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Obama Has Weighed In on the Senate Health Care Bill

June 23, 2017

MITCH MCCONNELL: We agreed on the need to free Americans from Obamacare's mandates, and policies contained in the discussion draft will repeal the individual mandate so Americans are no longer forced to buy insurance they don't need or can't afford.

JK cop lynching: Mirwaiz denies being present inside Jamia Masjid

June 23, 2017

He was reportedly clicking pictures of people while they were coming out of the mosque. It also serves to remind us that more police personnel of Jammu and Kashmir have lost their lives in the defence of the country than any other state police force since the outbreak of the insurgency nearly three decades ago.

Cindy comes ashore in Louisiana but rain and winds pound Florida Panhandle

June 23, 2017

Tropical Storm Cindy sent drenching rain bands over the north Gulf Coast on Wednesday, swamping low-lying coastal roads and pushing a waterspout ashore in one beachfront community as residents from east Texas to the Florida Panhandle warily eyed the storm's slow crawl toward land.

Police officer stripped naked, stoned to death outside mosque in Srinagar

June 23, 2017

A mob attacked Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohammed Mohammad Ayub Pandith when he was coming out of the mosque after checking access control. Witnesses to the violence said three people were injured after Pandith allegedly began to shoot at them with his pistol as the mob tried to catch him.

GOP Health Bill: Senate Leader Faces Battle for Support

June 23, 2017

There are a couple of more little goodies in there, like the repeal of an ACA provision that limited the tax deduction for insurance company CEO pay to the first $500,000. The CBO analysis will shed light on how much money the bill would cost and how many people would be covered. "Let's be clear: Senate Republicans are paying for tax cuts for the wealthy with American lives", she said .

Assam: Bharatiya Janata Party bags majority in Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council

June 23, 2017

Image: Facebook page of BJP Assam Pradesh. The remaining two seats went to Karbi Anglong Democratic Forum (KADF). Meanwhile, the BJP party has chose to hold a meeting at Diphu on Friday to discuss on electing the leader of the party to head the autonomous council.

PHL, Indonesia, Malaysia intensifying cooperation vs terrorists

June 23, 2017

The Philippines , Indonesia , and Malaysia have agreed to step up joint counter-terrorism efforts after the month-long siege of Marawi on Mindanao in the southern Philippines confirmed cross-border activity among Southeast Asian militants linked to Islamic State.

Qatar says it won't 'surrender' in Gulf row

June 23, 2017

President Donald Trump has offered to personally broker a resolution to the Persian Gulf's escalating diplomatic crisis, as both he and Qatar looked past his pointed suggestion only a day earlier that the tiny gas-rich nation enables terrorism.

Polygamist Cult Leader Arrested After Year Running From FBI

June 23, 2017

The FBI said Jeffs was taken into custody about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in southeastern South Dakota, where he is still being held . Eric Barnhart, FBI Special Agent in Charge for the Salt Lake City Division, speaks during a press conference about the arrest of Lyle Jeffs .

Mamata called us terrorists, not ready for talks with WB govt: GJM

June 23, 2017

Terming the situation in the hills as "very very volatile", GJM leader Amar Singh Rai claimed a separate state of Gorkhaland is the biggest priority for them and rebuffed any possibility of discussions with the Bengal government. "Not a single bullet was sacked, It was the GJM which was firing at us", he said. "Police had not fired". The GJM's supporters attacked security forces with bricks and bottles, in a worst violence since the flare-up on June 8.

Senate Republicans Unveil Health Care Bill

June 23, 2017

That could mean states would have to raise taxes to pay for the program or else reduced eligibility or services. Still, the bill unveiled by Senate GOP leaders Thursday is even worse in some ways than the terrible bill the House narrowly approved in May.

China A-shares added to MSCI indices for first time

June 23, 2017

MSCI changed its tactics slightly this year, by focusing on stocks accessible via the Stock Connect, which has a very low barrier to entry and guarantees that an investor seeking A-share exposure will be able to obtain access without needing onshore trading accounts or gaining special licences from the Chinese authorities.

Saudi King ousts nephew, names son as crown prince

June 23, 2017

Mohammed is also defence minister with overall responsibility for the kingdom's military intervention in Yemen. Analysts said the change ends uncertainty over succession and empowers Prince Mohammed bin Salman to move faster with his plan to reduce the kingdom's dependence on oil, which includes the partial privatisation of state oil company Aramco.

Osinbajo Deploys Military To Taraba — Herdsmen/Farmers Clash

June 23, 2017

At the opening session of his meeting with governors in the State House, Abuja, Osinbajo used the forum to give a summary of the output of his meetings with political, religious and traditional rulers from the North and South-east in the past one week.

CBSE to consider students' marking concerns under verification

June 23, 2017

Some of the students represented by senior advocate Kirti Uppal and advocate Virag Gupta have challenged the CBSE's May 29 notification which lays down the process and fees for re-verification of the marks and for obtaining the photocopies of the evaluated answer sheets.

Turkey rejects Gulf Arab states' demands over its Qatar base

June 23, 2017

A copy of the list was obtained by The Associated Press and translated from Arabic. - Agree to all the demands within 10 days of it being submitted to Qatar , or the list becomes invalid. "There are no Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps elements in Qatar and the agreement with Turkey is a long- standing diplomatic agreement so we can not ask them to leave".

Gas prices help slow annual inflation rate to 1.3% in May

June 23, 2017

Mexico's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate a quarter-point to 7 percent in an effort to limit inflation. The three measures of core inflation the Bank of Canada set previous year remained subdued, with two of them declining.

Laura Ingraham Backs Away From Sean Spicer's Job

June 23, 2017

From what my White House sources tell me you were never under serious consideration.... Reporters that cover the White House have grown frustrated by the fewer number of briefings, which have traditionally been held daily and on-camera. But Spicer's rumored promotion wasn't the only prominent news from the White House press department this week. We've been seeking input from people as far as what ideas they might have, we've been meeting with potential people that may be of service to this ...

When Does Ramadan End This 2017? When Is Eid al-Fitr?

June 23, 2017

Since then, both of the festivals have been marked as the holy occasions in Islam for paying the gratefulness towards God and to remember Him. In addition, Qatar Radio "Farhat Al Eid" Program will go live every day from 4pm to 5pm throughout Eid from KidzMondo Doha establishments.

Trump Plans Major Restrictions on Cuba Travel

June 23, 2017

Donald Trump will on Friday announce new restrictions on trade and travel to Cuba on Friday, but will not entirely reverse Barack Obama's 2015 rapprochement with Havana. corporations to do business with Cuba. Trump's new policy will eliminate such self-certified visits by individuals while still allowing them to be done as group tours, and also retaining some individual travel under other authorized categories such as religious, artistic and journalistic activities, officials said.

Body found in Arlington landfill is missing Bedford teen

June 23, 2017

Kaytlynn Cargill's body was discovered Wednesday by a worker at a landfill in Arlington, Texas, news station WFAA reported . Kaytlynn was last seen about 6:20 p.m. They said she did not qualify for an Amber Alert. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Bedford police at 817-952-2440. Thursday night vigil: Friends gathered Thursday night at Central Junior High School in Euless, where Kaytlynn atttended school.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ends fast

June 23, 2017

The police told the activists, among them JNU students' union president Mohit Kumar Pandey and representatives from farmer outfits, that their visit could disturb peace in Mandsaur , where prohibitory orders under CrPc Section 144 are in place, though curfew was lifted Saturday.

Will meet Nitish, ask him not to back Kovind: Lalu

June 23, 2017

The sources said Gandhi as well as Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and BSP supremo Mayawati supported Meira Kumar's candidature on Wednesday. "Today she gave her consent for the name that came up". CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury put forward the names of Gopalkrishna Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, and Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of B R Ambedkar.

Gunman Acted Alone In Congressional Baseball Practice Shooting

June 23, 2017

An activity log at the storage facility revealed that he had visited his unit more than 43 times between April and June. Slater says they found a laptop computer, an excess of 200 rounds of ammunition , a receipt for a 2016 gun purchase and additional SKS rifle components.

Trump Gives Nancy Pelosi a Backhanded Compliment

June 23, 2017

Pelosi made it clear that she had no plans to step down from her post . "And I think the answer is obvious", Vela said. The party leader's defense comes as some younger members of her caucus have voiced concerns about the Democratic brand and appeal with Pelosi at the helm.

Senator: Student held by North Korea was 'amazing young man'

June 23, 2017

Yun is a US special envoy. Last week, his treating physicians in Cincinnati said he suffered from unresponsive wakefulness , a condition also known as persistent vegetative state. She was the OH youth's girlfriend at the time of his detention in North Korea that began in January 2015. She finds some peace knowing he made it back to OH before he died Monday.

Dozens of dogs saved from Yulin festival slaughter

June 23, 2017

Media reports suggest there was a heavy deployment of police personnel outside the market and at all intersections. It is estimated that in its first years, around 15,000 dogs and cats were killed and eaten during each festival, though the figures have dropped in recent years to around 10,000 because of widespread media coverage and ensuing worldwide condemnation.

Tightening Cuban Relations Is Bad Policy and Bad for Democracy

June 23, 2017

Senator Marco Rubio says he will be with President Trump in Miami Friday when he rolls out the administration's new Cuba policy . Options under consideration by the administration include new limits on American travel to the island and restrictions on partnerships between USA companies and entities with ties to the Cuban military, according to two people familiar with the discussions.

Other London buildings combustible: PM

June 23, 2017

In this photo released by the Metropolitan Police on Sunday, June 18, 2017, a view of an apartment in the Grenfell Tower after fire engulfed the 24-storey building, in London . "We will ensure that any essential works that are necessary, in terms of remedial action for safety of these blocks in relation to fire, are taken".

James Hodgkinson Had No Terrorism Ties When He Shot Rep. Steve Scalise

June 23, 2017

But in Belleville, a quaint little city where flags fly on Main Street and the movie theater marquee is set off in lights, Hodgkinson, 66, who was killed when Capitol Police officers returned his fire, was known to some friends and neighbors as a volatile figure.

Packers DT Guion arrested in Hawaii

June 23, 2017

Guion, who turned 30 yesterday, was released on 500-dollars bail. Guion was pulled over around 4 a.m.in Waikiki and later failed a breathalyzer test, according to Sam Spangler of KHON . Guion, who played his college football at Florida State University, was originally selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round (152nd pick overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Islamic extremists storm school, take students hostage in Phillipines

June 23, 2017

The attackers apparently were withdrawing , and took five civilians as human shields, none of them students, Padilla said. The military said some 500 civilians were still trapped in Marawi . Government forces "continue to gain (a) foothold" in parts of the southern city of Marawi that were previously controlled by the Maute Group, a terrorist group that has pledged allegiance to Islamic State and laid siege to the city May 23, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Wednesday via the ...

United States shoots down pro-government drone in Syria: Defense Department

June 23, 2017

Australia has said it will resume its military air operations over Syria . The Russian Defense Ministry said: "Repeated combat actions by us aviation under the cover of counter-terrorism against lawful armed forces of a country that is a member of the United Nations are a massive violation of global law and de facto a military aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic".

Obama Considers Republican Health Care Bill to Benefit Wealthiest

June 23, 2017

The 142-page bill which seeks to reverse the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) has been pushed forward for Senate voting next week. The list of these pre-existing conditions is extensive and includes depression, transsexualism, and even pregnancy.

Trump says he doesn't have recordings of his conversations with Comey

June 23, 2017

The constant allegations of collusion with Russian Federation have cast a dark shadow over Trump's first five months in the Oval, and the investigation has stepped up a notch since former FBI director Robert Mueller was appointed as a special counsel last month.

Is Prabhas in talks with Sajid Nadiadwala for his Bollywood debut?

June 23, 2017

And now the latest buzz is that the south superstar will be making his Bollywood debut with Sajid Nadiadwala and not Karan Johar . Directed by SS Rajamouli and also starring Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah and Sathyaraj the film released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.

Mechanic: Baseball field shooter ranted about Trump before attack

June 23, 2017

The gunman who targeted Republican congressmen this week at a baseball field in suburban Washington was carrying a list with the names of at least three lawmakers, and had pictures of the ballpark stored on his cellphone, two law enforcement officials said on Friday.

Johnny Depp: 'When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?'

June 23, 2017

An audience member then shouts, "Just to give him some love and rehabilitation", to which Depp replies, "I think he needs help". "I lie for a living", Depp continued, per BBC News . "However, it has been a while and maybe it is time", he added. President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by Booth, an actor, in April 1865. Singer Madonna made waves on January 21 when she spoke at the Women's March and said she had "thought an very bad lot about blowing up the White House".

UK Confirms It Will Leave EU Single Market Upon Brexit

June 23, 2017

He said May will publish a detailed paper outlining Britain's approach on protecting citizen rights at the European Union summit on Thursday and Friday, which he believes "will form the right basis on which to reach agreement". Also on the agenda in Brussels will be counter-terrorism co-operation, sanctions on Russian Federation and Europe's response to the USA withdrawal from the Paris Accord on climate change.

Barack Obama attacks the 'fundamental meanness' of Republican healthcare plan

June 23, 2017

The former President argued that he fought for the ACA "for more than a year" alongside "thousands upon thousands of Americans" because "we knew it would save lives, prevent financial misery, and ultimately set this country we love on a better, healthier course".

How the Senate health bill compares to House, 'Obamacare'

June 23, 2017

While the ACA was passed without Republican support in either the House or Senate, Obama emphasized that many ordinary Republicans had reasons to support the measure: "intensely personal ones" that included a sick relative or concerns about massive medical bills.

TNT KaTropa try to build on Game One victory

June 23, 2017

In their first game loss, Charles Rhodes led San Miguel with 31 points and 13 rebounds while June Mar Fajardo had 18 points and 13 boards. Aside from hitting the game victor, Smith gave the San Miguel defense plenty of problems owing to his massive size and his ability to attract double teams in the post area.

GOP offers tax cut for the rich disguised as a health bill

June 23, 2017

Then on the Senate floor we spent weeks debating the bill. Facing uniform Democratic opposition, the Senate plan would fail if just three of the chamber's 52 Republicans defect. Despite celebrating its passage at the time , the president later privately bashed as "mean" a version approved last month in the Republican-led House of Representatives, according to congressional sources.

Cindy makes landfall in Louisiana, downgraded to tropical depression

June 23, 2017

The storm could cause a surge of up to three feet (1 meter) in isolated areas from southeastern Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle, and possibly spawn tornados from the lower MS and Tennessee Valley regions to the central Gulf Coast, the NHC said.

Pakistan's foreign ministry confirms downing of Iran drone

June 23, 2017

About the Pakistani diplomats who went missing in Afghanistan recently, Zakaria said: "We are in contact with the Kabul government for safe and early recovery of our two diplomatic staffers who were abducted while travelling from Jalalabad to Islamabad ".

Obama blasts Senate health plan for its "fundamental meanness"

June 23, 2017

The people who have been elected to represent us too often follow party lines instead of looking at whether the measures they're voting on would be good for the people back home . While Trump reportedly called the House bill " mean " and wants to see a bill with heart, Schumer said " the Senate bill may be meaner". "The Senate bill may be even meaner".

What GOP Opposition To Senate Health Care Bill Means For Its Passage

June 23, 2017

Senate Republicans crafted the bill entirely behind closed doors, and do not plan to hold public hearings on the legislation before voting on it, despite the enormous ramifications for the economy and the millions of Americans who stand to lose access to health care services under the Republican bill.

Thousands Gather To Pay Their Respects To Otto Warmbier

June 23, 2017

He returned to the United States last week with brain damage, in what doctors described as state of " unresponsive wakefulness ", and died on Monday. Sentenced to hard labor early past year for stealing a political poster from a North Korean hotel, Warmbier was medically evacuated to the United States in a coma last week after almost 18 months in captivity.

GOP senators say they oppose health care bill

June 23, 2017

McConnell stitched it together behind closed doors, potentially moving President Donald Trump and the GOP toward achieving perhaps their fondest goal - repealing former President Obama's 2010 statute, his proudest domestic legacy. But medical groups announced opposition, saying it would diminish coverage. The legislation would also repeal the penalty associated with the employer mandate that they provide employees health insurance.

Cindy expected to drench Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia

June 23, 2017

Cindy's wind speed remained at maximum sustained winds of 50 miles (85 km) per hour, down from 60 miles (95 km) per hour on Tuesday, and the storm center was located about 135 miles (215 km) south of Lake Charles, Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday in an afternoon update.

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