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Nearly 70 dead in Al-Shabaab attack on Somalia military base

June 22, 2017

Major Mohamed Abdi, a Puntland military officer, told Reuters by phone that "It was heavy fighting". "It was heavy fighting". Various armed groups are active in Puntland, including one that split from al-Shabab in 2016, pledging allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group.

Supermarket worker kills three, himself in Pennsylvania store

June 22, 2017

Nederostek said Stair moved the auto against the building to block an emergency exit, then retrieved two 12-gauge shotguns and "over 100 rounds" of ammunition from the vehicle. One witness was able to get out of the store and call 911. Randy Stair of Dallas, Pennsylvania, is seen in a photo obtained by CBS Scranton affiliate WYOU-TV.

Why Sanders may have won, even though Ossoff lost

June 22, 2017

Republicans just got a big argument for sticking with President Donald Trump and pushing forward with dismantling "Obamacare". Republican candidate for Georgia's 6th District Congressional seat Karen Handel declares victory during an election-night watch party Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in Atlanta.

Prince Philip admitted to hospital

June 21, 2017

The Duke of Edinburgh was last seen Tuesday wearing a top hat for the first day of Royal Ascot in Berkshire, England, alongside the Queen and other members of the royal family. She traditionally attends each session of the racing event, one of the highlights of the summer season. Prince Philip will not attend.The Queen will be outlining the government's lawmaking agenda for the next two years during her speech at Buckingham palace.

Prominent Statistician Declared 'Math Is Dead' If Handel Won Georgia

June 22, 2017

Democrats' decisive Tuesday night loss in Georgia's special election - a race into which they poured tens of millions of dollars to make it the most expensive House race in US history - is leaving Democrats to strategize a path forward for the 2018 midterm elections.

Britain's May promises to listen harder on Brexit - Queen's Speech

June 22, 2017

The prime minister is yet to conclude a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party's 10 MPs to lend ongoing support to her agenda so that she can continue to govern. Many election pledges were shelved including expansion of grammar schools and social care, a free vote on fox hunting and a cap on energy bills. The discussion comes at a time when the government is weak following Prime Minister Theresa May's disastrous decision to hold a snap election in which she lost her majority.

Queen's speech dominated by EU exit

June 21, 2017

Downing Street refused to comment , saying only that the invitation, which was given by Ms May on behalf of the Queen, remained unchanged. May, who called a snap election expecting to fatten her party's majority, is promising her minority government will be one "that consults and listens".

Kerala CM corroborates DGP's statement on terror threat to PM Modi

June 21, 2017

Moreover, the VVIP visit was carried out under the cloud of a terror threat , which could not have been disclosed at that time. "But can not disclose much of the details about it", Senkumar had said the other day.Now the chief minister also had made it clear that there was intelligence warning".

Smoke in Portugal hinders firefighting aircraft

June 22, 2017

Hundreds of firefighters are continuing to tackle the blaze on several fronts. In this image made available by the Spanish Airforce on Sunday June 18, 2017, a Spanish firefighting plane flies over the fires in Pedrogao Grande , Portugal .

Queensland beats New South Wales 18-16 in State of Origin

June 22, 2017

Dowling played 11 games for Queensland in the 1980's in the number eight jersey and knows exactly what's going through the heads of the Queensland new bloods. Underrated Storm middleman Tim Glasby comes in to replicate what he does at club level: starch up the middle, slow down the Blues' play-the-balls, and hopefully find a way to keep NSW wrecking balls Andrew Fifita and David Klemmer quiet.

International Yoga Day 2017: PM Modi leads from the front

June 22, 2017

June 21st 2017, is being celebrated as International Yoga Day for the third time since its inception in 2015. At the iconic and historic citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru, one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World, Yoga practitioners stretched themselves in various asanas to mark the day.

Macron's party headed for landslide victory in French parliamentary polls

June 21, 2017

If no candidate wins more than 50 percent in the first round, all candidates who secure at least 12.5 percent will go into the second-round runoff on June 18. Speaking to Xinhua, Madani Cheurfa, secretary general of the Center of Political Research of Sciences Po, said Macron's almost flawless performance since taking office significantly backed his camp's strong performance in the first round of the legislative election.

Review Analyst's saying:: Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

June 21, 2017

Cypress Capital Management Llc Wy decreased Gilead Sciences Inc ( GILD ) stake by 30.11% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD)'s latest quote $65.59 $-3.48 1.19% will find technical support in $64.41 a share and a breakdown below this region would be a significantly bearish signal for Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Queen's Speech focus on Brexit and terror threat

June 22, 2017

The Queen's Speech usually sets out all the forthcoming state visits to Britain for the forthcoming year. Signalling the importance of Brexit negotiations with the European Union, which will last until the spring of 2019, the Queen will set out the government's programme for two years, rather than one.

Republicans win Georgia and SC congressional races

June 21, 2017

More important is that all the Democratic candidates put together received 49 percent of the vote (the four other Democrats on the ballot split less than 1 percent between them) and Republicans received 51 percent (there were 10 on the ballot ; four were serious contenders).

Trump state visit omitted from queen's speech

June 21, 2017

Nor was there a mention of President Donald Trump's a state visit. May has resisted calls to resign and is hoping for the support of the DUP's 10 MPs to boost her tally of 317 seats in the 650-seat parliament, but a deal has proved elusive so far.

Ancient DNA Shows That Cats Domesticated Themselves

June 21, 2017

So even after domestication, not much about cats changed. Thousands of years later, cats still hold a special place in peoples' homes and hearts. Given that Cyprus has no native wildcats, the animal (or perhaps its ancestors) must have been brought to the island by humans all those millennia ago.

Theresa May under pressure as Britain's Queen Elizabeth sets out priorities

June 22, 2017

Sinn Fein MP Elisha McCallion said: "Theresa May set out her priorities in the Queen's speech today and, unsurprisingly, protecting the North from Brexit and austerity cuts didn't feature". Having called a snap election in the hope of securing an increased majority to deliver Brexit in a "strong and stable" way, Mrs May acknowledged that the outcome was "not the one I hoped for".

Trump Gives Dems Some Advice After Special Election Losses

June 22, 2017

President Donald Trump knocked Democrats on Wednesday for obstructing his agenda, one day after a fellow Republican won a congressional race in Georgia that was widely seen as a referendum on his young, turbulent presidency. "Fantastic job, we are all very proud of you!" he wrote . Spending on the race reached at least $57 million, almost twice the previous record, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, a watchdog group.

In Georgia, Handel reaches out to Democrats and thanks Trump

June 21, 2017

That did not stop Trump from weighing in on Twitter, urging voters to support Handel before the election and celebrating her victory afterward. The outcomes in Georgia and SC also could boost Republican efforts to advance health and tax legislation that has been bogged down by infighting and investigations into whether Trump's campaign colluded with Russian Federation in last year's presidential election.

Trump Fighting Back Against Russia Investigation

June 21, 2017

Russian Federation denies that it conducted such a campaign, and Trump denies there was any collusion between his campaign and Moscow. "It looks like we have got a simmering tea kettle here, and the President seems to be testing the waters about whether he ought to go ahead and fire Robert Mueller ", said Richard Ben-Veniste, former Watergate prosecutor.

European Union says Brexit citizens issue not about 'generosity'

June 21, 2017

The smiles belied the fact that at stake is not just Britain's future, but Europe's postwar political order and its place in the world, which could be fatally undermined without an agreement by the March 2019 deadline. For Britain, it's a role reversal, having been buoyed by strong growth in recent times - even after the momentous vote on June 23, 2016 to leave the EU.

Saudi king names son Salman as new crown prince

June 21, 2017

Until his father Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud became Saudi Arabia's seventh king in January 2015, few people outside the kingdom had ever heard of Prince Mohammed. Mohammed bin Nayef, who was valued by the United States as a close partner in counter terrorism operations, but appeared increasingly isolated at home, pledged his allegiance to the new crown prince, the official news agency reported.

Sheriff to cut sentences of inmates who helped save guard's life

June 21, 2017

This was part of a Facebook post after a group of inmates helped save an officer who passed out in humidity. The inmates also took off the man's outer carrier vest in an attempt to help cool him off. 'It was just harder to keep up... Prosecutors say they intend to seek the death penalty for Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose, who were captured in Tennessee after a three-day manhunt .

Senate to hold hearing expected to focus on Warmbier's death

June 21, 2017

Otto Warmbier's death after returning from North Korean imprisonment is stoking outrage in Washington and threatening to overshadow high-level U.S. North Korea said they released Warmbier last week on "humanitarian grounds" . "I'm sure there are high-ranking North Koreans who regret what happened to Warmbier and who think this was a mistake", Delury said.

Nigerian police confirm 2 killed in Boko Haram ambush

June 21, 2017

In the second incident on Tuesday, Boko Haram fighters killed two men, including a police officer, and injured six others in an ambush on a convoy near Dalwa West village. "The police lorry was conveying officers to the burial party of a personnelwhen the lorry was attacked and a Sgt, Bala Tishe was shot dead". Chukwu said that non of the policemen lost their weapons to the attackers.

Gen. Sharif can't be recalled from Saudi Arabia: Aziz

June 21, 2017

Raheel Sharif was selected past year by Riyadh as the commander of the Saudi-led alliance of Muslim-majority countries aimed at counter-terrorism. During the committee's session, Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Kareem Khawaja voiced his dissatisfaction with Pakistan's role in the Gulf crisis and added that the former army chief should be asked to return to the country voluntarily.

Federal gov't to change name of National Aboriginal Day

June 21, 2017

The Prime Minister also announced that the Langevin Block, which sits across the street from Parliament Hill and houses the Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office, will be officially renamed the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council.

Trump takes jab at Democrats after special election loss

June 21, 2017

With 99 percent of the vote counted, Handel leads Ossoff 53 percent to 47 percent in a race that many expected to be much closer. The victories could boost Republicans' confidence as they struggle to advance health and tax legislation that has been bogged down by infighting and investigations into whether Trump's campaign colluded with Russian Federation in last year's presidential election.

Russia regrets new US sanctions, mulls retaliatory moves

June 21, 2017

Tensions between the US and Russia are high even as the White House considers scheduling a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of next month's G20 meeting. According to Balazs Jarabik, nonresident scholar of Eastern and Central Europe at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the new proposal is a bid to push for concessions from Trump.

Watch crowd shout 'Trump! Trump! Trump!' at victory speech

June 21, 2017

The party got closer than it has in decades to winning some of the four seats - a sign they've closed their gaps with Republicans in both suburban and rural areas and in 2018 will have a broad playing field with dozens of more competitive districts.

Trump ignores secy's call for calm, 'scolds' Qatar

June 21, 2017

India on Saturday said it is closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf where several countries led by Saudi Arabia have cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar and that the countries have assured continued support for the welfare and well-being of the Indians living there.

Saskatoon Public Schools announce cuts ahead new school year

June 21, 2017

The public will have an opportunity to discuss the Langley School District's annual budget tonight (June 19) in Murrayville. The district has a current budget deficit of $1.9 million, some of that is due to unplanned spending towards rubber mulch replacement at school playgrounds and repairing the now vacant Rockridge Elementary building.

Flynn Heard CIA Secrets Despite Blackmail Worries — NY Times

June 21, 2017

Flynn represented an urgent problem. CIA Director Mike Pompeo briefed former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn on sensitive issues during Flynn's time in the position and during the transition, despite concerns about Flynn held by law enforcement and the intelligence community, CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports .

JD (U) to support Ram Nath Kovind for President

June 21, 2017

Though Nitish expressed happiness that the Bihar Governor would be the NDA's candidate for the President elections, he said a detailed discussion would be held on the matter within the JD (U). With JD-U, the vote share of NDA in the electoral college has went up to nearly 63 per cent. Sources said Congress may now go in for a Dalit face to match the NDA on the issue.

How Close Were Georgia And South Carolina Election's?

June 21, 2017

Pundits labeled it a harbinger for the 2018 midterms, arguing a win by 30-year-old Democrat Jon Ossoff could signal a "blue wave" next November. In a Tuesday night tweet , Trump congratulated Handel, saying "we are all very proud of you!" The losses aren't all doom and gloom for Democrats.

Trump seizes on Republican victory in Georgia to push agenda

June 21, 2017

The race was called by the Associated Press roughly three hours after the polls closed at 7 p.m on June 20. He came up short, as Handel won by about 5 percentage points, according to incomplete returns. Seen as an early proxy for whether Democrats can flip certain Republican-leaning districts in the President Donald Trump era, Tuesday's election drew national attention and record cash from around the country.

'Obstruction doesn't work': Trump gloats after Democrats lose Georgia special election

June 21, 2017

Georgia's outcome followed similar results in Montana, Kansas and SC, where Republicans won special House races by much narrower margins than they managed in November. Democrats have already suffered narrow defeats in Kansas and Montana this year. Progressives poured $23 million into Jon Ossoff's campaign. Voting technology activists also are keeping a close eye on the race after new details emerged last week about a security lapse at the center that manages Georgia's election technology.

America's new US Open champion Koepka once considered quitting golf

June 21, 2017

In the group ahead, leader Brooks Koepka didn't slip up. World No. 22 Koepka then uncorked a brilliant trio of birdies on the 14th, 15th and 16th holes to surge into a four-shot lead and virtually assure himself of the title. Low amateur Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Champ of Texas A&M were also impressive. After an opening round to remember, Adam Hadwin's U.S. Open finished with a round to forget.

Yoga practitioners pause to stretch and pose for int'l event

June 21, 2017

Over 10,000 naval personnel and their families and Indian Army officers took part in the celebrations aboard ships and special yoga camps in the military areas of the city. A video message of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also shared with the participants at the beginning of the event. It highlights the fact that yoga can contribute in a holistic way to achieving an equilibrium between mind and body.

Police raid home of Brussels attack suspect

June 21, 2017

The person shot is considered a suspect after explosion-like noises were heard at the train station prompting authorities to swarm the area. "People were running away", he said . "Certainly, the assailant wanted to cause a great damage", the spokesman said. "The bag exploded twice but it could have been a lot worse". He said the man had not been wearing a suicide belt.

USA forces shoot down Iranian drone over Syria as fighting escalates

June 21, 2017

Advances by the Syria-Russia-Iran axis offer the USA a way out of a bind over how to handle what follows the retaking of Raqqa. Dr Lina Khatib, head of the Middle East and North Africa Program at worldwide affairs think tank Chatham House, told CNN the ADF decision put the United States in a "very hard position".

US watchdog decries woodland uniforms for Afghan army

June 21, 2017

Timothy O'Neill, creator of the camouflage pattern which served as the basis for the Army Combat Uniform. 'Are we going to buy pink uniforms for soldiers and not ask questions? Forests account for just 2.1% of Afghanistan's total land area, according to a newly released report from the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction , which makes the ANA's woodland camo a 98% stupid choice for the campaign against insurgents across the country.

Otto Warmbier's death puts Trump back to square one on North Korea

June 21, 2017

People can live in a state of unresponsive wakefulness for many years with the chances of recovery depending on the extent of the brain injury. He told Duterte the USA will handle it and that "we have a lot of firepower, more than [Kim Jong Un] has, times 20 but we don't want to use it".

Trump Takes Victory Lap After Georgia: 'We're 5 to 0'

June 21, 2017

But, to quote Taylor Swift, they're not out of the woods yet. Now, with Handel keeping Price's old seat in GOP hands, Democratic strategists insist that health care will still be powerful ammunition against Republicans in next year's congressional elections .

French government ministers step down amid investigations

June 21, 2017

Goulard, who was previously a member of the European Parliament , said she could not remain in the government while there was a possibility that she could be investigated over alleged misuse of expenses at the parliament. Macron accepted her resignation and said he "respected" Goulard's choice. He will take up instead the leadership of the 308 lawmakers representing Macron's Republic on the Move (LREM) party in the National Assembly, the 577-seat lower house of parliament.

Trump disputes Comey testimony, says he would testify under oath

June 21, 2017

Trump critics said that was evidence that the president may have obstructed justice, possible grounds for impeachment. The ACLJ was founded by religious broadcaster Pat Robertson. On Friday an angry Trump said Comey "lied" and that he was "100 percent" prepared to be interviewed by Mueller in any probe. Mr Bharara says Mr Trump called him twice before the inauguration, to "shoot the breeze".

More bodies found in search for Myanmar military plane

June 21, 2017

The Chinese-made Y-8 turboprop aircraft was carrying 106 passengers - mostly families of military personnel - and 14 crew members when it went missing Wednesday afternoon. The military transport plane had been flying from southern Myanmar to Yangon when contact was lost on Wednesday afternoon. Several reports from Myanmar said debris had been sighted in the sea, while BBC correspondent Jonah Fisher tweeted there were unconfirmed reports of survivors being found among wreckage.

Uganda, UN seek $8 billion for South Sudanese refugees

June 21, 2017

In September 2015, Spain pledged to take in more than 17,000 refugees from Italy, Greece and Turkey within two years. Have you read Trendiee Today? The UN high commissioner for refugees , Filippo Grandi , stated: "By any measure this is an unacceptable number".

Uber's Travis Kalanick resigns as CEO

June 21, 2017

Mr Primack said a group of investors, but particularly Bill Gurley of venture capitalist firm Benchmark, had put pressure on Mr Kalanick to resign. Kalanick took an indefinite leave of absence earlier this month, in part to deal with a personal tragedy. Eric Alexander, the head of Asian business for Uber, shared medical records internally, including with Kalanick.

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