U.S. imposes North Korea related sanctions on Chinese and Russian firms
The United States targets six Chinese owned entities one Russian one North Korean and two Singapore based firms for aiding Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs. Six individuals including four Russians one Chinese one North Korean are also sanctioned. Justice seeks 11 million in forfeitures for laundering for North Korean banks.
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Charlottesville to shroud statues in black
Charlottesville City Council voted unanimously to cover the statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson in black as a mourning gesture after a violent rally. Residents blamed police response for chaos that left Heather Heyer dead and many injured, with officers also killed in a helicopter crash.
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Morocco arrests two in probe linked to Barcelona attack
Moroccan state TV reports two suspects with ties to Islamic State were arrested in Nador and Oujda as part of a wider cell linked to last week’s Barcelona bombing. An imam led the group and trained members in jihad, according to a co defendant.
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Ischia quake leaves two dead and many injured
An earthquake on Ischia killed two people and injured dozens while trapping three brothers who survived up to 16 hours before rescue. A baby boy Pasquale was later pulled alive from wreckage seven hours after the shock. Tourists fled as a church and buildings collapsed on the Naples coast island.
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Cosby retrial delayed to spring by judge
Montgomery County Judge Steven O Neill granted a defense motion to postpone Bill Cosby’s retrial. The new timetable targets mid March or early April, moving away from the November 6 start date.
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Trump Debates Afghan Strategy Past Failures
President Trump defends a new Afghanistan strategy that shifts from time based goals to condition based outcomes. He argues that predecessors Obama and Bush failed to end the war and vows no withdrawal deadlines while ordering a troop review and expanded counterterrorism pressure.
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Mattis defers troop level decision as Afghan plan awaits
U S Mattis says final Afghanistan strategy mirrors Iraq and Syria campaigns with embedded advisers. He awaits Gen Dunford's detailed plan before setting a precise troop level, though Trump authorized up to 12,000 total, with 4,000 added. Analysts warn 3,000 to 5,000 more may not suffice.
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