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Former NBA bad boy Rodman is back in North Korea

June 15, 2017

The plane carrying Otto Warmbier has landed in Cincinnati, Ohio, local media reported later the same day. Warmbier, serving a 15-year prison term for alleged anti-state acts, was released and medically evacuated from the reclusive country Tuesday and has been in a coma for months, his parents said.

Iran arrests seven Tehran attack suspects

June 15, 2017

The Intelligence Ministry on Thursday identified the five perpetrators as Iranian nationals who had fought for IS in Syria and Iraq. Iran says the attackers, all of whom were killed, were Iranians who had joined IS. Iranian police say they have arrested several suspects in their investigation into the attacks on parliament and the tomb of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who led the 1979 revolution against the USA -backed shah and is considered the founder of the Islamic republic.

Stop Funding terrorism, Donald Trump Tells Qatar, US' Key Ally

June 15, 2017

Trump told a White House news conference Qatar "has historically been a funder of terrorism at a very high level" and said "they have to end that funding". "We believe these are unintended consequences". Earlier on Friday, Tillerson asked Saudi Arabia and its allies to halt the blockade because of "humanitarian consequences" and also because it was "hindering United States military actions in the region and the campaign against Isis ".

Just in: President Trump Is Reportedly Under Investigation for Obstruction of Justice

June 15, 2017

Horwitz is one of the journalists who worked on the Washington Post report headlined "Special Counsel Is Investigating Trump For Possible Obstruction of Justice , Officials Say". Mr Comey would not say in his testimony last week whether he thought the president sought to obstruct justice , but added it would be up to special counsel Mueller "to sort that out".

Congressman shot at baseball practice to undergo surgery

June 15, 2017

Some of the most indelible images of Barack Obama's presidency followed an act of violence, including the tears in his eyes while mourning the 26 people, including children, killed in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012 and his rendition of "Amazing Grace" while delivering a eulogy after nine churchgoers were killed in Charlestown, South Carolina, three years later.

Man threatens to blow up outbound Melbourne plane

June 15, 2017

Flight MH128 returned to Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport "after the operating captain was alerted by a cabin crew of a passenger attempting to enter the cockpit", the statement said . Police carrying semi-automatic assault rifles and wearing body armour took the man off the plane. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines confirmed a " disruptive passenger " had tried to enter the cockpit.

Paper says Mueller probe looking at obstruction

June 15, 2017

Officials say that changed shortly after Comey's firing. The Post report Wednesday cites anonymous sources who were briefed on requests made by investigators. But he said he "no idea" whether the president has such confidence. President Trump said in a press conference last week that he did not ask Comey to drop the Flynn probe.

Qatar denounces Gulf states' policy of domination

June 15, 2017

It comes after Qatar's Gulf neighbours Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain broke off relations with Doha on 5 June and launched a blockade on the country, after accusing it of supporting "terrorism". A Gulf minister attempted to bribe the Somali president with $80 million to join the boycott of Qatar, amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute that has led to an all-out blockade, sources told The New Arab.

French president tries to ease Gulf dispute

June 15, 2017

The severing of air, sea and land transport links has closed crucial import routes for Qatar and its population of around 2.7 million people who are dependent on imports for most of their food needs. Iran said it is planning to send 100 tons of fresh fruit and legumes everyday. Qatar's port authority said its cargo will go through Sohar, as well as Oman's port at Salalah, bypassing the need to dock in any of those countries that have cut ties.

Missing Queensland woman may have been kidnapped

June 15, 2017

The 24-year-old man she was travelling with fled the scene on foot, prompting a three-hour manhunt. At approximately 6pm yesterday police received information from the public about a black coloured 2012 Holden Commodore Station wagon in the Mareeba area.

Terry McAuliffe calls for gun control after baseball shooting

June 15, 2017

A reply from Goodlatte, provided by aides, said his "prayers are with Congressman Steve Scalise " and the others injured. "Let me say this". The implication of Frum's tweet was to push his belief that adequate gun control measures don't already exist, therefore increased control measures need to be implemented.

Shooting at UPS warehouse leaves 4 dead

June 15, 2017

San Francisco police Assistant Chief Toney Chaplin said at a press conference Wednesday that officers responded to a call of several people shot at the UPS facility at around 8:55 a.m. "As the final people came running out, I heard multiple gun shots". Authorities say they will hold a briefing soon. SFPD confirmed he was wearing a UPS uniform.

Trump Accuses 'Cowardly' Comey Of More Leaks

June 15, 2017

In a Friday event in the Rose Garden, Trump again refused to do so while promising to unveil whether or not he taped Comey "maybe sometime in the very near future". Trump tweeted, "James Comey better hope that there are no 'tapes" of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!' He branded the president a liar and said Trump urged him to abandon the investigation into the former national security adviser Michael Flynn, an allegation Trump has denied.

Cell video released of GOP baseball practice shooting

June 15, 2017

Scalise had surgery at a Washington hospital and remains in critical condition . Brooks said even after one of the officers was wounded, he limped toward the outfield in an attempt to help Scalise. "He shot at Steve Scalise, our second baseman". " People were shaking", said Charles Halloran, who lives about a block form the park. Four others who were shot at the scene are also all expected to survive.

Will Jeff Sessions answer or dodge today's Senate questions on Trump, Comey?

June 15, 2017

The suggestion that he colluded with Russians in the 2016 presidential election "is an appalling and detestable lie", Sessions said during his testimony on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 , addressing whether he met privately with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak at an April 2016 foreign policy event at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington.

London mayor says answers needed after fatal tower fire

June 15, 2017

People trapped by the advancing flames and thick smoke banged on windows and screamed for help, witnesses and survivors said. London Mayor Khan declared the fire as a "major incident" and said questions will need to be answered over the safety of such tower blocks.

27-story tower engulfed in London; officials fear collapse

June 15, 2017

She told the Press Association: "People were starting to appear at the windows, frantically banging and screaming. We were just standing screaming and they were screaming". I saw it engulfed in flames. Rep. Jeff Duncan of SC said he had just left the practice and encountered the apparent gunman in the parking lot before the shooting.

6 dead after blaze sweeps through high-rise apartment in London

June 15, 2017

Police Commander Stuart Cundy said a "recovery operation" could take some time and there could be people in the building who are unaccounted for, though he would not be drawn on a figure. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said firefighters were only able to reach the 12th floor of the 24-storey block at the height of the blaze. "I just hope they have got everyone out", he said.

Fire engulfs tower block in west London

June 15, 2017

People in apartments enveloped by the quickly advancing flames and thick smoke banged on windows and screamed for help to those watching down below, witnesses and survivors said. "A gentleman ran forward and managed to grab the baby", Lamrani told Britain's Press Association news agency. "It just reminded me of 9/11", said Muna Ali, 45.

Shooting at GOP event: Rep Steve Scalise, aide shot in Virginia

June 15, 2017

But conservative USA politicians won't take steps to protect Americans, because they fear the wrath of the influential right-to-bear-arms lobby. Meanwhile, a Republican representative said she received a threatening email shortly after the attack.

Rifle-wielding gunman wounds lawmaker, then killed by police

June 15, 2017

The news of the shooting reverberated on Capitol Hill , where security was increased and regular proceedings were canceled or postponed. In an address from the White House, President Trump said , "the assailant has now died from his injuries".

Top Republican among wounded as gunman fires on US lawmakers

June 15, 2017

He added that Scalise is "badly injured " but will "fully recover". He's being supported with thoughts and prayers, and should be. "We condemn this attack, and are thankful for the first responders, police and even other members of Congress for what they did to keep everyone as safe as possible during this bad situation".

Trump interviewed Robert Mueller for Federal Bureau of Investigation director

June 15, 2017

All of these viral spores - the Drudge links and fever-swamp hit pieces - are created to infect the broader public with doubt and hostility toward Mueller's investigation of the alleged ties between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives seeking to undermine America's democracy.

Community spirit comes to the fore after Grenfell Tower fire

June 15, 2017

One desperate woman threw a baby out of a high window and a man on the ground managed to catch the child, a witness said. Aside from the six victims who have thus far been confirmed dead, officials said at least 74 people were taken to hospitals with injuries that included smoke inhalation.

Trump Under Investigation For Obstruction Of Justice

June 15, 2017

Mr Mueller is investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign . "I don't question his integrity at all, but he has to be careful not to create the impression of partiality". Marc Kasowitz, the president's personal counsel, denounced this latest leak, which appears to emanate from the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Does Jeff Sessions Have a Memory Problem?

June 15, 2017

There are none. I can tell you that for absolute certainty. "You are impeding this investigation". Those calls have escalated since fired FBI Director James Comey cryptically told lawmakers on Thursday that the bureau had expected Sessions to recuse himself weeks before he did from an investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russian Federation during the 2016 presidential election.

Senate hearing: US attorney general Jeff Sessions denies secret Russian meetings

June 15, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions heatedly denied on Tuesday having an undisclosed meeting with Russia's ambassador to the US and declared it was a "detestable and appalling lie" to suggest he was aware of or took part in any collusion between Russian Federation and the election campaign that sent Donald Trump to the White House.

Family seek 12-year-old girl missing after Grenfell Tower fire

June 15, 2017

Among them are a marketing manager, an emerging artist and several children including three from one family, United Kingdom media report. "This is going to be a long and complex recovery operation and I do anticipate that the number of fatalities will sadly increase beyond those 12".

Trump signals he won't try to block James Comey's Senate testimony

June 15, 2017

USA intelligence agencies have concluded the Russian government sought to influence the US election in Trump's favor, a charge Russia has denied. The Senate Intelligence Committee is one of four congressional probes into possible Trump campaign ties to Russian Federation and Moscow's meddling in the election.

Lawmakers Talk Security, Political Motivation Following Scalise Shooting

June 15, 2017

Chunks of bark popped off an oak just behind Loudermilk, an Air Force veteran, as he realized that Matt Mika, a Tysons Food lobbyist, was sprawled across the ground with a bullet wound in his chest. DeSantis gave a similar account. Brooks said the shooter "appears to be a white male, middle aged". The shooting took place at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park, in the Del Ray section of Alexandria - a quiet community made up of restaurants, small businesses, lots of families.

Turkish foreign minister heads to Kuwait in Qatar crisis

June 15, 2017

The list of demands also includes ending support for "terrorist organisations" and ceasing "interference" in Egyptian affairs. In a last desperate attempt to find a diplomatic solution between Qatar which has been isolated by Saudi Arabia and four other nations, Turkey has made a decision to send its foreign minister to Kuwait.

Trump may not block Comey testimony at key public hearing

June 15, 2017

Much like the problems for executive privilege created by Trump's possibly waiving his office's exclusive right, however, the president's repeated public mentions of the matter may also make issuing a restraining order - let alone requesting one - legally hard, if not impossible.

Puerto Rico votes for statehood in nonbinding, low-turnout election

June 15, 2017

Congress , which has to approve any changes to the island's political status. Ricardo Rosselló supports statehood as a way to solve the island's economic disaster. If Puerto Rico became a state, the island would be required to pay federal taxes. The island filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. "A country with more than $ 120 billion in debt and pension obligations that would send mainly Democratic [Party] representatives to Capitol Hill, I really think it's rather unlikely".

Ireland's Leo Varadkar takes office as new prime minister

June 15, 2017

As he sat down he was visibly moved and could be seen to wipe away tears. His first official act was to propose suspension of the Dail for four hours while he travelled to Aras an Uachtarain to be officially appointed to the office by President Michael D Higgins .

London police arrest another attack suspect

June 15, 2017

Spanish authorities confirmed that Ignacio Echeverría, 39, who tried to defend a woman with his skateboard, was also killed. His father, Joaquin Echeverria, said British authorities had previously not shared any information with them, but his son's employer, HSBC, had provided the services of a private detective to help with their search.

2 arrested in Oakland warehouse fire that killed 36

June 15, 2017

The men were taken into custody without incident. From their recent investigation into the Ghost Ship fire , O'Malley said her department have concluded that the two defendants had "knowingly created a fire trap, with inadequate means of escape".

US opts out of G7 pledge committing to Paris climate accord

June 15, 2017

The decision to not join the G7 commitment to climate change comes almost two weeks after President Trump said he would pull the United States out of the Paris climate deal. But the weekly magazine reported that Trudeau and some other leaders rejected German Chancellor Angela Merkel's aggressive approach to isolate Trump over his rambling and mistake-filled June 1 announcement that the us would withdraw from the Paris deal.

Bill Cosby sexual assault trial: Jury to deliberate for third straight day

June 15, 2017

On Wednesday morning, the panel resumed talks. He says it was consensual. The jury is still deliberating the verdict. Jurors deliberated into the night Tuesday , going outside for some fresh air after 8 p.m. As the jurors continued their work Tuesday , Cosby's spokesman lobbed an explosive allegation - that the entertainer's trial had been rigged - in full view of the media throng.

Fatalities in London High-Rise Fire

June 15, 2017

Firefighters rescued 65 people from Grenfell Tower in north Kensington, after they were called at 00:54 BST. Airline passengers flying near London witnessed a massive fire tearing through a residential high-rise building Wednesday. Steve Apter left the Island in 2015 to become assistant chief fire officer for Hampshire and in December 2016 he joined London Fire Brigade as director of safety and assurance.

Iran makes more arrests in connection with deadly Tehran attacks

June 15, 2017

The attacks by Islamic State (ISIS) that killed 17 people in Teheran on June 7 were "backed by US clients", Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, pointing the finger squarely at Saudi Arabia. Worldwide leaders offered their support for the people of Iran, but it took longer for the White House. The statement of the Deputy Chief of Staff echoes the remarks made by Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Ali Larijani on Friday.

Hundreds arrested in Russian corruption protests

June 15, 2017

About 2,000 miles from Moscow , thousands of people in Novosibirsk heeded the call of opposition leader Alexei Navalny for a second round of rallies after nationwide protests in March stunned the Kremlin. The anti-corruption campaigner Aleksei Navalny was also arrested this morning as he was leaving the block of flats where he lives, and charged with the administrative offence of repeatedly violating the rules of public assemblies (punishable by up to 30 days' detention).

Conservative lawmaker known for love of baseball

June 15, 2017

The Washington Post , citing law enforcement officials, reported Hodgkinson was the owner of a home inspection business but he did not renew his home inspection license, which expired in November. Green said his office got threatening phone calls after he called for President Donald Trump to be impeached. In his whip campaign, he boasted about his conservative credentials and pointed out that he'd be the only GOP leader from the South, which had a major role in giving Republicans their ...

Sessions denies improper collusion with Russians

June 15, 2017

He had already admitted to meeting Kislyak twice previous year. Sessions denied meeting privately with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak at the Mayflower Hotel in April past year. Comey testified last week that he did not tell Sessions that Trump had asked him to drop a probe into National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's contacts with Russian Federation because he suspected Sessions would soon need to recuse himself from the Russian Federation probe.

At least 12 dead in London tower block fire

June 15, 2017

Several people congregated at a nearby community center to wait for any news on the whereabouts and health of their loved ones and relatives. Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade , Danny Cotton told reporters, "In my 29 years of being a firefighter, I have never, ever seen anything of this scale".

Scottish independence dealt a blow after nationalists suffer losses

June 15, 2017

Scotland voted by 55 percent against independence in a 2014 referendum, but the defeated nationalists voted en masse for the SNP in 2015 handing them 56 out of the 59 seats in Scotland. But his comments were also criticised by Labour , who claimed that the SNP was not listening to the outcome of the election, and the Liberal Democrats .

New Jersey voters on path to picking Christie's successor

June 15, 2017

The Republican president has been a factor in the Democratic primary , where the six candidates have jockeyed to position themselves as the strongest opponent to the new administration. "To be honest with you I didn't even realize it was tomorrow", she said, adding that she hopes fixing the delays and train breakdowns on NJ Transit is a priority for the next governor.

Climate change split with United States still wide: G-7

June 15, 2017

Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry predicted on Monday that the United States will achieve goals to limit climate change set by the Obama administration despite President Donald Trump's decision to quit a 2015 global pact. "Everything else for us is excluded", he said. As of June 7, the U.S. Climate Alliance has amassed 12 states and Puerto Rico, collectively representing more than a hundred million Americans and a third of the U.S.

Unseeded Ostapenko tops Halep at French Open for 1st title

June 15, 2017

When she drilled a final backhand victor down the line, Ostapenko dropped her racket to the clay and held her arms aloft in delight and disbelief. "I was very close to take the first Grand Slam and also No1 in the world". Since then she has won 20 matches and lost only three, and Cahill has no doubt she will have more chances to win slams. There's no better example to cite in this context than the statistical breakdown of Ostapenko's shots in her 119-minute final.

Defiant Trump accuses Comey of being a liar

June 15, 2017

Trump: I didn't say that. "I took [the request to let go of the Flynn investigation] as a direction". The HBO show host also hit at House Speaker Paul Ryan, who said Trump just simply was "new to this" and probably did not fully understand the protocols that keep the Federal Bureau of Investigation separate from the president.

Heinrich spars with Sessions over refusal to answer questions

June 15, 2017

It comes as political intrigue pulses through the United States capital following explosive testimony by Comey before the same panel last week, and as Trump has expressed frustrations with Sessions, one of his earliest high-profile campaign backers.

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