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China urges N. Korea to stop missile tests, resume talks
While engaged in talks with sea claimants, China has ignored the Philippines' worldwide arbitration victory that invalidated its sweeping claims to the resource-rich waters. Critics have said the framework serves only as a brief outline of previously agreed principles and fails to mention concerns over China's newly built islands or an arbitration ruling a year ago that invalidated Beijing's... [Full Article...]
(SD)-Citations Down, Drunken Driving Arrests Up At Sturgis Rally
State transportation officials expect up to 600,000 bikers, and public safety officials are reminding bikers and other motorists to stay alert and wear seat belts. A 42-year-old motorcyclist from King George, Va., lost control of his motorcycle because of a high gust of wind about 13 miles west of Murdo and veered off the road. [Full Article...]
Explosion in Lahore's outskirts, at least 26 injured
According to rescue service official, one dead body has been pulled out the rubble of the damaged building, which was destroyed after the blast that injured other 37 people, a lot of them were passer-bys, who have been immediately shifted to the nearby hospital, he added. [Full Article...]
1641st World Trade Center victim identified, city medical examiner says
Only about 60 percent of the 2,753 World Trade Center victims have been formally identified, according to the agency. The man, whose name was not released upon the family's request, was identified through DNA retesting. During that time, DNA technology has advanced alongside the multi-million dollar effort to try and connect 21,900 found pieces of remains to the lives they represent. [Full Article...]
Trump volunteer sues GOP over health overhaul repeal failure
Hatch also poured cold water on Trump's plans to lower the corporate tax rate to 15 percent. Every other Democrat and the two senators who caucus with them signed the letter. Unlike Cruz, most Republicans know they now own much of the outcome on Obamacare and would prefer Trump not intentionally sabotage the markets by canceling the payments. [Full Article...]
Issues before ASEAN ministers meeting in Manila
Released a day after the annual ministerial meeting in Manila on Saturday, the much-awaited statement defied Beijing and took a stronger stand on the South China Sea issue. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines , Taiwan and Vietnam also have competing claims there. Mr. Wang said the adoption of the framework created a solid foundation for negotiations that could start this year, if "the situation... [Full Article...]
Israel moves to strip Alaa Zayud of citizenship
Adalah, an Arab rights group based in Israel, said it was the first court decision of its kind. Israeli security forces and forensics inspect a vehicle used by an Israeli Arab to attack a group of Jews near the northern Israeli kibbutz Gan Shmuel , on October 11, 2015. [Full Article...]
Knicks hire Barack Obama's brother-in-law
The New York Knicks are hiring Craig Robinson , a brother-in-law of former President Barack Obama , for a front-office role, league sources confirmed to ESPN. Between 1979 and 1983, Robinson achieved a decorated career, winning the Ivy League Player of the Year award on two separate occasions. Robinson previously served as the vice president of player and organization development for the ... [Full Article...]