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UK Prime Minister Slams London Grenfell Tower Fire Victims' Support on Ground
Labour Party lawmaker David Lammy demanded that the government and police immediately seize all documents relating to Grenfell's renovation to prevent the destruction of evidence that could show criminal wrongdoing. He said there are roughly 2,500 similar apartment towers throughout Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May has been criticised for her muted response to the fire and had to be rushed ... [Full Article...]
Bill Cosby's chief accuser denies romantic relationship before alleged assault
After that conversation, she said , she bought a recording device in hopes that Cosby would again confess to harming her daughter. "I wasn't able to fight in any way". He invited her to dine with him at his home . Constand said the calls mostly concerned the women's basketball team. "I was very confused and disoriented", she said. [Full Article...]
Brazil's Temer accused of corruption by federal police
That would hike pressure on him to resign.The investigation against Temer is separate from the multitude of probes prosecutors have launched in the last three years. The federal police report noted Temer has refused to answer investigators' questions in the case. Temer is now on a foreign tour. Yet, he also has powerful friends. [Full Article...]
Play inspired by Mideast peace talks wins in NY
The revival of August Wilson's Jitney was named Best Revival of a Play , while Rebecca Taichman won Best Director of a Play for her work on Indecent . " Come From Away ", about Canadians from Newfoundland who provided refuge to almost 7,000 airline passengers on September 11, 2001 when USA air space closed, also won one Tony for best direction of a musical . [Full Article...]
Jury in Bill Cosby trial asks to rehear accuser's testimony
The 79-year-old legendary entertainer, once loved by millions as "America's Dad", risks being sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault. Hotel rooms are sold out and victim advocates grow in number on the courthouse steps, and the Cosby camp's spin grows louder. The jurors have re-examined both Cosby's and Constand's version... [Full Article...]
Britain sombre but steadfast amid turmoil, says Queen
UNITED KINGDOM, Rosyth: In this Ministry of Defence handout picture Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh (L) in a ship naming ceremony conducted at Rosyth Dockyard in Rosyth, Scotland on July 4, 2014. The Queen's actual birthday is April 21, but traditionally British monarchs have an official birthday in the summer months when there is a better chance of good weather for b... [Full Article...]
Senator: US at risk of military conflict with Russia, Iran in Syria
The projectiles in question were Zolfaghar ballistic missiles launched from the western provinces of Kermanshah and Kurdistan. "Regional and worldwide allies of the terrorists must understand this missile operation is a warning message". Iranian officials have publicly disregarded this urging, with the supposedly moderate President Hassan Rouhani recently declaring that "the Iranian nation has c... [Full Article...]
Murray to face Thompson at Queen's after Bedene withdrawal
Thompson, ranked 90, beat the Scot 7-6 (7-4) 6-2. Murray narrowly lost the first set on a tie break before being thoroughly outclassed in the second to succumb to a 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 loss to Thompson, who transformed himself from lucky loser to extraordinary victor after stepping into replace the injured Aljaz Bedene at the last minute. [Full Article...]