China defends South China Sea expansion amid Obama trip
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin challenged links between military facilities and militarization, calling Beijing’s sea projects a public service to reefs and islands. The article notes US freedom of navigation actions near Subi Reef and Spratly Islands as tensions rise.
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Global cities brace for threat with lockdown drills
New York conducted a three hour active shooter drill with federal and local responders ahead of Macy’s parade. Brussels extended its highest alert with rail and school closures and a suspected terror link to Paris attackers, including Salah Abdeslam. Paris evacuated Gare du Nord after a bird incident. Rome Milan potential Vatican targets listed. Washington urged residents to run hide or fight if attacked. No credible threat to DC or NYC reported.
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Mystery megabucks 2.2M given to debt fund
The Treasury says a record 2.2 million was donated in September to the Public Debt Reduction Fund as part of 3.9 million in fiscal 2015 contributions. The source donor remains undisclosed, with Buffett’s matching pledge noted but not detailed. The fund receipts do not directly reduce the national debt, which stands above 18.6 trillion.
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