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North Korean soldier defects to South across demilitarised zone | World news
The South Korean military detained a North Korean soldier who crossed the heavily fortified demilitarised zone that separates the two countries, according to the South’s joint chiefs of staff (JSC). The soldier expressed his intention to defect to South Korea, the JSC said on Thursday. The unidentified active-duty soldier was first detected by thermal imaging …
North Korea launches unidentified projectiles: South Korea military
“North Korea launched multiple projectiles in the early morning from around Hodo Peninsula in South Hamgyong Province,” the JCS said, adding that it was on the alert for further launches. “Our military is tracking and watching the related movement in preparation to additional launches, and is maintaining readiness posture.” A US official familiar confirmed to …
Despite Missile Launches, North Korea Deal Still Possible Says Turner « Breaking Defense
President Trump meets with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un in Singapore WASHINGTON: North Korea’s test firing this morning of two short-range missiles is not an an obstacle to the Trump Administration’s efforts to reach a denuclearization agreement with Pyongyang, says Rep. Mike Turner, top Republican on the House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee. “In looking …
North Korea fires at least two unidentified projectiles | World news
North Korea has fired at least two unidentified projectiles early on Thursday from an area near Wonsan, on North Korea’s eastern coast, according to South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff. The projectiles flew about 430km (267 miles), the joint chiefs of staff said, but did not elaborate further. This would be the first launching of …
US assesses North Korea has launched at least one short range projectile
The South Korean military told CNN that North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles from the Wonson area towards the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, on Thursday morning — Wednesday afternoon in the US — and that the flight distance was approximately 430 kilometers. The two unidentified projectiles were launched at 5:34 …
Trump slams progressive congresswomen at fiery ‘MAGA’ rally in North Carolina
President Trump, at a fiery “Make America Great Again” campaign rally Wednesday night in Greenville, North Carolina, blasted three progressive congresswomen, Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who he continues to spar with after an ongoing feud over comments he made against them that they deemed “racist.” “If …
One person critically wounded in shooting at North Side concert
One person was shot and critically wounded during a concert inside Nova Place on Pittsburgh’s North Side Saturday night. Police say several hundred people were attending a music show inside the venue at the time. The victim was found on an outside stairwell. A Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesman says the victim had been shot inside …
North Carolina Becomes Ninth State to Explore Virgin Hyperloop One Technology
Cary, North Carolina, July 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, North Carolina’s Regional Transportation Alliance (RTA) – the voice of the regional business community on transportation – kicked off an exploration of hyperloop as a potential regional and inter-city transportation platform. A consortium of partners at the 2019 RTA breakfast event, including AECOM and Virgin …
Ex-Marine accused by Spain of North Korean embassy break-in freed on bail
A former U.S. Marine accused of breaking into North Korea’s embassy in Madrid and assaulting diplomatic personnel was freed on $1.3 million bond in Los Angeles on Tuesday. As a condition of his release, Christopher Ahn must confine himself to his home in the Los Angeles suburb of Chino Hills ahead of his possible extradition to Spain and must wear …