BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing has begun military drills in the South China Sea, state media reported Saturday ahead of a ruling by an international arbitration court on a dispute with the Philippines over the strategic waters. The navy Friday carried out “combat exercises” with “live missiles” between the Paracels and the southern Chinese island of Hainan, the PLA Daily, the military’s official newspaper, said on its website. State television CCTV broadcast images of fighter aircraft […]
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Korea test-fires submarine-launched missile: Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea on Saturday appeared to have test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), Seoul’s defence ministry said, a day after the US and South Korea decided to deploy an advanced missile defence system in the South. The launch from a submarine was apparently successful but the missile failed in the early stage of flight, the South Korean defence ministry said in a press statement. It said the North launched “what was […]
China does live-fire drills around Xisha Islands in South China Sea
THE Chinese PLA Navy has mobilized warships, supporting vessels and war planes from its South Sea Fleet, East Sea Fleet and North Sea Fleet for a live-fire war game, which has also drawn participation from land-to-surface missile forces. Friday’s round of the war game is conducted in the South China Sea between the Hainan Island and Xisha Islands in two opposing forces of the Red and Blue corners to test and enhance the battle readiness and capabilities of […]
Dallas shooting: the victims
DALLAS, United States (AFP) — Five police officers were killed in a sniper-style attack by a black army veteran during a protest in Dallas against police brutality towards African-Americans late Thursday. These are the victims. Brent Thompson, 43 Thompson was a police officer attached to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority. The first DART officer to be killed in the line of duty since the agency formed its police force in 1989, he joined the department in […]
FBI gathers evidence in downtown Dallas after gunman killed five police officers
(Reuters) — An FBI forensics team continued to collect evidence on Friday (July 8) in Dallas the day after a U.S. military veteran of the Afghan war who said he wanted to “kill white people” killed five police officers during a protest decrying police shootings of black men. Seven other police officers and two civilians were wounded in the ambush in downtown Dallas on Thursday night, officials said. Police killed the gunman, identified by […]
Continental US records first Zika-related death
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A Utah resident infected with the Zika virus has died, becoming the first Zika-related fatality in the continental United States, officials said Friday. The elderly victim, who had an underlying health condition, died in late June after traveling to a country where the mosquito-transmitted virus is active, the Salt Lake County health department said. “While this individual did test positive for Zika virus, the exact cause of death has not […]
Snipers kill five police at US protest over shootings
by with Olivia Hampton in Washington Laura Buckman DALLAS, United States (AFP) — Snipers shot dead five police officers and injured six others in Dallas, unleashing chaos during a protest against police shootings of black men in an ongoing standoff Friday. Police had the city on lockdown after a suspect warned that bombs had been planted throughout the city center. The shootings, which the police called a “terrorist incident”, took place as several hundred people […]
White House says Obama briefed on Dallas shooting
WARSAW, Poland (AFP) — US President Barack Obama, who is attending a NATO summit in Warsaw, has been briefed on the killing of police officers in Dallas during a protest against police shootings of black men. “The president has been updated on the shooting of police officers in Dallas. He asked his team to keep him updated on the situation as they get additional information,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse
Russia issues stern warning over US missiles in S.Korea
MOSKAU, Russia (AFP) — Russia warned Friday that the US deployment of an advanced missile defense system in South Korea would have “irreparable consequences”, echoing warnings by China of a threat to regional security. “The United States, supported by its partners, are continuing to build up the potential of the Asia-Pacific segment of the global anti-missile defense system, which undermines the established strategic balance in the (region) and beyond,” the foreign ministry said in a […]
Fifth police officer dies in Dallas shooting: official
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A fifth police officer died during a shootout with snipers during a protest against police shootings of black men that also wounded six other officers and a civilian, authorities said. “It has been a devastating night. We are sad to report a fifth officer has died,” the Dallas Police Department wrote on Twitter. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse
Obama ‘confident’ UK, EU can have ‘orderly transition to a new relationship
WARSAW, Poland (AFP) — US President Barack Obama said Friday he was confident that Britain and the European Union could make an “orderly transition” towards new ties after Britain’s vote to leave the bloc. “As difficult as it will be, I am confident that the UK and the EU will be able to agree on an orderly transition to a new relationship, as all our countries stay focused on ensuring financial stability and growing the global […]
Tribute to Heroes
SYDNEY, Australia (Eagle News)–Crime and fire fighting is truly a noble yet dangerous and challenging work. Many police officers and firefighters risk their own lives to save others. These past few weeks, members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) in Australia and New Zealand paid tribute and honored the brave firefighters and police officers of the land. As part of the church’s INC Giving Program, a Heroes Appreciation Day for the Police and Firefighters […]
