Military and defense
Israel’s high court says the government must stop funding seminaries. Could that topple Netanyahu?
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court ruling curtailing subsidies for ultra-Orthodox men has rattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition and raised questions about its viability as the country presses on with the war in Gaza.Netanyahu has until Monday to present the court with a plan to dismantle what the justices called a system that …
Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations but battles continue
LVIV, Ukraine — Russia announced yet another limited cease-fire and the establishment of safe corridors to allow civilians to flee some besieged Ukrainian cities Monday. But the evacuation routes led mostly to Russia and its ally Belarus, drawing withering criticism from Ukraine and others. Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of resorting to “medieval siege” tactics in …
Tech companies push for new software to break China’s 5G lead | Business
America’s top tech companies are pushing for a software-based approach to building 5G telecom networks that could help the U.S. and its allies get past the hardware-based leadership position that China’s Huawei currently holds. “We have a point of view which is now pervasive in the industry that the way you will ultimately build out …
Applied Insight Ramps Up Focus on Technology Innovation with Expanded Leadership Team | Business
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 11, 2020– Applied Insight, a market leader in solving complex technology challenges for federal government customers, backed by The Acacia Group, announced today it is expanding its leadership team to intensify its focus on mission-enabling technology innovation. John Hynes, formerly CEO, takes on the new role of executive chairman. Former chief technology officer …
The Latest: Sierra Leone: UN reform to give Africa equal say
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio speaks during the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (Kevin Hagen/Associated Press) UNITED NATIONS — The Latest on the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders (all times local): 10:30 a.m. The president of Sierra Leone is calling for “urgent and imperative” …
Ex-Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says US at ‘breaking point’
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is warning that bitter political divisions threaten American society, saying he views “tribalism” as a greater risk to the nation’s future than foreign adversaries. Interested in Trump Administration? Add Trump Administration as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Trump Administration news, video, and analysis from ABC …
North Korea foreign minister calls Pompeo ‘poisonous plant’
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s foreign minister has called U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo a “poisonous plant of American diplomacy” who hampers efforts to restart nuclear negotiations. Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho made the insult Friday to protest Pompeo’s recently reported comments that Washington will maintain crippling sanctions on North Korea unless it …
Spokesman: Iran to break stockpile limit set by nuclear deal
Iran will break the uranium stockpile limit set by Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in the next 10 days, the spokesman for the country’s atomic agency said Monday while also warning that Iran has the need for uranium enriched up to 20%, just a step away from weapons-grade levels. Interested in Iran? Add Iran …
