WORLD NEWS: June 2018

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Argentina vs. France: World Cup 2018 Live Updates

By ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2lJkPkw

Muslim Woman Attacked For Running Cow Shelter Appeals To PM Modi For Help

A Muslim woman from Madhya Pradesh, who was assaulted in Bhopal today for running a cow shelter, fears that her attackers might use acid next time. "They came prepared. They threatened to kill me....

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Gujarat Fishermen Who Entered Pak Waters Freed From Jail, Return To India

Two fishermen from Gujarat, who were in a Pakistan jail, have been released and are on their way home, a state government official said today.

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Migrant crisis: Italy minister Salvini closes ports to NGO boats

Interior Minister Matteo Salvini says migrants saved by NGO boats will not be allowed into Italy.

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Meet Winner Of Ultimate Bartender Championship, Bengaluru's Vedant Mehra

Nine cities and 550 contestants later, Bengaluru's Vedant Mehra is headed for the Athens Bar Show after winning the Ultimate Bartender Championship conducted by a leading Scotch whisky-maker.

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#Familiesbelongtogether: Thousands to protest over migrant separations

Tens of thousands are expected to join rallies nationwide calling for family reunifications.

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These Women Will Now Race Formula Cars In India

The women went through some basic training before competing.

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In Israel, Building a Lacrosse League From Scratch

By AIMEE BERG from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2yTAG9u

Only 1 Terrorist Killed In Pulwama, Two Others Escaped, Say Police

The body of only one LeT terrorist was recovered from the site of encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said today, adding that the other two believed to have been...

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'Mansplaining' advert for University of Adelaide draws criticism

An Australian university advert is mocked for showing a man holding forth to five silent women.

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Mumbai's Iconic Victorian And Art Deco Buildings In UNESCO Heritage List

Mumbai's Art Deco buildings, believed to be the world's second largest collection after Miami, were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on Saturday.

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Carly Simon and Her Family, on Martha’s Vineyard

By PENELOPE GREEN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2Kwoj86

Wimbledon Players to Watch

By JOHN CLARKE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MCYzo6

For Wimbledon’s Grass, It’s Not Easy Being Green

By JOHN CLARKE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Mzhr7a

Serena Williams Still the Main Draw at Wimbledon

By GRAHAM PARKER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KnaglW

Sometimes in Tennis, One Hand is Still Better Than Two

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Nci3AJ

At Toys ‘R’ Us, ‘There Is Nothing Left’: The Day It Closed for Good

By MICHAEL CORKERY from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2IE1cDq

11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

By KALY SOTO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2lGwi4u

UP Teen Found Hanging, Mother Alleges Police Inaction Against Stalker

A 17-year-old girl was found hanging at her home in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj last week. Her parents say she was being harassed by a man from their village for the last three years.

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First confirmed sighting of a great white shark off Majorca in 40 years

The last time a great white shark was spotted near Spain's Balearic Islands was in 1976.

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Maryland shooting: 'I have to live life without my mother'

The daughter of a journalist killed in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper calls it a "senseless tragedy".

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What It Costs to Be Smuggled Across the U.S. Border

By NICHOLAS KULISH from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KA2DrF

These 20 Representatives Have Not Had a Primary Challenger for at Least a Decade

By TROY GRIGGS and ADAM PEARCE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IECkvm

Bavaria: Affluent, Picturesque — and Angry

By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yX5IgX

War Robbed Him of His Family, Then His Eyes, Then His Love

By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tTky24

Kennedy’s Retirement Could Threaten Efforts to End Partisan Gerrymandering

By MICHAEL WINES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2tRSoom

A Long Journey North for Migrants That May End Where It Started

By TODD HEISLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lI9NMr

Conjuring Spirits in Florida

By MICHAEL ADNO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IECqmI

Dawood Ibrahim, Iqbal Kaskar, Anees Ibrahim Charged In Extortion Case

The city police has filed a charge sheet against fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim and his brothers Iqbal Kaskar, and Anees Ibrahim in connection with an extortion case filed on the complaint by a prominent...

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Spain’s Migrant Wave Grows, Even as Europe’s Subsides

By RAPHAEL MINDER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yVFKdw

Amarnath Yatra Resumes After Weather Improves, Flood Alert Continues

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains and bad weather.

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Trump to name nominee for Supreme Court on 9 July

The US president has five people in mind, including two women, and will name his choice on 9 July.

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Steel firm Thyssenkrupp backs Tata merger

The UK's biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group.

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Donald Trump gets prank call on Air Force One

Donald Trump was fooled by a comedian into taking a prank call while on board Air Force One.

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US ambassador to Estonia resigns 'over Trump comments'

James Melville is the latest senior US diplomat to resign in protest at controversial Trump policies.

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Canada 'will not back down' over US metals tariffs

Canada also unveiled $2bn in aid to protect its steel and aluminium industries from the US tariffs.

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Newspaper shooting suspect 'barricaded exit'

The Capital Gazette gunman shot one victim trying to flee through a door he barricaded, say police.

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DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks

Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo.

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Migrant crisis: EU leaders split over new migrant deal

A deal to curb irregular migration was reached at a gruelling summit but leaders interpret it differently.

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Unknown 'hero' helps man who fell on Toronto subway tracks

A bystander took a picture of a Good Samaritan rescuing a man who fell off the subway platform.

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Adam Sandler: Wedding Singer turns wedding crasher

One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler.

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Thai cave rescue: A country in prayer

Rescuers have been searching for a group of boys who went to explore a cave with their football coach.

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ICYMI: How a deafblind fan is enjoying the World Cup

Also this week - why Cristiano Ronaldo needs his sleep and a football-loving kangaroo.

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How can you dance without music?

The story of a deaf dance star.

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Wayne Rooney's US welcome (versus David Beckham's)

The two ex-England players had slightly different welcomes, with Rooney heading to a beer garden.

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Himmler's daughter worked for post-war German spy agency

Germany's BND spy agency acknowledges it hired Nazi Heinrich Himmler's daughter during the 1960s.

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Saudi wastes no time to rap at the wheel

Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted.

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The young Austrian leader sharing power with the far right

Is Sebastian Kurz getting too close to the far right as he pursues a hardline migrant policy?

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Little hope ahead of polls in Mexico's Sinaloa state

Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence.

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Thai cave rescue: Drones, dogs, drilling and desperation

A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave.

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Bringing Gay Pride to Africa's last absolute monarchy

The kingdom of Swaziland, now known as eSwatini, is holding its first gay pride march - despite homosexuality being illegal.

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Europe migrant crisis: Gruelling EU match ends in a draw

The deal's convoluted language reflects continuing splits on the issue, writes Laurence Peter.

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Capital Gazette shooting: Remembering the victims

Five employees were killed after a gunman opened fire at a local Maryland newspaper. Who are they?

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Luxury’s Chess Masters Prepare for a New Game

By ELIZABETH PATON and VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2Nd4cuj

As Jhelum crosses danger mark in J-K, schools shut, Amarnath Yatra stalled

As Jhelum crosses danger mark in J-K, schools shut, Amarnath Yatra stalled

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Capital Gazette shooting suspect blocked staffers from escaping rampage: official

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New mugshot released of alleged Capital Gazette gunman

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Suspect in Capital Gazette killings charged with 5 counts of first-degree murder

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More Americans Evacuated From China Over Mysterious Ailments

By STEVEN LEE MYERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tOJjN5

Miguel Andujar Gives Yankees a Boost Against the Red Sox. And in the Trade Market?

By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NbGwGz

Mets Lose to a Marlins Pitcher Making His First Start

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2tFLAuJ

How to Clean Those Pesky Summer Stains

By JOLIE KERR from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2yVqE7Q

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘It’ and ‘Liquid Science’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Kw7JSl

Love and Pride in Alabama: A Photo Album

By REBECCA LIEBERMAN and ANNIE FLANAGAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lLf0Di

A Place by a Lake or in the Woods: the Canada Letter

By IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KA38Ss

3 Black U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Make Lynching a Federal Hate Crime

By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yY1Jka

Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2tPGSda

Here Are the Biggest Stories in American Politics This Week

By EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yWV2i9

Quotation of the Day: A Black Soldier Achieves a Dream That the Army Denied, Until Now

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2KmjWNF

Red Sox Fine-Tune Their Roster for a Visit With the Yankees

By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KC3isu

Next Task for Vegas Golden Knights: Attract Free Agents

By MATT RYBALTOWSKI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Nanikx

Larry Nassar Is Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges in Texas

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2lISY47

Corrections: June 30, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2KA5NLW

At the Capital Gazette, the Death of a Reporter’s Reporter

By LAURA LIPPMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2KCQH8N

Will Mexico Get Its Donald?

By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2N8e0W6

Dave Eggers: A Cultural Vacuum in Trump’s White House

By DAVE EGGERS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2IETLfl

Funeral Is Held for Firefighter Killed by Ground Zero Toxins

By BENJAMIN MUELLER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2lLfnOi

Reason to Bow

By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2MAcuuT

In India's Response To Pak Being Grey Listed For Terror, A Word Of Advice

India has welcomed the decision taken by the Financial Action Task Force or FATF, a global anti-money laundering body, to put Pakistan on the terror watch list. Pakistan, which was assessed as having...

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"Technical Reasons" Delay Air India Flight With 176 Passengers On Board

About 170 passengers of Air India's Delhi-Kochi-Dubai flight, scheduled to depart at 5.10 am, were held up at the IGI airport here for almost six hours, with the airline saying that it was due to...

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Women Commandos Train Hard To Fight Stone Throwers In Jammu And Kashmir

From blindfolding them to deal with night-time deployment to training them to repair weapons in under a minute, the CRPF women commandos are undergoing a rigorous training.

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Andhra Student Alleges Gang-Rape, Says Accused Filmed Act To Blackmail

Three former engineering students, who allegedly raped, filmed the act to blackmail a junior student in college for over a year, have been charged by the police in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.

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Vijay Mallya's Response After Probe Agency Dismisses His "Plea Bargain"

Fugitive business tycoon Vijay Mallya today dismissed the statement made by an Enforcement Directorate official claiming that he is attempting a "plea bargain". The official had said that Vijay...

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Cyclone Alert In Gujarat, Maharashtra, Heavy Rain Likely In Western India

Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall earlier this month, causing severe water-logging and disruption of local train services. Heavy rainfall was also witnessed in parts of Gujarat.

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Flood Alert Suspends Amarnath Yatra In Jammu And Kashmir, Schools Shut

In view of the critical flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir, as a precautionary measure, all schools in the Kashmir division will remain closed today, Srinagar Deputy Commissioner told news agency...

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Bihar Mahadalit Shot Dead For Dancing At Wedding; Killing Triggers Arson

A man from Mahadalit caste was shot dead for allegedly intruding into a marriage procession of another caste and dancing at a village in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, a senior police officer said on...

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Flood Alert In Jammu And Kashmir, Amarnath Yatra Suspended

Amarnath Yatra has been suspended due to inclement weather and bad condition of the roads in Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Flood alert has also been sounded in Jammu and Kashmir.

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In Fake Aliganj Encounter, Ex-Mayor, 3 Others Get Life Imprisonment

A local court today sentenced former deputy mayor of Lucknow and three others to life imprisonment for their involvement in a fake police encounter in Aliganj area around 24 years ago, in which a...

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Railways Eliminates Unmanned Level-Crossing From 4 Zones

The railways has eliminated all unmanned level crossings from four zones this month, well on its way to remove all such crossings in 11 of its zones by September 2018, ministry officials said...

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NIA Files Charge Sheet Against 2 Men For Circulating Fake Indian Currency

The National Investigation Agency yesterday filed a charge sheet against two men for allegedly circulating fake Indian currency notes, procured from neighbouring Bangladesh, in the country.

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After Congress's Damage Control, Sulking Siddaramaiah Falls In Line

Siddaramaiah, the former Karnataka Chief Minister recently heard questioning the longevity of the HD Kumaraswamy government, on Friday declared that the Congress-Janata Dal Secular coalition is strong...

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Anant Kumar Hegde At It Again. Compares Opposition To Crows, Monkeys

Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde has walked into a fresh row after he scoffed at the opposition unity moves to take on the BJP in the 2019 general elections, derisively comparing the opposition...

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Woman, Her Daughter Accused Of Sexually Abusing Boy, 17, In Himachal

A Nepalese woman and her daughter have been charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy for over three months in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district, police said.

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Groom Was "Scared" Of Lightning, So Bride Calls Off Wedding

In a bizarre incident, a bride in Bihar's Saran district refused to marry her groom after he seemed "scared" following a lightning strike that resulted in a violent clash between the members of the...

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On Camera, Fishermen Poke Tiger In Sunderban River With Stick

A Royal Bengal Tiger was filmed swimming across a river in the Sunderban National Park when a trawler of fishermen drove straight towards it. The fishermen could be seen prodding at the tiger with a...

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Plea Filed In Delhi Court Against Ghulam Nabi Azad For Army Comment

A complaint has been filed against senior Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Saifuddin Soz in a Delhi Court for making 'seditious statements against Indian Army'.

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"No Point" In Meeting Nitish Kumar, Says Hardik Patel

Gujarat Patidar leader Hardik Patel, who arrived in Patna today, said there was "no point" in meeting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, citing the latter's tie-up with the BJP, to which he has been...

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From Amarnath Yatra, A Message Of Unity And Bonding

Parvez Khan, a resident of Jammu, looks forward to Amarnath Yatra each year. He sets up a stall at the Pathankot-Srinagar highway where he welcomes the pilgrims with garlands and kheer (rice pudding).

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