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Britain readies for WAR with Putin as it stations troops throughout Eastern Europe
HUNDREDS of British troops are set to be scrambled to countries bordering Russia as a show of strength to Vladimir Putin. David Cameron will announce the deployment of a 500-strong battalion to Estonia with a further company of 150 troops to be stationed in Poland "on an enduring basis". The move comes amid continuing...
Many injured in Taiwan train blast
An explosion ripped through a busy commuter train in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, late on Thursday injuring at least 24 people, police say. The blast hit a train at Taipei's Songshan station before midnight leaving some passengers badly burned. Police told local media they found a broken tube with explosive material inside...
Stop what you’re doing: New £2m hypercar from Aston Martin unveiled
Oh yes, meet Aston and Red Bull's new hypercar. With 1000bhp per tonne So now at last we can actually see, rather than imagine, what all the fuss is about. We’ve already reported, somewhat breathlessly if we’re honest, that Adrian Newey, don of Grand Prix car designers, is to execute his long-held dream of...
The Battersea dog who’s been waiting for a home for nearly TWO YEARS
WITH his beautiful coat and blue and brown eyes you wouldn't think this loveable mutt would have too much trouble finding an owner — but you'd be wrong. Sadly, he has been at Battersea's Brands Hatch dog shelter for over 600 days — 20 times longer than the average. The Alaskan Malamute is just four, but...
Germany 0 — France 2: Griezmann brace takes hosts into Euro 2016 final
Hosts France advanced to the Euro 2016 final with their first victory over Germany in a major tournament since 1958 on a night of high emotion in Marseille. Antoine Griezmann, the tournament's top scorer, made the decisive contributions in each half to set up a final against Portugal at the Stade de France on Sunday....
Dallas protest: Four police officers dead in sniper shooting
Four Dallas police officers have been shot dead by sniper fire during protests against the shooting of black men by police, the authorities say. One suspect is in custody after a shootout with police, while a person of interest turned himself in, Dallas police tweeted. Gunfire broke out as demonstrators marched through the...
Wendy’s Says More Than 1,000 Restaurants Affected by Hack
Wendy's said hackers were able to steal customers' credit and debit card information at 1,025 of its U.S. restaurants, far more than it originally thought. The hamburger chain said Thursday hackers were able to obtain card numbers, names, expiration dates and codes on the card, beginning in late fall. Some cards...
FBI director defends decision in Hillary Clinton email case
FBI Director James Comey defended his recommendation not to charge Hillary Clinton over her use of private email during a Congressional hearing. Republicans said Mrs Clinton received special treatment and compromised national security. However, Mr Comey testified that she did not break the law or mislead investigators. Mrs...
Remains of Missing Florida Man Identified 41 Years Later
Some 41 years after 19-year-old Mark Duane Woodard disappeared, Florida authorities have finally identified his remains. Diann Wells tells the Ledger ( http://bit.ly/29PzfsP ) that Polk County Sheriff's deputies told her last week that remains found in the north Florida woods in 1977 were recently matched to her brother....
Kerry in Ukraine to Offer Help From United States
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday pledged sustained American support to Ukraine and offered assurances that the United States stands by the former Soviet republic in its territorial disputes with Russia and as it embarks on an ambitious program of reform. Kerry met Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Kiev to...
Powerful Typhoon Blows off Philippines, Threatens Taiwan
Philippine forecasters warned fishing boats not to venture out to sea and commercial ships to watch out for big waves Thursday as a powerful typhoon roared off the country's northeastern coast. The fast-moving Typhoon Nepartak would not likely hit land but would intensify seasonal southwest monsoon rains, which could spark...
Gunmen open fire on Bangladesh mosque during Eid prayers
Gunmen have opened fire at a Bangladesh mosque, killing one policeman and injuring at least five others, during an Eid congregation on Thursday. More than 100,000 worshipers were praying in an area called Sholakia, 62 miles (100 kilometers) northeast of Dhaka, when the attack began, Kishoregunj District Police Assistant...