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London Borough of Camden to evacuate 800 homes in tower blocks because of safety concerns following devastating fire
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 2:04pm
London Borough of Camden to evacuate 800 homes in tower blocks because of safety concerns following devastating fire .
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The Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 1:44pm
Officials say the U.S. military chiefs will seek a six-month delay before allowing transgender individuals to enlist in their services. Officials familiar with the talks tell The Associated Press that service leaders reached an agreement that rejected Army and Air Force requests for a two-year wait and reflected their concerns that a longer delay would trigger criticism on Capitol Hill. Transgender service members have been able to serve openly in the military since last year, but not enlist.
Anguish as trapped youths call for help in Peru fire
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 1:34pm
Fire has been raging for nearly a day through a building in Peru's capital where tons of flammable materials were stored — and the country has been transfixed by appeals for help by trapped youth.
Russia fires missiles from Mediterranean at IS in Syria
Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 1:16pm
Russia has fired cruise missiles from the Mediterranean Sea on positions of the Islamic State group in Syria, the Defense Ministry said on Friday, Moscow's latest show of strength in the conflict wracking the Mideast country.
Jewish groups critical of Hungarian praise for Hitler ally
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 1:16pm
The World Jewish Congress and the leading Jewish group in Hungary objected Friday to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's praise for Miklos Horthy, the World War II-era leader who allied Hungary with Nazi Germany.
Madrid hosts_ and debates_ global gay pride
Aritz Parra, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 12:55pm
Madrid is gearing up to be the world capital of gay pride, a colorful mixture of commercialism and all-night partying that has brought vindication for sexual and gender diversity and created fissures among LGBT activists.
President: Colombia on verge of completing rebel disarmament
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 12:35pm
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says the nation is on the verge of completing an historic feat: All guerrillas in the country's largest rebel group will soon have turned in their weapons.
Al-Jazeera manager denounces Gulf demands for its shutdown
Adam Schreck, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 11:58am
A top Al-Jazeera official on Friday denounced demands to shut down the network by countries involved in a dispute with its host nation Qatar as an attempt to suppress free expression.
The Latest: North Korea denies torturing American detainee
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 11:30am
The Latest on North Korea's denial that it tortured an American student who was detained for more than a year and died days after being released in a coma (all times local):
Cholera suspected as several ill at Kenya medical conference
Tom Odula, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 11:20am
"Several" participants at a medical conference at a hotel in Nairobi have come down with a foodborne disease suspected to be cholera, the Kenya Medical Association said Friday.
5 people electrocuted in pool at water park in Turkey
Suzan Fraser, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 11:20am
Five people were electrocuted Friday at a water park in northwest Turkey, including two teenagers and a 12-year-old, Turkish media reports said.
North Korea says it's 'biggest victim' in US student's death
Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 11:06am
North Korea on Friday called itself the "biggest victim" in the death of an American student who was detained for more than a year and died days after being released in a coma.
Hungary: Lawmakers pass billboard law, opposition cries foul
Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 10:56am
Lawmakers from Hungary's governing parties on Friday approved legislation on political advertising which opposition parties say will limit their billboard campaigns while increasing the government's publicity advantage.
40 people killed in bomb, gun attacks in 3 Pakistani cities
Riaz Khan and Abdul Sattar, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 10:19am
At least 40 people were killed and nearly 100 wounded Friday in four separate bomb and gun attacks in three major Pakistani cities, officials said.
French minister nixes aid center for migrants in Calais
Elaine Ganley, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 9:37am
France's interior minister said ruled out creating a help center for migrants in the increasingly tense port city of Calais, and said that the death of a truck driver blamed on migrants is also a humanitarian issue.
Philippines: IS funded siege through Malaysian militant
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 9:37am
The Islamic State group helped fund the monthlong siege of a southern Philippine city through a Malaysian militant who was reportedly killed by troops, the Philippine military chief said Friday.
Ghana assures public of security of ex-Guantanamo detainees
Francis Kokutse, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 9:37am
Ghana's government on Friday sought to reassure the public that two former Guantanamo prisoners living in the West African nation remained under supervision, a day after a court ruled their arrival was unconstitutional without parliament's approval.
Dutch customs discover rhino horn in carvings headed to Laos
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 9:20am
Dutch customs officials say they have intercepted a crate containing 12 concealed pieces of rhinoceros horn that was being sent from South Africa to Laos.
