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Car bomb kills Ukrainian military intelligence officer in Kiev

A colonel in Ukraines military intelligence service was killed in a car bomb in Kiev on June 27, the countrys Defence Ministry said, describing the incident as a terrorist act.Police said an explosive device in the vehicle blew up at 8.16am local time while the car was moving, killing the driver and wounding a passerby. The deceased man was reportedly named as Colonel Maksim Shapoval.

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Michael Fallon: UK will support any US retaliation against Assad over possible Syria chemical attacks

The United States has warned Syrian President Bashar Assad will pay a heavy price if his forces follow through with suspected planning for another chemical attack. Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said Britain will support any future retaliation strikes by the U.S.

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Can a robot pull the perfect pint?

While the craft of pulling the perfect pint usually relies on human expertise and skill, it seems robots have mastered the art.According to the BBC Leeds, the local engineering company, Quality Bearings, has been commissioned to build a pint-pulling robot. The contraption starts with an interactive screen for humans to click for a pint, then the beer tap is mechanically pulled down, filling a pint glass.

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Police officer injured after huge brawl forces San Francisco shopping mall to close

A shopping mall in San Francisco had to close early after a large brawl broke out. Two people were arrested, and one police officer injured, after the massive fight in the Westfield San Francisco Centre on June 25. While the cause of the brawl remains unclear, according to NBC it started between two dozen people in the food court area.

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Dramatic CCTV shows tourists knocked out and robbed in New Orleans

A pair of tourists walking through the French Quarter of New Orleans were attacked from behind and robbed by at least four men on 24 June. New Orleans Police said the two male victims from Boston were taken to hospital, one of them in critical condition. Police have arrested two suspects and seeking two others.

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Apink responds to bomb threat: Thank fans for their support

"We are apologetic that this sort of news reached fans ahead of our comeback," said the group leader, singer-songwriter Park Cho-rong.

Jun 27, 2017

By Riddhiman Mukhopadhyay

Hundreds flee Philippines city of Marawi amid Islamist attacks

Philippines: Muslim community distributes identification card to avoid mix up with militants

Batangas Muslim Community Leader, Junaid Mangandari, said that the ID distribution will serve as identification purposes.

Jun 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Salvador Dalis body to be exhumed for paternity test

A Spanish judge has ordered the remains of artist Salvador Dali to be exhumed following a paternity suit by a woman.

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Chance the Rapper honoured with BET Humanitarian Award

Chance the Rapper became the youngest person to win the BET Humanitarian Award, at age 24. His award was introduced by former first lady Michelle Obama.

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Trump announces NY Jets owner Woody Johnson as UK ambassador

President Trump has formally announced that billionaire and owner of the NY Jets, Woody Johnson, will be his ambassador to the UK.

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

11 Philippine govt soldiers killed in military air strike on Marawi militants

Maute militants want MILF to intervene to end conflict in Philippines

The MILF is the largest revolutionary organisation in the Philippine with approximately 10,000 armed fighters who struck a peace deal with the Philippine government in 2014.

Jun 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Trump says US-India ties have never been stronger and better

US President Donald Trump welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on Monday (26 June) and lauded the relationship between the two countries as very, very strong and very, very powerful. Trump said he looks forward to working with Modi to create jobs in both the countries to grow their economies and to create a trading relationship that is fair and reciprocal. The future of their partnership has never looked brighter and better, he added.

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Trump says US-India ties have never been stronger and better

Jun 27, 2017

By Staff Reporter

US Supreme Court breathes new life into Trump's travel ban

Trump issued the travel ban amid rising international concern about attacks carried out by Islamist militants like those in Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin and other cities.

Jun 27, 2017

By Reuters

Northern Ireland Water work to remove massive fatberg from Belfast sewer

Northern Ireland Water released a video on June 26 showing its staff working to clear a gigantic fatberg of fat, oil and grease from a sewer on the Dublin Road in Belfast.According to the Belfast Telegraph, staff have been at work for the past six Sundays to clear the blockage.

Jun 26, 2017

By Staff Reporter