U.S. Navy to relieve 7th Fleet Commander after series of deadly collisions

U.S. Navy to relieve 7th Fleet Commander after series of deadly collisions

The U.S. Navy will in the coming hours relieve the three-star admiral Joseph Aucoin who commands its seventh fleet following a series of collisions in Asia. Aucoin, who became the commander of the 7th fleet based in Yokosuka, Japan, in September 2015, was expected to retire in a few weeks.  But his departure has been brought forward due to the developments. Aug 23, 2017
Remains of missing navy sailors aboard USS John McCain found

Remains of missing navy sailors aboard USS John McCain found

Navy divers found the remains of some of the 10 missing sailors aboard the USS John S. McCain in the ships significantly damaged sealed compartments, said Adm. Scott Swift. The sailors had gone missing following a collision between USS John S. McCain and a 600-foot oil and chemical tanker in waters off Singapore. Aug 23, 2017
University of Texas removes Confederate statues

University of Texas removes Confederate statues

The University of Texas in Austin (UT-Austin) has removed its four remaining statues honoring Confederate figures overnight.The removal of the statues depicting General Robert E. Lee  Albert Sidney Johnston, John Reagan and James Stephen Hogg began just before midnight local time, reported KSAT 12. Aug 21, 2017
University of Texas removes Confederate statues

University of Texas removes Confederate statues

The University of Texas in Austin (UT-Austin) has removed its four remaining statues honoring Confederate figures overnight.The removal of the statues depicting General Robert E. Lee  Albert Sidney Johnston, John Reagan and James Stephen Hogg began just before midnight local time, reported KSAT 12. Aug 21, 2017
Ukip candidate wants to pay migrants to leave the UK

Ukip candidate wants to pay migrants to leave the UK

Ukip candidate John Rees-Evans proposed an migration scheme that would see British citizens with dual citizenship receive payments of up to £9,000 if they agree to settle in the country of their other citizenship and set up businesses there. Aug 20, 2017