Trump to visit Asia in November, North Korea in spotlight Trump to visit Asia in November, North Korea in spotlight:- Donald Trump will travel to Asia in November for the first time since becoming president, stopping in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines on a trip expected to […]
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S.Korea expects more N.Korea provocations mid-October S.Korea expects more N.Korea provocations mid-October:- South Korea expects North Korea to engage in more provocative action next month to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of its communist party and China’s all-important Communist Party Congress. In a meeting with President Moon Jae-in […]
South Korea expects more North Korea provocations mid-October South Korea expects more North Korea provocations mid-October:- South Korea expects North Korea to engage in more provocative action next month to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of its communist party and China’s all-important Communist Party Congress. In a meeting […]
Trump expected to set U.S. refugee cap at 45,000 The Trump administration plans to cap the number of refugees admitted to the United States in the coming year at 45,000, two people with knowledge of the decision said on Tuesday, and advocates said this historically low level is insufficient in […]
North Korea’s bark may be worse than bite in threat to shoot down U.S. bombers North Korea’s bark may be worse than bite in threat to shoot down U.S. bombers:- North Korea has threatened to shoot down U.S. bombers flying near the Korean peninsula, but it would have difficulty matching […]
U.S. FDA joins Interpol crackdown on illicit online pharmacies U.S. FDA joins Interpol crackdown on illicit online pharmacies:- Authorities from a record 123 countries, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, have taken action against hundreds of businesses suspected of illegally selling medicines over the internet, officials said on Monday. […]
Puerto Rico power grid rebuild after hurricane faces big hurdles Puerto Rico power grid rebuild after hurricane faces big hurdles:- Six days after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, officials were still taking stock of what is expected to be a months-long effort to rebuild the island’s power system, keeping much […]
North Korea bolsters defenses after flight by U.S. bombers, rhetoric escalates North Korea bolsters defenses after flight by U.S. bombers, rhetoric escalates:- North Korea has been boosting defenses on its east coast, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said on Tuesday, after the North said U.S. President Donald Trump had declared […]
Novelion’s Aegerion resolves U.S. drug probes for $40 million Novelion’s Aegerion resolves U.S. drug probes for $40 million:- Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc will plead guilty to two misdemeanors and pay $40.1 million to resolve investigations into its marketing and sales of an expensive cholesterol drug, U.S. authorities said on Friday. The […]
Weakened dam looms as latest threat to Puerto Rico after hurricane Weakened dam looms as latest threat to Puerto Rico after hurricane:- A dam in Puerto Rico weakened by heavy rains from Hurricane Maria was in danger of failing on Sunday, posing a flood threat to thousands of homes downstream […]