World, 13th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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A protester reacts as she tackled by riot police during a massive demonstration outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Hong Kong police have used tear gas and high-pressure hoses against thousands of protesters opposing a highly controversial extradition bill outside government headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong shuts govt offices after violence ensues in protests over extradition bill

Hong Kong's China-backed Chief Executive Carrie Lam condemned the violence late on Wednesday and urged a swift restoration of order.

13 Jun 2019 1:46 PM

‘Under President Trump, we have taken our defence cooperation to new heights solidifying our common vision in Indo Pacific and has taken a far tougher stand on Pakistan unacceptable support for terrorism,’ said Pompeo during India Ideas Summit in Washington on Wednesday. (Photo:AP)

Trump took tough stand against Pak's unacceptable support for terrorism: Pompeo

Last year, Trump suspended USD 1.3 billion annual security aid given to Pakistan, condemning it over its inaction on the terrorism front.

13 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

The strike came after Israeli air defences intercepted a rocket launched from the territory, the first since hundreds were fired in early May in a two-day flare-up which killed four Israelis and 25 Palestinians. (AP | Representational Image)

Israel warplanes strike Gaza bunkers, first since early May

Israeli aircraft targeted 'underground infrastructure' at the base in the southern Gaza Strip, it said in a statement.

13 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

Indian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Alok Dimri said that bilateral relations between India and Kyrgyzstan have become stronger since 2015 after Modi's historic visit to Central Asia. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi to begin bilateral visit to Kyrgyzstan on Friday, says Indian envoy

Later in the evening, the Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

13 Jun 2019 1:32 PM

The announcement on Thursday from council official Cicely Wong appeared to show the impact of Wednesday’s street demonstrations, along with statements of concern from foreign governments, business associations and the legal profession. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong Legislative Council has 'no time set aside' for debate on extradition law

Thousands of people filled streets in Hong Kong in recent days to oppose proposed legislation.

13 Jun 2019 1:25 PM

Visitors were given a hammer to smash a life-sized likeness of the US president, who has angered many Chinese by launching a tariff war with China. (Photo: AFP)

China's tech fair where you can hit Trump's bobblehead, gets shut down

The three-day trade show opened on Tuesday under the shadow of the escalating trade war.

13 Jun 2019 1:11 PM

In an attack on March 15 that was broadcast live on Facebook, a lone gunman armed with semi-automatic weapons targeted Muslims attending Friday prayers in Christchurch, killing 51 worshippers and wounding dozens of people. (Photo: File)

Christchurch mosque shooting accused to hear new charges in court

Tarrant faces 50 counts of murder for the attack and when he appears in Christchurch HC on Friday will be charged under terrorist act.

13 Jun 2019 12:46 PM

Trump has said previously that he would decide after the G20 meeting in Japan at the end of June whether to carry out his threat. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump leaves China tariff deadline open, calls relationship 'testy'

Asked if he had a deadline for China to make progress towards a deal before facing the further penalty, Trump said no.

13 Jun 2019 12:26 PM

The Constitutional Court said same-sex marriage had been approved in a five-to-four vote of its nine judges in a closed hearing. (Photo: AFP)

Ecuador top court approves same-sex marriage in 5-4 vote

Ecuador, where the church is very influential, thus joins Argentina, Brazil and Colombia in recognising same-sex marriage.

13 Jun 2019 12:13 PM

The former foreign minister is the favourite among 10 candidates vying to succeed Theresa May, who is stepping down after twice delaying Britain's departure from the European Union. (Photo: File)

Would only take Britain out of EU without deal as 'last resort': Boris Johnson

He did not repeat his previous threat to withhold the multi-billion-euro payment May agreed to cover Britain's EU liabilities.

13 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

Bookmakers have ex-foreign secretary Boris Johnson as their odds-on favourite to win the contest to replace her. (Photo: AP)

Who will replace May? First round of voting begins for next British PM

Conservative MPs hold their first secret ballot in the governing party's leadership contest as they begin whittling down the contenders.

13 Jun 2019 11:26 AM

The appearance by Trump Jr, who now heads the Trump Organisation with his brother Eric, was expected to cover a wide array of subjects, including the Moscow Trump Tower project. (Photo: File)

Trump Jr says 'nothing to correct' after closed interview with Senate Committee

Asked if he was worried about potentially perjuring himself, he said: 'Not at all.'

13 Jun 2019 10:53 AM

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was "in no rush" to make a deal with North Korea to get it to dismantle its nuclear weapons program, and touted what he called his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo:AP | File)

'In no rush' to make nuclear deal with North Korea: Trump

'I think we're going to do very well with North Korea over a period of time. I'm in no rush. The sanctions are on,' Trump said.

13 Jun 2019 10:39 AM

Wells said that the United States’ relationship with Pakistan remains one of its most complex and most consequential. (Photo: File)

Pakistan's action against terror groups post Pulwama attack still reversible: US

US asserted that Pakistan must sustain these measures and expand upon them, including by prosecuting terrorist leaders.

13 Jun 2019 10:29 AM

Trade talks between the world's two largest economies fell apart in May. (Photo: AP | File)

'Have a feeling that we’re going to make a trade deal with China,' says Trump

Trump also reiterated his intention to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping but gave no further details.

13 Jun 2019 10:03 AM

The French leader had offered the young oak to Trump during a state visit to Washington in 2018, and the two shovelled dirt around it under the watchful eyes of their wives — and cameras from around the world. (Photo: AP)

'Will send another': Macron offers Trump replacement 'friendship' oak

The tree was a symbolic gesture and came from a northern French forest where 2,000 US Marines died during World War I.

13 Jun 2019 9:54 AM

Jones said in a confession he felt his 6-year-old Nahtahn was trying to attack him by conspiring with his ex-wife, and he exercised the boy until he collapsed and died after he broke an electrical outlet. (Representational Image)

'My kids loved him': US woman seeks mercy for ex-husband who killed their 5 children

A jury convicted Timothy Jones Jr. of five counts of murder last week for the killings in his Lexington home in August 2014.

13 Jun 2019 9:28 AM

Mike Pompeo will travel to India, Sri Lanka, Japan and South Korea from June 24 to 30. His four-nation is aimed at deepening US partnerships in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. (Photo: File)

'Modi hai to mumkin hai,' says Mike Pompeo ahead of India visit

Pompeo listed out some of 'big ideas and big opportunities' that can take bilateral relationship between US and India to a new level.

13 Jun 2019 8:45 AM

Trump said: 'I think maybe you do both. I think you might want to listen, there's nothing wrong with listening.' (Photo: File)

'Nothing wrong with accepting dirt from foreign govts on opponents,' says Trump

'If somebody called from a country, Norway, 'we have information on your opponent' - oh, I think I'd want to hear it,' Trump said.

13 Jun 2019 8:34 AM

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