Trump Warns North Korea Over ICBM Test During G20 Talks
President Trump warned of severe consequences for North Korea after its intercontinental ballistic missile test while facing stiff opposition from Russia and China over any response. He noted sanctions require Chinese backing, and emphasized diplomacy and self restraint as Pentagon officials describe the threat as nascent while Washington seeks consensus ahead of G20 meetings.
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G-20 Summit Brings Heavy Police Response in Hamburg
Hamburg police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters ahead of the G-20 summit after bottles and fireworks were directed at officers. About 12,000 demonstrated with 1,000 masked. 76 officers injured and two hospitalized. A later unofficial march drew 300 with anti police chants as aerial laser injuries were reported. The main rally is planned for Saturday with up to 100,000 expected.
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Shaub to resign as ethics chief amid clashes with Trump
Walter Shaub Jr. announced his resignation as director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics after a fraught relationship with President Trump and failed push to divest Trump interests. Illinois passes a 2018 budget over Rauner veto, and Acapulco prison violence leaves at least 28 dead amid Mexico’s drug conflict.
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EU Japan free trade pact aims for largest open economic area
The European Union and Japan reach a free trade agreement to boost trade and investment and present a united stance against U S protectionist policy. The accord covers goods services and investment creating the world’s largest open economic zone and signaling confidence in multilateral cooperation.
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Mother Charged in Stabbing Deaths Near Atlanta
Isabel Martinez, a Georgia mother, was charged with multiple counts of murder after four of her children and their father were found stabbed to death at a north of Atlanta home. A fifth child survived after a helicopter transport to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta following the incident.
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Trump criticizes Russia in Warsaw speech on NATO defense
President Trump, on a Europe trip, reaffirmed U S commitment to NATO and condemned Russia while urging it to stop destabilizing Ukraine and regional foes. He referenced intelligence on 2016 interference but did not endorse all claims. The speech aimed to reassure allies ahead of a G 20 meeting.
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States sue DeVos over student loan rule delay
A coalition of 19 state attorneys general led by Massachusetts accuses Education Secretary Betsy DeVos of unlawfully delaying an overhaul of the borrower defense to repayment rule. The suit filed in U.S. District Court seeks to force updates restoring loan relief for borrowers defrauded by colleges, with Iowa joining the action.
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Rare Montana quake rattles town and nearby cities
A rare magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck western Montana early Thursday, briefly plunging a town into darkness and knocking down shelves and breaking glass. The U S Geological Survey said the quake was felt as far away as Spokane Washington Boise Idaho and Calgary Canada.
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Scalise undergoes surgery for infection in serious condition
U S Representative Steve Scalise, injured in a June baseball practice shooting, has had surgery to treat an infection and remains in serious condition at MedStar Washington Hospital, the Gazette wire services report.
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