Two police officers shot dead in Paris
Hollande held an emergency meeting with the prime minister Thursday night and planned to convene the defense council Friday morning. He said the entire area is on lockdown and a full investigation will be carried out to figure out the motive.
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Oops! Trump's warships were never heading towards NK
Pence is on a tour visit to South Korea, Japan and China amid tensions over nuclear issues in the Korean Peninsula. White House officials said on Tuesday they were relying on guidance from the Defense Department. But now it appears the strike group is headed to Korean waters, with intent to stay for some time . So I think it serves multiple capabilities, " Spicer said, according to the White House.
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United States support for marijuana legalisation reaches all-time high
Seventy-one percent oppose the federal government's efforts to stop marijuana sales and its use in states that have legalized it, including opposition from most Republicans, Democrats, and independents. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ― who has stated his personal opposition to weed ― has anxious some marijuana advocates with ominous comments about the supposed dangers of loosening restrictions on the nation's favorite illicit substance.
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French Police: Gunman in Paris Shooting Questioned in February
ISIS has claimed credit for the attack . One man was shot dead and a second suspect is being hunted. "Will have a big effect on presidential election!". It was unclear if that man was the attacker or linked to the shooting. The attack happened when a auto pulled up next to a police van, with a gunman getting out and immediately shooting at officers who were guarding an area near the Franklin Roosevelt metro station.
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France's Macron has call with Obama ahead of election
The French national was killed by police on the scene. He added that the priority of his foreign policy would be to "destroy Islamic State". Molins said he would reveal the shooter's identity in a press conference Friday, adding that officers were searching the man's residence in Chelles in the Paris suburb of Seine-et-Marne.
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Man arrested over Borussia Dortmund team bus attack
The blast shattered the bus windows, and Spanish worldwide Marc Bartra, 26, broke his wrist. The 28-year-old suspect, who has dual German and Russian citizenship, faces charges of attempted murder, causing an explosion and inflicting serious bodily harm.
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Pakistan's ex-army chief allowed to lead Saudi-led alliance
According to the reports, the news was confirmed by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. The former military chief has requested the government for NoC, Kh Asif said adding that the permission was given after GHQ approval. With a Joint Command Centre headquartered in Riyadh, the coalition includes Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Tunisia, Sudan, Malaysia, Egypt, Yemen and other Muslim countries.
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Unite leadership challenger Gerard Coyne suspended by Unite
Mr McCluskey has hit back, saying it made sense for Labour's biggest union affiliate to be close to the party. The West Midlands regional secretary, who is challenging Len McCluskey , is allegedly under investigation for "certain issues that have arisen", according to an email reportedly sent out to branches yesterday afternoon informing them he had been suspended.
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Russian Federation and U.S. agree modest steps to mend ties
Russian Federation on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations draft resolution demanding the Syrian government cooperate with an investigation of a suspected chemical attack, blocking Security Council action against its ally for an eighth time.
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AIMIM routed in Latur, Prabhani civic elections; Setback to Owaisi's expansion plans
In last time's civic elections in Latur the Nationalist Congress Party, that had held 49 seats, has won one seat today. It stated that BJP will win 179 out of the total 272 seats of the three municipal corporations of Delhi. The stakes were especially high for the ruling BJP as it was not in power in any of these three corporations and was looking to make inroads. But, the city has this time picked up the BJP following an inspiring campaign led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
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SC questions government for making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN cards
Last month, the SC said that the government could make Aadhaar mandatory for getting passports, opening bank accounts or getting mobile connections. By the impugned provision, Aadhaar has been made mandatory for obtaining PAN, continued validity of PAN and for filing of return under the Income Tax Act.
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Support to legalize marijuana hits all-time high
Millennials ages 18-34 overwhelmingly support recreational marijuana by 76 percent, while those ages 35-64 all support legalization in the low 60s. Just seven percent say marijuana is more harmful than alcohol versus 53 percent (!) who say that alcohol is more harmful than marijuana. This changes the stigma attached to the plant from what it used to be in the past.








