United States Armed Forces remain committed to protecting the safety and security of the American People and supporting our like minded allies and partners worldwide. Military leaders, u. S. Allies and even senior figures in trumps. Republican policy have warned of the dangers of pulling too many troops out before conditions are right. Minutes after the announcement was made, several rockets hit baghdads green zone. Some landed near the u. S. Embassy. Others were intercepted by air defense systems. The child was killed and at least 5 people injured. President donald trump says hes fied chris krebs, the director of the cyber security, an infrastructure security agency. Trump has accused krebs of making highly inaccurate statements about the u. S. Election. The tweet announcing this has been flagged by twitter. Ethiopias government says its troops have achieved significant victories in the conflict with forces in the northern tier, a region and strikes have been launched at the regional
Denying that the president rejected talks with the tigre and leaders. He said he would only speak to representatives operating legally in the region. A mass rally has been held in iraqs capital in a show of support following sadrs bid to run in parliamentary elections. Thousands gathered in tower rear square. In southern iraq, three people were killed. Around 50 people were also injured. With fewer than 60 days until president elect joe biden takes office, the u. S. Justice department has scheduled several federal executions. Biden is against the Death Penalty and says he will work to end it. The changed rule is expected to draw criticism from antideath advocates. Four French Police officers have been detained after video emerged showing them beating a black music producer in paris. The assault has sparked outrage towards a police force already under scrutiny for heavyhanded tactics. The Saudi Led Coalition in yemen has carried out a series of air raids in and around the capital. Sever
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