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.
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.
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged for calm and an ease to the blockade imposed against Qatar by the Arab nations. He said the diplomatic row was causing unintended humanitarian consequences like food shortages, the forced separation of families and children being pulled out of school. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and the Western-recognised governments of Libya and Yemen as well as the Maldives cut ties with Doha on 5 June, accusing it of supporting terror groups, including the Islamic State. The countries also denounced Qatars perceived tolerance of Saudi Arabias arch-rival, Iran.
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged for calm and an ease to the blockade imposed against Qatar by the Arab nations. He said the diplomatic row was causing unintended humanitarian consequences like food shortages, the forced separation of families and children being pulled out of school. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and the Western-recognised governments of Libya and Yemen as well as the Maldives cut ties with Doha on 5 June, accusing it of supporting terror groups, including the Islamic State. The countries also denounced Qatars perceived tolerance of Saudi Arabias arch-rival, Iran.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it is expected to liberate Marawi City from the terrorists' hold by June 12.
The US Pacific Command says the two US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers was on a 10-hour training mission from Guam over the South China Sea.
On the occasion, IBTimes Singapore has hand-picked up top ten quotes to mark Father's Day 2017.
The authorities advise the residents to be vigilant and apply mosquito repellent as a precaution.
Surfing is a popular sport, but it does not have to be in the sea. Residents in South Florida took advantage of the flooded streets to surf, thanks to record amounts of rainfall in the area. The water was so high that people attached surfboards to their cars and surfed through the streets.
It was a win for youth democracy with a reported surge in 18 to 24-year-olds at the polls eager to get their voices heard.
It was a win for youth democracy with a reported surge in 18 to 24-year-olds at the polls eager to get their voices heard.
Actress Glenne Headly, who starred in films like Dick Tracy and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, has died aged 63 on June 8.
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.
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.
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.
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