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US and South Korea fire barrage of missiles in response to Kim Jong-Uns second ICBM test

US and South Korea fire barrage of missiles in response to Kim Jong-Uns second ICBM test

The US and South Korea fired a series of missiles in a show of force after North Korea successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the second time late on Friday (28 July). The two allies carried out the joint military exercises involving two US Army Tactical Missile systems and two Hyunmoo II missiles into the territorial waters of South Korea along the East Coast, soon after Pyongyang fired its missile. Jul 29, 2017
Pakistans prime minister Nawaz Sharif Resigns over Panama Papers Corruption Court Ruling

Pakistans prime minister Nawaz Sharif Resigns over Panama Papers Corruption Court Ruling

This is the third time Sharifs stint in office has been cut short. His government was dissolved in April 1993 by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan, however Sharif successfully challenged that decision to become prime minister again in May. He then resigned from the post in July, forcing the removal of President Khan as well.After re-election in 1997, he was then forced out by a military coup in 1999. He came back from exile to secure a major victory in the 2013 polls. This latest disqualification comes roughly a year before his term was to conclude, ending his chance of creating history by becoming the first Pakistani prime minister to complete a full five-year term in office. Pakistans powerful military has ruled the country for roughly half of its nearly 70-year-history. Jul 28, 2017
Transgender rights activists protest Trumps military ban in Times Square

Transgender rights activists protest Trumps military ban in Times Square

Hundreds of protesters rallied in New Yorks Times Square on 26 July to voice their opposition to President Donald Trumps announcement that he would ban transgender people from serving in the US military. Protesters gathered outside a military recruitment centre in Times Square for the rally. Jul 27, 2017
Caitlyn Jennier and other celebrities react to Trumps transgender military ban

Caitlyn Jennier and other celebrities react to Trumps transgender military ban

Celebrities were outraged after President Trump announced a controversial ban on transgender people serving in the military in all facets. Trump announced the ban in a series of tweets, saying that the military cannot afford to accommodate them. Caitlyn Jenner, Laverne Cox, Ellen DeGeneres and other celebs spoke up about the ban on Twitter Jul 27, 2017
Trump calls reporter very rude after she shouts out question on transgender military ban

Trump calls reporter very rude after she shouts out question on transgender military ban

Donald Trump called a reporter very rude for asking him a question about his decision to ban transgender people from the US military. His remarks came during a gathering of American Legion Auxiliary youth at the White House on 26 July. The American president shocked the country when he made the surprise announcement in a series of Twitter posts. He said transgender individuals will not be allowed to serve in any capacity in the US military. The Republican revealed that he had reached the decision after discussing it with his generals. Jul 27, 2017
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