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Last update: 09:56 17.06.2019
09:56 17.06.2019
World
Huawei Founder Says Corporation Was Surprised by 'Extreme' US Sanctions
Washington announced a crackdown on the tech giant last month, claiming that Huawei steals commercial information and closely cooperates with the Chinese government to spy on users of its devices.
Last update: 09:52 17.06.2019
09:52 17.06.2019
Asia & Pacific
Kim Jong-Un Swaggered Around With Real US-Made Gun on His Hip Aged 11, New Book Claims
A new book by a Washington Post journalist contains a number of bombshell claims about the early life of one of the most enigmatic heads of state, North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
Last update: 09:41 17.06.2019
09:41 17.06.2019
Europe
'Arms Race' as Number of Bomb Attacks in Sweden Soars By Almost 50%
Coupled with the rise of other crimes, the spike in bomb attacks has spurred talks about the possible declaration of a “national emergency”.
Last update: 07:09 17.06.2019
07:09 17.06.2019
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One Person Killed, Seven Injured In Mass Shooting in Philadelphia
At the moment there is no information about the reason behind the shooting or any arrests made by police. The authorities are actively investigating the attack.
Last update: 08:37 17.06.2019
08:37 17.06.2019
Military & Intelligence
Russian Aerospace Forces Receive 2 Modern MiG-35 Fighters - Head of MiG Corporation
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Aerospace Forces have received two modern MiG-35 fighters and will receive four more before the end of the year, Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG Director General Ilya Tarasenko said.
Last update: 04:34 17.06.2019
04:34 17.06.2019
Europe
UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Supports Johnson’s Bid for Prime Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matthew Hancock supported former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson’s bid for the Tory leader and country’s prime minister.
Last update: 04:24 17.06.2019
04:24 17.06.2019
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Actress Bella Thorne Beats Hacker’s Blackmail by Posting Her Own Nude Photos
Sometimes the best defence is to attack, and Bella Thorne decided to prove it when she posted nude photos of herself that an alleged hacker threatened to publish on social media.
Last update: 06:37 17.06.2019
06:37 17.06.2019
Europe
Prince Philip Told Harry ‘One Doesn’t Marry Actresses’ Before Meghan Markle Wedding – Reports
Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 98, is said to have made the remark as the pair’s whirlwind romance got serious.

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