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Crane collapses on Dallas apartment building amid strong winds; at least 1 reported dead
A crane collapsed onto an apartment building in Dallas amid strong winds Sunday afternoon, killing at least one person and injuring six others, two critically, rescuers said. Source: Fox News - National Crane collapses on Dallas apartment building amid strong winds;...
Jimmy Carter, after hip surgery, back teaching Sunday school
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is back to teaching Sunday school in Georgia after taking time off to undergo surgery for a broken hip. Source: Fox News - National Jimmy Carter, after hip surgery, back teaching Sunday school
US military vehicle hits roadside bomb in Niger
U.S. military officials say an American vehicle has struck a roadside bomb in the troubled West African country. Source: Fox News - National US military vehicle hits roadside bomb in Niger
Uniformed Minnesota officer mows woman's lawn after checking on her welfare
A Minnesota police officer is showing that one of the varieties of ways officers assist those they serve is by grabbing a lawnmower. Source: Fox News - National Uniformed Minnesota officer mows woman's lawn after checking on her welfare
NY church agrees to move Fulton Sheen's remains to Illinois
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is going home. Source: Fox News - National NY church agrees to move Fulton Sheen's remains to Illinois
Arkansas residents assess damage after historic flooding, shift focus to rebuilding
After historic flooding in Arkansas left communities underwater, many people and families who evacuated are finally able to make their way back by boat to assess the damage. Source: Fox News - National Arkansas residents assess damage after historic flooding, shift...
Mississippi laundromat attack after spat about washing machines caught on video
A Mississippi laundromat employee was attacked by a customer in a wild encounter that was caught on surveillance video. Source: Fox News - National Mississippi laundromat attack after spat about washing machines caught on video
Philadelphia's first openly gay deputy sheriff found dead at his desk in apparent suicide
Philadelphia's first openly gay Deputy Sheriff committed suicide at his desk from an apparent gunshot wound on Friday, just before the city's weekend of pride celebrations were set to begin. Source: Fox News - National Philadelphia's first openly gay deputy...
3rd child dies after horse-drawn carriage hit in Michigan
Police say a third child has died after a pickup truck drove into the back of an Amish horse-drawn carriage in southern Michigan. Source: Fox News - National 3rd child dies after horse-drawn carriage hit in Michigan
Texas police chief's body found after being knocked overboard by large wave
The Coast Guard-led search for a missing Texas police chief has ended with the recovery Sunday of his body. Source: Fox News - National Texas police chief's body found after being knocked overboard by large wave
Europe
D-Day: What happened during the Normandy landings?
Source: CNN Europe D-Day: What happened during the Normandy landings?
Caspian Sea finally open for tourism and business
Source: CNN Europe Caspian Sea finally open for tourism and business
Brussels aims for price transparency in food chain
After bans on unfair trading practices and better producer cooperation, the EU Commission made proposals Wednesday for greater transparency in the way prices are reported throughout the food chain. Source: European Business News Brussels aims for price transparency in...
Europe goes to the polls
Three days of Europe-wide elections for the European Parliament got under way Thursday with voters in the Netherlands and also, finally, the United Kingdom going to the polls.The count starts Sunday. Source: European Business News Europe goes to the polls
EU approves unprecedented cuts to single-use plastics
EU ministers gave final approval Tuesday to new laws to tackle marine litter coming from single-use plastic products found on European beaches, as well as abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics. Source: European Business News EU approves unprecedented cuts...
Brussels signs landmark aviation agreements with China
The EU strengthened aviation relations with China Monday, signing an agreement on civil aviation safety and a horizontal aviation agreement in a boost for EU trade in aircraft and related products. Source: European Business News Brussels signs landmark aviation...
Track & trace system bolsters EU fight against illicit tobacco trade
A new system of tobacco traceability became operational in Europe Monday, with the first EU producers requesting and receiving traceability markings for cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco products. Source: European Business News Track & trace system bolsters EU...
Europe will 'die from inside' if far-right populists triumph, top EU figure says
Source: CNN Europe Europe will 'die from inside' if far-right populists triumph, top EU figure says
Banks fined over EUR 1bn for foreign exchange cartel
The EU Commission fined five banks - Barclays, RBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan and MUFG - EUR 1.07 billion Thursday for taking part in two cartels in the Spot Foreign Exchange market for 11 currencies. Source: European Business News Banks fined over EUR 1bn for foreign...
EU launches citizens' initiative to save the bees
The European Commission decided Wednesday to register a European Citizens' Initiative entitled ‘Save the bees! Protection of biodiversity and improvement of habitats for insects in Europe'. Source: European Business News EU launches citizens' initiative to save...
Asia
Portugal beat Dutch to win inaugural Nations League title
PORTO, Portugal: Portugal became the first team to win UEFA's Nations League competition when a well-crafted goal by Goncalo Guedes gave them a 1-0 win over Netherlands in the final on Sunday. Guedes, 22, nutmegged Matthijs de Ligt, exchanged passes with Bernando...
United by fear of China, Hong Kongers staged record march
HONG KONG: They came from all walks of life, a sea of white-clad Hong Kongers, braving hours in the tropical heat and galvanised by fear that their unique city is being subsumed by China. The international financial hub has seen plenty of political turbulence over the...
Thousands march in Port-au-Prince to demand Haiti president's resignation
PORT-AU-PRINCE: Several thousand demonstrators marched through Port-au-Prince on Sunday (Jun 9) to demand the resignation of Haitian President Jovenel Moise over allegations of embezzlement. Led by dozens of protesters on motorcycles, the mostly youthful demonstrators...
Formula 1: Hamilton takes controversial Canada win after Vettel penalised
MONTREAL: Lewis Hamilton maintained Mercedes' record winning start to a season on Sunday (Jun 9) when he was handed a controversial victory, courtesy of a disputed stewards' decision to penalise Sebastian Vettel, at the Canadian Grand Prix. The defending five-time...
Raytheon and United Technologies to merge aerospace businesses
Raytheon Co and United Technologies Corp on Sunday agreed to combine their aerospace businesses. Source: Channel News Asia Raytheon and United Technologies to merge aerospace businesses
Football: Portugal defeat Netherlands to win first Nations League
PORTO: Portugal added the inaugural Nations League title to their Euro 2016 triumph as Goncalo Guedes' strike on the hour won an underwhelming final 1-0 against the Netherlands in Porto on Sunday (Jun 9). The Dutch defensive pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de...
Formula 1: Hamilton wins Canadian Grand Prix after Vettel penalty
MONTREAL: Lewis Hamilton won Sunday's (Jun 9) Canadian Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel took the chequered flag but controversially received a five-second penalty for dangerous driving. Vettel, who started on pole, was demoted to second ahead of Ferrari team-mate...
Renault may block Nissan reform over boardroom dispute
PARIS: Renault has signaled it will block reforms launched by alliance partner Nissan in the wake of the Carlos Ghosn scandal unless it is granted representation on new board committees, a source close to the French carmaker said. Renault, which owns 43.4 per cent of...
Nadal racks up 12th French crown as Thiem runs out of steam at Roland Garros
Spain's Rafael Nadal beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 to claim a record-extending 12th French Open men's singles title on Sunday. Source: Channel News Asia Nadal racks up 12th French crown as Thiem runs out of steam at Roland Garros
Clinical India win Oval showdown with Australia
LONDON: India's top order fired in unison and their bowlers produced a tidy display to beat holders Australia by 36 runs in a blockbuster World Cup contest on Sunday. Shikhar Dhawan smashed 117, his 17th ODI century, and forged two significant partnerships with fellow...