London tower fire death toll rises to 30

London tower fire death toll rises to 30

June 16, 2017 - 17:18 AMT  13:18 GMT
More than 70 people are unaccounted for, according to media reports, although it was not known whether some of those were among the bodies recovered so far.
McDonald's ends Olympic sponsorship deal 3 years early

McDonald's ends Olympic sponsorship deal 3 years early

June 16, 2017 - 17:12 AMT  13:12 GMT
McDonald's was among 13 top-tier sponsors signed through the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Games.
Putin sarcastically offers political asylum to James Comey

Putin sarcastically offers political asylum to James Comey

June 16, 2017 - 16:58 AMT  12:58 GMT
Putin mixed the tough talk with benevolent promises about the Russian economy to disgruntled callers complaining about decrepit housing.
Greek PM says euro zone debt deal good market signal

Greek PM says euro zone debt deal good market signal

June 16, 2017 - 16:40 AMT  12:40 GMT
"It was a decisive step, for the country exiting from this crisis. It was a clear step of confidence for the markets," Tsipras said.
U.S. Senate's Iran sanctions are breach of nuke deal: Iranian official

U.S. Senate's Iran sanctions are breach of nuke deal: Iranian official

June 16, 2017 - 16:35 AMT  12:35 GMT
The Senate approved the sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program and other activities not related to the international nuclear agreement.
Lorde talks her new album

Lorde talks her new album

June 16, 2017 - 16:11 AMT  12:11 GMT
Speaking to NME, the singer (real name Ella Yelich-O’Connor) explained how some of the tracks were influenced by heartbreak.
Arcade Fire release new single “Creature Comfort”

Arcade Fire release new single “Creature Comfort” (video)

 June 16, 2017 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
The song, which was shared on the band’s YouTube channel this morning, is the latest to be taken from their fifth album – which is set for release next month.
“Mironins,” “Sister Tale” feature at Annecy’s Transmedia Pitches

“Mironins,” “Sister Tale” feature at Annecy’s Transmedia Pitches

June 16, 2017 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
Spain and France dominate proceedings with two projects a piece, a sign of their industry strength at multi-platform projects.
Netflix, Australian Broadcasting Corp. partner on “The Letdown”

Netflix, Australian Broadcasting Corp. partner on “The Letdown”

June 16, 2017 - 15:41 AMT  11:41 GMT
The six-part comedy from writers Sarah Scheller and Alison Bell, who also stars, follows Audrey (Bell) as she navigates the steep learning curve of motherhood.
Some 4,000 more U.S. troops to be sent to Afghanistan

Some 4,000 more U.S. troops to be sent to Afghanistan

June 16, 2017 - 15:09 AMT  11:09 GMT
The bulk of the additional troops will train and advise Afghan forces, according to an administration official.
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