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Shropshire and Mid Wales joins minute's silence for London Bridge terror victims
- June 10, 2017
British police said Zaghba had not been a subject of interest for them or the MI5 domestic intelligence agency. Police had been searching for Xavier Thomas , a French man who had been missing since three assailants ploughed a rented vehicle into crowds on London Bridge and attacked people in Borough Hall with knives on Saturday. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
British police said Zaghba had not been a subject of interest for them or the MI5 domestic intelligence agency. Police had been searching for Xavier Thomas , a French man who had been missing since three assailants ploughed a rented vehicle into crowds on London Bridge and attacked people in Borough Hall with knives on Saturday. (more...)
Trump calls on Qatar to stop funding terrorism
- June 10, 2017
Qatar's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has been trying to get Jabhat al-Nusra off America's terror list by championing a cosmetic separation between the group and the umbrella Al Qaeda branch. The U.A.E. -owned Etihad and Emirates airlines said expatriates residing in Qatar and in possession of Qatari residency will not be eligible for an Emirati visa on arrival. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Qatar's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has been trying to get Jabhat al-Nusra off America's terror list by championing a cosmetic separation between the group and the umbrella Al Qaeda branch. The U.A.E. -owned Etihad and Emirates airlines said expatriates residing in Qatar and in possession of Qatari residency will not be eligible for an Emirati visa on arrival. (more...)
Poland condemns Iran terrorist attack
- June 10, 2017
The group has claimed the attack on Iran's parliament and another on the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on Wednesday, which killed at least two and wounded more than 30 people. Nelly Lahoud, an expert on extremism at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Bahrain, said IS leaders may be looking to rally supporters through the attacks in Iran as they lose ground in Syria and Iraq . (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The group has claimed the attack on Iran's parliament and another on the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on Wednesday, which killed at least two and wounded more than 30 people. Nelly Lahoud, an expert on extremism at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Bahrain, said IS leaders may be looking to rally supporters through the attacks in Iran as they lose ground in Syria and Iraq . (more...)
Circling around US embeds, Syrian forces reach Iraq border
- June 10, 2017
The U.S. said its strikes was meant to keep the Syrian army from advancing into an area included in the de-escalation zones deal. The commander further claimed that Russian forces have observed a peaceful exit of the Islamist militants from Raqqa in the direction of Palmyra, which allegedly stems from an agreement made between the Islamic State group and Kurdish forces. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The U.S. said its strikes was meant to keep the Syrian army from advancing into an area included in the de-escalation zones deal. The commander further claimed that Russian forces have observed a peaceful exit of the Islamist militants from Raqqa in the direction of Palmyra, which allegedly stems from an agreement made between the Islamic State group and Kurdish forces. (more...)
Trump Wanted Loyalty, Drop Flynn Investigation — Fired FBI Director
- June 10, 2017
Pundits and legal experts have been divided on whether Trump's actions rose to the level of obstruction of justice, a potentially impeachable offense, while Comey said that decision was now in the hands of Mueller, who is also a former Federal Bureau of Investigation director. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Pundits and legal experts have been divided on whether Trump's actions rose to the level of obstruction of justice, a potentially impeachable offense, while Comey said that decision was now in the hands of Mueller, who is also a former Federal Bureau of Investigation director. (more...)
All Qatar Airways offices have just been closed down in the UAE
- June 10, 2017
The United States , France and Russian Federation have called for dialogue while Turkey has defended Qatar and said it would further "develop" ties with Doha . Saudi Arabia, the UAE , Bahrain , Egypt , the internationally recognized government in Yemen and the leadership in Eastern Libya have all suspended diplomatic and commercial links to Qatar , including air travel. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The United States , France and Russian Federation have called for dialogue while Turkey has defended Qatar and said it would further "develop" ties with Doha . Saudi Arabia, the UAE , Bahrain , Egypt , the internationally recognized government in Yemen and the leadership in Eastern Libya have all suspended diplomatic and commercial links to Qatar , including air travel. (more...)
London attackers had Molotov cocktails, tried to hire truck
- June 10, 2017
On Saturday, a vehicle rammed into people on the London Bridge before continuing in the direction of Borough Market . All three of the London Bridge attackers were shot dead at the scene by officers within eight minutes of police receiving the first emergency call. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
On Saturday, a vehicle rammed into people on the London Bridge before continuing in the direction of Borough Market . All three of the London Bridge attackers were shot dead at the scene by officers within eight minutes of police receiving the first emergency call. (more...)
Greatest Ever? Warriors Beat Cavaliers to Move One Win From Perfection
- June 10, 2017
So that's what you want to do. Thompson: I was trying to get the offensive rebound for a putback but he jumped higher than me because he had a running start. The Cavaliers might have beaten anybody else the way they played, just as they did in Game 3 of last year's Finals and as they did while rolling into the Finals with a 12-1 record. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
So that's what you want to do. Thompson: I was trying to get the offensive rebound for a putback but he jumped higher than me because he had a running start. The Cavaliers might have beaten anybody else the way they played, just as they did in Game 3 of last year's Finals and as they did while rolling into the Finals with a 12-1 record. (more...)
Monaco's ruler: Trump should listen to scientists on climate
- June 10, 2017
J. Kalani English, senate majority leader who introduced SB 559 . Smokestacks emitting greenhouse gases. It also calls for an effort to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius. "This top-down decision has left the USA administration stranded, spinning its wheels", David Suzuki Foundation science and policy director Ian Bruce said. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
J. Kalani English, senate majority leader who introduced SB 559 . Smokestacks emitting greenhouse gases. It also calls for an effort to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius. "This top-down decision has left the USA administration stranded, spinning its wheels", David Suzuki Foundation science and policy director Ian Bruce said. (more...)
Two US intel chiefs say were never pressured by White House
- June 10, 2017
Top U.S. intelligence officials will face questions on the FBI probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. election and fallout from the firing of the bureau's former director, James Comey , when they appear at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Top U.S. intelligence officials will face questions on the FBI probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. election and fallout from the firing of the bureau's former director, James Comey , when they appear at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. (more...)
Trump speaks to Saudi King as Gulf crisis deepens
- June 10, 2017
In Germany, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir also said he wants to see a response from the Arab countries' demands "soon". In an interview televised by the BBC on Tuesday, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani wondered why the countries in question believed that Qatar was siding with Iran. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
In Germany, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir also said he wants to see a response from the Arab countries' demands "soon". In an interview televised by the BBC on Tuesday, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani wondered why the countries in question believed that Qatar was siding with Iran. (more...)
MP CM appeals farmers to postpone agitation as stir spread
- June 10, 2017
The incident is reminiscent of the 2011 Bhatta Parsaul agitation in Uttar Pradesh when Rahul Gandhi sneaked into the village riding pillion on the motorcycle of a local municipality member. District Administrator Swatantra Kumar Singh said Gandhi has not been permitted to enter Mandsaur . Police said seven cases were lodged and 62 people detained in connection with the violence. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The incident is reminiscent of the 2011 Bhatta Parsaul agitation in Uttar Pradesh when Rahul Gandhi sneaked into the village riding pillion on the motorcycle of a local municipality member. District Administrator Swatantra Kumar Singh said Gandhi has not been permitted to enter Mandsaur . Police said seven cases were lodged and 62 people detained in connection with the violence. (more...)
Congress leaders along with Rahul Gandhi arrested in Madhya Pradesh
- June 10, 2017
On Tuesday, the agitation intensified as protesters threw stones and vandalised vehicles after police allegedly opened fire on them. He told reporters that Modi could waive loans worth Rs1.50 trillion of the rich but not for farmers. The protestors alleged that the police fired at them. Internet services in Mandsaur, Ratlam and Ujjain were also suspended following the farmers' protests, and a curfew was reportedly imposed. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
On Tuesday, the agitation intensified as protesters threw stones and vandalised vehicles after police allegedly opened fire on them. He told reporters that Modi could waive loans worth Rs1.50 trillion of the rich but not for farmers. The protestors alleged that the police fired at them. Internet services in Mandsaur, Ratlam and Ujjain were also suspended following the farmers' protests, and a curfew was reportedly imposed. (more...)
London attack: Imams refuse funeral prayers for attackers who misused 'Jihad'
- June 10, 2017
A body recovered by police from the River Thames on Tuesday is believed to be that of French national Xavier Thomas, 45, who had not been seen since Saturday's terror attack on London Bridge. "They are deranged, mentally disturbed", he said of the attackers. The refusal to perform funeral rites emphasizes one of President Donald Trump's key messages last month's visit with religious leaders in Saudi Arabia. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
A body recovered by police from the River Thames on Tuesday is believed to be that of French national Xavier Thomas, 45, who had not been seen since Saturday's terror attack on London Bridge. "They are deranged, mentally disturbed", he said of the attackers. The refusal to perform funeral rites emphasizes one of President Donald Trump's key messages last month's visit with religious leaders in Saudi Arabia. (more...)
China's Xi tells India's Modi issues should be managed 'appropriately'
- June 10, 2017
Speaking after Modi, Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif also congratulated India on joining SCO and said that the organisation gives a shared platform to fight terrorism . Capping a 2-year long process, India and Pakistan today became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a China-dominated security grouping that is increasingly seen as a counterweight to Nato , after a formal induction ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan . (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Speaking after Modi, Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif also congratulated India on joining SCO and said that the organisation gives a shared platform to fight terrorism . Capping a 2-year long process, India and Pakistan today became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a China-dominated security grouping that is increasingly seen as a counterweight to Nato , after a formal induction ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan . (more...)
Church bus crashes in Atlanta area; several injured
- June 10, 2017
Twenty-one people were hurt in that accident . Nine of them were taken to the hospital for treatment. One person died at the scene and another five or six people sustained critical injuries, according to the Atlanta Fire Department, which said eight additional people were in serious condition. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Twenty-one people were hurt in that accident . Nine of them were taken to the hospital for treatment. One person died at the scene and another five or six people sustained critical injuries, according to the Atlanta Fire Department, which said eight additional people were in serious condition. (more...)
Iran supreme leader: Attacks fuel hatred toward US, Saudis
- June 10, 2017
The Iranian Students' News Agency (IRNA) quoted a ministry statement that provided the identities of the attackers, who, the ministry said , had fought for Daesh in the Syrian city of Raqqah and the Iraqi city of Mosul . Parliament speaker Ali Larijani also attacked the United States and Saudi Arabia, which he called "a tribal state very far from anything like a democracy". (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The Iranian Students' News Agency (IRNA) quoted a ministry statement that provided the identities of the attackers, who, the ministry said , had fought for Daesh in the Syrian city of Raqqah and the Iraqi city of Mosul . Parliament speaker Ali Larijani also attacked the United States and Saudi Arabia, which he called "a tribal state very far from anything like a democracy". (more...)
Penguins crush Predators to lead series
- June 10, 2017
The question for the Penguins, who are one win away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions, is whether they can get that same team-wide effort on the road in Game 6 on Sunday, where they had so much trouble. Yes, Kessel scored - the fifth goal of the game. On his first shift, Crosby split Nashville's defence and rang a shot off the post, drawing a holding penalty in the process. (more...)
- June 10, 2017
The question for the Penguins, who are one win away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions, is whether they can get that same team-wide effort on the road in Game 6 on Sunday, where they had so much trouble. Yes, Kessel scored - the fifth goal of the game. On his first shift, Crosby split Nashville's defence and rang a shot off the post, drawing a holding penalty in the process. (more...)
France confirms second French death in London attack
- June 10, 2017
Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn yesterday said he supported those calling for May to resign because of her role reducing police staffing during her tenure as home secretary, though he said the best remedy was to vote her out. A British citizen, Butt was born in Pakistan and lived in Barking, east London , along with Moroccan-Libyan Rachid Redouane , the second terrorist responsible for the attacks . (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn yesterday said he supported those calling for May to resign because of her role reducing police staffing during her tenure as home secretary, though he said the best remedy was to vote her out. A British citizen, Butt was born in Pakistan and lived in Barking, east London , along with Moroccan-Libyan Rachid Redouane , the second terrorist responsible for the attacks . (more...)
Police increase patrols in Tehran after Iran terror attacks
- June 10, 2017
Although this is the first evidence of an IS presence inside Iran, the government has clashed in the past with both Kurdish Islamic militants and secular Kurdish separatists. It described them as "long affiliated with the Wahhabi", an ultraconservative form of Sunni Islam practised in Saudi Arabia. Sunni Saudi Arabia denied any involvement in the Tehran attacks, but the assault further fuels tensions between Riyadh and Tehran as they vie for control of the Gulf and influence in the wider ... (more...)
- June 10, 2017
Although this is the first evidence of an IS presence inside Iran, the government has clashed in the past with both Kurdish Islamic militants and secular Kurdish separatists. It described them as "long affiliated with the Wahhabi", an ultraconservative form of Sunni Islam practised in Saudi Arabia. Sunni Saudi Arabia denied any involvement in the Tehran attacks, but the assault further fuels tensions between Riyadh and Tehran as they vie for control of the Gulf and influence in the wider ... (more...)
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