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North Korean soldier crosses border in suspected defection, South Korean news agency says

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South Korea took a soldier from the North into custody after the individual crossed the heavily fortified border this week in what is believed to be a defection, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported Wednesday. “The military secured one North Korean soldier in the central front Tuesday night and relevant authorities are currently investigating the … Read more

Senate defeats 7th attempt to limit Trump’s Iran war powers, despite new GOP defection

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Washington — The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump’s ability to use military force against Iran on Wednesday, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.  A motion to discharge the resolution from committee failed by a vote of 49 to 50. GOP Sens. Rand Paul of … Read more