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North Korean nuclear test could serve as 'wake-up call' for Biden and allies

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS May 17, 2022

North Korean nuclear test could serve as 'wake-up call' for Biden and allies

by Jesse Johnson

Recent satellite imagery has captured work at the Punggye-ri test site to restore at least one tunnel, likely for North Korea's next nuclear test.

What do most mass shooters have in common? They bought their guns legally.

World / Crime & Legal May 17, 2022

What do most mass shooters have in common? They bought their guns legally.

by Glenn Thrush

From 1966 to 2019, 77% of mass shooters obtained the weapons they used in their crimes through legal purchases.

Buffalo shooter suspect laid out plans on Discord app for months

World May 17, 2022

Buffalo shooter suspect laid out plans on Discord app for months

by Cecilia D'Anastasio and Davey Alba

The record of his conversations indicate that the alleged shooter had typed out plans to commit a rampage fueled by his white supremacist beliefs for months.

Chinese immigrant attacked U.S. church over 'hatred of Taiwan,' probe finds

World May 17, 2022

Chinese immigrant attacked U.S. church over 'hatred of Taiwan,' probe finds

David Chou jammed the doors shut using chains and superglue as dozens of parishioners enjoyed a post-service banquet at the church near Los Angeles.

New South Korean leader reiterates readiness to support North in COVID-19 fight

Asia Pacific / Politics May 16, 2022

New South Korean leader reiterates readiness to support North in COVID-19 fight

President Yoon Suk-yeol reiterated a willingness to support North Korea with necessary medical supplies and medicines as Pyongyang battles a coronavirus outbreak.

South Korean president to support Biden’s new economic grouping

Business / Economy May 16, 2022

South Korean president to support Biden’s new economic grouping

New leader Yoon Suk-yeol told parliament Monday he wanted to discuss how his government can contribute to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Biracial Okinawans begin to find voice amid tensions over U.S. bases

National May 16, 2022

Biracial Okinawans begin to find voice amid tensions over U.S. bases

by Yuki Yamaguchi

"We hadn't raised our voices because we were afraid, but it's important for us to speak up so people recognize us," said Minako Toguchi.

'Copycat' mass shootings becoming deadlier, experts warn after New York attack

World | FOCUS May 16, 2022

'Copycat' mass shootings becoming deadlier, experts warn after New York attack

by Tim Reid and Kanishka Singh

One way to try and combat the rise in such hate crimes is for the media to avoid publishing details of the shooters' personal lives, one expert says

‘Straw owner’ hides $1 billion worth of Russian yachts, U.S. says

World / Crime & Legal May 15, 2022

‘Straw owner’ hides $1 billion worth of Russian yachts, U.S. says

by Stephanie Baker and Jonathan Browning

In the race to seize assets from sanctioned Russian billionaires, U.S. authorities believe two yachts are being sheltered from scrutiny — including one linked to Vladimir Putin.

U.S. gunman kills 10 in racially motivated shooting at New York market

World / Crime & Legal May 15, 2022

U.S. gunman kills 10 in racially motivated shooting at New York market

by Steve Gorman and Moira Warburton

An 18-year-old white gunman shot 10 people to death and wounded three others at a grocery store in a Black neighborhood of Buffalo, New York.

U.S. abortion rights advocates fuming over Biden's response to looming threat

World / Social Issues May 15, 2022

U.S. abortion rights advocates fuming over Biden's response to looming threat

by Nandita Bose, Gabriella Borter and Andrea Shalal

Galvanized by the prospect of losing abortion rights, protesters marched across the country on Saturday in the start of what organizers said would be a "summer of rage."

Old and young Okinawans split over U.S. military presence

National May 15, 2022

Old and young Okinawans split over U.S. military presence

The proportion of respondents who answered that the base burden is discriminatory stood at about 63% among those in their 70s or older, but the rate was far lower for those under 40.

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