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Americans are not confident in Trump's ability to deal with North Korea

Referendum boosts power of Turkey prez
On January 21, the Turkish parliament approved constitutional amendments that would strengthen the presidential powers over the legislature and the judiciary. "I will discuss with the government about reintroducing the death penalty as my first task after the referendum", he noted. He usually gives triumphant balcony speeches, the BBC's Mark Lowen notes, but this was a muted indoors address. [Full Article...]
All options on table with N. Korea: Pence
According to South Korean media reports, the US and South Korea are launching joint air force military exercise to ensure readiness against North Korea from today. Pyongyang insists it needs a powerful arsenal - including atomic weapons - to protect itself from what it says is the ever-present threat of invasion by hostile USA forces. [Full Article...]
Is North Korea really capable of starting third world war?
However, Han committed to North Korea's response should the USA retaliate. In a February test launch, the missile flew 500km before dropping into global waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. President Donald Trump was uncharacteristically quiet about the failed launch, which was attempted from the east coast city of Sinpo. Pence, joined by his wife, Karen, placed a wreath at Seoul Nat... [Full Article...]
North Korea unveils new missiles during military parade
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North Korea Preparing for Major Military Parade Ahead of National Holiday

Pence, Wife Pay Easter Visit to South Korea-Based Troops

The world was not impressed with North Korea's failed military provocation

Tension spikes over N. Korea, but Pyongyang barely notices
South Korea, which hosts 28,500 USA troops, warned of punitive action if the launch led to further provocations such as a nuclear test or a long-range missile launch. "Why would I call China a currency manipulator when they are working with us on the North Korean problem?" The North has warned of a nuclear strike against the USA if provoked. [Full Article...]
French candidates go head to head in TV debate with Macron favorite
Macron, taking a more aggressive approach than in a first debate on March 20, accused her of wanting to start an "economic war" with France's neighbours and denounced nationalism in Europe, which had torn the continent apart and filled graveyards near his hometown Amiens in northeast France. [Full Article...]
Turkish electoral board head says "yes" campaign won referendum
Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım also delivered a speech toward the end of the vote count and pledged that his Justice and Development Party (AK Parti) government would respect both "Yes" and "No" votes. But the opposition were not content to rest on their better-than-expected performance despite a lopsided campaign in which the "Yes" camp enjoyed vastly greater resources and dominated the airwaves. [Full Article...]
Air China to suspend Beijing-Pyongyang flights
The strike could also include "could include missiles and bombs, cyber and special operations on the ground", NBC News reported . On Thursday, senior US intelligence officials told NBC News that if North Korea conducts a nuclear weapons test, the United States may launch a preemptive military strike with conventional weapons against the Communist nation. [Full Article...]
Guardiola hoping Kompany stays fit after ending goal drought

70 children among 126 dead in Syria bombing

Turkish Electoral Board Head Says 'Yes' Campaign Won Referendum
The pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) suggested "an indication of a three-four percentage point manipulation of the vote". CHP is calling for a recount after the initial result was unveiled, citing reported irregularities. Term limits for the president would be changed and Erdogan would be allowed to remain in power until 2029. The result of Sunday's referendum will determine Turke... [Full Article...]
Death toll from massive US bomb rises to 94
The 21,600lb (9,797kg) GBU-43 bomb, which was dropped from an MC-130 aircraft, has the explosive power of 11 tons of TNT. Footage put out by the Pentagon showed the bomb slamming into a mountainside overlooking a river valley, causing a giant blast that overwhelms the landscape then sends up a massive column of black smoke. [Full Article...]
TDP leader Devineni Nehru dies

US Vice President Arrives in Seoul Amid North Korea Tensions
Pence will underscore the importance of the U.S. Pacific military alliances in Japan, where he will meet again with U.S. service members, but much of his visit there will be devoted to economic and trade issues, chiefly in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, who also serves as finance minister. [Full Article...]
China working with US on N Korea
