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Americans are not confident in Trump's ability to deal with North Korea
North Korea is a problem, the problem will be taken care of. He also said the United States is willing to strike a trade deal with friendlier conditions for China if the country plays a role in deterring North Korea's nuclear program. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said the meeting sent a "strong message" to Washington. It doesn't make any difference if it does or not. North Korea, ho... [Full Article...]
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
Given that North Korea has only about 500 kilometers (around 300 miles) of paved road, tracked TELs are even more important for mobility and therefore survivability. The United States is just one of many nations North Korea has threatened over the years. "This is the same location as Pyongyang's latest missile launch 11 days ago , when another missile was said to have failed after flying so... [Full Article...]
Klopp feared for Dortmund friends after bus attack
Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel says his team feels ignored by UEFA after the attack on its team bus, claiming European football's governing body has treated the incident as if "a beer can had been thrown" at the vehicle. I can't forget the faces. "Later in the afternoon (after the explosions), we encouraged the players to go into the match". He said: "I am like all the other football ... [Full Article...]
North Korea Preparing for Major Military Parade Ahead of National Holiday
President Trump has sent USA warships to the area as a show of force and that has everyone in the region feeling more tense than usual. Notable here, for instance, is a willingness to eschew the previous rhetoric on China as a currency manipulator. [Full Article...]
Pence, Wife Pay Easter Visit to South Korea-Based Troops
Pointing to Trump's recent military actions in Syria and Afghanistan, Pence said, "North Korea would do well not to test his resolve", or the US armed forces in the region. More directly on North Korea, the president returned to a theme of placing much emphasis on China for reining in the North. China's official Xinhua News Agency says China's top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, and U.S. [Full Article...]
The world was not impressed with North Korea's failed military provocation
The consensus, including China, is "that this problem is coming to a head". He added that Trump needs to fill the post Hill previously held as USA ambassador to South Korea, saying, "but I guess that takes a long time for this administration". [Full Article...]
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
After an entertaining yet goalless first half, City's captain Kompany headed home his first league goal since August 2015 following two injury-ravaged seasons in the 55th minute. Despite spending heavily in recent seasons, City's title aspirations have been hampered by an inability to build a consistent, reliable central defensive partnership in Kompany's absence. [Full Article...]
70 children among 126 dead in Syria bombing
There has been no claim of responsibility for the bombing, though the key Ahrar al-Sham rebel group denied any involvement. Hours after the attack the transfers resumed, with more than 100 buses from both sides arriving at their destinations. [Full Article...]
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
He recently joined in Care hospital with ill health and discharged two days back suddenly yesterday night he got Cardiac arrest and shifted to Care ICU he lost he lost his breath today morning at 5:20 AM. More than 40 people were killed and properties worth several crore rupees were destroyed in the violence. In 2002, the court had acquitted all the 33 accused, including Nehru, in Ranga's murder c... [Full Article...]
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
Successive US presidents have struggled to contain three successive dictators, and to break a cycle that has been defined by sanctions, sanctions relief, and unsettling actions including missile tests and nuclear weapons development. "While they're not manipulating their currency at the moment because it doesn't suit their economic needs, make no mistake about it". 'And so I'm not blaming Trump ... [Full Article...]