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Eritrea's military service still 'repressive' despite peace deal: HRW

Eritrea is forcing thousands of students and teachers into indefinite national service, driving many into exile and frustrating hopes that a peace deal with Ethiopia might end conscription, Human Rights Watch said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yMaDhV

U.S. defense secretary visits South Korea as region faces myriad challenges

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper will meet with senior South Korean leaders on Friday, amid a series of regional challenges ranging from tensions between Seoul and Tokyo to how much of the cost South Korea should pay for American troops stationed there. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TfsFCs

Olympics construction worker dies as Tokyo swelters, heatstroke suspected

A worker at a Tokyo Olympics construction site died on Thursday after being found unconscious while working outside, organisers said on Friday, with media saying heatstroke was suspected as the Japanese capital swelters through a deadly heatwave. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MbHdCf

Hong Kong airport on alert ahead of fresh wave of protests

Hong Kong's Airport Authority said on Friday only departing passengers with travel documents will be allowed to enter the terminal as anti-government activists gear up for a three-day rally to raise awareness among tourists entering the city. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KxHw7k

South Korea's Moon taps new ambassador to U.S. as allies face North Korea, defense costs

South Korean President Moon Jae-in tapped a seasoned former diplomat as his new ambassador to Washington on Friday as South Korea steps up efforts to connect with the Trump administration on issues such as North Korea, defense costs and trade. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2M8fVgc

Mexico says 122 Mexicans detained in Mississippi operations

Mexico's foreign ministry said on Thursday that 122 Mexicans had been detained in the southern U.S. state of Mississippi as part of sweeping U.S. immigration operations. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MbFk8D

China issues 'red alert' as super typhoon approaches mainland

China's weather bureau issued a red alert early on Friday as super typhoon Lekima approached Zhejiang province on the eastern coast, after forcing flight cancellations in Taiwan and shutting markets and businesses on the island. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MOs6hF

Gaetz: It's easier for the left to scapegoat President Trump

Gaetz: It's easier for the left to scapegoat President Trump Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz reacts to Democrats' claiming there's 'blood on Trump's hands' in wake of mass shootings.

Victoria's Secret CEO said Jeffrey Epstein 'misappropriated vast sums' as his financial manager

Victoria's Secret CEO said Jeffrey Epstein 'misappropriated vast sums' as his financial manager Victoria's Secret CEO Leslie Wexner has claimed that wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein "misappropriated vast sums of money" while serving as his wealth manager for close to a decade. 

Angie Harmon shares throwback modeling picture: 'Dare y’all to bring the banana clip back'

Angie Harmon shares throwback modeling picture: 'Dare y’all to bring the banana clip back' Angie Harmon is feeling nostalgic.

Ebola research center shut over problems with its disposal methods

Ebola research center shut over problems with its disposal methods Research halted over fears of contamination; reaction from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel.

Vatican judge says the Catholic faith is under attack in DC

Vatican judge says the Catholic faith is under attack in DC Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke weighs in on politicians claiming to be followers of faith and the state of Catholicism in Washington.

Vietnam vet’s remains identified, flown home by son 52 years later in emotional ceremony

Vietnam vet’s remains identified, flown home by son 52 years later in emotional ceremony An American hero’s remains finally returned home after going missing in 1967.

Liberals cancel gym memberships after Equinox, Soulcycle investor outed as Trump donor

Liberals cancel gym memberships after Equinox, Soulcycle investor outed as Trump donor Investor Stephen Ross planning Trump fundraiser; conservative columnist Mark Steyn reacts.

Kentucky AG candidate: Democratic Party needs to stop telling Black Americans how to think

Kentucky AG candidate: Democratic Party needs to stop telling Black Americans how to think Daniel Cameron, candidate for Kentucky attorney general, addresses the liberal intolerance he faced running as a black conservative.

Hundreds arrested by ICE at food processing centers in Mississippi

Hundreds arrested by ICE at food processing centers in Mississippi ICE conducts largest single state workplace raid; Steve Harrigan has the details.