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Israel warns Syrian army away from Golan, boosts frontier forces
In light of ongoing developments across the border in Syria , the Israeli military has bolstered its presence on the Golan Heights, with the deployment of armor and artillery reinforcements. But other opposition bodies have rejected the deals. In the face of the intensified bombings and ground assault, rebel lines have collapsed in some areas. [Full Article...]
Bolton raised U.S. election meddling with Putin
In the case of Putin, Trump has already assessed their interpersonal ties up close, but wants more time to develop the leader-to-leader relationship, according to the person familiar with the summit's planning. Trump should confront Putin with the "overwhelming" evidence, Graham said. During his historic summit with Kim Jong Un last month, Trump met for about an hour with just the North Korean d... [Full Article...]
Antonio Halili Facts: Philippines Mayor Assassinated, 'Walk Of Shame' Policy Probable Motive
It could not be done by an ordinary person. "Like I told everyone else, and it's just my personal opinion, if that's always what you hear from the same people that you talk to-and they keep telling you the same thing-it gets in your system to the point that you believe it even though it's a lie", said Angeline Halili. [Full Article...]
Murkowski wants Kennedy-like high court nominee
What I want to see is a nominee who, regardless of his or her personal views on the very hard and contentious life issue, is going to respect precedent. Collins made headlines this weekend when she told CNN she wouldn't support a nominee who "demonstrated hostility" toward Roe v. Wade . "But in the end, I'm confident we'll get the judge confirmed ". [Full Article...]
Federal agencies probe Facebook's sharing of data with Cambridge Analytica
A federal investigation into Facebook's data sharing arrangements with Cambridge Analytica has broadened in both its scope and the agencies involved, according to The Washington Post . "We are cooperating with officials in the USA, United Kingdom and beyond", Facebook spokesman Matt Steinfeld said, according to The Washington Post . [Full Article...]
Merkel Faces Showdown in Germany Over Migrant Policy
The CSU leader and interior minister said he would meet with Angela Merkel one last time to seek a compromise in the asylum policy dispute. Merkel, who has long favored open borders between European countries, agreed to allow "transit centers" along the Austrian border for the goal of screening asylum seekers. [Full Article...]
Homeowner catches bear in his hot tub, drinking margaritas
Since bear sightings were a common phenomenon in his area, Hough did not initially think much of it and went back inside his house. Curiosity got the better of him soon, however, and Hough recorded a video of the bear splashing around in his hot tub. [Full Article...]
Before NATO Summit, Trump Sets Tone With Warning Letters
In his letter to Merkel, Trump reportedly wrote: "There is growing frustration in the United States that some allies have not stepped up as promised". Merkel has said that Germany would not be able to meet its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation spending obligation until well after 2024. In the letter to Solberg, Trump writes, "Norway is the "eyes and ears" of the northern flank" of NATO yet "rem... [Full Article...]