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British lawmakers hit by 'sustained' cyber attack

Authorities are working with the National Cyber Security Centre to determine the method of the attack. "Parliament has robust measures in place to protect a...

Black bear kills 16-year-old boy during race in Alaska

No names were released. Alaska State Troopers and federal mine officials are investigating the mauling at Pogo Mine . "Our condolences have been shared with ou...

Portugal's Santos and Ronaldo criticise St Petersburg pitch

The Euro 2016 champions took the lead on 33 minutes through a penalty from their captain, his 75th worldwide goal, before Manchester City-bound midfielder Bern...

Afghan Commando Wounds Fires On US Troops, Wounds Seven Troops

Four more attackers stormed the gate after the blast, with at least two quickly killed by police. He said a bodyguard was wounded in the attack late Saturday ...

Trump says Comey-Mueller friendship 'bothersome'

In fact, Trump says it's "bothersome" that Mueller is friends with terminated Federal Bureau of Investigation chief James Comey . The president closed on a...

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi makes two-day stop in Pakistan

The Chinese Embassy in Kabul did not issue any statement on the visit and details issued by the Chinese state Xinhua news agency did not mention remarks attribu...

Stephen Colbert laughs about Sean Spicer losing his job

And that's right, that's their right to do that. "As far as hacking, I think it was Russian Federation, but I think we also get hacked by other countries and ...

Pelosi on calls for new leadership: 'I'm worth the trouble, quite frankly'

Tim Ryan , D-Ohio, who was unsuccessful previous year in trying to unseat Pelosi. House Republican Leader Ken Fredette said the $7.055 billion budget propos...

Republican bills blow up the road toward universal health care

That puts the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 in a dicey position from the start. Senate GOP bill: Forbids abortion coverage by plans sold to p...

Nancy Pelosi: 'I'm worth the trouble.' Conservatives agree

Lawmakers also are bemoaning a weak Democratic bench of candidates nationally, and demanding a better strategy for success and a new and stronger economic mes...

1 year after deadly floods, West Virginia wary of vast storm

Cindy made landfall early Thursday morning as a tropical storm with winds of 40 miles per hour. The National Weather Service says it expects heavy rain to ...

Venkaiah Naidu says India's progress linked to learning Hindi

Venakaih said Hindi is our National Language and it is impossible to progress in India without Hindi. "But because of English being associated with the possib...

Donald Trump: Russia election interference 'big Dem HOAX'

Testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, former Homeland Security Director Jeh Johnson said the Obama administration didn't immedia...

Second US mistrial in OH police shooting of Samuel DuBose

Tensing, who is White, had faced charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter in this week's court proceedings. Hamilton County Judge Leslie Ghiz declared...

Tropical moisture bringing risk of flooding across Ohio

Cindy, already blamed for one death in Alabama, made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a tropical storm early Thursday . With some areas possibly receivi...

Mortal remains of soldier Sandeep Jadhav brought to his village

The reproduction of the story/photograph in any form will be liable for legal action. "The body of the intruder killed in the BAT attempt on 22 June has been ...

White House Responds to Comey Tape Inquiry with Trump Tweet

Trump said he was concerned that Mueller had retained lawyers who had previously contributed to Democrats. "So, the perception of bias can affect at least the...

Mattis vents USA frustration over North Korea

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis hosted Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and Gen. Fang Fenghui, chief of the People'...

Opposition's President Nominee Meira Kumar gets 'Z+' security

Kumar too is a Dalit and was the Speaker of the parliament during the UPA rule. The former Maharashtra chief minister is learnt to have told leaders of Oppositi...

Australia to resume Syria airstrikes after Russian threat

On Tuesday, Operation Inherent Resolve said in a statement that a US F-15 fighter jet had shot down an Iranian-made Shaheed-129 drone near the Syrian village ...

Iran: Missile strike in Syria 'just a small slap'

Sharif said the attacks were launched from two provinces of mostly Sunni Muslim population 'to send the message of Iranian unity against terrorism. The Irania...

Confederations Cup: Hosts Russia out as Portugal and Mexico reach last four

New Zealand should not be underestimated, however, especially as they will be in confident mood on the back of their encouraging performance against Mexico in ...

Rand Paul Doesn't Support GOP Health Bill

Echoing the other four , Heller said he opposes the measure "in this form" but does not rule out backing a version that is changed to his liking. Nonetheless...

Schwarzenegger talks climate change with French president

It's unclear where he and Macron are standing, although Schwarzenegger says the two are " talking about environmental issues and a green future ". The challe...

Queen to outline United Kingdom government plans

The program set out in the so-called Queen's Speech at the state opening of Parliament will include "a number of bills" meant to make Brexit successful, accor...

Trump signals willing to work with Republicans on healthcare bill

If Republican leaders in Congress really meant what they said about unity and common goal last week after the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise, they'd slow dow...

Stories of sailors killed in destroyer-container ship crash

A Filipino-American was among the seven sailors who died following the collision between the USS Fitzgerald and Philippine-registered container ship ACX Crys...

S. Korean leader observes missile test amid North's threats

The news of the new test also comes as another USA official said Wednesday there are signs of increased activity at North Korea's lone nuclear test site...

American student who died after release from North Korea mourned at funeral

Doctors said Warmbier had suffered severe brain damage while in North Korea, and he died Monday at a Cincinnati hospital. US Ambassador Joseph Yun, the specia...

Host Russia exits Confederations Cup after loss to Mexico

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said the scoreline didn't reflect the intensity of the match and felt New Zealand deserved a goal . The Kiwis will breath a ...

Police Carry Away ACA Repeal Protesters From McConnell's Office

Capitol police said that 43 people were arrested and charged with crowding and obstructing. Many of those participating in the sit-in were disabled, and one p...

Cruz, Cornyn Split On GOP Senate Healthcare Bill

Dean Heller of Nevada, facing a competitive 2018 re-election battle, Rob Portman of OH and Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia expressed concerns about ...

Trump is 'very supportive' of Senate healthcare bill: White House

After it was announced that cameras would be banned from Friday's afternoon White House press briefing, CNN chose to send a courtroom sketch artist to captu...

Relaxed Russia coach shrugs off early Confederations Cup exit

Saturday's results mean Mexico finishes second in Group A, and will await the results of Sunday's matches to see who they'll face in the semifinals. Portu...

Tornado Damages Two US 'Doomsday' 747s

The Air Force has four E-4Bs in active service, and the primary aircraft was off-station during the tornado on June 16, according to Ryder. Also, the USAF is no...