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Mandsaur killings: BJP MP accuses Congress of provoking farmers for violence
- June 11, 2017
He also described that the families of the deceased farmers who died in the clashes in Mandsaur met him, "One thing that made me emotional was the number of our children that we lost in these protests". "I won't sit in my office at Mantralaya (secretariat)..." The Opposition Congress dubbed Chouhan's fast as a "nautanki" (drama or empty theatrics). (more...)
- June 11, 2017
He also described that the families of the deceased farmers who died in the clashes in Mandsaur met him, "One thing that made me emotional was the number of our children that we lost in these protests". "I won't sit in my office at Mantralaya (secretariat)..." The Opposition Congress dubbed Chouhan's fast as a "nautanki" (drama or empty theatrics). (more...)
Two of the three London Bridge terrorists are named
- June 11, 2017
British police on Monday named two of the three attackers who killed seven people near London Bridge late on Saturday and injured dozens more, and said one of them was previously known to the security services. Amato said Zaghba had been placed on a Europe-wide watch list known as the second generation Schengen information system. A woman attaches a sign near London Bridge, after attackers rammed a hired van into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed others nearby killing and ... (more...)
- June 11, 2017
British police on Monday named two of the three attackers who killed seven people near London Bridge late on Saturday and injured dozens more, and said one of them was previously known to the security services. Amato said Zaghba had been placed on a Europe-wide watch list known as the second generation Schengen information system. A woman attaches a sign near London Bridge, after attackers rammed a hired van into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed others nearby killing and ... (more...)
Iran arrests 8 suspects over Tehran terror attacks
- June 11, 2017
Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi said the man, who remained unidentified, was killed by intelligence forces earlier in the day. IS has long vowed to attack Iran because the country had deployed military advisers and support to both Syria and Iraq in their fights against the extremist group. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi said the man, who remained unidentified, was killed by intelligence forces earlier in the day. IS has long vowed to attack Iran because the country had deployed military advisers and support to both Syria and Iraq in their fights against the extremist group. (more...)
I would speak under oath on Comey
- June 11, 2017
But he nearly certainly would avail himself as a witness to Mueller in any obstruction of justice investigation centred on his firing, or to further discuss requests he received from Trump that he interpreted as directives. Asked by a reporter if he had told Comey to drop the investigation into former national security adviser Flynn, Trump said, "I didn't say that". "In context and in tone, it felt like a directive from his boss", said Shugerman. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
But he nearly certainly would avail himself as a witness to Mueller in any obstruction of justice investigation centred on his firing, or to further discuss requests he received from Trump that he interpreted as directives. Asked by a reporter if he had told Comey to drop the investigation into former national security adviser Flynn, Trump said, "I didn't say that". "In context and in tone, it felt like a directive from his boss", said Shugerman. (more...)
Comey, Twitter Users 'A Little Confused' By McCain's Questions During Hearing
- June 11, 2017
The Arizona Republican, serving his sixth term in the Senate, seemed to conflate the investigation of Clinton's emails and the investigation of possible collusion between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign. An associate of McCain said the senator was distracted because he had to take a phone call during his round of questions. Comey said the alleged collusion led him "in an ultimately conclusive way" to hold a press conference to "separate" the investigation from A.G. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The Arizona Republican, serving his sixth term in the Senate, seemed to conflate the investigation of Clinton's emails and the investigation of possible collusion between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign. An associate of McCain said the senator was distracted because he had to take a phone call during his round of questions. Comey said the alleged collusion led him "in an ultimately conclusive way" to hold a press conference to "separate" the investigation from A.G. (more...)
London attack 'ringleader' tried to rent larger truck
- June 11, 2017
After killing three people, injuring many more, and crashing their vehicle, the suspects abandoned the van and rushed to the nearby Borough Market restaurant area, where they began to randomly stab people with ceramic knives. The carnage of the London Bridge attack could have been worse: One of the attackers tried to rent a larger truck that could have killed more people, but his payment was declined. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
After killing three people, injuring many more, and crashing their vehicle, the suspects abandoned the van and rushed to the nearby Borough Market restaurant area, where they began to randomly stab people with ceramic knives. The carnage of the London Bridge attack could have been worse: One of the attackers tried to rent a larger truck that could have killed more people, but his payment was declined. (more...)
European Union warns Israel against settlement units in Occupied West Bank
- June 11, 2017
Of the 3,651 units approved in June, 671 are meant for immediate construction, Lieberman said at the beginning of the weekly cabinet meeting. Some 3,066 of these homes received a final approval allowing their construction to begin. According to the senior Fatah official, Trump asked Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit to Bethlehem on May 23 to dispatch a delegation of five Palestinian officials to the American capital to continue talks about renewing the peace process. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Of the 3,651 units approved in June, 671 are meant for immediate construction, Lieberman said at the beginning of the weekly cabinet meeting. Some 3,066 of these homes received a final approval allowing their construction to begin. According to the senior Fatah official, Trump asked Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit to Bethlehem on May 23 to dispatch a delegation of five Palestinian officials to the American capital to continue talks about renewing the peace process. (more...)
Security Dominates Election Campaign After London Attack
- June 11, 2017
Outrage is already growing in Britain over the revelation that one of the other London attackers was a known extremist who had slipped through the net. Although news of her son's death came as a shock, she said she could only share the pain of the victims' families. A spokesman for the National Counter Terrorism Policing headquarter said security around polling stations "is constantly reviewed and updated" by local police forces. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Outrage is already growing in Britain over the revelation that one of the other London attackers was a known extremist who had slipped through the net. Although news of her son's death came as a shock, she said she could only share the pain of the victims' families. A spokesman for the National Counter Terrorism Policing headquarter said security around polling stations "is constantly reviewed and updated" by local police forces. (more...)
Iran makes more arrests in connection with deadly Tehran attacks
- June 11, 2017
Iranian security forces have killed the mastermind behind the June 7 twin attacks in Tehran which claimed the lives of 17 people, the media reported on Sunday. Alavi said the operation was carried out by security forces on Saturday in collaboration with the secret services of neighbouring countries, reports Efe news . (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Iranian security forces have killed the mastermind behind the June 7 twin attacks in Tehran which claimed the lives of 17 people, the media reported on Sunday. Alavi said the operation was carried out by security forces on Saturday in collaboration with the secret services of neighbouring countries, reports Efe news . (more...)
Shiite man gets death sentence for posting blasphemous content on Facebook
- June 11, 2017
However, AFP reported that Raza had gotten into an argument about Islam with a person on Facebook , who turned out to be a counter-terrorism official. Mashal Khan was stripped naked and beaten by an angry mob of around 10 students shouting "Allahu Akbar", according to Reuters . Pakistan past year arrested 15 people, 10 Muslims and five non-Muslims, on blasphemy charges, according to a report issued by the independent rights group Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
However, AFP reported that Raza had gotten into an argument about Islam with a person on Facebook , who turned out to be a counter-terrorism official. Mashal Khan was stripped naked and beaten by an angry mob of around 10 students shouting "Allahu Akbar", according to Reuters . Pakistan past year arrested 15 people, 10 Muslims and five non-Muslims, on blasphemy charges, according to a report issued by the independent rights group Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. (more...)
UK Election 2017: Democratic Unionists turn kingmakers, back Theresa May for majority
- June 11, 2017
She added that the party would "continue to work with" Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) - which saw 10 MPs elected and whose support she will require to bring decisions through Parliament. The Conservative Party has depended on Irish politicians before: Prime Minister John Major relied on support from the Ulster Unionist Party to shore up his government in the mid-1990s. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
She added that the party would "continue to work with" Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) - which saw 10 MPs elected and whose support she will require to bring decisions through Parliament. The Conservative Party has depended on Irish politicians before: Prime Minister John Major relied on support from the Ulster Unionist Party to shore up his government in the mid-1990s. (more...)
Iran arrests 7 more persons linked to Tehran attacks
- June 11, 2017
He added that the mastermind of the operation, who had fled the country, was killed by Iranian security forces with help from friendly intelligence services. Police said five people were arrested around Khomeini's shrine on suspicion of involvement, while the intelligence ministry said a third team had been stopped before the attacks started. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
He added that the mastermind of the operation, who had fled the country, was killed by Iranian security forces with help from friendly intelligence services. Police said five people were arrested around Khomeini's shrine on suspicion of involvement, while the intelligence ministry said a third team had been stopped before the attacks started. (more...)
Bryan Robson urges Manchester United to make 'flair signings'
- June 11, 2017
It is understood Morata has agreed in principle to the terms that will be offered to him at United and the transfer is now in the hands of the two clubs. Alvaro is a player who wants to play a more important role. The newspaper says United are hoping a second offer worth £60m will be enough to tempt Madrid in to a deal with Morata already telling friends he expects to be playing at Old Trafford next season. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
It is understood Morata has agreed in principle to the terms that will be offered to him at United and the transfer is now in the hands of the two clubs. Alvaro is a player who wants to play a more important role. The newspaper says United are hoping a second offer worth £60m will be enough to tempt Madrid in to a deal with Morata already telling friends he expects to be playing at Old Trafford next season. (more...)
U.S. spy planes help Philippine troops quell siege
- June 11, 2017
The request for USA assistance came eight months after Duterte suggested he would end joint military drills with the us, after President Barack Obama's criticism of the extrajudicial killing of thousands of people in the war on drugs that human rights advocates say has disproportionately targeted the urban poor. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
The request for USA assistance came eight months after Duterte suggested he would end joint military drills with the us, after President Barack Obama's criticism of the extrajudicial killing of thousands of people in the war on drugs that human rights advocates say has disproportionately targeted the urban poor. (more...)
Backed Fighters Begin Offensive To Push ISIS From Its 'Capital'
- June 11, 2017
Syrian Democratic Forces , pictured here in the run-up to the assault on Raqqa, have entered the city today ISIS captured the city of Raqqa as it swept across Syria and Iraq in 2014 ISIS thugs seen patrolling the city. On April 4, a U.S. military source says an airstrip has been prepared in Kurdish-controlled zones for use by C-17 cargo planes. Last week, rebel groups in southern Syria said that the US was supplying their forces with more weapons and support in light of a new push by ... (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Syrian Democratic Forces , pictured here in the run-up to the assault on Raqqa, have entered the city today ISIS captured the city of Raqqa as it swept across Syria and Iraq in 2014 ISIS thugs seen patrolling the city. On April 4, a U.S. military source says an airstrip has been prepared in Kurdish-controlled zones for use by C-17 cargo planes. Last week, rebel groups in southern Syria said that the US was supplying their forces with more weapons and support in light of a new push by ... (more...)
Kuwait says Qatar is 'willing' to hold dialogue
- June 11, 2017
Qatar denies it has backed extremist groups and says the allegations are based on fabricated news and politically motivated. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and others severed diplomatic and transport links on Monday with Qatar, the world's biggest LNG producer, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Qatar denies it has backed extremist groups and says the allegations are based on fabricated news and politically motivated. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and others severed diplomatic and transport links on Monday with Qatar, the world's biggest LNG producer, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism. (more...)
Qatar blockade: Gulf states silent on Tillerson plea to ease measures
- June 11, 2017
Qatar has denied it backs terrorists and accuses the Saudis of seeking to dominate their smaller neighbours. Foreign leaders expressed growing concern over the dispute, which pits Qatar against Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Qatar has denied it backs terrorists and accuses the Saudis of seeking to dominate their smaller neighbours. Foreign leaders expressed growing concern over the dispute, which pits Qatar against Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt. (more...)
British PM Theresa May seeks deal to cling to power
- June 11, 2017
May called the vote three years earlier than required by law, with the aim of sweeping an even greater majority for her party before Brexit talks in just eight days to take the country out of the European Union. Full results of election have now been released in the following order of party, leader and seats. End.30/1/2017. British Prime Minister Theresa May , at a joint press conference with Taoiseach Enda Kenny after their meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin, to discuss ... (more...)
- June 11, 2017
May called the vote three years earlier than required by law, with the aim of sweeping an even greater majority for her party before Brexit talks in just eight days to take the country out of the European Union. Full results of election have now been released in the following order of party, leader and seats. End.30/1/2017. British Prime Minister Theresa May , at a joint press conference with Taoiseach Enda Kenny after their meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin, to discuss ... (more...)
Angela Merkel demands quick Brexit negotiations after United Kingdom election
- June 11, 2017
Now that it chose to jump ship, it seems it can't get its act together to actually leave. " This will allow us to come together as a country and channel our energies towards a successful Brexit deal that works for everyone in this country - securing a new partnership with the European Union which guarantees our long term prosperity", May said . (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Now that it chose to jump ship, it seems it can't get its act together to actually leave. " This will allow us to come together as a country and channel our energies towards a successful Brexit deal that works for everyone in this country - securing a new partnership with the European Union which guarantees our long term prosperity", May said . (more...)
Turkey urges Gulf states to end Qatar crisis before end of Ramadan
- June 11, 2017
Kuwait's emir is working to mediate the Gulf crisis around Qatar, which is home to a major US military base and the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The countries accuse Qatar, which hosts a large USA air base crucial for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, of funding terrorist groups throughout the region. (more...)
- June 11, 2017
Kuwait's emir is working to mediate the Gulf crisis around Qatar, which is home to a major US military base and the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The countries accuse Qatar, which hosts a large USA air base crucial for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, of funding terrorist groups throughout the region. (more...)
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