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Four Taiwanese confirmed dead in Philippine casino resort attack
- June 07, 2017
The gunman, who isn't believed to be involved with a terror network, committed suicide in a hotel room before police could get to him. Dozens of people perished at an entertainment resort in the Philippines Thursday after a gunman set fire to the facility. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
The gunman, who isn't believed to be involved with a terror network, committed suicide in a hotel room before police could get to him. Dozens of people perished at an entertainment resort in the Philippines Thursday after a gunman set fire to the facility. (more...)
Trump moves to privatise USA air traffic control
- June 07, 2017
Critics have pointed out safety concerns of turning over something as important as airways to a private company, as well as fears of turning air traffic control into a monopoly. The businessman-turned-president's push to privatize the system came as the airline industry and regulators have managed an extensive period of safety in the skies - there hasn't been a fatal crash of a domestic airliner in the U.S.in eight years. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Critics have pointed out safety concerns of turning over something as important as airways to a private company, as well as fears of turning air traffic control into a monopoly. The businessman-turned-president's push to privatize the system came as the airline industry and regulators have managed an extensive period of safety in the skies - there hasn't been a fatal crash of a domestic airliner in the U.S.in eight years. (more...)
Airstrikes on Islamic State-held Syrian city kill 12
- June 07, 2017
It is understood that the city is now surrounded from the east, north and west, with intense shelling on the since Monday night that has resulted in the death of at least 21 people. Turkey has remained hostile to the Kurdish People's Protection Units, known by their Kurdish acronym the YPG, which form the backbone of the SDF. The SDF launched its operation to take Raqqa - dubbed "Wrath of the Euphrates" - in November. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
It is understood that the city is now surrounded from the east, north and west, with intense shelling on the since Monday night that has resulted in the death of at least 21 people. Turkey has remained hostile to the Kurdish People's Protection Units, known by their Kurdish acronym the YPG, which form the backbone of the SDF. The SDF launched its operation to take Raqqa - dubbed "Wrath of the Euphrates" - in November. (more...)
Analysts Sceptical As Polls Suggest Labour Surge
- June 07, 2017
But no one expects the landslide Conservative win that May was confident of when she called the election . The Survation poll for ITV gave the Conservatives 41.5% support versus 40.4% for Labour , in line with a separate poll conducted by the group for the Mail on Sunday and published on Saturday. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
But no one expects the landslide Conservative win that May was confident of when she called the election . The Survation poll for ITV gave the Conservatives 41.5% support versus 40.4% for Labour , in line with a separate poll conducted by the group for the Mail on Sunday and published on Saturday. (more...)
London mayor tells AP he doesn't care about Trump tweets
- June 07, 2017
Khan's spokesperson responded to Trump , saying the mayor "has more important things to do than respond to Donald Trump's ill-informed tweet that deliberately takes out of context his remarks". Before Trump's tweet, a Fox News host made a similar point, saying, "Notice we're not having a gun debate right now, because they didn't kill with guns". (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Khan's spokesperson responded to Trump , saying the mayor "has more important things to do than respond to Donald Trump's ill-informed tweet that deliberately takes out of context his remarks". Before Trump's tweet, a Fox News host made a similar point, saying, "Notice we're not having a gun debate right now, because they didn't kill with guns". (more...)
Toll in last week's Kabul truck bomb now over 150: Ghani
- June 07, 2017
Ghani paid specific tribute to the 13 policemen who were killed by the explosion as they attempted to stop the truck. But the Afghanistan Cricket Board issued a strongly worded statement late on Wednesday, cancelling the matches in light of a truck bombing in the city's diplomatic quarter that killed at least 90 people. (more...)
- June 07, 2017
Ghani paid specific tribute to the 13 policemen who were killed by the explosion as they attempted to stop the truck. But the Afghanistan Cricket Board issued a strongly worded statement late on Wednesday, cancelling the matches in light of a truck bombing in the city's diplomatic quarter that killed at least 90 people. (more...)
ISIS claim responsibility for gunfire at popular resort in Philippines
- June 06, 2017
Philippine national police Chief Dela Rosa told local radio station DZMM radio "Don't panic, this is not a cause for alarm". Police said after the theft, the suspect was shot and wounded by security guards. "The market is taking it as it has been described in the news, that it is more of a criminal event rather than a terrorist event which just happened to coincide with what's happening in Mindanao", said Alan Cayetano, head of foreign currency trading at Bank of the Philippine Islands. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Philippine national police Chief Dela Rosa told local radio station DZMM radio "Don't panic, this is not a cause for alarm". Police said after the theft, the suspect was shot and wounded by security guards. "The market is taking it as it has been described in the news, that it is more of a criminal event rather than a terrorist event which just happened to coincide with what's happening in Mindanao", said Alan Cayetano, head of foreign currency trading at Bank of the Philippine Islands. (more...)
Few Americans think GOP health care bill should pass
- June 06, 2017
Some senators want to soften parts of the House bill, especially provisions that would allow insurers in individual states to charge higher premiums to consumers with costly medical conditions. The survey was conducted May 16-22, after the House passed its health-care bill on May 4. Among Republicans, twice as many say it fulfills none or some of the President's promises (59%) as say it fulfills all or a lot of them (30%). (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Some senators want to soften parts of the House bill, especially provisions that would allow insurers in individual states to charge higher premiums to consumers with costly medical conditions. The survey was conducted May 16-22, after the House passed its health-care bill on May 4. Among Republicans, twice as many say it fulfills none or some of the President's promises (59%) as say it fulfills all or a lot of them (30%). (more...)
India´s most powerful rocket launches satellite into orbit
- June 06, 2017
GSLV-Mark III, a heavy lift rocket capable of carrying humans, will place the 3,136-kg GSAT-19 communication satellite at a distance of 36,000 km from earth. The GSAT 19, with a lift-off mass of 3,136 kg, is the communication satellite of India, an official note said. Meanwhile, Director of the ISRO propulsion complex, P V Venkata Krishnan described the launch vehicle as a game changer and said that the organisation had made quantum leaps when it came to hardware. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
GSLV-Mark III, a heavy lift rocket capable of carrying humans, will place the 3,136-kg GSAT-19 communication satellite at a distance of 36,000 km from earth. The GSAT 19, with a lift-off mass of 3,136 kg, is the communication satellite of India, an official note said. Meanwhile, Director of the ISRO propulsion complex, P V Venkata Krishnan described the launch vehicle as a game changer and said that the organisation had made quantum leaps when it came to hardware. (more...)
Maharashtra Board MSBSHSE Class 10 SSC Result Declaration Date Not Confirmed
- June 06, 2017
Out of which 9,89,908 were boys and 7,76,190 were girls. Once MSBSHE released the result of SSC 2017 on the official website of Maharashtra Board, students can just follow the simple steps to check out their result. And still, the official date of Class 10 results are awaited by the MSBSHE. In HSC results, which has declared last week, the highest number of candidates have qualified in Konkan division. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Out of which 9,89,908 were boys and 7,76,190 were girls. Once MSBSHE released the result of SSC 2017 on the official website of Maharashtra Board, students can just follow the simple steps to check out their result. And still, the official date of Class 10 results are awaited by the MSBSHE. In HSC results, which has declared last week, the highest number of candidates have qualified in Konkan division. (more...)
Rahul to visit MP's Mandsaur, to meet families of deceased farmers
- June 06, 2017
Last week, farmers began a strike in the western state of Maharashtra, dumping vegetables and milk on the road to demand billions of dollars in debt relief and better prices for their produce. The protests continued on Monday despite Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's assurance that government is taking all the necessary steps to address the issues of the agitating farmers. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Last week, farmers began a strike in the western state of Maharashtra, dumping vegetables and milk on the road to demand billions of dollars in debt relief and better prices for their produce. The protests continued on Monday despite Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's assurance that government is taking all the necessary steps to address the issues of the agitating farmers. (more...)
Trump will not block ex-FBI director's testimony
- June 06, 2017
But White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that "in order to facilitate a swift and thorough examination of facts", Trump would not try to halt the Comey testimony. He reportedly has met with Comey to discuss the probe, and Comey reportedly sought his approval to testify before lawmakers. It has been reported that Comey plans to talk about conversations in which Trump pressured him to drop his investigation into former national security advisor Mike Flynn, who was sacked ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
But White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that "in order to facilitate a swift and thorough examination of facts", Trump would not try to halt the Comey testimony. He reportedly has met with Comey to discuss the probe, and Comey reportedly sought his approval to testify before lawmakers. It has been reported that Comey plans to talk about conversations in which Trump pressured him to drop his investigation into former national security advisor Mike Flynn, who was sacked ... (more...)
Solo climber is 1st up mighty California rock without ropes
- June 06, 2017
An elite rock climber has become the first to climb alone to the top of the massive granite wall. In 2015, a pair of climbers made the first free ascent of El Cap without using aid, but they still used ropes during the 15-day climb to catch them if they fell. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
An elite rock climber has become the first to climb alone to the top of the massive granite wall. In 2015, a pair of climbers made the first free ascent of El Cap without using aid, but they still used ropes during the 15-day climb to catch them if they fell. (more...)
Chinese zookeepers feed live donkey to tigers in front of horrified onlookers
- June 06, 2017
The big cats were quick to pounce on the animal and mauled it to death in 30 minutes. The zoo officials said the shareholders had tossed the donkey to the tigers "in a fit of rage", and apologised to stunned visitors for the incident that happened in Yancheng city in Jiangsu province. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
The big cats were quick to pounce on the animal and mauled it to death in 30 minutes. The zoo officials said the shareholders had tossed the donkey to the tigers "in a fit of rage", and apologised to stunned visitors for the incident that happened in Yancheng city in Jiangsu province. (more...)
Sturgeon: "Scotland will be independent"
- June 06, 2017
What a striking contrast she makes with our own passive leadership and the abdication of our national responsibility to the EU. A vote for the SNP is a vote to stand up for young people against the Conservatives, Mhairi Black has said, as she urges young voters to use their voice in this Thursday's election.In government, the SNP has protected and expanded the Education Maintenance Allowance which has been scrapped south of the border, and has abolished university tuition fees in Scotland ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
What a striking contrast she makes with our own passive leadership and the abdication of our national responsibility to the EU. A vote for the SNP is a vote to stand up for young people against the Conservatives, Mhairi Black has said, as she urges young voters to use their voice in this Thursday's election.In government, the SNP has protected and expanded the Education Maintenance Allowance which has been scrapped south of the border, and has abolished university tuition fees in Scotland ... (more...)
London attacker was featured in TV documentary "Jihadis Next Door"
- June 06, 2017
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said Butt was known to the security services, but there was no evidence of "attack plan". We recently witnessed this after the attacks in Manchester and in the Westminster area of London . They include a teenager who went to the same gym as Butt who said he was approached to join the ISIS, and a woman who told police she feared he was trying to radicalise children, The Times said. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said Butt was known to the security services, but there was no evidence of "attack plan". We recently witnessed this after the attacks in Manchester and in the Westminster area of London . They include a teenager who went to the same gym as Butt who said he was approached to join the ISIS, and a woman who told police she feared he was trying to radicalise children, The Times said. (more...)
North Korea says rejects new sanctions, to continue nuclear program
- June 06, 2017
Tillerson reiterated United States and Australian commitment to freedom of navigation in the South China Sea to "ensure unimpeded flow of lawful commerce in a rules-based order". Mattis responded that "obviously we have a new president in Washington , D.C.", and "there will be fresh approaches taken". "We consider it urgent", he added. (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Tillerson reiterated United States and Australian commitment to freedom of navigation in the South China Sea to "ensure unimpeded flow of lawful commerce in a rules-based order". Mattis responded that "obviously we have a new president in Washington , D.C.", and "there will be fresh approaches taken". "We consider it urgent", he added. (more...)
Al-Qaeda operative Zakir Musa slams Indian Muslims for not joining jihad
- June 06, 2017
Invoking the recent "atrocities" against Muslims in India, Musa reiterated that the war was not just limited to Kashmir. The group - which identified itself as Mujahideen Taliban-e-Kashmir - said they provided information on Bhat to security forces and swore allegiance to Musa in his quest to "turn Kashmir into an Islamic state". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Invoking the recent "atrocities" against Muslims in India, Musa reiterated that the war was not just limited to Kashmir. The group - which identified itself as Mujahideen Taliban-e-Kashmir - said they provided information on Bhat to security forces and swore allegiance to Musa in his quest to "turn Kashmir into an Islamic state". (more...)
Police release 12 people held after London atrocity and name two attackers
- June 06, 2017
It is believed the documents seized are in the name of one of the attackers - Rachid Redouane - who has been identified as one of the three London attackers and who lived in Ireland as recently as a year ago. You will not win", he said. On the campaign trail, May tried to focus her remarks on Brexit and leadership, but she revealed that there would be a review into how the intelligence agencies dealt with the London Bridge attack after being pressed over whether she shared Johnson's ... (more...)
- June 06, 2017
It is believed the documents seized are in the name of one of the attackers - Rachid Redouane - who has been identified as one of the three London attackers and who lived in Ireland as recently as a year ago. You will not win", he said. On the campaign trail, May tried to focus her remarks on Brexit and leadership, but she revealed that there would be a review into how the intelligence agencies dealt with the London Bridge attack after being pressed over whether she shared Johnson's ... (more...)
US Defense Secretary turns up heat on North Korea and China
- June 06, 2017
Speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue here, US Defence Secretary General (Retd) James Mattis also said while competition between the US and China was bound to occur, the conflict between the world's two largest economies was not "inevitable". (more...)
- June 06, 2017
Speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue here, US Defence Secretary General (Retd) James Mattis also said while competition between the US and China was bound to occur, the conflict between the world's two largest economies was not "inevitable". (more...)
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