John 'Bob' Bowen, Decatur destroyer commander, removed by Navy

Added 01-16-20 06:35:02pm EST - “The commanding officer of the San Diego-based destroyer Decatur has been removed from command, the Navy announced Thursday.” - Washingtontimes.com

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Car-bomb attack in northern Syria kills 3 Turkish soldiers

Added 01-17-20 03:35:02am EST - “A car bombing has killed three Turkish soldiers in a Turkish-controlled area in northern Syria, Turkey's Defense Ministry said.” - Washingtontimes.com

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GAO finding bolsters impeachment case, Democrats say

Added 01-16-20 09:35:02pm EST - “The Government Accountability Office said Thursday that the Trump White House broke the law by holding up military assistance money to Ukraine ?" a revelation that Democrats say bolsters their impeachment case against President Trump.” - Washingtontimes.com

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Trial on Border Patrol conditions continues after inspection

Added 01-16-20 08:35:01pm EST - “The trial to examine allegations of unsafe and freezing conditions in some Border Patrol facilities in Arizona continued Thursday as a federal judge gave a brief synopsis of his last-minute inspection at Tucson station.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Suit over Border Patrol detention conditions goes to trial
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After Pensacola shooting, Pentagon steps up foreign student checks

Added 01-16-20 05:35:02pm EST - “Following a shooting last month at a naval base in Florida that left three people dead and at least eight injured, the Department of Defense said it was take a bigger role in determining whether foreign military officers attending…” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Pentagon starts developing security plans after Pensacola shooting
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Greece threatens to block Libya deal over sea border dispute

Added 01-16-20 04:35:02pm EST - “Greece will block any European peace deal on Libya unless an agreement between the internationally-recognized government in Tripoli and Turkey on maritime borders is scrapped, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned Thursday.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Libya's rival military commander seeks support in Greece
• France, Germany, UK trigger Iran nuclear deal dispute mechanism - statement
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• Democratic senators seek to force vote to block Trump border wall funding plan

Europe Is Running Out of Time to Save the Iran Deal

Added 01-16-20 04:34:02pm EST - “After initiating a dispute resolution process, European leaders have a limited window to provide Iran with meaningful economic relief and seek to reduce tensions between?” - Foreignpolicy.com

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• EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback
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Trump's Growing European Base

Added 01-16-20 03:34:02pm EST - “Attitudes toward the United States are improving across the Atlantic?"but only because the right wing is getting stronger.” - Foreignpolicy.com

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• European Leaders ‘Relieved' as President Trump Steps Away from Retaliating Against Iran
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Socialism: Why It's Back and What It Means

Added 01-17-20 09:34:02pm EST - “Essays on how social democracy can save the world, as well as counterpoints on why capitalism remains the best way for populations to thrive.” - Foreignpolicy.com

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Kansas indictment reveals new details of Chinese high-tech recruiting

Added 01-17-20 06:35:01pm EST - “A Kansas federal grand jury in Kansas has issued a new indictment of a professor facing fraud charges for working in China's program to recruit researchers with access to advanced technology.” - Washingtontimes.com

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