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Spain fights forest fire near nature reserve; 1000 evacuate

June 25, 2017

He explained that he "did not rule out", that the fire, which began at around 21:30 local time, had been started deliberately at a time when winds of up to 60 kilometers an hour and "high temperatures", had made it impossible to use aircraft to combat the flames.

Qatar row: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain order Al Jazeera to leave

June 25, 2017

Doha has been told that it faces "divorce" from its Gulf neighbours unless it takes their demands seriously. Qatar reportedly has 10 days to meet the list of conditions. "We are really anxious about the implication and consequences of such requirements if it will ever be implemented", said Alexandra El Khazen, head of Middle East and North Africa desk at Reporters Without Borders .

Papierski, Gilbert power LSU into CWS Finals

June 25, 2017

It was a wakeup call for our guys". The win completes a feat no team had all year - beat the number one ranked team in the country in two straight games. "We played as well as we could play the last two days and we got two Ws". Raz showed perhaps why he should have gotten the start for the Beavers as he worked 4 ⅓ innings only allowing three hits and one run.

Tech sergeant released from hospital after air show accident

June 25, 2017

Kenneth Cordova of Littleton, was rescued about 20 minutes later. The jet's pilot, Capt. Erik Gonsalves , has not been released as of Saturday afternoon, according to the Thunderbirds' Twitter feed. Officials say the plane sustained damage and "more details will be released following an aircraft investigation and safety investigation board". He says the Thunderbirds have decided not to fly in Saturday's show.

Hospital: Rep. Scalise, wounded in Va. shooting, in fair condition

June 25, 2017

Three others were shot in addition to Scalise. A gunman opened fire last Wednesday, shooting dozens of rounds at the GOP lawmakers at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., one day ahead of the bipartisan Congressional Baseball Game for Charity.

Russian Federation denies confirmation of Baghdadi's killing

June 25, 2017

The Russian military claims it has killed the leader of the Islamic State group in an airstrike. Russian Federation reportedly launched its May 28 airstrike near Raqqa in response to intelligence that a meeting of ISIS leaders had been planned there.

Officials to discuss condition of officer stabbed at Flint airport

June 25, 2017

David P. Gelios, left, Special Agent in Charge, Detroit Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Daniel L. Lemisch, Acting U.S. Attorney of the Eastern District of MI, speak during a news conference in Detroit, Thursday, June 22, 2017.

United Kingdom police: 6 hurt as vehicle crashes into pedestrians

June 25, 2017

It happened outside Westgate Sports Centre where an event was taking place to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, BBC reports . They earlier said they were "aware of an incident" outside the centre and said emergency services were in attendance. In a statement on Facebook the mosque said: "Immediately after the Eid prayers when the people were starting to leave the venue, a vehicle collided with pedestrians.

Mansarovar pilgrims denied entry via Nathu La

June 25, 2017

The Sikkim route was opened in 2015 after the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi . After crossing over the Nathu La pass, Indian pilgrims are ferried by Chinese transport to Kailash. The Chinese officials said they were concerned about the safety of the Indian pilgrims which is why they were stopped from proceeding further. The Chinese People's Liberation Army officials did not allow them to crossciting a landslide somewhere on the road ahead.

Reports of an air tanker crash in Portugal appear to be false

June 25, 2017

On Tuesday night, the authorities evacuated more villages around Gois, to the north of Pedrogão Grande, as wildfires which appeared to be under control flared up again. They were caught by the flames as they tried to help the passengers. A couple standing on top of a hill look at the damage of the forest fire in Serra do Macario, central Portugal, Tuesday, June 20 2017.

The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia's crown prince

June 25, 2017

Abroad, the new crown prince retains his defense minister post. There had always been speculations that MbS's rise to power under his father's reign might also accelerate his ascension to the throne. Tillerson said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia and its allies had prepared a list of demands to be presented to Qatar. With King Salman largely confined to the Palace owing to health reasons and Prince Nayef forcibly retired, the new Crown Prince has already become the de facto ruler of ...

Edmonton woman dies in two-vehicle collision near Sylvan Lake

June 25, 2017

According to reports, the southbound pickup truck was carrying two people and hit the westbound sedan. The driver of the auto, a 57-year-old woman from Edmonton, succumbed to her injuries. Extensive damage was caused to both vehicles. Police are not releasing the name of the woman who died. Traffic was diverted for about three hours following the collision.

Ex-cop cleared of reckless homicide in Milwaukee shooting

June 25, 2017

The police department fired Heaggan-Brown two months after being charged with shooting Smith , but for an unrelated sexual assault case, Smith's family claims . One of the victims alleged that Heagann-Brown assaulted her just one day after Smith's fatal shooting. Former Milwaukee police officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown, center, speaks with his attorney Jonathan Smith in Milwaukee County Court on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Milwaukee after being acquitted on first-degree ...

Martha the Neapolitan mastiff wins title of World's Ugliest Dog

June 25, 2017

Martha lives with her owner in nearby Sebastopol, California . Her handler Shirley Zindler answered for her: " I'd gloat, but I need a nap ". The contestants are judged on first impressions, unusual attributes, personality and audience reaction.

US Recognizes Progress of Taliban Movement in Afghanistan

June 25, 2017

A US senior defence official said that the decision concerning troop levels in Syria and Iraq was communicated via an internal policy memo on April 20. Pointing to Obama-era budget caps known as sequestration, Mattis said limits on military spending have left troops at greater risk and blocked important new programs - even though the defense budget is already greater than that of the next seven countries combined.

Senate Republicans Are Ready to Repeal Obamacare

June 25, 2017

Menendez said the Senate's bill to repeal Obamacare could ultimately slash $30 billion in Medicaid funding in New Jersey, where more than a half-million people enrolled under Medicaid expansion could lose coverage. So it's still a very hard battle for Senator McConnell to get this bill through. But the 142-page draft would allow states to drop several benefits which are now mandated, such as maternity care and hospital services, and also would abolish the requirement for most ...

Al Quds rally draws hundreds to Calgary City Hall

June 25, 2017

During the rallies in the capital, Iran also put on display three surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, including the Zolfaghar, the type that Iran used this week to destroy Daesh positions in Syria. "[Israel is the] mother of terrorism", he added. He also said Obama did not leave many options for Trump to curb Iran's foothold in the region. In comments ahead of the rallies, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the rallies were meant to "fight arrogance and global hegemons" likely ...

Terror plot targeting Mecca Grand Mosque foiled: Saudi Arabia

June 25, 2017

A suicide bomber reportedly blows himself after Saudi security forces prevented an imminent attack. A suicide bomber blew himself up after a shootout with armed police in a building near the mosque, which is revered as Islam's holiest site.

Thousands Pay Tribute To Otto Warmbier In Ohio

June 25, 2017

North Korea reportedly told a USA official that Warmbier contracted botulism and slipped intothe coma after taking a sleeping pill - they claimed to have released the student on "humanitarian grounds". "To make it clear, we are the biggest victim of this incident and there would be no more foolish judgment than to think we do not know how to calculate gains and losses", the spokesman said.

Angel Di Maria risks jail term over tax fraud

June 25, 2017

Ronaldo, who is in Russian Federation at the Confederations Cup with Portugal's national soccer team, has played in Spain for Real Madrid since 2009. The state prosecutor based the accusations on information provided by Spain's Tax Office, which indicate that Mourinho used shell companies in the Virgin Islands and Ireland to "hide profits made from image rights".

Otto Warmbier death a 'mystery': North Korea denies responsibility

June 25, 2017

The spokesman, who was not named, said that U.S. doctors who travelled to North Korea to carry out Warmbier's medical evacuation had recognised that he had been given medical treatment and, despite his serious medical condition, had been sent back to the USA alive.

YouTube Unveils New Streaming Features at Vidcon

June 25, 2017

It previews 12 new originals coming to the platform during the course of this year, so expect them to be available for streaming soon. In a keynote speech from YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki it was revealed that virtual reality, video size, and sharing features were all being overhauled.

Qatar Starts Maritime Operations through Oman, Assisted by Iran

June 25, 2017

Erdogan noted that if the United States considers Turkey its ally in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, then why do they fight against ISIS terrorists with the help of YPG and PYD. "The Republic of Somaliland fully supports Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates' stance on relations with Qatar", a statement from Somaliland's Council of Ministers read .

Five Republican senators now oppose health care bill as written

June 25, 2017

Much of the architecture of the House's American Health Care Act has been left intact. "You know, health care is a very hard situation". Later in the news conference, Heller held up a copy of the bill and said , "This is the bill that I'm voting for on Tuesday ..." The stakes are incredibly high-this is about the health, well-being, and economic security of families, children and adults with disabilities, and older Hoosiers.

Key Republican Collins has 'serious concerns' on healthcare bill

June 25, 2017

McConnell wants a vote before his members head home to face their constituents over Congress' Fourth of July recess - maybe even before they have a chance to fully digest the bill, which would shake up an industry that comprises one-sixth of the US economy and safeguards the health and well-being of more than 300 million Americans.

Overturned oil tanker explodes in Pakistan, killing 120

June 25, 2017

The dead included men, women and children, he said . Victims trapped in the fireball. The truck veered off the road Sunday when the driver lost control in the city of Bahawalpur , police official Mohammad Akhtar told CNN. They said the tanker was carrying about 6,600 gallons of oil. "We saw bodies everywhere, so many were just skeletons". "The Prime Minister has directed provincial government to provide full medical assistance to the injured with burns", a statement from the Prime ...

Price backs Senate health care bill, admits getting votes will be tough

June 25, 2017

In other words, Medicaid is not capped. At a campaign-style rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Wednesday, Trump declared that "Obamacare is a disaster" and added that "if we went and got the single greatest health care plan in the history of the world, we would not get one Democrat vote because they're obstructionists".

Missing boater's body found on Lake St. Clair

June 25, 2017

The Macomb County sheriff's office says Virdest Day was on a boat that was returning to Harrison Township from the annual Jobbie Nooner party. The 44-year-old US man was recovered Saturday by the Macomb County Dive Team under water near where he went missing.

UK Parliament hit by a cyber-attack

June 25, 2017

The latest attack was publicly revealed by Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard on Twitter as he asked his followers to send any "urgent messages" to him by text. The investigation by Parliament's digital security team is ongoing, but it now speculates that up to 90 accounts - or less than 1% of the network's 9,000 users - may have been compromised in the attack.

United Kingdom parliament targeted by cyber attack

June 25, 2017

The team responsible for securing the Houses of Parliament's IT systems are said to have taken steps to block hackers from accessing accounts, but this apparently has blocked MPs from remotely accessing email inboxes. The attack follows reports of cabinet ministers' passwords and email addresses being for sale online by Russian hackers selling a haul of stolen data.

Deadly oil tank explodes in Pakistan, hundreds killed

June 25, 2017

Rizwan Naseer, Director of Punjab provincial rescue services, said numerous bodies were badly burnt and beyond recognition. DW's correspondent in Lahore, Tanvir Shahzad, said the death toll was expected to rise. "People living in roadside villages, carrying domestic pots rushed to the scene to collect oil and they also made phone calls to their relatives living in other villages to immediate [ly] come to collect oil", police told Pakistan's state-run APP news .

Backed Syrian fighters seize parts of IS 'capital' Raqqa

June 25, 2017

Five months later, Mosul in Iraq fell to the terrorists and on June 29, Daesh chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi self-proclaimed a so-called "caliphate" that covered territory in both countries. The Islamist was presumed to have joined the insurgency that erupted after the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq and has also spent time in an American military prison.

Swedish People's Party government hopes dashed in political acrobatics

June 25, 2017

Lawmaker Simon Elo said a new group, called New Alternative, would be formed with 20 parliamentarians, leaving the old Finns party group with 17 MPs. "I made it clear that the current government programme and the asylum policy action programme are sufficient for the Finns, but we expect that what had been jointly agreed with us will be closely followed", he said, something the government has so far refused to do.

BJP wants consensus candidate for President

June 25, 2017

The polling, if required, will be held on July 17. "We are the ruling party and we have to take everyone on board and work towards evolving a broad consensus and seek their support", Naidu told reporters, asserting that the exercise will be done in the "true spirit of democracy".

Congress criticises Shivraj Chouhan's inability to control farmers' protest

June 25, 2017

The Chief Minister had appealed to farmers to discuss their problems with him. Families of five farmers who were killed in the police firing during the last week's protest in Mandsaur , had last night asked him to call off his fast. Two days later however admitted that the farmers were killed by police firing. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday began an indefinite fast "until peace is restored".

Cameroon: FIFA Confederation Cup - Germany, Chile End Tie in Stalemate

June 25, 2017

We know what to do but it'll be a tough game", Broos added. Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez became Chile's highest goal scorer of all time as he netted for La Roja before Lars Stindl equalized. As if it weren't already bad enough for the 25-year-old, he was also lucky to stay to get away with a strong challenge on Vidal after he released the ball for Sanchez to score.

Iran fires missiles at militant groups in eastern Syria

June 25, 2017

Iran vowed quick revenge after ISIS suicide bombers and gunmen stormed the parliament and the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on June 7, killing 18 and injuring at least 56. The IRGC said that the firings at the weekend were Iran's retaliation for the attacks that took place in the country's capital. " Iran's missile capability protects its citizens in lawful self-defence and advances common global fight to eradicate ISIS and extremist terror", Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in ...

Ex-Homeland Security Director Says Politics Prevented Disclosure of Russian Meddling

June 25, 2017

Oklahoma State Election Board spokesman Bryan Dean told The Oklahoman that there weren't any attempts to access Oklahoma's election systems. "The larger question that we need to address is, now that we know what happened, what are we going to do about it...to stop a foreign superpower from interfering in our democracy", Johnson said.

Man 'wearing explosive belt' shot by police at Brussels Central station

June 25, 2017

On Tuesday night, Belgian soldiers shot and killed the suspect after he set off a small explosion at the central train station in the capital. Van der Sypt added that "this incident is considered as a terrorist attack". The suitcase then exploded a second time, causing a more powerful blast. Although no civilians were killed in the blast, authorities say they were treating the incident as a potential terror attack.

Eid-Ul-Fitr on Monday

June 25, 2017

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of greetings to Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of this year's Eid-el-Fitr. Muslims in Saudi Arabia Started Ramadan on may 27 and will be watching the skies for the new moon on Saturday night .

Flights From LA to Phoenix Canceled Due to Skyrocketing Temperatures

June 25, 2017

Despite the dangers, the weather may not be as bad as originally expected. The forecast called for a high of 120 degrees (49 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix , which it hasn't seen in more than two decades. "Today I'm leaving Sacramento to go to Atlanta, and I'm going to connect in Phoenix ", traveler Nancy Trivett said. The heat is spread across California.

Trump to meet with top executives on wireless tech, drones

June 25, 2017

He said the administration was scrapping unneeded regulations for government computing systems , such as a rule on preventing Y2K issues . The White House Office of American Innovation is hosting a series of working sessions to generate ideas to transform and modernize Government Services.

Special education teacher in CT resigns after sexual assault charge

June 25, 2017

In a second interview, Ramos admitted to police she had sex with the teen " a handful of times " in her vehicle, adding that it began in December and ended in April. The witness said he also received text messages from Ramos containing sexual content and allowed police to take photos of the messages, CBS affiliate WFSB-TV reports .

Ballabhgarh murder accused sent on three-day police remand

June 25, 2017

The incident took place on a train, where four men were mercilessly beaten by a mob owing to the suspicion that they were consuming beef. They started fighting over seats in the compartment, as is alleged in the FIR. The accused said he was not the one who made the beef slur at the Muslim youth. "The villagers and the family told us that Muslims who travel in the train and other trains on the route are often subjected to abuse and harassment", she said.

Pentagon's Doomsday planes, said to be 'nuclear proof', damaged by tornado

June 25, 2017

Offutt Air Force Base , home to the nation's four E-4B aircraft , was hit by the tornado June 16. Two of the Pentagon's specially reinforced "Doomsday" planes , created to withstand the heat from a nuclear blast, were grounded on Friday after being damaged by a tornado, the Air Force said .

Sudanese president meets new Saudi crown prince

June 25, 2017

In spite of this, six kings since the death of the first Saudi monarch in 1953 have been his sons, including the current King Salman . The Crown Prince further accompanied al-Bashir to Jeddah Airport as he ended his four-day to Saudi Arabia.

Pacquiao says he'll emerge a winner in Australia

June 25, 2017

Pacquiao, the only boxer to have won titles in eight weight classes, will be defending his WBO welterweight title against Australia's Jeff Horn at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 2 July 2017. "We are here to win the fight, we don't take anyone lightly". "Sunday is a worship day". He will return to the gym on Monday, with four rounds of sparring planned against an Australian boxer, George Kambosos, Jr.

Scottish Secessionist Dreams Of Swift Independence Vote Dashed

June 25, 2017

The result pushes the prospect of a second referendum on independence from the United Kingdom - central to the party's mission - off the political map. Labour and the Liberal Democrats adopted the same message as the Conservatives by concentrating on opposing secession, and all did well on Thursday night.

Ex-Milwaukee Cop Acquitted in Fatal Shooting

June 25, 2017

Prosecutors contend Smith was defenseless when Heaggan-Brown shot him in the chest because Smith had thrown his gun over a fence. Family members of Sylville Smith and others gather where he was shot and killed by Milwaukee police in Milwaukee , Sunday, Aug.

White House to grant Pentagon authority to adjust troop levels in Afghanistan

June 25, 2017

In contrast to the lack of a strategy in Afghanistan, there is a "defeat ISIS " strategy in Syria which the US-led coalition seeks to " encircle and destroy " Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) fighters. Currently, the US has 9,000 troops in Afghanistan. Mattis was called before the panel of lawmakers to answer questions regarding the 2018 fiscal year US military budget submitted by US President Donald Trump .

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