gorkhaland will go on, at any cost: GJM chief

June 14, 2017

Another all-party meeting will be held on June 20. The state government had earlier replaced GTA principal secretary Ravi Inder Singh and brought in Barun Ray. GJM chief Bimal Gurung is likely to meet ex-servicemen from the Hills Wednesday to step up the demand for Gorkhaland. Thousands of tourists fled the Indian hill resort of Darjeeling after local activists demanding the creation of a new Indian state warned that a general strike could degenerate into violence.

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions denies links to Russian Federation in Senate testimony

June 14, 2017

That could include answering questions and cooperating with investigations or subpoenas regarding certain information. "I recused myself from any investigation into the campaign for president, but I did not recuse myself from defending my honour against scurrilous and false allegations", he said .

PM to announce Cabinet reshuffle after shock General Election results

June 14, 2017

The Prime Minister is now believed to be working with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in order to grant her a working majority in government after the election result came back with a hung Parliament. In a disastrous result for the Conservative Party , however, the party lost its majority in the House of Commons, the UK's lower house. In other moves David Gauke - who was the Treasury chief secretary and has always been regarded as one of the Government's strongest performers - is ...

Kim Jong-nam carried $120000 in cash when assassinated

June 14, 2017

The meeting took place on February 9, and the man had ties to USA intelligence, according to Malaysia authorities. The authorities also said there were no records of Jong Nam making any large cash withdrawals from Malaysia. Malaysia has since charged the two - Siti Aishah, a 25-year-old mother of one from Jakarta, and Doan Thi Huong, 28, from rural northern Vietnam - with Jong Nam's murder .

CNN fires Kathy Griffin from show following Donald Trump 'beheading' stunt

June 14, 2017

Kathy Griffin is gone at CNN after a gruesome photo shoot depicted her holding a decapitated head of President Donald Trump . News anchor Cooper took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the debacle, saying he is "appalled" and the photo is "clearly disgusting".

Trump to make room soon for Melania and son at White House

June 14, 2017

They were accompanied by President Trump's in-laws, Viktor and Amalija Knav, on Marine One from Joint Base Andrews. "Looking forward to the memories we'll make in our new home!" The first lady's spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, confirmed the move.

SNP to announce new Westminster leader

June 14, 2017

Since the overwhelming rejection of the SNP and their manifesto, First Minister Sturgeon has lower her independence rhetoric. Sturgeon has called for a referendum to be held between autumn next year and the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.

5 key takeaways from Attorney General Jeff Sessions's testimony

June 14, 2017

There is a special counsel investigation. "I think your silence, like the silence of Director Coats, like the silence of Admiral Rogers, speaks volumes", said Sen. "Thank you for saying that, Sen". On the other hand, sometimes witnesses legitimately need time to fully answer a question, and are being badgered into "yes or no, please" by showboating senators.

Deadly Melbourne Siege Being Treated as Terror Attack

June 14, 2017

Three officers were wounded in the shootout which ended the siege, and a second man, in addition to the hostage-taker, died from a gunshot wound, police said. ISIS later claimed responsibility for the attack through the group's news agency, Amaq, but Australian police are taking the declaration with a grain of salt.

Several dead in London residential tower fire

June 14, 2017

Hours after the fire broke out, a plume of smoke can be seen from miles away. The service says a major incident has been declared in the west London after a fire broke out in the early hours of the morning. George Osborne, the former Chancellor turned London Evening Standard editor, tweeted a picture of the blaze and wrote: "Just seen this very bad tower block fire near my home in W London ".

Wisma Putra: No Malaysians involved in London tower fire

June 14, 2017

The Grenfell Action Group, set up in 2010 to oppose the redevelopment of a nearby green space, said it had warned repeatedly about the fire safety standards at Grenfell Tower . The fire has been burning for more than three hours and stretches from the second to the 24th floor of the building. The fire brigade says a structural engineer and expert crews believe the building is not in danger of collapsing.

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