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President Trump and his national security team failed once again to work out a new strategy on Afghanistan, which now risks becoming a “drug economy” despite the 16-year US occupation and $8.5bn spent on anti-narcotics programs.
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- Train derails in India, at least 10 killed, says local official
- German critic of Turkey's Erdogan arrested in Spain
- Indian train derails, injuring at least 20 - police
- Lebanon, Hezbollah launch offensives against ISIS at Syrian border
- Japan launches satellite for advanced GPS operation
- Finnish police arrest & interrogate 5 more suspects linked with Turku stabbing spree
- ACLU no longer supports hate groups ‘armed to the teeth’ with guns during rallies
The American Civil Liberties Union won’t back hate groups who carry loaded firearms, the organization says. The ACLU came under fire after it filed a lawsuit in defense of Unite the Right organizers ahead of their fatal rally. - Additional charges against Charlottesville attack suspect bring total to 10 felonies
The man accused of murder after ramming his car into counter-protesters at an alt-right rally in Charlottesville now faces 10 felonies. Police filed an additional five charges related to “permanent physical disabilities” sustained by other victims. - Less power to you: Solar eclipse ‘challenges’ California electricity grid
Californians are being advised to reduce electricity usage and unplug home electronics during the solar eclipse. But the state’s solar-based electricity grid is not expected to run out of energy as the phenomenon plays out. - US launches 1st investigation into China trade policies related to intellectual property theft
The US has launched its first direct measure against Chinese trade policies, initiating an investigation to determine if its largest trading partner has been engaging in unfair practices, a move that could potentially trigger an economic war.
- Boston ‘Free Speech Rally’ massively outnumbered by counter-protesters
A ‘Free Speech rally,’ which some fear includes white supremacists, and a counter-protest are being held in Boston. Police have tightened security, even banning poles for flags and signs, to prevent a repeat of the violence seen in Charlottesville. - Trump teases ‘decision’ on US strategy for Afghanistan
US President Donald Trump hinted that decisions have been made, “including on Afghanistan,” at a meeting with top US military commanders at Camp David, pushing back on speculation that he is putting off making a decisive strategy call. - Suspect in killing of Florida police officer arrested, faces murder charge - police
A suspect in the overnight Florida shootings has been arrested and charged with murder, according to police. Four officers were shot at in two cities, leaving one dead and three injured. - 2 officers shot in Kissimmee, Florida, in possible ‘ambush’ attack
A massive manhunt is underway in the city of Kissimmee, Florida, after two police officers were shot Friday night. Two suspects have been arrested so far, but a third is believed to be on the run. - ACLU no longer supports hate groups ‘armed to the teeth’ with guns during ralliesThe American Civil Liberties Union won’t back hate groups who carry loaded firearms, the organization says. The ACLU came under fire after it filed a lawsuit in defense of Unite the Right organizers ahead of their fatal rally.
- Additional charges against Charlottesville attack suspect bring total to 10 feloniesThe man accused of murder after ramming his car into counter-protesters at an alt-right rally in Charlottesville now faces 10 felonies. Police filed an additional five charges related to “permanent physical disabilities” sustained by other victims.
- Trump reviews military options for Afghanistan at Camp David, makes no decisionPresident Trump and his national security team failed once again to work out a new strategy on Afghanistan, which now risks becoming a “drug economy” despite the 16-year US occupation and $8.5bn spent on anti-narcotics programs.
- Less power to you: Solar eclipse ‘challenges’ California electricity gridCalifornians are being advised to reduce electricity usage and unplug home electronics during the solar eclipse. But the state’s solar-based electricity grid is not expected to run out of energy as the phenomenon plays out.
- Monumental rage: Cities endure statue removal frenzy, as Bill Clinton & Lenin sculptures targeted
As US cities grapple with a national movement to take down Confederate monuments, other symbols unrelated to the Civil War are now the source of controversy as well. This includes statues of former president Bill Clinton and Russian communist leader Vladimir Lenin. - US launches 1st investigation into China trade policies related to intellectual property theftThe US has launched its first direct measure against Chinese trade policies, initiating an investigation to determine if its largest trading partner has been engaging in unfair practices, a move that could potentially trigger an economic war.
- Trump’s Arts committee resigns in protest over Charlottesville remarks
All but one member of the President’s Committee to the Arts and Humanities have resigned in protest over President Donald Trump’s response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. - Net neutrality group fights ban of neo-Nazi internet site
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has spoken out against the banning of the neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer, after back-end web infrastructure companies like GoDaddy and Google cut services to the site for political reasons.
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