N. Korea demolishes nuclear test site as journalists watch New Haven Register
• 41 minutes ago FILE - This May 7, 2018, satellite images provided by DigitalGlobe shows the nuclear test site in Punggye-ri, North Korea.
North Korea carried out what it said is the demolition of its nuclear test site Thursday, setting off a series of explosions over several hours in the presence of foreign journalists.The signs read: " North Korea demolishes nuclear test.".
Trump cancels nuclear summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un The Washington Post
• 57 minutes ago President Trump on Thursday canceled a planned summit next month with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, citing “tremendous anger and open hostility” from the rogue nation in a letter explaining his abrupt decision.
The summit had been planned for June 12 in Singapore.
Russian military says had nothing to do with downing of flight MH17: Ifax Reuters
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• 1 hour ago MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's defense ministry said on Thursday it had nothing to do with the downing of a plane over eastern Ukraine in 2014, Interfax news agency reported on Thursday.
Dutch prosecutors investigating the disaster said earlier on Thursday that a missile system from the 53rd anti-aircraft brigade of the Russian Armed Forces had been used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
U.S. Investigating Whether Auto Imports Impair National Security RTTNews
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• 1 hour ago In a move likely to add to concerns about the possibility of a global trade war, the Commerce Department has initiated an investigation into whether imports of automobiles and parts threaten to impair U.S. national security.
"There is evidence suggesting that, for decades, imports from abroad have eroded our domestic auto industry," said Secretary Ross.
Deutsche Bank axes at least 7,000 jobs in trading retreat KITCO
• 3 hours ago FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) is cutting more than 7,000 jobs to reduce costs and restore profitability while maintaining its international reach as its new chief executive seeks to reassure investors and clients.
Last month the bank flagged cuts to U.S. bond trading, equities, and its business serving hedge funds.
China's Tencent: Tech world must tackle privacy concerns SFGATE
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• 1 hour ago PARIS (AP) - China's biggest tech company says the industry needs to tackle users' privacy concerns and the risks posed by advancing technologies.
Lau met Wednesday with French President Emmanuel Macron, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and others at a tech event in Paris.
Pfizer to pay $23.85 million to resolve U.S. kickbacks case Reuters
• 1 hour ago (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) has agreed to pay $23.85 million to resolve allegations it illegally paid kickbacks to Medicare patients through a purportedly independent charitable foundation, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday.
The accord resolves allegations that Pfizer violated the federal False Claims Act, the Justice Department said.
Facebook will push privacy alert to users worldwide Channel4000
• 2 hours ago SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) - Facebook's latest push to educate users about privacy will be unavoidable.
Facebook is voluntarily rolling out similar changes in the US and other countries.
Former spy's daughter breaks silence The Japan News
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• 1 hour ago The Associated Press LONDON (AP) - Yulia Skripal, who was poisoned with her former spy father in a nerve agent attack, said Wednesday her recovery has been “slow and painful,” and that she hopes to return to her home in Russia someday.
Yulia, 33, was discharged from the hospital in April, and her father last week.
Nancy Pelosi Challenged on Infamous 'Crumbs' Remark, Collusion Evidence at Town Hall Fox News Insider
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• 45 minutes ago House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was confronted at a CNN town hall event Wednesday night on her "crumbs" remark and on the public evidence of Trump-Russia collusion.
Pelosi (D-Calif.) made headlines and drew criticism from members of her own party earlier this year when she claimed benefits from the Republicans' tax cuts were mere "crumbs" compared to the huge sums for corporations.
Las Vegas Casino Strike Would Have Far-reaching Effect Newsmax.com
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• 1 hour ago What happens in Las Vegas could have a ripple effect across the country if 50,000 casino-hotel workers employed at more than 30 of the city's world-famous resorts go on strike at any time starting next week.
But the strike is a lingering worry for those still planning summer vacations.
Romania: Austrian businessman suspected of child pornography San Antonio Express-News
• 41 minutes ago BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A Romanian court has ordered that an Austrian businessman suspected of child pornography be placed under house arrest.
Mihaela Porime, spokeswoman for the agency that investigates organized crime, told The Associated Press Thursday that Dieter Kaas, 67, had been detained in the city of Arad, western Romania.
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