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Moon to meet top U.S. general amid tensions
- August 14, 2017
U.S.Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joe Dunford said his visit to the region this week is aimed at reassuring allies South Korea and Japan, while building the military-to-military relationship with China in order to prevent miscalculations. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
U.S.Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joe Dunford said his visit to the region this week is aimed at reassuring allies South Korea and Japan, while building the military-to-military relationship with China in order to prevent miscalculations. (more...)
Seven White Helmet workers killed in Syria
- August 14, 2017
The motive for the killing remains unknown. The rescue organization shared a brief statement on Twitter, confirming the deaths of the volunteers at the group's operations center in the city of Sarmin on Saturday morning. The alliance described it as an "ugly crime". Unidentified assailants shot dead seven members of Syria's White Helmets rescue service early on August 12 during a raid on their base in northwestern Syria. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
The motive for the killing remains unknown. The rescue organization shared a brief statement on Twitter, confirming the deaths of the volunteers at the group's operations center in the city of Sarmin on Saturday morning. The alliance described it as an "ugly crime". Unidentified assailants shot dead seven members of Syria's White Helmets rescue service early on August 12 during a raid on their base in northwestern Syria. (more...)
Undocumented Immigrants Found in Texas Truck
- August 14, 2017
Customs and Border Protection are now leading an investigation into the incident. Edinburg is in southern Texas, along the US-Mexico border. Police made the discovery after someone called from Mexico, concerned that their relative was getting too hot in the truck. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Customs and Border Protection are now leading an investigation into the incident. Edinburg is in southern Texas, along the US-Mexico border. Police made the discovery after someone called from Mexico, concerned that their relative was getting too hot in the truck. (more...)
War with N.Korea not imminent
- August 14, 2017
This administration has made our policy very clear. When host Chris Wallace pressed him about how close North Korea is to being able to hit the USA mainland, Pompeo said that it was alarming but hard to define. "The United States military is locked and loaded every day", McMaster said. He will also discuss military options in the event the "diplomatic and economic pressurisation campaign" fails. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
This administration has made our policy very clear. When host Chris Wallace pressed him about how close North Korea is to being able to hit the USA mainland, Pompeo said that it was alarming but hard to define. "The United States military is locked and loaded every day", McMaster said. He will also discuss military options in the event the "diplomatic and economic pressurisation campaign" fails. (more...)
NCP skipped Congress party meeting, BJP says good decision
- August 14, 2017
Soon after the conclusion of the Monsoon Session of Parliament , 16 Opposition parties met here on Friday to chart strategies for the period before the Winter Session. Though Anwar Ali of his party was present at today's session, he is seen as part of the much smaller camp of Sharad Yadav, who is prepping to split from Mr Kumar over his new arrangement with the BJP . (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Soon after the conclusion of the Monsoon Session of Parliament , 16 Opposition parties met here on Friday to chart strategies for the period before the Winter Session. Though Anwar Ali of his party was present at today's session, he is seen as part of the much smaller camp of Sharad Yadav, who is prepping to split from Mr Kumar over his new arrangement with the BJP . (more...)
United States officials say confrontation with North Korea not imminent
- August 14, 2017
The United States demanded that North Korea "must stop its provocative and escalatory behavior" early Saturday after President Donald Trump stepped up his warnings against Pyongyang and spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping by phone. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
The United States demanded that North Korea "must stop its provocative and escalatory behavior" early Saturday after President Donald Trump stepped up his warnings against Pyongyang and spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping by phone. (more...)
Three men killed in shooting at Wisconsin drag raceway
- August 14, 2017
Journal Sentinel quoted Beth as saying that the victims were shot at "point blank" range. Two died on the scene while a third died on the way to a hospital. The shooting is still under investigation. Mitchell, an annual competitor of the event, said there was armed security at the Dragaway when the shooting happened. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Journal Sentinel quoted Beth as saying that the victims were shot at "point blank" range. Two died on the scene while a third died on the way to a hospital. The shooting is still under investigation. Mitchell, an annual competitor of the event, said there was armed security at the Dragaway when the shooting happened. (more...)
Burkina Faso forces kill 3 militants, hostages trapped in building
- August 14, 2017
Soldiers launched an operation against suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso on Sunday after gunmen attacked a cafe in the capital Ouagadougou , an AFP journalist said. A similar attack in the same area had killed almost 30 people in January 2016. 'We evacuated 11 people but one of them, a Turk, died on arriving at hospital, ' the paramedic said, declining to be named. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Soldiers launched an operation against suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso on Sunday after gunmen attacked a cafe in the capital Ouagadougou , an AFP journalist said. A similar attack in the same area had killed almost 30 people in January 2016. 'We evacuated 11 people but one of them, a Turk, died on arriving at hospital, ' the paramedic said, declining to be named. (more...)
Local vigil held for Charlottesville protest victims
- August 14, 2017
State officials said the helicopter had been involved in monitoring the protests, the Associated Press reported. Numerous people attending the vigil said they wanted to do away with Confederate symbols and anything else that reminded them of slavery and oppression. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
State officials said the helicopter had been involved in monitoring the protests, the Associated Press reported. Numerous people attending the vigil said they wanted to do away with Confederate symbols and anything else that reminded them of slavery and oppression. (more...)
Fallen Virginia State Troopers Identified
- August 14, 2017
Continue to follow TheBaynet for the most up to date information. The helicopter was one of two State Police choppers that had been circling over Charlottesville as violence broke out before the scheduled white nationalist rally and after police canceled the event as an unlawful assembly. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Continue to follow TheBaynet for the most up to date information. The helicopter was one of two State Police choppers that had been circling over Charlottesville as violence broke out before the scheduled white nationalist rally and after police canceled the event as an unlawful assembly. (more...)
Scaramucci criticizes Trump response to Charlottesville, hints Bannon may be fired
- August 14, 2017
It's his decision. But I mean, at the end of the day, I think the president has a very good idea of who the leakers are inside the White House. Gupta demanded the President personally disavow the white supremacists and call the violence over the weekend "domestic terrorism ". (more...)
- August 14, 2017
It's his decision. But I mean, at the end of the day, I think the president has a very good idea of who the leakers are inside the White House. Gupta demanded the President personally disavow the white supremacists and call the violence over the weekend "domestic terrorism ". (more...)
Australia's Biggest Bank Says CEO Will Retire Amid Money-Laundering Scandal
- August 14, 2017
CBA's chairman Catherine Livingstone said the board had chose to bring forward details of its succession planning to deal with "speculation and questions about his tenure". "Today's statement provides that clarity and will ensure he can continue to focus, as CEO, on successfully managing the business", Ms Livingstone concluded. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
CBA's chairman Catherine Livingstone said the board had chose to bring forward details of its succession planning to deal with "speculation and questions about his tenure". "Today's statement provides that clarity and will ensure he can continue to focus, as CEO, on successfully managing the business", Ms Livingstone concluded. (more...)
US service members killed and 5 others wounded in Iraq
- August 14, 2017
The statement did not name the slain soldiers, deferring identification to national authorities. A separate statement released by the Islamic State on Sunday, apparently referring to the same incident, said it had carried out a rocket attack on US positions east of the Iraqi city of Tal Afar that the group claimed killed four American soldiers and injured six. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
The statement did not name the slain soldiers, deferring identification to national authorities. A separate statement released by the Islamic State on Sunday, apparently referring to the same incident, said it had carried out a rocket attack on US positions east of the Iraqi city of Tal Afar that the group claimed killed four American soldiers and injured six. (more...)
Barnaby Joyce refers himself to high court over possible New Zealand citizenship
- August 14, 2017
Joyce asked for the matter to be referred to the Australia's high court for a ruling on his eligibility. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Mr Joyce should remain as Deputy Prime Minister because the legal advice was so strong. The Prime Minister has today written to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to invite him to "nominate any Labor members of senators whose circumstances may raise questions". (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Joyce asked for the matter to be referred to the Australia's high court for a ruling on his eligibility. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Mr Joyce should remain as Deputy Prime Minister because the legal advice was so strong. The Prime Minister has today written to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to invite him to "nominate any Labor members of senators whose circumstances may raise questions". (more...)
Wall Street Reels Under North Korea Tensions, Tepid Retail Earnings
- August 14, 2017
North Korea dismissed on Thursday warnings by US President Donald Trump that it would face " fire and fury " if it threatened the United States as a "load of nonsense", and outlined detailed plans for a missile strike near the Pacific territory of Guam . (more...)
- August 14, 2017
North Korea dismissed on Thursday warnings by US President Donald Trump that it would face " fire and fury " if it threatened the United States as a "load of nonsense", and outlined detailed plans for a missile strike near the Pacific territory of Guam . (more...)
Shopian encounter: Two soldiers killed, one terrorist neutralized
- August 14, 2017
A youth Identified as Mohammad Sayed Bhat was critically injured in Shopian clashes and was shifted to SMHS hospital Srinagar for treatment. He was one of the longest surviving militants in Kashmir. "He has been admitted in Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital where his condition is stable", said a police spokesman. The operation was executed by Special Operations Group of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, and the CRPF. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
A youth Identified as Mohammad Sayed Bhat was critically injured in Shopian clashes and was shifted to SMHS hospital Srinagar for treatment. He was one of the longest surviving militants in Kashmir. "He has been admitted in Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital where his condition is stable", said a police spokesman. The operation was executed by Special Operations Group of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, and the CRPF. (more...)
Kompany sees improvement over last season for Manchester City
- August 14, 2017
Wallace says the way City handled the challenge of Brighton suggests they are ready to make an assault on the title, with the Blues staggering array of talent describe as "jaw-dropping". "So whatever happens at the start of the season - and of course I hope we get off to a flier - we must stay calm and remember that it's where we are in the table after 38 games that matters, not the first few". (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Wallace says the way City handled the challenge of Brighton suggests they are ready to make an assault on the title, with the Blues staggering array of talent describe as "jaw-dropping". "So whatever happens at the start of the season - and of course I hope we get off to a flier - we must stay calm and remember that it's where we are in the table after 38 games that matters, not the first few". (more...)
Latin America rejects U.S. military threat in Venezuela
- August 14, 2017
President Trump on Friday said he would not rule out a "military option" in response to Maduro's moves. Vice President Pence touched down here Sunday afternoon amid a deepening crisis in neighboring Venezuela, beginning a week-long trip to South and Central America during which he plans to reinforce USA trade and security partnerships and increase pressure to restore democracy in Venezuela. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
President Trump on Friday said he would not rule out a "military option" in response to Maduro's moves. Vice President Pence touched down here Sunday afternoon amid a deepening crisis in neighboring Venezuela, beginning a week-long trip to South and Central America during which he plans to reinforce USA trade and security partnerships and increase pressure to restore democracy in Venezuela. (more...)
Opioids crisis: Trump indicates he could soon declare state of emergency
- August 14, 2017
Price said that the administration can do the same sorts of things without declaring an emergency , although he said Trump was keeping the option on the table. "I am pleased that President Trump plans to declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency ". Some are hoping telemedicine can play a role in solving the nation's substance abuse problem. (more...)
- August 14, 2017
Price said that the administration can do the same sorts of things without declaring an emergency , although he said Trump was keeping the option on the table. "I am pleased that President Trump plans to declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency ". Some are hoping telemedicine can play a role in solving the nation's substance abuse problem. (more...)
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...)
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