Columbus Day: Some Love It, Others Not So Much
This is Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, in the United States.
US Accepts Blame for Afghan Hospital Attack
A U.S. military commander says American forces are responsible for “mistakenly” hitting a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan on Saturday.
Another Mass Shooting in the U.S.
A young male gunman killed 10 people Thursday at a community college in rural Oregon.
Donald Trump Announces Tax Plan
Donald Trump would cut taxes for the poor and rich, he said in a plan announced Monday.
Cyberattacks on U.S. government computers
In a policy speech Tuesday, President Xi said China wanted to cooperate with the United States to prevent cyberattacks.
American businesswoman detained
President Xi’s visit comes only days after Chinese officials arrested and jailed an American businesswoman from Texas.
US Warns North Korea for Restarting Nuclear Operations
The United States is warning North Korea against “irresponsible provocations” after North Korea said it had restarted normal operations at its Yongbyon nuclear center.
Okinawa Governor to Cancel Permits for new US Military Base
The governor of Japan’s southern island of Okinawa says he will cancel permits for building a new United States air base on Okinawa.
US Senate Democrats Vote to Protect Iran Nuclear Deal
The United States Senate has blocked a resolution to reject the agreement between world powers and Iran.
US to Accept 10,000 Syrian Refugees in Coming Year
The United States said Thursday it will accept at least 10,000 Syrian refugees in the coming year.