US says airstrike in Somalia kills al-Shabaab militant

Added 08-20-19 01:35:02am EST - “The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab militant in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, killing a militant.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 63 In Afghanistan
• Shootout kills California officer, suspect
• Yemen officials: Al-Qaida kills at least 20 at military camp
• Texas cop kills woman while trying to shoot at loose dog: police

Australia joins US-led mission to protect Hormuz shipping

Added 08-21-19 03:35:02am EST - “Australia has joined Britain and Bahrain in signing onto a U.S.-led maritime security mission to protect international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Israel joins US-led anti-Iran coalition in Strait of Hormuz?
• Australia joins US-led anti-Iran flotilla… in the name of national security & economic interests
• Huawei Mate X delayed again, shipping before the end of 2019
• Naim introduces $899 Mu-so Qb AirPlay 2 speaker, shipping next month

Republican group launches ad campaign urging senators to press McConnell on election security bills

Added 08-20-19 01:35:01pm EST - “Republican senators are the target audience of an advertising campaign launched Tuesday by a conservative group seeking consideration of election security legislation.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Nancy Pelosi slams 'Moscow Mitch' McConnell over blocking election security bills
• AP Explains: Congress' fight over election security bills
• Conservative Justices Are Political Hacks, Five Senators Argue While Urging SCOTUS to Drop a Second Amendment Case
• Senators ask for committee vote on 'red flag' bills after shootings

To Protect Human Rights Abroad, Preach to Trump Voters

Added 08-21-19 09:34:07am EST - “Religious leaders can help convince the most ethnocentric and authoritarian U.S. voters to oppose Washington's backing of abusive dictators.” - Foreignpolicy.com

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• Protect your rights against those claiming a crisis
• Government Doesn't Grant Rights, It Exists To Protect Them
• New Endangered Species Policy Will Protect Both Property Rights and Rare Frogs
• Homeland Security's Civil Rights Unit Lacks Power To Protect Migrant Kids

Separatists Seize Military Bases in Yemen

Added 08-21-19 06:34:02am EST - “Plus: Trump cancels Denmark trip because he can't buy Greenland, another plan for Rohingya repatriation, and the other stories we're following today.” - Foreignpolicy.com

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• Separatists clash with presidential guards in southern Yemen
• Saudi-led coalition: Separatists pull back in Yemen's Aden
• Yemen govt rules out talks until separatists withdraw from Aden
• China could ‘render US military bases useless' within hours of conflict in Asia, report says

US says it's ready to resume nuclear talks with North Korea

Added 08-21-19 02:35:02am EST - “The United States is ready to restart nuclear negotiations with North Korea, a senior U.S. diplomat said Wednesday, a day after U.S. and South Korean militaries ended their regular drills that North Korea calls an invasion rehearsal.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• US hopes for North Korea nuclear talks despite missile tests
• Trump gets letter from North Korea, says more talks likely
• UN claims North Korea hacks stole $2 billion to fund its nuclear program
• North Korea Calls Off Further Talks With South, Launches More Projectiles

Congressman: Space Command's initial home will be Colorado

Added 08-21-19 08:35:02pm EST - “A Colorado congressman says the initial headquarters for the Pentagon's new Space Command will be in his home state.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Dayton Police officers had the shooter down less than two minutes after the initial report
• US Southern Command head focused on 'day after' in Venezuela
• Missing middle initial from signs leading to new Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge will be added in at taxpayer and toll payer expense
• Longtime Democratic congressman supports impeachment inquiry

US Homeland Security head in Panama to talk drugs, migrants

Added 08-21-19 07:35:01pm EST - “The U.S. acting homeland security secretary has arrived in Panama to discuss drug trafficking and migrant smuggling, though Kevin McAleenan says he isn't seeking any specific agreement during the visit.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Exclusive: Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan: Panama Helping U.S. Block Migrants from Asia, Middle East
• Novartis names Bulto as new head of U.S. drugs business
• US homeland security chief: Racism is fueling some terrorism
• Homeland Security's Civil Rights Unit Lacks Power To Protect Migrant Kids

China's Hong Kong propaganda rules revealed

Added 08-21-19 04:35:01pm EST - “The ruling Communist Party of China issued internal guidelines recently mandating that state-run propaganda outlets avoid any positive reports on the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Twitter Is Getting Paid For Chinese Propaganda About Hong Kong, And No One's Talking About It
• Will China send their military into Hong Kong?
• China's Paramilitary Police Could Crush Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Is a Warning to World About China's Plans

We're All Living in Berlusconi's World Now

Added 08-21-19 04:34:02pm EST - “The Italian leader played buffoon, victim, and messiah. Others have followed suit.” - Foreignpolicy.com

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• Playing Marvel's Avengers, a living RPG with microtransactions
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• Brooke Mueller's Sons Living With Grandparents After Her Return To Rehab
• Yemeni national living in Arkansas charged with supporting al Qaeda