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U.K. General Election 2017 In Numbers

The U.K. went to the polls again on June 8 2017, this time to vote for a new government. But no majority could be gained, here are the key numbers from the results.

Jun 9, 2017

Pro-Kannada groups declare Karnataka Bandh on June 12 over farm loan waiver, water issues

A grouping of pro-Kannada outfits called the Kannada Okoota has called for a 12-hour shutdown across Karnataka on Monday, June 12. Read to know what their demands are

Jun 10, 2017

BJP's Amit Shah calls Mahatma Gandhi 'bahut chatur baniya'; Congress demands apology

BJP president Amit Shah said Mahatma Gandhi was a "bahut chatur baniya", who had correctly advised that the Congress be dissolved after Independence.

Jun 10, 2017

UK Elections 2017: Theresa May's advisers Nick Timothy, Fiona Hill resign after poll debacle

Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy resigned after facing severe criticism from several MPs and officials of the party who thought that both of them played a crucial role for the poor performance of the party.

Jun 10, 2017

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Woman who allegedly encouraged her boyfriend to commit suicide on trial

In July 2014, Michelle Carter, then 17, allegedly encouraged her then boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to commit suicide via chilling texts. Now 20, Carter faces up to 20 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.

Jun 10, 2017

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Chinese exam authorities use High Tech to catch cheaters taking college exam

Chinese education authorities are using high tech for the Gaokao exam, the annual college entrance test that many believe could lead to lucrative jobs. High school students have reportedly been cheating by using wireless devices over the years. In 2017, exam centers used metal detectors, wireless detectors and even drones to deter cheating. 9.4 million students took the exam this year.If caught, cheaters can face up to 7 years in jail.

Jun 10, 2017

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May says sorry to MPs who lost seats after election debacle

UK Prime Minister Theresa May said in an interview she feels sorry for MPs of the Conservative party who lost their seats after she called the snap election which led to the party losing 13 seats. However, May also highlighted the importance of forming a functioning government to be prepared for the upcoming Brexit negotiations but would not speak about possible staff changes.

Jun 10, 2017

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Darjeeling: Mamata Banerjee shows Gorkha Janmukti Morcha who's the boss; BJP in a spot

The chief minister's move to mobilise her government to the Hills was a masterstroke and the outsmarted Gorkha Janmukti Morcha had virtually no option but to resort to violence. But that again, made Banerjee's hands stronger.

Jun 10, 2017

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Meghalaya: Former BJP leaders to hold beef party to protest Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Many former leaders of the BJP are all set to organise a beef festival in Tura in Meghalaya on Saturday evening to protest against Centre's decision to ban the trade of cattle for slaughter across India.

Jun 10, 2017

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Jean-Claude Juncker hopes for no further delay in Brexit negotiations following UK election

Jean-Claude Juncker said that he hoped there would be no further delay to Brexit negotiations following a June 8 UK general election that resulted in a hung parliament. Speaking during a press conference on EU defense and security, the President of the European Commission said that as far as the EU was concerned, negotiations could begin tomorrow morning at half past nine.

Jun 9, 2017

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Nicola Sturgeon says she will work with others to keep the Tories out of government

Nicola Sturgeon has appealed for MPs from all parties to form a Brexit strategy which will benefit the whole of the U.K. The Scottish First Minister said Theresa May has now lost all authority and credibility after she failed to form a majority government.

Jun 9, 2017

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Democratic Unionist Party thrilled about election result

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster spoke in Belfast about the partys successful general election result. DUP won 10 seats in Northern Ireland and will take part in talks with Theresa May about their support for a potential minority government of the Conservatives.

Jun 9, 2017

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Jean-Claude Juncker hopes for no further delay in Brexit negotiations following UK election

Jun 9, 2017

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Theresa May announces new government with DUP

Theresa May has announced she will remain prime minister and lead a government with the assistance of the DUP. Seven weeks after calling the snap election she said: I will lead a government that can provide certainty and lead Britain forward at this critical time for our country.

Jun 9, 2017

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Who are the DUP?

The U.K. election has resulted in a hung parliament, and Conservatives are understood to be in talks with the Democratic Unionist Party. The DUP is the largest unionist political party in Northern Ireland and was founded in 1971, with the main political aim of keeping Northern Ireland part of the U.K.

Jun 9, 2017

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