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French legislative election 2017: First round results, polls, latest on parliamentary vote

June 22, 2017

Turnout was sharply down at 49%, compared with the previous election in 2012, when 57% of voters turned out. The party's commanding lead in the first round of voting completes a remarkable 14 months in which Macron formed his own party, humbled France's main Socialist and Republican parties and repelled the far-right challenge of Marine Le Pen's National Front at a time of rising right-wing nationalism and populism.

Dems come up short in special elections, but find a silver lining

June 22, 2017

Murphy also said "the fact that we have spent so much time talking about Russian Federation has been a distraction from what should be the clear contrast between Democrats and the Trump agenda". Komen (Handel has long since denied such accusations, calling the fight against breast cancer her "No. 1 priority"). She also noted throughout the campaign that she's lived in the district for 25 years, unlike Ossoff, who grew up in the district but lives in Atlanta, a few miles south of the 6th ...

Russian diplomat appointed United Nations counter-terrorism head

June 22, 2017

The existing Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force is under the political affairs division. If the appointment of a Russian official seems controversial at this time, Richard Gowan a United Nations expert with the European Council of Foreign Affairs previously told The Independent that it is "a pretty open secret" that the deal was actually made in 2016 when Guterres was campaigning for his position.

United States student held prisoner in North Korea dies days after return

June 22, 2017

Many lawmakers and analysts say the next step has to be sanctioning Chinese companies that do business with North Korea. Warmbier had gone for five days of sightseeing in 2016, only to be jailed for allegedly stealing a poster from a hotel and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor.

Amarinder flays behaviour of SAD, AAP legislators in Assembly

June 22, 2017

High drama was witnessed as the Speaker ordered that the AAP legislators and lone LIP MLA be taken out of the House, even as the opposition lawmakers jostled with the marshals. As the Speaker failed to convince protesting MLAs of SAD, the cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu took potshots at protesting members, saying people forced them to bite the dust during the polls.

Woman gave birth to boy at Thane railway station

June 22, 2017

But when they reached Thane Railway Station to catch a train to Ghatkopar, she started experiencing delivery pain. After a few minutes, crying sound of a baby was heard on the platform of Thane Railway station and Meenakshi gave birth to a baby boy.

London man died after mosque attack with "multiple injuries"

June 22, 2017

Police are treating the incident as a terror attack and British Prime Minister Theresa May described it as "sickening", vowing on Monday to fight extremism in all its forms. Now, a pensioner has become famous on the internet after she travelled 10 miles, all the way from Ilford to Finsbury Park on her mobility scooter to speak to the Imam.

Trump takes U-turn, says we have great relationship with China

June 22, 2017

The University of Virginia student was imprisoned for 17 months in North Korea after allegedly attempting to remove a propaganda poster. When a senior United States official visits North Korea, it is usually taken as a sign that tensions between the adversaries are easing somewhat.

Otto Warmbier Death: Public Invited to Thursday Funeral

June 22, 2017

The United States of America can not and should not tolerate the murder of its citizens by hostile powers. Mr Warmbier's parents believe their son was tortured into a state of what doctors called " unresponsive wakefulness " before his death.

Turkey sends reinforcements into northern Syria to fight Kurds, rebel allies

June 22, 2017

Turkey launched an offensive in northern Syria in August previous year, sending tanks and warplanes across the border to support Syrian rebels fighting both Islamic State and the YPG. Once the mainly Sunni Arab city was taken, it would be held by Arab forces, the sources said he told Isik. Turkish officials have not commented, but the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Turkish reinforcements headed south of Azaz town, which is held by Turkish-backed Syrian rebels and ...

Nomura (NMR) to Base Operations in Frankfurt After Brexit

June 22, 2017

Nomura plans to seek German regulatory approval later this month, before finding office space and transferring around 100 employees from London to Frankfurt. "The role of Frankfurt as the center of banking supervision in Europe could be further strengthened and completed by a shift of the European Banking Supervisory Authority, which is still based in London", it added.

Germany mulling deal for China under-20s to play in 4th tier

June 22, 2017

Because the Southwest Regional League is comprised of 19 clubs, each now has two match-days free that can be used for friendly games. "The planned cooperation with China is known". League members will discuss the issue when they meet on July 11, with a decision likely to be made with the DFB before the competition starts at the end of the month.

Bihar CM extends support to NDA's prez candidate Ram Nath Kovind

June 22, 2017

He has also been a member of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. "Let us see what comes out of the meeting", he said. JDU's spokesperson KC Tyagi had said the JDU would not attend the Opposition meeting, saying that it was now "irrelevant" for his party after it had supported Kovind .

US, China agree to restrain business with North Korea

June 22, 2017

I think we'll continue to apply that. He was just obviously saddened by this entire situation and just would have hoped that it could have been resolved earlier. Washington has stressed the threat of military force and increased economic pressure from China, Pyongyang's key trading partner. But North Korea has also consistently lobbied Washington for specific concessions that would need deep negotiations, something recent USA administrations have been reluctant to pursue because of the ...

Prince Philip Hospitalized for an Infection

June 22, 2017

Veteran MP Dennis Skinner saw the amusing side of the Queen's diary predicament, and in his traditional heckle ahead of the Queen's speech joked that MPs and Black Rod should hurry up so she could make the first race at Royal Ascot. This news comes shortly after Prince Philip announced that he will be retiring from his official Royal duties beginning this fall. Instead, Prince Charles would accompany his mother to Parliament .

Donald Trump takes swipe at Obama on student death

June 22, 2017

To back up the designation, Tillerson could assert that Americans face "imminent danger" to their health or safety if they travel there, an easily defendable assertion in the wake of Warmbier's death. Warmbier died in OH on Monday, days after being released by North Korea. 30 Dec 2015 - Mr Warmbier travels from Beijing to Pyongyang with a tour group.

After deadly London tower block fire, local council chief resigns

June 22, 2017

Cllr Damian White, said; "Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower we are paying particular attention to fire safety to ensure our residents are as safe as possible and any recommendations arising from these routine checks will be implemented".

Israel starts work on new settlement amid USA peace push

June 22, 2017

The bulldozer's driver, a kippah-wearing Israeli who said he was from a settlement in the southern West Bank, said they were laying the foundations for two new roads that would lead to the new settlement. Before the "Oslo Accords" officially opened negotiations in 1993 - between what would become the Palestinian Authority and Israel - roughly 200,000 settlers illegally lived in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia to try to reduce tensions over Qatar

June 22, 2017

The Gulf country plunged into a crisis on June 5, when Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain , Egypt and some other countries severed diplomatic ties and closed off sea, air and land links to Doha, accusing it of funding terrorism, hosting terrorists and interfering with their internal affairs.

Vigils held in London to remember Finsbury Park attack

June 22, 2017

He added that the man who died in the attack was a father with six children. "One of the things that all these terrorists share is a perverse ideology that wants to fuel division and divide our communities". Islamic State has claimed responsibility for both. In March London was hit with another vehicle and knife rampage, that one near parliament. Police have not yet determined whether the fatality was a result of the van attack.

JD(U)'s Kerala unit not to back Ram Nath Kovind in presidential poll

June 22, 2017

It may be recalled that Mr. Tripathi was summoned to fill in the same post once before as well when the then Governor of Bihar D Y Patil retired in 2015. "In my capacity as the Bihar Chief Minister, it is a matter of happiness that our Governor has been declared as the candidate for the next president of India", he told reporters after paying a courtesy call to Kovind at the Raj Bhawan on Monday.

MI airport evacuated after police officer injured

June 22, 2017

He says authorities have no indication at this time that Ftouhi was involved in a "wider plot", but the investigation is in its early stages. Police Chief Tim Johnson has asked mass transit officials to be on notice for any further potential incidents.

Kumble controversy overshadows India arrival for Windies series

June 22, 2017

They will assist the Indian team. The Indian cricket team on Wednesday reached Port of Spain (Trinidad) for a limited-overs series against the West Indies . India suffered a humiliating defeat against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday, but Kumble also helped them reclaim the No. 1 Test ranking and maintained an unblemished record in five Test series.

Boost for Philip Hammond as deficit drops to decade low in May

June 22, 2017

Public sector net borrowing excluding publicly owned banks reached £6.7bn in May, the lowest May borrowing since 2007 as the public sector spent more money than it received in taxes and other income. "This was around 5% more than in the same period in the previous financial year", it said. For the first two months of 2017/18, the deficit declined to £16.1 from £16.2bn the previous year and the lowest reading for nine years.

Barack Obama Responds To Warmbier's Death After Criticism From Trump, Parents

June 22, 2017

Trump said he would be willing to meet Kim under the right conditions, White House spokesman Sean Spicer told a regular news briefing. "And frankly, if he had been brought home sooner, I think the result would have been a lot different. From the White House to Capitol Hill, pressure mounted for a tough US response, even as USA diplomats sought to protect others Americans from facing a similar fate.

Philippines Didn't Seek US Support in City Siege: Duterte

June 22, 2017

Indonesia's military chief, General Gatot Nurmantyo, said late Monday that he and Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu would meet next week with their counterparts from Malaysia and the Philippines on Indonesia's Tarakan island in northern Borneo, just across the border from Sabah, Malaysia.

ConCourt to rule on Zuma no-confidence secret ballot on Thursday

June 22, 2017

It was initially set down for April 18. The application for the no-confidence motion was brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA). The UDM approached highest court in the land following the axing of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy, Mcebisi Jonas.

Qatar row: U.S. shifts tone as Turkish troops arrive in Doha

June 22, 2017

State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said the administration was " mystified " that two weeks after cutting ties with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have not provided a list of their grievances. They said Erdogan and King Salman also agreed to hold face-to-face talks at the G20 meeting in Hamburg next month. In addition, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu paid and official visit to Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia as part of Ankara's efforts to solve the crisis through ...

$11.7 billion budget deal up for a vote in New Hampshire

June 22, 2017

Democrats complain that it cuts taxes for businesses while leaving too many others in need. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is expected to release its score of the bill either tomorrow or Monday, U.S. "There's a lot of effort to stabilize the individual market". At the White House, spokesman Sean Spicer said Trump "clearly wants a bill that has heart".

Afghan soldier kills two United States service members

June 22, 2017

Its spokesman Zabihullah Kujahid said online that the solider had been an "infiltrator" who had killed four American soldiers. A news release from the USA military on Saturday confirmed that an incident had happened in the area overnight in which "personnel from the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces were killed and wounded".

Amarillo to get Double-A team in 2019 — TEXAS LEAGUE

June 22, 2017

Other Elmore-owned teams on the move, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette , include Triple-A Colorado Springs moving to San Antonio as a Triple-A team to compete with the Padres' current top affiliate in El Paso and a rookie-level team in Helena , Mont., moving its operation into Colorado Springs' Security Service Field.

Powerball Jackpot Up to $447M, 10th Largest in US History

June 22, 2017

Saturday's jackpot is the seventh-largest in Powerball's history, according to the California lottery . The exact location of the victor isn't immediately known, but the lucky soul who picked 20-26-32-38-58, and Powerball 3, was based in the Golden State.

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Mersal' posters unveiled; reveals actor's two different looks

June 22, 2017

The much awaited look of south actor Thalapathy Vijay in his upcoming movie " Mersal " has finally been released. " #Mersal #HBDMersalVijay " Later at midnight, the director tweeted another poster from the film, adding to the celebratory mode Vijay fans were already in.

Macron Welcomes Theresa May At Elysee Palace

June 22, 2017

Mrs May's authority has been severely diminished after a disastrous general election which saw her lose her House of Commons majority. British officials had suggested that they wouldn't be able to formally start Brexit negotiations next week as planned, according to AzVision.

Encounter in Kashmir, two militants holed up

June 22, 2017

The operation was resumed this morning and the gunfight started after the trapped militants opened fire on the forces, which was responded to, he said. Police fired pellets and tear smoke shells to disperse the youth, who pelted stones on them. Indian forces martyred three unarmed Kashmiri citizens in Pulwama district of Indian occupied Kashmir on Thursday, the Kashmir Media Service reported.

The US military just shot down another Syrian drone

June 22, 2017

A United States warplane shot down an Iranian-made drone operated by pro-regime forces in Syria early Tuesday, officials said , prompting growing worldwide concern over rising tensions between the two sides. It's an area over which Iran hopes to establish strategic control, thereby creating a corridor from Lebanon and Syria through Baghdad to Tehran. Defending SDF units that are engaged in the fight against ISIS would be one thing.

Mattis vents USA frustration over North Korea

June 22, 2017

The remarks came last night as a meeting between USA and Chinese foreign policy and defence chiefs in Washington was overshadowed by concerns that Pyongyang was pre- paring for a sixth nuclear test. Divisive trade issues will be dealt with at a later date. President Donald Trump has been counting on China to use its economic leverage with North Korea's totalitarian government.

Thousands march against Vladimir Putin as rival Alexei Navalnyis arrested

June 22, 2017

The judge at the Simonovsky district court ruled after midnight Monday that Navalny should be jailed for repeated violations of the law on public gatherings. Hundreds of protesters had been also detained during the March rallies against corruption. But Navalny was arrested Monday morning on his way to the protests.

Canadian accused of stabbing cop appears in court

June 22, 2017

The officer who was stabbed is Lieutenant Jeff Neville of the Bishop International Airport Department of Public Safety, Michigan State Police spokeswoman Lori Dougovito said by telephone. "As we progress and take this matter to grand jury for indictment, other charges could be pending later on", Gelios said. Sessions said the attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism and said it will be "prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law".

96-Year-Old Prince Philip Hospitalized Due To An Infection - Details Here

June 22, 2017

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. However, his past history of a bladder infection could indicate his current problem. The palace said Philip was driven to the hospital by private auto Tuesday evening on the advice of a physician.

UK's Prince Philip admitted to hospital

June 22, 2017

Prince Philip is in the hospital with an infection. In a break with tradition, Her Majesty opted for a hat and a day dress. On Saturday he appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace along with the Royal Family for the annual Trooping the Colour parade.

Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Phillip hospitalised

June 22, 2017

However, rumors were quashed after the palace said that the queen and Prince Philip are in good health and that the Duke of Edinburgh will be stepping down from his royal duties this autumn. He was driven there in a auto, not an ambulance, from Windsor, where he was said to have been on great form when he attended the first day of the Ascot races.

Obama Issues Statement on Otto Warmbier's Death

June 22, 2017

James Foley was a freelance war correspondent before he was captured and held for almost two years. Fred Warmbier, father of Otto Warmbier , during a news conference in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 15, 2017. On Monday, after Warmbier's family announced he'd died that afternoon at a Cincinnati hospital, the message that the China-based tour company sent via e-mail to USA TODAY wore a darker and more anguished tone.

Prince Philip Hospitalized Due to an Infection

June 22, 2017

There is likely to be concern for the Duke given his age of 96, but he was out of his hospital bed earlier on Wednesday and a Palace spokesman said he is in "good spirits". The queen, 91, maintained her official schedule, giving a speech outlining the government's legislative plan in Parliament, and planned to attend the Royal Ascot horse races in the afternoon.

Saudi Arabia Taps Anti-Iran Hardliner To Be King In Waiting

June 22, 2017

King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud promoted Mohammed bin Salman , his youngest son, to crown prince. Editor's Remarks: A surprise move in Saudi Arabia has seen King Salman promote his son, the current defence minister Mohammed Bin-Salman, to crown prince and replace his cousin Mohammed Bin-Nayef who was also removed from his position as interior minister.

Albany nightclub remembers Pulse shooting victims one year later

June 22, 2017

The names of the 49 people killed at an Orlando LGBTQ nightclub where a gunman turned a dance party into a massacre past year were read aloud on June 12 at ceremonies marked by rainbow-hued memorials and guarded by supporters dressed as angels.

Thousands remember victims of nightclub shooting

June 22, 2017

Many of those fatally shot at the club were gay. "And remembering that fear doesn't have a place in our world", Johnson said. "We need to watch each others' backs, we need to take care of each other", Desormeau said. "We're sad about the loss, and we want the community to come together". "Isn't it interesting it had the opposite effect?" "This is all about bringing us together.

India accuses worldwide community of ignoring terrorists, terror-backers in Afghanistan

June 22, 2017

Attacks by terrorists were played down as the work of "anti-government elements" or the result of civil and political conflicts, he said. Speaking at the UN on the situation in Afghanistan , India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin has asked as to "Why the attacks and violence in Afghanistan are ignored under the label of anti-Government elements or a effect of a civil and political conflict".

Venezuela's 'tiger' foreign minister Rodriguez quits

June 22, 2017

The resolution that failed to gain enough votes on Monday was a relatively strongly worded proposal calling on the Venezuelan government to "reconsider" its call for an assembly to re-write the constitution at a time when masses of Venezuelans have taken to the streets to call for elections to replace the unpopular government.

Delays On Greater Anglia Trains Due To Heat

June 22, 2017

The restrictions were necessary to prevent rails from buckling in the heat, and to protect overhead lines, which may sag when they get hot. Services across the region are affected with some of the trains still running operating with fewer carriages or stopping short of scheduled destinations.

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