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79 now believed to have died in London high-rise fire

New blow to GOP health bill: Nevada GOP Sen. Heller opposes

Trump lashes out at Democrats after Georgia win
Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California says in a letter to colleagues Wednesday that when President Donald Trump nominated House members to serve in his administration, he chose them from Republican districts the party knew it could win. If elected, I will not vote for Nancy Pelosi for speaker. Well, both are minorities. Democratic critics say it's time to change the party's House leadership,... [Full Article...]
India thrash Pakistan by 6-1 in World Hockey League Semi-Final

Qatar backs Kuwait mediation efforts over rift with Arab states

US Shoots Down Pro-Syrian Drone
Australia announced a temporary suspension of its air operations in Syria on Tuesday, following the downing of a Syrian bomber by a USA jet. And on Monday, a USA fighter jet shot down a pro-Syrian regime drone in southeastern Syria . [Full Article...]
Mourners gather for funeral of student detained in N Korea
The funeral service began at 9 a.m. ET at Wyoming High School in Wyoming, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati, where Warmbier was the salutatorian of his 2013 graduating class. "I've been waiting for the last 18 months to hear his most grisly [story] yet", the frat brother added. "I'm going over there out of my kindness of my heart just to try to help". [Full Article...]
China's efforts on North Korea haven't worked out, says Donald Trump
But while China has tightened controls on trade in North Korean coal, many experts say it is not ready to truly enforce any sanctions that might threaten the stability of its unpredictable neighbor. "Countries around the world and in the U.N. Security Council are joining in this effort, and we hope China will do their part as well", he said. However, Beijing also reiterated its objection to th... [Full Article...]
Obama WH 'Choked' on Response to Russian Hacking — WashPost
Tuesday, the Trump administration slapped new sanctions on Russian Federation for its actions in Eastern Ukraine. The Obama administration publicly levied blame on Russian Federation for the DNC hack and the wider interference campaign just a few days after former Secretary of State John KerryJohn KerryFrustrated Dems say Obama botched Russian Federation response Budowsky: Dems madder than he... [Full Article...]
Russian warships fire missiles at ISIS targets in Syria
It did not say when the missiles were launched. The often dubious and unclear US strategy in the region, which backs various opposing interests and actively attacks the Syrian and Russian forces that have made substantial gains against the Islamic State group's advance, has been criticized by Russian military sources as "absolutely illegal". [Full Article...]
Israeli settlement building in West Bank continues to soar

GOP senators now oppose health care bill as written
Nearly immediately, the pro-Trump group America First Policies chose to launch what a source with the group says will be a major television, radio and digital ad buy against Heller - a remarkable attack on a member of Trump's own party whose seat is endangered in 2018. [Full Article...]
Qatar receives list of demands from siege countries
According to Al Jazeera , the Qatari Foreign Ministry will examine the document and pass its response via the Kuwaiti government, which is mediating the diplomatic crisis . They demand that Qatar refuse to naturalise citizens from the four countries and "revoke Qatari citizenship for existing nationals where such citizenship violates those countries' laws". [Full Article...]
Pelosi defends leadership following loss in Georgia special election

Five arrested in foiled attack on Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia

EC disqualifies MP minister Narottam Mishra for incorrect expenditure details

Arab states demand Qatar close Al Jazeera, shutter Turkish base

Tropical Storm Cindy makes landfall in Louisiana, Texas
The graphic highlights expected rainfall through Saturday night. The weather service had issued tornado warnings earlier for the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas, and Gov. Tricia Hayes records images of unusually large waves created by Tropical Storm Cindy on Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, Wednesday , June 21, 2017. It is also expected to dump a total of 6 to 9 inches of rain, with as much as 12 in... [Full Article...]
Blakespear commits to Paris Climate Agreement

Election Commission rejects AAP lawmakers' petitions against disqualification proceedings
