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UK opposition leader urges PM to quit over police cuts
- June 06, 2017
The Labour leader later clarified his views, stressing it was a matter for the electorate whether to oust Mrs May: "I'm not backing away from anything, what I'm saying is there's an election on now there's a choice before everybody". We have been, in many respects, extremely successful and we have built a very powerful machine but we have now seen these ghastly attacks in London and Manchester over the last several weeks. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The Labour leader later clarified his views, stressing it was a matter for the electorate whether to oust Mrs May: "I'm not backing away from anything, what I'm saying is there's an election on now there's a choice before everybody". We have been, in many respects, extremely successful and we have built a very powerful machine but we have now seen these ghastly attacks in London and Manchester over the last several weeks. (more...)
Blasts hit Jakarta bus terminal
- June 06, 2017
It was not immediately clear what caused the blasts at the terminal. National police spokesman Setyo Wasisto told reporters that two suicide bombers had been involved in the attack and three police officers had died. But with police crackdowns neutralizing numerous country's major terrorist cells in recent years, attacks have tended to become far smaller in scale and directed at police officers - especially unarmed ones directing traffic. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
It was not immediately clear what caused the blasts at the terminal. National police spokesman Setyo Wasisto told reporters that two suicide bombers had been involved in the attack and three police officers had died. But with police crackdowns neutralizing numerous country's major terrorist cells in recent years, attacks have tended to become far smaller in scale and directed at police officers - especially unarmed ones directing traffic. (more...)
Nigeria's President Buhari is recuperating fast, wife says
- June 06, 2017
Aisha left Abuja for London last week Tuesday to join her husband three weeks after he left for a follow up medical consultation with his doctors. Before her departure, she thanked Nigerians for their support and prayers for Mr. Reacting to what he called "needlessly sensational and exaggerated speculations by conspiracy theorists", the Presidential aide explained that it is misleading to compare President Buhari's case to that of the late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, adding that the ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Aisha left Abuja for London last week Tuesday to join her husband three weeks after he left for a follow up medical consultation with his doctors. Before her departure, she thanked Nigerians for their support and prayers for Mr. Reacting to what he called "needlessly sensational and exaggerated speculations by conspiracy theorists", the Presidential aide explained that it is misleading to compare President Buhari's case to that of the late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, adding that the ... (more...)
Body of third explosion victim recovered from Didion Milling Plant
- June 06, 2017
None of the workers have been identified. Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the explosion. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigators were on the scene. Almost two dozen fire departments and four police departments responded. Company officials said they are still paying the employees who work at the plant through an insurance policy, and they do plan on rebuilding the facility. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
None of the workers have been identified. Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the explosion. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigators were on the scene. Almost two dozen fire departments and four police departments responded. Company officials said they are still paying the employees who work at the plant through an insurance policy, and they do plan on rebuilding the facility. (more...)
Does not want "permanent rift" between Qatar, Gulf countries -senior U.S
- June 06, 2017
USA and the Global community's anti-terrorism measures are no thin ice, with the Qatari diplomatic crisis likely to give rise to more terrorism and extremism in the region. Saudi Arabia has said it will close that border which will force Qatar to rely on air and sea freight. That is down about 8 percent from the May 25 open. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
USA and the Global community's anti-terrorism measures are no thin ice, with the Qatari diplomatic crisis likely to give rise to more terrorism and extremism in the region. Saudi Arabia has said it will close that border which will force Qatar to rely on air and sea freight. That is down about 8 percent from the May 25 open. (more...)
Workplace shootings, like Orlando's, tick upward in US
- June 06, 2017
The gunman was identified as John Robert Neumann , Jr. It wasn't immediately clear whether he specifically targeted the victims or opened fire randomly. What has changed in recent years is the willingness of employers to set up systems to monitor people who might be threats, experts said. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs says she wants to express her sympathy and sorrow to the family members and friends of the victims. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The gunman was identified as John Robert Neumann , Jr. It wasn't immediately clear whether he specifically targeted the victims or opened fire randomly. What has changed in recent years is the willingness of employers to set up systems to monitor people who might be threats, experts said. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs says she wants to express her sympathy and sorrow to the family members and friends of the victims. (more...)
British police identify two London attack suspects
- June 06, 2017
The barriers appeared overnight and now a number of bridges in London have what the Metropolitan Police is calling "increased security measures". The concrete and steel dividers are part of a larger restriction of public spaces in London following an attack on Saturday night in which three jihadi terrorists mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge before jumping out of their van and stabbing people at random. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The barriers appeared overnight and now a number of bridges in London have what the Metropolitan Police is calling "increased security measures". The concrete and steel dividers are part of a larger restriction of public spaces in London following an attack on Saturday night in which three jihadi terrorists mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge before jumping out of their van and stabbing people at random. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway's husband weighs in on Trump
- June 06, 2017
Trump seemed to acknowledge that his initial "travel ban" tweet was seen as a misstep in yet another post on Monday, but he was unapologetic about it. During the appellate level hearings, Trump's comments - along with those of his advisers - have been pointed to by the judges who have stalled the ban. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Trump seemed to acknowledge that his initial "travel ban" tweet was seen as a misstep in yet another post on Monday, but he was unapologetic about it. During the appellate level hearings, Trump's comments - along with those of his advisers - have been pointed to by the judges who have stalled the ban. (more...)
UNMASKED: Third London Bridge terrorist named as Moroccan-Italian
- June 06, 2017
In Britain's third Islamist attack in as many months, three men on Saturday rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before running into the Borough Market area, where they slit throats and stabbed people indiscriminately. The second attacker was named as 30-year-old Rachid Redouane , who police said claimed to be Moroccan and Libyan, and also went by the name Rachid Elkhdar with a different date of birth. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In Britain's third Islamist attack in as many months, three men on Saturday rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before running into the Borough Market area, where they slit throats and stabbed people indiscriminately. The second attacker was named as 30-year-old Rachid Redouane , who police said claimed to be Moroccan and Libyan, and also went by the name Rachid Elkhdar with a different date of birth. (more...)
Maldives Joins Arab Nations, Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Qatar
- June 06, 2017
Jet Airways and IndiGo said their flights to Doha are operating as per schedule, amid some Arab states severing their diplomatic ties with Qatar - a development that could also result in airspace restrictions over the Gulf region. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Jet Airways and IndiGo said their flights to Doha are operating as per schedule, amid some Arab states severing their diplomatic ties with Qatar - a development that could also result in airspace restrictions over the Gulf region. (more...)
Arab Nations Cut Ties with Qatar
- June 06, 2017
The UAE foreign minister also explained that the decision to cut off the diplomatic relations with Qatar taken by the Arab states on Monday followed years of exhortations and patience. Qatari citizens have 14 days to leave Bahraini territories while Qatari diplomats were given 48 hours to leave the country after being expelled. A statement to come out from Egypt indicates that one of the reasons was the Qatari government's support of the Muslim Brotherhood, which Cairo has designated a ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The UAE foreign minister also explained that the decision to cut off the diplomatic relations with Qatar taken by the Arab states on Monday followed years of exhortations and patience. Qatari citizens have 14 days to leave Bahraini territories while Qatari diplomats were given 48 hours to leave the country after being expelled. A statement to come out from Egypt indicates that one of the reasons was the Qatari government's support of the Muslim Brotherhood, which Cairo has designated a ... (more...)
Police find suspected Molotov cocktails in London attack van
- June 06, 2017
Police carried out fresh raids and arrested "a number of people" on Monday after Daesh (the so-called IS) claimed an attack by three men who mowed down and stabbed revelers in London , killing seven people before being shot dead by officers. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Police carried out fresh raids and arrested "a number of people" on Monday after Daesh (the so-called IS) claimed an attack by three men who mowed down and stabbed revelers in London , killing seven people before being shot dead by officers. (more...)
Harvard rescinds offers to incoming freshmen over hateful memes
- June 06, 2017
Although the college spokesperson Rachel Dane maintains that the institution doesn't speak of the admission status of students publicly, the report collected testimonies of the students who were part of the dubious social media group. "They were like, 'Oh, you have to send a meme to the original group to prove that you could get into the new one, '" Luca says. Anything that was 'wild, ' as they called it. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Although the college spokesperson Rachel Dane maintains that the institution doesn't speak of the admission status of students publicly, the report collected testimonies of the students who were part of the dubious social media group. "They were like, 'Oh, you have to send a meme to the original group to prove that you could get into the new one, '" Luca says. Anything that was 'wild, ' as they called it. (more...)
Arab states break ties with Qatar, complicating U.S. coalition-building
- June 06, 2017
Private-sector workers were not anxious about deportations, saying they did not think it was in the interest of their companies to take such actions. However, many people are calling Saudi Arabia a hypocrite as it has also been accused of funding ISIS, either directly or by failing to stop private donors from ending money to the group. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Private-sector workers were not anxious about deportations, saying they did not think it was in the interest of their companies to take such actions. However, many people are calling Saudi Arabia a hypocrite as it has also been accused of funding ISIS, either directly or by failing to stop private donors from ending money to the group. (more...)
Nadal moves into French Open quarters in style
- June 06, 2017
The Spaniard, who is famous for his meticulous routines on court, is on track for a 10th title at Roland Garros . Nadal plays another countryman, in Pablo Carreno Busta , in his last-eight clash at Roland Garros . Second seed Karolina Pliskova advanced to round four with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Germany's Carina Witthoeft. Nishikori, 27, needed nearly four hours to win 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 0-6, 6-4 in a third-round match finished on Sunday after the previous days rain delay. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The Spaniard, who is famous for his meticulous routines on court, is on track for a 10th title at Roland Garros . Nadal plays another countryman, in Pablo Carreno Busta , in his last-eight clash at Roland Garros . Second seed Karolina Pliskova advanced to round four with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Germany's Carina Witthoeft. Nishikori, 27, needed nearly four hours to win 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 0-6, 6-4 in a third-round match finished on Sunday after the previous days rain delay. (more...)
ISIS attack Egyptian bus killing 29 Coptic Christians
- June 06, 2017
He added that "Egypt will not hesitate in striking any camps that harbor or train terrorist elements whether inside Egypt or outside Egypt". Prime Minister Hani Mulki on Friday telephoned his Egyptian counterpart Sherif Ismail to condemn the attack that killed and injured dozens who were heading to a monastery, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported . (more...)
- June 06, 2017
He added that "Egypt will not hesitate in striking any camps that harbor or train terrorist elements whether inside Egypt or outside Egypt". Prime Minister Hani Mulki on Friday telephoned his Egyptian counterpart Sherif Ismail to condemn the attack that killed and injured dozens who were heading to a monastery, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported . (more...)
Donald Trump criticises mayor Sadiq Khan again over London terror attacks
- June 06, 2017
In the wake of Saturday's deadly attack, Trump renewed calls for a travel crackdown, while attacking London's Muslim mayor, the media, Democrats, judges and opponents who accuse him of playing the politics of fear. In March, after an attack by an Islamic militant that left five people dead in Westminster, central London , Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. issued a tweet that criticised Khan. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
In the wake of Saturday's deadly attack, Trump renewed calls for a travel crackdown, while attacking London's Muslim mayor, the media, Democrats, judges and opponents who accuse him of playing the politics of fear. In March, after an attack by an Islamic militant that left five people dead in Westminster, central London , Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. issued a tweet that criticised Khan. (more...)
Trump assails Justice Department's court strategy on travel ban
- June 06, 2017
However Conway's husband, George Conway, a lawyer who withdrew last week from contention for a senior Justice Department job, said in a Twitter message that while Trump's tweets might "make some people feel better", they would not help the government get five votes in the Supreme Court. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
However Conway's husband, George Conway, a lawyer who withdrew last week from contention for a senior Justice Department job, said in a Twitter message that while Trump's tweets might "make some people feel better", they would not help the government get five votes in the Supreme Court. (more...)
UK police release people arrested after London attack without charge
- June 06, 2017
As details about Butt emerged, however, they prompted questions of whether he could have been stopped sooner. But an announcement - made before the Manchester and London Bridge attacks - that they planned to make some of the elderly pay more for their care saw that lead start to shrink, to between one and 12 points now. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
As details about Butt emerged, however, they prompted questions of whether he could have been stopped sooner. But an announcement - made before the Manchester and London Bridge attacks - that they planned to make some of the elderly pay more for their care saw that lead start to shrink, to between one and 12 points now. (more...)
Teen pulls child from car involved in fatal I-93 crash
- June 06, 2017
A child passenger was also taken by ambulance to Elliott Hospital before being flown by helicopter to Boston Children's Hospital for what police called "serious but stable injuries". State troopers and the Londonderry Fire Department were called to the scene about 7:15 p.m. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. A series of vehicle accidents on I-93 left one person dead and sent multiple people to the hospital Friday. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
A child passenger was also taken by ambulance to Elliott Hospital before being flown by helicopter to Boston Children's Hospital for what police called "serious but stable injuries". State troopers and the Londonderry Fire Department were called to the scene about 7:15 p.m. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. A series of vehicle accidents on I-93 left one person dead and sent multiple people to the hospital Friday. (more...)
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