World, Europe, 6th Jun 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Europe 06 Jun 2017

World, Europe, 06 Jun 2017

7 people were killed and 49 injured when the trio rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before stabbing revelers in bars in the nearby Borough Market. (Photo: AP)

Pak-origin terrorist was a brainwashed follower of extremist

British officials said that Khuram Shahzad Butt, one of the 4 attackers who launched a van and knife attack in central London.

06 Jun 2017 9:11 PM

Prosecutor Suzanne Thomas said that he took advantage of his position to sexually abuse the girls in his care. (Photo: Representational)

UK imam accused of sexually assaulting minor girls who sat with him for Koran recitals

He would call them to sit next to him saying he wanted to hear them recite the Koran.

06 Jun 2017 9:11 PM

Man shot, injured for attacking French policeman with hammer outside Notre-Dame

Police sealed off the area in front of the cathedral after the incident.

06 Jun 2017 8:43 PM

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks to the media as he joined London Ambulance workers in observing a minute's silence at the London Ambulance Service headquarters at Waterloo, central London, in honour of the London Bridge terror attack victims. (Photo: AP)

Trump's UK visit should be cancelled, says London Mayor Sadiq Khan

London Mayor Sadiq Khan in an interview reiterated his view that the invitation to Donald Trump was 'premature'.

06 Jun 2017 8:24 PM

They not only refused to perform the traditional Islamic prayer for the terrorists – a ritual that is normally performed for every Muslim regardless of their actions – but also called on others to do the same. (Photo: AFP)

Over 130 UK imams decline to perform last rites of London terror attackers

Senior Muslims and community leaders had said they would redouble efforts to root out extremism after the London attack.

06 Jun 2017 8:10 PM

Mead owned Border Collies and terriers and was often seen pottering around the farm in his wellies and flat cap, a neighbour said. (Photo: Youtube videograb)

Multi-millionaire dairy farmer accidentally dies after his dog starts tractor

Derek Mead, a property developer and a local councillor, suffered a heart attack after the 'tragic accident' on his farm on Sunday.

06 Jun 2017 6:37 PM

Indian envoy confirms rocket hit his house in Kabul

The incident came at the time when Afghanistan is hosting Kabul Process summit amid extremely tight security days.

06 Jun 2017 6:13 PM

Police Officers walking on Borough High Street as police are dealing with an incident on London Bridge in London. (Photo: AP)

British police name third attacker as new search gets underway

London police have said all 12 people held since the attack late Saturday from the Barking neighborhood, have been freed.

06 Jun 2017 5:32 PM

ISIS seized Mosul in 2014, and the operation that began last October to retake the city has pushed hundreds of thousands of residents to flee their homes. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

UN accuses ISIS of executing 163 civilians in Mosul on June 1

'The brutality of Daesh and other terrorist groups seemingly knows no bounds', said Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, using an Arabic acronym for ISIS.

06 Jun 2017 3:47 PM

An Iraqi boy carries heavy belongings through the rubble as he flees fighting between Iraqi special forces and Islamic State militants, in western Mosul, Iraq. (Photo: AP)

ISIS forces use minors as human shields in west Mosul: UNICEF

While some children are being killed, injured, others are forced to fight on behalf of Islamic State terrorists, the UNICEF official said.

06 Jun 2017 10:28 AM

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