West Midlands Ambulance Service sent resources to support during Manchester attack
Home Secretary Amber Rudd called the incident "a barbaric attack, deliberately targeting some of the most vulnerable in our society - young people and children out at a pop concert". She added that Britons should "remain alert, not alarmed" in the wake of the apparent attack. Yoshihide Suga, the government's chief cabinet secretary, says: "If this is a terrorist attack, such abhorrent acts of terrorism can not be justified for any reason, and Japan firmly condemns such an act of terrorism".
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James Comey to testify publicly before the Senate Intelligence Committee
What bearing this has on the subjects of Mr. Comey's testimony is unclear, but Comey's acceptance of the Intelligence Committee's invitation and rejection of that from the Judiciary Committee, the Senate body most closely concerned with law enforcement, may suggest whatever he is planning to testify on, including his conservations with President Trump , are not matters related to any pending criminal investigation.
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In A Historic First, Trump Visits Old City Of Jerusalem
US officials said the information originated from Israel . Earlier Monday, Trump also lashed out at Iran, Israel's arch-enemy, saying it should never be allowed to have nuclear weapons and criticising Tehran for supporting "terrorists" a reference to proxy militant groups it backs in the region.
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Trump arrives for talks with Palestinian leader in Bethlehem
Revivi says he hopes it means the US has "moved on from this failed policy and will now work together to build true and lasting peace from the ground up". Hossam Zomlot, an aide to Abbas, said that "if President Trump wants to mediate and leads us to a historic agreement, a major agreement, we are ready to be his partners".
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President Zuma congratulates the President of Iran on his election victory
President Zuma said South Africa looks forward to working with Iran under President Rouhani to consolidate relations and implement existing agreements. Saudi Arabia immediately cut diplomatic ties and other Arab countries lying on the southern shores of the Persian Gulf have taken a harder line on Iran since.
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Latest N.Korean missile test reveal improved technology: Seoul
It did not immediately provide more details. The object, which the South Korean military said was no longer visible, was spotted two days after Pyongyang test-fired a ballistic missile - its second missile test in seven days. The council also agreed to "take further significant measures including sanctions" to force North Korea to change course and end its "highly destabilising behaviour".
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Twitter Mocks Trump's Visit to Western Wall in Jerusalem
In a welcome speech for Mr Trump after he arrived in Tel Aviv from Saudi Arabia , Mr Netanyahu said Israel shared the United States' commitment to peace. The meeting comes after Trump met with Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem . After meetings with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia, the president has been pushing the prospect of peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Labour manifesto includes fees ban, rent controls and minimum tenancies
Setting out Labour plans to abolish university tuition fees and build homes for young people, Mr Corbyn said his vision was "not a war between generations, it's a unity between generations to create a better society for all". That's why the Labour party is opposed to another referendum. Mr Corbyn urged young people to ensure that they are registered to vote by the deadline of midnight on Monday, so they can cast a ballot in the June 8 general election.
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Senators Urge Turkish President To Hold His Bodyguards Accountable For DC Violence
John McCain said the government should "throw their ambassador the hell out" of the U.S. "It's disgraceful and shouldn't be happening in the United States of America". Police appeared to struggle to keep the two groups separated. Associated Press writers Zeynep Bilginsoy in Istanbul and Jessica Gresko in Washington contributed to this report.
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Palestinians Taking Trump Efforts Seriously, Says Minister
That President Trump will be the first sitting USA president to visit the Western Wall, assuming it happens, is profoundly significant. President Donald Trump initially said he wanted to move the USA embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, now Israel's recognized capital.
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Trump Asked Intel Chiefs to Deny Russia Evidence
The Washington Post first reported the story Monday evening, citing current and former officials. Trump has denied any wrongdoing, and railed against the investigations into his campaign's alleged ties to Russian Federation repeatedly.
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Moderate Rouhani Wins Iranian Election in Landslide
The Instagram account of Rouhani ally, former president Mohammad Khatami, showed a picture of Rouhani making a victory sign and ran the slogan "Hope prevailed over isolation". Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Hassan Rouhani on his re-election as Iranian president. "It's over, Rouhani is the victor", the source said on condition of anonymity.