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'Shot my grandmother, going to shoot elementary school': Texas Teen posted shooting plan On Facebook
While briefing the press, Abott also informed that the weapon the shooter used was an AR-15 assault rifle. The Governor further informed the press that the gunman, who is identified as Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother in the face before heading to Robb Elementary school in Uvalde. All this Ramos shared on Facebook.
Sweden-Turkey NATO talks ongoing: PM
"Sweden's dialogue with Turkey is ongoing, and I look forward to strengthening the Swedish-Turkish bilateral relations including on peace, security and the fight against terrorism," Andersson told a press conference held jointly with Charles Michel, visiting President of the European Council. Sweden and Finland simultaneously handed in their official letters of application to join NATO on May 18, reports Xinhua news agency.
Russia cancels upper age limit for military personnel
Previously, Russian citizens aged 18-40 and foreigners aged 18-30 were entitled to conclude the first contract for military service, reports Xinhua news agency. Now those who are older will be able to serve under a contract until the end of the working age, the State Duma or the lower house of Parliament, said on Wednesday.
Kiev condemns Russia's fast-track passport issuance decree for Ukrainian citizens
"The decree of the President of Russia is legally null and void and will have no legal consequences," the ministry was quoted by Xinhua news agency as saying. The issuance of Russian passports to Ukrainian citizens living in the territories seized by Russia is a "gross violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, norms and principles of international humanitarian law," it said.
Russia hints to strengthen defence amid Japan hostility
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova made the remarks in a statement commenting on Japan's "so-called" protest against the joint strategic air patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Imran's long march reaches Islamabad after day-long battle with law enforcers
A large number of party workers and supporters were present at Islamabad toll plaza to welcome their leader, Express Tribune. PTI leader Faisal Javed Khan, taking to Twitter, said that Imran Khan's caravan had entered the federal capital. "This caravan has not entered Islamabad but into a naya (new) Pakistan," he wrote, adding that they will earn "real independence" now.
PTI activists set fire to trees, vehicles in Islamabad
Islamabad IGP has called a police force deployed at the entry points of the city to the red zone area, Samaa TV reported. The Rangers have been deployed in the red zone while backup has also been called in. A considerable number of PTI activists have reached Islamabad's D-Chowk in front of the Parliament. Police used tear gas to disperse them but in vain.
Potomac Politics: Setbacks for Trump in Tuesday primaries
Brian Kemp, the incumbent Republican Governor of Georgia who is seeking the party's nomination to run for a second term, beat David Perdue, a former US Senator. Perdue was backed by Trump and funded by him - the only one to receive funding personally from the former President - to beat Kemp who earned Trump's ire and enmity for refusing to help him overturn the outcome of the presidential election in the state in 2020.
Imran Khan vows not to vacate Islamabad's D-Chowk until final date for new elections
Imran Khan made those remarks during a brief stopover in Hasan Abdal � which is approximately 50kms away from the capital � as his supporters reached D-Chowk ahead of him despite obstacles on their way, Dawn reported. He said the police would also come to understand his mission � which he called "jihad" � when his caravan would reach its final destination, it reported.
UK PM Johnson likely to be spared a leadership contest
However, Johnson told a press conference following publication of the report that he had no plans to resign. He felt it was his job "to get on with the job". The ruling Conservative parliamentary party was scheduled to decide his fate at a meeting on Wednesday evening.
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