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Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull caught on leaked tape mocking Donald Trump

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull roasted Donald Trump in front of hundreds of journalists on 14 June. In the leaked audio tape, Turnbull is heard impersonating the US president and implied that Trump knows this Russian guy, referring to the investigation into the links between Trumps campaign and Russia.

Jun 15, 2017

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Presidential election 2017: Now 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan emerges as NDA candidate?

From the BJP-led NDA camps, names like Union ministers Venkaiah Naidu and Sushma Swaraj; Thawar Singh Gehlot, Mohan Bhagwat and Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu have also emerged.

Jun 16, 2017

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte insists he did not seek US support in fight against Isis militants

Duterte claimed he was not aware until [US troops] arrived that the US had sent support to the fight against the insurgency in Marawi. The controversial president has taken a hostile stance towards the US in recent months, and has now vowed to eject US military trainers and advisers from the country.

Jun 12, 2017

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US President Donald Trump calls for unity after Congressman Steve Scalise shooting

A number of people were injured in the 14 June shooting on a baseball field in Virginia, including Congressman Steve Scalise. President Trump praised Scalise as a patriot and a fighter and called for unity among the American people in the wake of the shooting.

Jun 15, 2017

Next President of India: Here are the top 7 candidates, including Mohan Bhagwat and Gopal Krishna Gandhi

Here are seven candidates from both sides who could be in the running for the top position. Read to know the reason behind why they could be fielded.

Jun 15, 2017

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North Korea releases detained American college student Otto Warmbier

North Korea has released Otto Warmbier. The University of Virginia undergraduate was detained in North Korea in January 2016 for attempting to steal a slogan banner from the restricted areas of the hotel. He was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor. Warmbier confessed he tried to steal the banner because he was offered a used car worth $10,000. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson announced that the student is on his way back home to Cincinnati. The release comes amid former NBA star Dennis Rodmans return visit to the North Korea, though Rodman claimed the detained Americans are not his purpose. There are currently 3 more Americans detained in North Korea.

Jun 15, 2017

Giant fire breaks out at Mexico state oil companys largest refinery

A huge column of smoke billowed from Mexican state oil producer Pemexs largest oil refinery, located in south Oaxaca province, after an oil spill reportedly sparked a fire on 14 June.

Jun 15, 2017

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Darjeeling unrest: It's a clash of Gorkha and Bengali sub-nationalisms

Mamata Banerjee's rule has seen the assertion of a Bengali sub-nationalism and Bimal Gurung found himself at the receiving end by not compromising with the more powerful opponent.

Jun 15, 2017

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Kochi Metro inauguration: 'Modi step back, we want Sreedharan' chants grow strong after PM's security issue crops up

The hashtag #PMOInsultsMetroMan has been trending on social media.

Jun 15, 2017

Donald Trump announces withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord: Were getting out

US President Trump handled Scalise shooting incident with maturity: Has he finally grown up at 71?

Trump, unlike his tantrums in foreign policy, has handled the moment of crisis in domestic policy with maturity. For the American people, it is a sign of hope.

Jun 15, 2017

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Donald Trump, Paul Ryan and others offer sympathy to injured Steve Scalise after baseball shooting

A gunman opened fire on Republican members of Congress during a baseball practice near Washington early on 14 June. Several people were wounded including House of Representatives Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who according to reports does not have life threatening injuries.

Jun 14, 2017

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Top US Republican Steve Scalise shot at Virginia baseball field

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and four others were injured when a gunman opened fire on members of Congress practicing for a charity baseball game this morning at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Virginia. Five people were injured in the shooting, including Scalise, R-Louisiana, the House majority whip, as well as the suspect. Scalises office said Scalise was shot in the hip and is undergoing surgery. He is listed in stable condition, his office said.

Jun 14, 2017

London fire: Deal between Theresa May's Conservative Party and DUP could be delayed until next week

A deal between the parties was supposed to be announced on Wednesday to help May form government in the UK after her party emerged as the largest party in the general elections.

Jun 14, 2017

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Video shows makeshift ropes hanging from burning Grenfell Tower

Around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle a huge fire at a high-rise apartment block in the Latimer Road area of West London in the early hours of 14 June. At least six people have been killed with the number expected to rise.

Jun 14, 2017

Furore outside TN Assembly: Stalin demands CBI probe in 'cash-for-votes' sting operation

DMK MLAs raised slogans over a sting operation video in which two AIADMK MLAs claimed that party legislators were bribed to gather support for Palaniswami government's trust motion.

Jun 14, 2017

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