Raqqa battle to end within two months says Kurdish commander
Nowruz Ahmed of the SDF says the offensive to oust Islamic State from Raqqa should conclude within two months though fighting will intensify. The Kurdish commander notes gains since 2015 while U.S. led coalition and Russian-backed forces press from Euphrates valley.
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North Korea fires missile over Japan alarming Tokyo
North Korea launched a ballistic missile that flew over Hokkaido and into the Pacific, prompting a security briefing in Tokyo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the act reckless and a serious threat, as Japan activated emergency alerts and missile defenses. Analysts warned the test signals a dangerous escalation with possible implications for U.S. ally Japan.
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Navy recovers remains of 10 USS John S. McCain sailors
The U.S. Navy reports the remains of all 10 sailors killed in the John S. McCain collision near Singapore have been recovered. The search involved Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States over a 2,124 square mile area. The Seventh Fleet noted the incident remains under investigation and Vice Admiral Aucoin was removed from command.
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Controversy over Macdonald names roils Canada and Ontario schools
Ottawa and national figures debate removing Sir John A Macdonald names from schools and landmarks amid accusations of racist policies toward Indigenous peoples. The Ontario teachers union backs renaming, while critics call it political correctness. Prime Minister Trudeau earlier renamed the Langevin Block due to its association with residential schools.
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Maryland band bans state song linked to Confederacy
The University of Maryland marching band stops playing Maryland My Maryland amid scrutiny of Confederate lyrics. Drum major Brian Starace says the move removes unwanted Confederate associations as lawmakers call for change and campuses reassess Confederate tributes after Charlottesville.
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