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1 arrested after vehicle strikes pedestrians in London
- June 19, 2017
The police said it an investigation of the incident is being carried out by the counter terrorism command. Police say the situation is fluid and declined to comment further. The driver would undergo a mental health assessment in due course, police said. May says police are treating the crash as a potential terrorist attack . (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The police said it an investigation of the incident is being carried out by the counter terrorism command. Police say the situation is fluid and declined to comment further. The driver would undergo a mental health assessment in due course, police said. May says police are treating the crash as a potential terrorist attack . (more...)
Mali official says at least 2 dead in attack
- June 19, 2017
The ministry said late Sunday that one of the victims was a dual French-Gabonese citizen. A Malian military spokesman had said there were believed to be several people inside the Campement Kangaba near Bamako. Le Campement is on the outskirts of the capital, about 30 minutes from downtown Bamako. Security has gradually worsened across Mali since French forces pushed back allied Islamist and Tuareg rebel fighters in 2013 from swathes of the north they had occupied the previous year. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The ministry said late Sunday that one of the victims was a dual French-Gabonese citizen. A Malian military spokesman had said there were believed to be several people inside the Campement Kangaba near Bamako. Le Campement is on the outskirts of the capital, about 30 minutes from downtown Bamako. Security has gradually worsened across Mali since French forces pushed back allied Islamist and Tuareg rebel fighters in 2013 from swathes of the north they had occupied the previous year. (more...)
Pentagon: US shoots down Syrian aircraft for first time
- June 19, 2017
Confirming the operation, the Pentagon said that the SU-22 fighter bomber was engaged by an F/A-18E Super Hornet after the former dropped munitions near US -backed Syrian Democratic Forces fighters. It said that two hours earlier, forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad attacked Syrian Democratic Forces in the town of Ja'Din south of Tabqah, "wounding a number of SDF fighters and driving the SDF from the town". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Confirming the operation, the Pentagon said that the SU-22 fighter bomber was engaged by an F/A-18E Super Hornet after the former dropped munitions near US -backed Syrian Democratic Forces fighters. It said that two hours earlier, forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad attacked Syrian Democratic Forces in the town of Ja'Din south of Tabqah, "wounding a number of SDF fighters and driving the SDF from the town". (more...)
Trump Responds to Obstruction of Justice Investigation
- June 19, 2017
It was unclear if Trump was referencing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein or Special Counsel Robert Mueller . Two months later, at Trump's urging, Rosenstein wrote a letter to the president detailing his belief that Comey should be fired. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
It was unclear if Trump was referencing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein or Special Counsel Robert Mueller . Two months later, at Trump's urging, Rosenstein wrote a letter to the president detailing his belief that Comey should be fired. (more...)
US Service Members Wounded In 'Insider Attack' In Afghanistan
- June 19, 2017
He said reports claiming the soldiers had been killed were false. That was one of the deadliest Taliban attacks on an Afghan army base to date. "About 6.20am a martyr attack was conducted by our mujahideen against a special forces base in Gardez, Paktia", spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
He said reports claiming the soldiers had been killed were false. That was one of the deadliest Taliban attacks on an Afghan army base to date. "About 6.20am a martyr attack was conducted by our mujahideen against a special forces base in Gardez, Paktia", spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said. (more...)
Final arguments set in trial of Minnesota cop charged in fatal shooting
- June 19, 2017
St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo (yeh-RON'-ih-moh) Yanez is charged with killing Philando Castile following a traffic stop last July in a St. Paul suburb. Leary instructed the jury to consider each offense that Yanez has been charged with, as well as the evidence pertaining to each, separately. "Stay with me", Reynolds told a bleeding, gasping Castile. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo (yeh-RON'-ih-moh) Yanez is charged with killing Philando Castile following a traffic stop last July in a St. Paul suburb. Leary instructed the jury to consider each offense that Yanez has been charged with, as well as the evidence pertaining to each, separately. "Stay with me", Reynolds told a bleeding, gasping Castile. (more...)
London fire: Death toll climbs to 79
- June 19, 2017
A protest calling more effective action to help the survivors was staged in front of the Downing Street. The first victim to be formally identified was Mohammed Alhajali, a 23-year-old Syrian refugee, who came to Britain in 2014 with his brother. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
A protest calling more effective action to help the survivors was staged in front of the Downing Street. The first victim to be formally identified was Mohammed Alhajali, a 23-year-old Syrian refugee, who came to Britain in 2014 with his brother. (more...)
DUP to 'support soft Irish border' in Brexit talks
- June 19, 2017
She has held meetings with key Northern Ireland leaders, including the DUP. "If the Government does not provide a user-friendly, flexible and affordable immigration system for European Union nationals post Brexit . "Obviously also we are going to have a discussion around Brexit". The government confirmed the speech setting out its priorities would take place next Wednesday . (more...)
- June 19, 2017
She has held meetings with key Northern Ireland leaders, including the DUP. "If the Government does not provide a user-friendly, flexible and affordable immigration system for European Union nationals post Brexit . "Obviously also we are going to have a discussion around Brexit". The government confirmed the speech setting out its priorities would take place next Wednesday . (more...)
Mueller Hires 13 Attorneys to Join Russia Probe
- June 19, 2017
White House adviser Jared Kushner's finances and businesses have reportedly become a subject of interest in the Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into Russia's role during the 2016 election. Comey confirmed that in his testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee last week. The report comes as the investigation closes in on other members of Trump's inner-most circle. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
White House adviser Jared Kushner's finances and businesses have reportedly become a subject of interest in the Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into Russia's role during the 2016 election. Comey confirmed that in his testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee last week. The report comes as the investigation closes in on other members of Trump's inner-most circle. (more...)
Vegas holds all the cards with NHL expansion draft list out
- June 19, 2017
The NHL is set to have their first expansion draft in 17 years Wednesday night as the Las Vegas Golden Knights get ready for their first season by selecting 30 players. It's believed the Knights will also take on David Clarkson's contract as part of the trade. The official draft rules state the Golden Knights must select at least 14 forwards , nine defensemen and three goaltenders , have to reach at least 60 percent of last year's $73 million salary cap ($43.8 million) and need ... (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The NHL is set to have their first expansion draft in 17 years Wednesday night as the Las Vegas Golden Knights get ready for their first season by selecting 30 players. It's believed the Knights will also take on David Clarkson's contract as part of the trade. The official draft rules state the Golden Knights must select at least 14 forwards , nine defensemen and three goaltenders , have to reach at least 60 percent of last year's $73 million salary cap ($43.8 million) and need ... (more...)
In spite of tweet, lawyer says Trump not under investigation
- June 19, 2017
In a heated interview with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace , Jay Sekulow , a member of President Donald Trump's personal legal team , repeatedly insisted that the president is not under investigation by the special counsel overseeing the federal Russian Federation probe, contradicting a Washington Post report and Trump's own tweet declaring that he is a subject of the inquiry. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
In a heated interview with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace , Jay Sekulow , a member of President Donald Trump's personal legal team , repeatedly insisted that the president is not under investigation by the special counsel overseeing the federal Russian Federation probe, contradicting a Washington Post report and Trump's own tweet declaring that he is a subject of the inquiry. (more...)
58 people confirmed or presumed dead from London tower fire
- June 19, 2017
Today, Prime Minister Theresa May announced a 5 million pound ($6.4 million) fund to help the families impacted by the fire, and The Associated Press reports that it "includes a guarantee to rehouse people as close as possible to where they previously lived". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Today, Prime Minister Theresa May announced a 5 million pound ($6.4 million) fund to help the families impacted by the fire, and The Associated Press reports that it "includes a guarantee to rehouse people as close as possible to where they previously lived". (more...)
United Kingdom royals honor London fire victims as anger mounts
- June 19, 2017
On the figure of 58, he said: "I really hope it won't, but it may increase", while adding that "it might be that some of those are safe and well", and for some reason, had not yet made themselves known to the police. The identification of the victims is proving very hard - which experts attribute to the extreme heat of the fire. This relies on dental records, fingerprints and DNA when possible and also features like tattoos or scars. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
On the figure of 58, he said: "I really hope it won't, but it may increase", while adding that "it might be that some of those are safe and well", and for some reason, had not yet made themselves known to the police. The identification of the victims is proving very hard - which experts attribute to the extreme heat of the fire. This relies on dental records, fingerprints and DNA when possible and also features like tattoos or scars. (more...)
Rep. Steve Scalise upgraded to 'serious' condition following baseball practice shooting
- June 19, 2017
The source said investigators were not sure of the significance of the names and did not know if it was a list of people Hodgkinson was targeting. Flake was at Wednesday's Republican practice in Alexandria, VA, where James T. "Predicting the length of his hospital stay is hard today", said Dr. Jack Sava with MedStar Washington Hospital said. "I feel a lot more confident and a lot more optimistic than I did two or three days ago", Sava said. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
The source said investigators were not sure of the significance of the names and did not know if it was a list of people Hodgkinson was targeting. Flake was at Wednesday's Republican practice in Alexandria, VA, where James T. "Predicting the length of his hospital stay is hard today", said Dr. Jack Sava with MedStar Washington Hospital said. "I feel a lot more confident and a lot more optimistic than I did two or three days ago", Sava said. (more...)
Chris Ruddy Says He Did Not Speak With Trump About Firing Mueller
- June 19, 2017
Apart from Rosenstein and Sessions, the only confirmed Justice official is Rachel Brand, the associate attorney general, whom the Senate approved on a party-line vote. He emphasized that he thinks removing Mueller would be a mistake, but he described the special counsel's power and his appointment to the role as "illegitimate". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Apart from Rosenstein and Sessions, the only confirmed Justice official is Rachel Brand, the associate attorney general, whom the Senate approved on a party-line vote. He emphasized that he thinks removing Mueller would be a mistake, but he described the special counsel's power and his appointment to the role as "illegitimate". (more...)
What we know: Pedestrians struck near north London mosque
- June 19, 2017
Muslims pray on a sidewalk in the Finsbury Park area of north London after a vehicle hit pedestrians, on June 19, 2017. The Guardian reports that police arrested one man, believed to be the driver of the vehicle. Britain has seen two other attacks this year. "The driver of the van - a man aged 48 - was found detained by members of public at the scene and then arrested by police in connection with the incident". (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Muslims pray on a sidewalk in the Finsbury Park area of north London after a vehicle hit pedestrians, on June 19, 2017. The Guardian reports that police arrested one man, believed to be the driver of the vehicle. Britain has seen two other attacks this year. "The driver of the van - a man aged 48 - was found detained by members of public at the scene and then arrested by police in connection with the incident". (more...)
Suspect Held in Mosque Attack
- June 19, 2017
Three Muslim extremists who carried out the attack were killed by police. A vehicle struck pedestrians near a mosque in north London . On March 22, a man drove a rented auto into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in London and stabbed a policeman to death before being shot dead. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Three Muslim extremists who carried out the attack were killed by police. A vehicle struck pedestrians near a mosque in north London . On March 22, a man drove a rented auto into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in London and stabbed a policeman to death before being shot dead. (more...)
What to expect from storms Sunday & Monday
- June 19, 2017
It's still far too early to pinpoint location and intensity of the mid-week storms, but plan on some locally heavy rain by Wednesday . The risk of storms will be ongoing through Monday afternoon as more storms develop along the cold front as it very slowly moves through Alabama. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
It's still far too early to pinpoint location and intensity of the mid-week storms, but plan on some locally heavy rain by Wednesday . The risk of storms will be ongoing through Monday afternoon as more storms develop along the cold front as it very slowly moves through Alabama. (more...)
Leaders cast ballots as General Election voting gets under way in Scotland
- June 19, 2017
Although the Nationalists remain by far the largest Scottish party in Westminster, they lost 21 MPs and nearly 500,000 votes compared to their performance in 2015. 59 seats of Scotland were contested in the general elections conducted in United Kingdom on Thursday. Tory MSP Murdo Fraser, however, said Scots MPs would "work behind the scenes" to champion Scotland's interests on issues like immigration. (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Although the Nationalists remain by far the largest Scottish party in Westminster, they lost 21 MPs and nearly 500,000 votes compared to their performance in 2015. 59 seats of Scotland were contested in the general elections conducted in United Kingdom on Thursday. Tory MSP Murdo Fraser, however, said Scots MPs would "work behind the scenes" to champion Scotland's interests on issues like immigration. (more...)
Terror Attack in Mali's Resort Area: Casualties, Hostages Reported
- June 19, 2017
Most of the tourists at the resort were foreigners. Jihadis attacked the hotel resort on Sunday afternoon, yelling "Allah Akbar" and taking hostages. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. A week ago the U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs warned of possible attacks on Western diplomatic missions or other locations visited by westerners in Bamako . (more...)
- June 19, 2017
Most of the tourists at the resort were foreigners. Jihadis attacked the hotel resort on Sunday afternoon, yelling "Allah Akbar" and taking hostages. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. A week ago the U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs warned of possible attacks on Western diplomatic missions or other locations visited by westerners in Bamako . (more...)
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