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Confrontation with North Korea not imminent
- August 14, 2017
Asked how anxious people should be, Pompeo told Fox News on Sunday: "There's nothing imminent today". CIA Director Mike Pompeo told Fox News Sunday that another North Korean missile test would not come as a surprise amid the rising tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Asked how anxious people should be, Pompeo told Fox News on Sunday: "There's nothing imminent today". CIA Director Mike Pompeo told Fox News Sunday that another North Korean missile test would not come as a surprise amid the rising tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. (more...)
Not surprising if North Korea tests missile again — Central Intelligence Agency chief
- August 14, 2017
McMaster said Sunday that the U.S.is "taking all possible actions" to resolve the nuclear threat from North Korea without resorting to military action, but declined to rule out responding to another threat from the country with force. "I ask them both [Trump and Kim] - calm down". On Wednesday, about 100,000 citizens gathered in Pyongyang to support the government's pledge of retaliation against the USA, with smaller rallies held in provincial cities later, according to the North's official ... (more...)
- August 14, 2017
McMaster said Sunday that the U.S.is "taking all possible actions" to resolve the nuclear threat from North Korea without resorting to military action, but declined to rule out responding to another threat from the country with force. "I ask them both [Trump and Kim] - calm down". On Wednesday, about 100,000 citizens gathered in Pyongyang to support the government's pledge of retaliation against the USA, with smaller rallies held in provincial cities later, according to the North's official ... (more...)
Kyle Larson's restart power move gives him third-straight MI win
- August 14, 2017
Larson was lined up fourth and behind Truex, who was leading, on an overtime restart with two laps remaining. He finished second at New Hampshire, but in the three races preceding Sunday's at MI he finished outside the top 20. MI native Brad Keselowski dominated the first half of the race and was the victor of the first 60-lap stage. Larson was in Knoxville, Iowa, Saturday night where he finished second in the Knoxville Nationals dirt sprint vehicle event. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Larson was lined up fourth and behind Truex, who was leading, on an overtime restart with two laps remaining. He finished second at New Hampshire, but in the three races preceding Sunday's at MI he finished outside the top 20. MI native Brad Keselowski dominated the first half of the race and was the victor of the first 60-lap stage. Larson was in Knoxville, Iowa, Saturday night where he finished second in the Knoxville Nationals dirt sprint vehicle event. (more...)
Local leaders react to Charlottesville violence
- August 14, 2017
Nearly immediately Saturday night, people in our area began organizing vigils in support of those killed and injured in Charlottesville , Virginia . In another deadly incident, a helicopter crash near Charlottesville hours after the violence had erupted, two people have been killed, according to Virginia state police. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Nearly immediately Saturday night, people in our area began organizing vigils in support of those killed and injured in Charlottesville , Virginia . In another deadly incident, a helicopter crash near Charlottesville hours after the violence had erupted, two people have been killed, according to Virginia state police. (more...)
Sergio Aguero strikes as Manchester City spoil Brighton's Premier League debut
- August 13, 2017
A year ago City won their first 10 games in all competitions, beginning with a victory at home to Sunderland, yet finished the campaign empty-handed. So yes, we'll look at having as many good experiences as we can, and that goes for the whole season, not just the start. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
A year ago City won their first 10 games in all competitions, beginning with a victory at home to Sunderland, yet finished the campaign empty-handed. So yes, we'll look at having as many good experiences as we can, and that goes for the whole season, not just the start. (more...)
Newspaper: UN imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea
- August 13, 2017
The Chinese minister appears to have warned against Japan and the United States opposing China's moves to build military facilities in the South China Sea, sources familiar with the situation said. "In due time, China dropped that and said, "Let's approve the framework and let's go now to the COC", Mr Cayetano told reporters. This was followed by the call for a "Code of Conduct for the South China Sea", which was given its own acronym, "COC". (more...)
- August 13, 2017
The Chinese minister appears to have warned against Japan and the United States opposing China's moves to build military facilities in the South China Sea, sources familiar with the situation said. "In due time, China dropped that and said, "Let's approve the framework and let's go now to the COC", Mr Cayetano told reporters. This was followed by the call for a "Code of Conduct for the South China Sea", which was given its own acronym, "COC". (more...)
Trump warns North Korea US is 'locked and loaded'
- August 13, 2017
But he stressed the USA is pursuing "a very determined diplomatic effort" led by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that is coupled with new financial sanctions to dissuade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un from further provocations. The top US military officer, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, is traveling in Asia and expected to meet with leaders in South Korea, Japan and China. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
But he stressed the USA is pursuing "a very determined diplomatic effort" led by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that is coupled with new financial sanctions to dissuade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un from further provocations. The top US military officer, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, is traveling in Asia and expected to meet with leaders in South Korea, Japan and China. (more...)
Wenger explains why Arsenal never wanted to sign Mahrez
- August 13, 2017
Sanchez joined the team late this summer, following an extended tour of duty with Chile in the Confederations Cup. Arsenal reportedly offer Alexis Sanchez a new deal worth £300,000 a week. "That's what I read in the papers and on my side I had no contact at all with Paris Saint-Germain [about Sanchez]". "Why hasn't he just said I'm staying for one more season?" "I thought he was really unselfish for a player making his debut". (more...)
- August 13, 2017
Sanchez joined the team late this summer, following an extended tour of duty with Chile in the Confederations Cup. Arsenal reportedly offer Alexis Sanchez a new deal worth £300,000 a week. "That's what I read in the papers and on my side I had no contact at all with Paris Saint-Germain [about Sanchez]". "Why hasn't he just said I'm staying for one more season?" "I thought he was really unselfish for a player making his debut". (more...)
Drunk American tourist's Nazi salute sparks German punch-up
- August 13, 2017
According to police records, the American tourist was extremely intoxicated , as indicated by a high blood alcohol level. Police added the American national was now under investigation for violating German laws against the display of Nazi symbols or slogans. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
According to police records, the American tourist was extremely intoxicated , as indicated by a high blood alcohol level. Police added the American national was now under investigation for violating German laws against the display of Nazi symbols or slogans. (more...)
Usain Bolt, India's relay teams in action
- August 13, 2017
He said: 'I think they were holding us too long in the call room . It was the first time Bolt had lost a World Championships 100m final he had started, having been disqualified for a false start in Daegu in 2011. Talbot's leg was strong, though both Bacon and Blake made up some ground in the third leg, and it seemed that we could get an exciting final 100m in the last final of the evening. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
He said: 'I think they were holding us too long in the call room . It was the first time Bolt had lost a World Championships 100m final he had started, having been disqualified for a false start in Daegu in 2011. Talbot's leg was strong, though both Bacon and Blake made up some ground in the third leg, and it seemed that we could get an exciting final 100m in the last final of the evening. (more...)
North Korea says no negotiations over its nukes
- August 13, 2017
The foreign ministers of 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations stressed "the importance of non-militarisation and self-restraint" for all activities in the South China Sea by all countries, according to a statement released on Sunday, which summed up their meeting the day before. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
The foreign ministers of 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations stressed "the importance of non-militarisation and self-restraint" for all activities in the South China Sea by all countries, according to a statement released on Sunday, which summed up their meeting the day before. (more...)
Muslim woman paid 27million after police officer forcefully removed her hijab
- August 13, 2017
Kirsty Powell filed a federal civil rights complaint after police officers forcibly removed her hijab in view of other male officers and dozens of inmates. "She cried throughout the ordeal and experienced humiliation when both her religious beliefs and personal integrity were violated", Powell's lawsuit says. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
Kirsty Powell filed a federal civil rights complaint after police officers forcibly removed her hijab in view of other male officers and dozens of inmates. "She cried throughout the ordeal and experienced humiliation when both her religious beliefs and personal integrity were violated", Powell's lawsuit says. (more...)
Guam is telling its citizens how to survive a nuclear attack
- August 13, 2017
Guam, the Pacific island that is a United States territory, posted emergency guidelines on Friday to help residents prepare for any potential nuclear attack after a threat from North Korea to fire missiles in its vicinity. Naval Base Guam is an important outpost for USA fast-attack nuclear powered submarines that are a key means for gathering intelligence in the region, including off the Korean peninsula and in the South China Sea where China has been building military bases on man-made ... (more...)
- August 13, 2017
Guam, the Pacific island that is a United States territory, posted emergency guidelines on Friday to help residents prepare for any potential nuclear attack after a threat from North Korea to fire missiles in its vicinity. Naval Base Guam is an important outpost for USA fast-attack nuclear powered submarines that are a key means for gathering intelligence in the region, including off the Korean peninsula and in the South China Sea where China has been building military bases on man-made ... (more...)
Indian state suspends hospital chief following deaths of 60 children
- August 13, 2017
Local media have claimed that some of the deaths were due to a shortage of oxygen which occurred after a supplier withdrew equipment as a result of unpaid bills. He rejected the UP government's contention that the deaths were due to diseases such as Japanese Encephalitis and Acute Encephalitis which are prevalent in the region. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
Local media have claimed that some of the deaths were due to a shortage of oxygen which occurred after a supplier withdrew equipment as a result of unpaid bills. He rejected the UP government's contention that the deaths were due to diseases such as Japanese Encephalitis and Acute Encephalitis which are prevalent in the region. (more...)
Man accused of beating mother, sister, friend to death
- August 13, 2017
Her daughter was a physician's assistant. Her mother Lynn spent decades teaching children at daycare. "The family right now is distraught", said Juanita Johnson, a cousin of the Vanderhalls, on Saturday. The survivor, who wasn't identified, was hospitalized in stable condition. Bobby Vanderhall, 34, was charged with murder in the deaths of the three women after police found him sleeping in a auto nearby. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
Her daughter was a physician's assistant. Her mother Lynn spent decades teaching children at daycare. "The family right now is distraught", said Juanita Johnson, a cousin of the Vanderhalls, on Saturday. The survivor, who wasn't identified, was hospitalized in stable condition. Bobby Vanderhall, 34, was charged with murder in the deaths of the three women after police found him sleeping in a auto nearby. (more...)
Japan, US, Australia Urge the Philippines, China to Abide by Arbitral Ruling
- August 13, 2017
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, we offer congratulations to the peoples and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ), as well as the ASEAN Secretariat, on the organization's 50th anniversary on August 8th. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, we offer congratulations to the peoples and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ), as well as the ASEAN Secretariat, on the organization's 50th anniversary on August 8th. (more...)
Brexit transition would not be way to remain — Hammond and Fox
- August 13, 2017
The government will this week publish the first of three discussion papers ahead of the next round of negotiations, scheduled to start August 28 in Brussels, Brexit Secretary David Davis's office said in a statement on Sunday. They said the UKs borders "must continue to operate smoothly", that goods bought on the Internet "must still cross borders", and "businesses must still be able to supply their customers across the EU" in the weeks and months after Brexit. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
The government will this week publish the first of three discussion papers ahead of the next round of negotiations, scheduled to start August 28 in Brussels, Brexit Secretary David Davis's office said in a statement on Sunday. They said the UKs borders "must continue to operate smoothly", that goods bought on the Internet "must still cross borders", and "businesses must still be able to supply their customers across the EU" in the weeks and months after Brexit. (more...)
Scaramucci says people in the White House 'want to eject' Trump
- August 13, 2017
Trump's response was criticized by politicians on both sides of the aisle for failing to name white supremacist or alt-right groups involved in the protests. Mr Scaramucci said he had thought the interview was off the record. So, if he does that, he'll have a very successful legislative agenda that he'll be able to execute. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
Trump's response was criticized by politicians on both sides of the aisle for failing to name white supremacist or alt-right groups involved in the protests. Mr Scaramucci said he had thought the interview was off the record. So, if he does that, he'll have a very successful legislative agenda that he'll be able to execute. (more...)
White Supremacists Warned To "Go home"
- August 13, 2017
Fields is from Maumee, Ohio . Thomas said that the other two deaths occurred from the crash of a Virginia State Police helicopter. At least one of the injured was in critical condition, sources close to law enforcement told JTA on Saturday. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
Fields is from Maumee, Ohio . Thomas said that the other two deaths occurred from the crash of a Virginia State Police helicopter. At least one of the injured was in critical condition, sources close to law enforcement told JTA on Saturday. (more...)
Tropical depression likely to be declared Tropical Storm "Gert" later Sunday
- August 13, 2017
Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center have their eyes on two disturbances in the Atlantic, one of which is situated just off the east coast of Florida. At the moment, it appears this alleyway will set up far enough east that the USA would avoid any direct impacts, but increased surf along the East Coast is possible. (more...)
- August 13, 2017
Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center have their eyes on two disturbances in the Atlantic, one of which is situated just off the east coast of Florida. At the moment, it appears this alleyway will set up far enough east that the USA would avoid any direct impacts, but increased surf along the East Coast is possible. (more...)
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