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President Moon to address N. Korea's nuclear threat in Liberation Day speech

August 15, 2017

He 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. "I don't believe that there will be any significant altering of East Asian procurement strategies, despite the rhetoric emanating from North Korea, principally because for them the threat hasn't altered drastically", Reed added.

'We could be gone tomorrow': Life in North Korea's crosshairs

August 15, 2017

The defence ministry deployed the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) system in Shimane, Hiroshima and Kochi in western Japan , which North Korea had warned could be along its missiles' flight path, public broadcaster NHK and Kyodo News said.

Top US general says it's Trump's decision whether to strike N. Korea

August 15, 2017

On Monday, Gen. Dunford told reporters that any military options being drafted to address the North Korean threat are geared toward supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts to quell the situation on the peninsula. Dunford is visiting South Korea, Japan and China after a week in which Trump declared the USA military " locked and loaded " and said he was ready to unleash " fire and fury " if North Korea continued to threaten the United States.

Protesters blame Charlottesville police for not stopping violence

August 15, 2017

Attendees said it's a shame they still have to unite for this cause, but will gladly do it until they no longer need to. A strong sense of social justice was a constant theme in Heyer's personal and working life, said Alfred Wilson, bankruptcy division manager at the Miller Law Group .

Father of Charlottesville Neo-Nazi Marcher Publicly Disowns His Son

August 15, 2017

On Monday, Tefft's father posted a letter in the Fargo Forum newspaper , saying that the family rejects his son's worldview and actions, adding that they've been threatened due to their association with him. Pearce Tefft said he's not sure of the source of his son's involvement in the white nationalist movement, but he believes it is bolstered praise from like-minded individuals whenever his son speaks out on the subject.

Protesters bring down Confederate statue in Durham

August 15, 2017

It's not clear where law enforcement officers were during the protest. The statue was dedicated in 1924. The monument also features a seal engraved with "The Confederate States of America". and do nothing when we can do things ourselves". The statue is on county property. In Durham however, a local statute prohibits the county from "removing or making substantive adjustment to historical monuments and memorials".

BC to End Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunting

August 15, 2017

Donaldson says the government will consult with First Nations and stakeholder groups before the ban comes into effect in the fall. Former premier Christy Clark supported the grizzly trophy hunt and the BC Liberals have received support from worldwide trophy hunting lobbyists.

United Kingdom may seek temporary customs union after Brexit

August 15, 2017

Chris Leslie, a Labour MP and supporter, said ministers were promising smooth customs, but with "absolutely no detail about how such a miraculous new system will be achieved". Setting out its aims showed the UK's 'desire to ensure our exit from the European Union is smooth, orderly and successful, ' the government said. The big advantage of this for the United Kingdom is that the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland remains open and easy to cross.

Tiki Brand Denounces Use of its Torches During Racist Charlottesville Rally

August 15, 2017

The company had widespread support in its Facebook comments. Releasing a statement on August 12 at 4:49 p.m. EST, the Tiki Brand Products was not at all happy to be associated with these white terrorists demonstrations. The post drew mostly praise from the brand's followers, including one who stated that "it's saddening that you even have to make this statement". Tiki Brand, which has 70 employees and is owned by Lamplight Farms Inc.

CBSE Class 10 compartment results to be declared this week

August 15, 2017

To apply for compartmental examinations [June 19 to July 10], students submitted a photocopy of the mark sheet and the application form fee Rs 265.50/-. The results for class 12 CBSE Board 2017 compartment has already been announced the result of class 12 compartment examination and candidates can check their results online along with other details.

President Moon Pledges to Safeguard Peace, Stability of Korean Peninsula

August 15, 2017

Defense Secretary James Mattis said the Pentagon has developed military options should North Korea attempt to launch attacks against USA territories in the Pacific - namely US military sites in Guam - telling reporters that department leaders had a "military solution" for Pyongyang in place.

18 dead in Burkina Faso terror attack

August 15, 2017

Burkina Faso's Foreign Ministry earlier said one Canadian was killed. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the terrorist attack carried out yesterday in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the violence, which continued through the early hours of Monday. Less than two years ago, jihadists killed 30 people in a similar attack at the nearby Cappuccino cafe, which only recently reopened in a city where fear of ...

MA officer's Facebook post on Charlottesville sparks outrage

August 15, 2017

During a Sunday interview with the publication, Lariviere seemed to regret his comments. "Hahahaha love this", Lariviere wrote in a since-deleted Facebook comment below a post about the incident by conservative writer Ben Shapiro, which was obtained and published by the site MassLive , "maybe people shouldn't block roads".

Symone Sanders told to 'shut up' during CNN debate

August 15, 2017

When Cuomo asked Cuccinelli to clarify his point of disagreement, Sanders interjected, pointing out that the riots resulted in the death of an American citizen. He even dug in and defended his tone-deaf remarks saying, "I keep getting interrupted". Only to be told to shut up. "And I know you don't mean to insult somebody like that on this show".

Mattis: War with North Korea would be 'catastrophic'

August 15, 2017

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un watches a military drill marking the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the Korean People's Army on April 26, 2017. "My portfolio, my mission, my responsibility is to have military options if you need it", Mattis responded. At the State Department, spokeswoman Heather Nauert said she couldn't comment directly on Gorka's remarks because she had not heard them herself.

Portland vigil for Charlottesville victims draws hundreds

August 15, 2017

People all across the nation are coming together through rallies and vigils to show their solidarity with the city and people of Charlottesville, Virginia, after protests turned violent over the weekend. The NAACP held a rally at the Convention Center near the Martin Luther King Jr. statue on Saturday afternoon. "This is my way of being in solidarity and resisting this truly terrifying moment we now are watching", she said.

White nationalist protest to be held on Texas A&M campus

August 15, 2017

Texas A&M said the school does not promote or agree with the organizer's ideas or actions. He says he was actually inspired by the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville. Giddings, surrounded by all members of the House, also denounced plans to hold a similar rally in Texas. Rep. Paul Workman, R-Austin, announced that Aggies in the House will send a letter asking Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp to do what he can to "keep this from going on at our campus".

Missouri School Yanks Gay Teens' Yearbook Quotes

August 15, 2017

As for Swartz, he wrote, "If Harry Potter taught us anything, it's that no one should have to live in the closet". Instead of the amusing references they'd submitted, there were just blank spaces under both their names. Slivinski and Swartz said no one approached them beforehand to say that their quotes were problematic, nor did anyone give them a chance to change them.

Here's what Canada wants from the NAFTA negotiations

August 15, 2017

The proposed changes would also formally recognize gender and indigenous rights, and make it harder for companies to challenge government decisions that are in the "public interest ", she said. In total, asked by chrystia Freeland has presented a dozen objectives for his government, including the reduction of the bureaucracy of the business at the border and the simplification of travel professionals.

Changes in state standardized tests

August 15, 2017

The PSSAs are administered in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math. Science is tested for some grades. The Wolf administration worked with stakeholders to review the proposed changes. Public schools are places where students learn. Officials with the Wolf administration said they do not think that cutting down the exam will set a lower standard for Pennsylvania students, and Hippert agreed.

United States seeks 'effective' ties with China's military

August 15, 2017

The general stopped in Hawaii on his way to consult with Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr . But he says "effective military-to-military" ties with China also are important. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says he's aiming to further develop a working relationship with his counterpart in China in order to lessen the risk of miscalculation on the Korean Peninsula as tensions rise between the US and North Korea.

Charlottesville auto attack suspect remains behind bars as judge denies bail

August 15, 2017

He is being held without bail and is scheduled for a Monday arraignment. The murder of Heyer sent showckwaves around the country and was captured on graphic video footage. One person was killed after the vehicle mowed down a group of protesters in Charlottesville city on Saturday while the two other victims, Virginia State Police Department officers, died when a helicopter crashed nearby.

May and Merkel condemn 'repulsive' far-right protests in Charlottesville

August 15, 2017

President Donald Trump for his muted response to the violence incited by the white supremacist gathering. The demonstration, over the removal of a Confederate statue, attracted hundreds of white supremacists and members of neo-Nazi groups.

One Girl Dead 8 Injured After Car 'Intentionally' Hits French Pizzeria

August 15, 2017

On August 9, six soldiers were injured after they were hit by a rented BMW in a western Paris suburb. BFMTV and the Associated Press report that the person who died was a young girl. France and a number of other countries have seen deadly vehicle attacks on civilians, notably in the French city of Nice on Bastille Day 2016 when 84 people were killed.

London jog-push case: Second innocent man arrested then immediately ruled out

August 15, 2017

Police investigating an assault on a woman on Putney Bridge in which she appears to have been pushed into the path of a bus by a jogger have arrested and released a second man. The driver of the Go Ahead service swerved to avoid her and has been hailed as a "hero" by colleagues. The bus stopped after the fall and passengers tended to the woman - who received minor injuries - following the incident during rush hour, at around 7.40am on May 5.

Liz Warren Pushes Dems Further To The Left

August 15, 2017

Straying away from progressive values is only going to hurt the party, which is struggling to get low-income people, minorities, and others on the left who need candidates who will fight for universal health care, tuition-free public education, and serious crime reform.

Trump adviser on Charlottesville: Any attack to incite fear is 'terrorism'

August 15, 2017

Asked if his home state of Alabama should remove statues of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, Sessions said that cities and states "have a right to decide their monuments and that nobody should use violence to stop them either way". Duke's rant did not stop the president from condemning "in the strongest terms" the violence in Charlottesville later on Saturday at a press conference.

Vande Mataram should be compulsory by law: Uddhav Thackeray

August 14, 2017

Uttar Pradesh's junior minister for minority welfare, Baldev Singh Aulakh, could not recite two lines of Vande Mataram on live television and was left redfaced. "Why are you opposing to salute this land?" Purohit will also be writing to the union human resource development minister Prakash Jawdekar about the same.

NewsAlert:Two Canadians among 18 people killed in Burkina Faso: Freeland

August 15, 2017

Two militants were shot by security forces before the attack ended by 5 a.m. on Monday, according to a government statement. Asides from the 17 that lost their lives, there were some 8 others who were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Trump blasts CNN's Jim Acosta for grilling him over Charlottesville violence

August 15, 2017

The president has clashed previously with the reporter and with the network. "They've been condemned ", Trump said with a slight smirk. Acosta then asked why the White House wasn't holding a press conference on Monday, as had been originally promised.

U.S. has 'no interest' in North Korea regime change: Mattis, Tillerson

August 14, 2017

President Donald Trump "was informed of the growing threat last December and on taking office his first orders to me emphasized the readiness of our ballistic missile defense and nuclear deterrent forces", Mattis said. Trump is also warning about the dangers of nuclear weapons, saying he'd like to "de-nuke the world". On Wednesday, Mr. Trump threatened to rain down " fire and fury like the world has never seen" if North Korea did not curb its nuclear programs.

FBI, Justice Department Investigate Violence in Charlottesville, Va.

August 15, 2017

The incident, which has left the whole nation shocked, occurred on Saturday when Fields Jr., reportedly drove his vehicle into a group of Antifa rioters who were counter protesting the nationalist protesters, "Unite Right". Two Virginia State Troopers were also killed yesterday in a helicopter crash while attempting to assist law enforcement on the ground with backup. "When such actions arise form racial bigotry and hatred, they betray our core values and can not be tolerated".

Rare All-White Moose Caught On Camera

August 14, 2017

Video of a rare white moose in Sweden is going viral. According to the BBC , "The moose aren't albino, but grow white fur from a genetic mutation". The massive animal is white from head to hoof - even his antlers match his unique colour scheme. So for a white moose safari, that's where you should be headed.

Gorakhpur hospital deaths in Uttar Pradesh

August 15, 2017

The top court asked the lawyer, who mentioned the plea, to move Allahabad High Court with his grievance. The court observed that the authorities were handling the situation and the grievances, if any, have to be raised before the high court concerned.

Amber Alert issued for missing South Texas girl

August 14, 2017

She was described as white, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. If you have any information regarding this abduction, call the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office at 956-383-8114. Nuncio has brown hair and eyes. The sheriff's office says Martinez may be in grave or immediate danger. The pickup truck has mud flaps on the back with winged horses on them.

Newcastle Move For Wilshere and Lucas Perez

August 14, 2017

However, the Englishman, who spent the last campaign on loan at Bournemouth is said to have other options, including Premier League rivals Swansea. Serie A giants Sampdoria have been touted as a potential destination for him, while Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and West Ham have also been tipped to secure a summer swoop.

Trump 'seriously considering' pardon for 'birther' pal Sheriff Arpaio

August 14, 2017

A Fox News exclusive with Trump revealed the president is pondering the option. Trump told the network that Arpaio has done a lot in the battle against illegal immigration and is admired by many Americans. The president added that the pardon could come as soon as this week. "Arpaio believes that a jury would have found in his favor, and that it will".

Delhi govt forms vigilance committee to probe sewer deaths

August 14, 2017

While a city police statement said it was a sewage plant, a police officer who visited the tank, a Delhi civil defence volunteer and Yusuf, who was recuperating in a city hospital, told IANS that it was a septic tank and not sewage tank. They were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre where the doctors declared that they were "brought dead". "A case under IPC Section 304 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) has been registered and the matter is being probed", the DCP said.

'Penalties are coming': Minister puts householders with vacant second home on notice

August 14, 2017

Minister Murphy says several of these actions are already being taken by his department and local authorities. "The decision to appoint Vacant Home Officers at local authority level is a positive development, but these should have been in place a year ago".

Iranian drone comes close to US aircraft carrier: US Navy

August 14, 2017

The drone flew within about 1,000 feet of a Navy aircraft during the incident that was deemed unsafe and unprofessional . It also comes one day after Iran said it would spend $500 million to boost its missile program following new sanctions from the United States.

Pence says USA won't stand by as Venezuela 'crumbles'

August 14, 2017

The Venezuelan opposition and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos have both joined the growing chorus of voices in Latin America warning the Trump administration against any possibility of US military intervention in Venezuela. He added that his nation hopes the United States does not follow through on the threat to leave the Paris climate agreement because Chile believes that climate change is real.

India, Turkmenistan to hold talks on boosting economic ties

August 14, 2017

Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan , is on a visit to India from August 13-15 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj . However, the Indian High Commission rejected her visa application, citing the deteriorating relations between the two countries, according to her mother Parveen Akhtar.

Charlottesville vehicle attack suspect remains behind bars as judge denies bail

August 14, 2017

A Virginia judge on Monday declined to set bail for James Alex Fields Jr., the 20-year-old OH man accused of second-degree murder and other charges for allegedly plowing his auto into a crowd of counter-protesters near the scene of a white supremacist rally in Virginia.

Boise holds vigil and solidarity rally for Charlottesville

August 14, 2017

The crowd in West Hartford came out early in the day. Folks here in CT having a hard time believing there are still people who think their skin color makes them better than others, and having a hard time believing the violence that happened when they were told that it doesn't.

President Trump denounces racism after Charlottesville violence

August 14, 2017

Robert E. Lee - a hero to Trump's legions of alt-right supporters. Bossert also dismissed suggestions that the vagueness of the president's speech would embolden white supremacist groups, even after CNN host Jake Tapper read quotes from a neo-Nazi website praising Trump for expressing "no condemnation at all" of white nationalists and calling the president's statement on Charlottesville "really, really good".

Hubbard police seek missing 'at-risk' 15-year-old

August 14, 2017

Authorities believe that she may be with 21-year-old Malik Williams, who was last seen driving a 2012 white Infinity QX56 SUV with OH tags FSE9009. Williams is believed to be driving a 2012 white Affinity sport utilty vehicle. "Copley is described as a black female standing at 5'7" and weighing 125 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was wearing when she left.

Black man brutally beaten by white supremacists with poles during Charlottesville clash

August 14, 2017

As a gang of white supremacists was beating him bloody, De'Andre Harris thought he might not survive and wondered why police were not rushing to defend him. I understand everyone is entitled to their freedom of speech, but the government and the mayor made a bad business move. "It's crazier that people have the hatred in their heart to want to kill black people".

Oklahoma City bank explosion plot foiled by undercover operation

August 14, 2017

We believe our BancFirst downtown Oklahoma City building was a random and convenient selection by the suspect. American terrorist Timothy McVeigh was convicted of blowing up the building in 1995 killing 168 people including 19 children and babies in the daycare center on the second floor.

Virginia governor to white supremacists: "Go home"

August 14, 2017

This weekend, alt-right and white nationalist protesters gathered near the University of Virginia campus and protested the removal of a confederate sculpture. Sen. Susan Collins, Maine's Republican senior senator, commented on Twitter Sunday morning on the events that left three dead and at least 19 injured.

Powerball: No big victor, jackpot expected to climb to $430M

August 14, 2017

The Illinois Lottery says someone bought a Quick Pick ticket worth $1 million at West End Food Mart, located at 416 S. O'Bannon St. The odds of matching all five numbers and the Powerball number is 1 in about 293 million, according to the Powerball website.

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