Washington Post: Trump’s generals condemn Charlottesville racism — while trying not to offend the president
One by one, the U.S. military’s most senior leaders have publicly — and bluntly — repudiated the racist violence that plunged Charlottesville into chaos Saturday, declaring the nation’s armed forces as being unequivocally against hatred.
By midmorning Wednesday, the military’s four service chiefs had issued firm, forceful statements that stand apart from remarks made by President Trump, who faces deepening criticism for his repeated attempts to evenly distribute blame for clashes between white nationalists and the anti-fascist protesters who showed up to oppose them. One woman died and 19 were injured when a car, which police said was driven by 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. of Ohio, slammed into people demonstrating along a crowded, narrow street near the University of Virginia.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi jets bomb Islamic State stronghold ahead of ground assault.
Arab fighters struggle to assert role in Raqqa assault.
US-led strikes kill 17 in Syria's Raqa: monitor.
Syrian army comes closer to encircling Islamic State in central Syria desert.
Rebels say they shoot down Syrian military jet, army confirms crash.
South Yemen leader vows to continue fight against 'rebels' in north.
In Iran, Islamic State seeks to fan militancy among minorities.
Iran threatens to back out of nuclear deal over Trump sanctions.
Turkey warns Iraqi Kurdish referendum risks 'civil war'.
Turkey asks Germany for extradition of top coup suspect.
Saudi Arabia: new details of dissident princes' abductions emerge.
Saudi Arabia, Iraq look to reopen border after 27 years. With a wary eye on Iran, Saudi and Iraqi leaders draw closer.
ASIA
Trump at Camp David on Friday for Afghanistan talks. Trump to discuss Afghan strategy with security team on Friday.
Taliban 'open letter' to Trump urges US to leave Afghanistan.
Chinese troops armed with iron bars and rocks brawl with Indian soldiers near border, New Delhi source says. Indian and Chinese troops clash in disputed Himalayan border region.
Modi says India will fight foreign threats in Independence Day speech that sends warning to China.
Abe and Trump reaffirm importance of halting North Korean missile launches.
South Korean President Moon: We will prevent war 'at all cost'.
Tillerson: U.S. still interested in talks with N. Korea.
China’s energy exports to North Korea plummet – but it’s not because of sanctions.
Report: North Korea cracks down on Pyongyang population growth.
Report: Considerable drop in militancy in Pakistan’s restive tribal areas.
Philippine police kill 32 in bloodiest night of Duterte’s war on drugs.
Young Afghans see opportunities dwindle as security worsens.
AFRICA
Jihadists strike across West Africa.
U.N. inquiry finds Congolese militia likely killed U.N. monitors.
'War crimes': ICC issues arrest warrant for Libyan commander.
Libyan marine rescue zone aims to 'organise' NGOs: navy.
More than 300 dead, 700 missing after Sierra Leone mudslide. Floods kill more than 300, fears rise for 600 missing.
Nigeria must protect refugee camps, NGO says after bombings.
Burkina restaurant attackers 'came from Mali': security source.
Mauritania's president approves law abolishing senate.
Grace Mugabe 'back in Zimbabwe' after alleged assault in South Africa. South Africa debates immunity for Zimbabwe first lady.
Kenya's Odinga to take poll dispute to top court. Kenyan opposition leader to challenge election result in court.
Anger boils five years after S.African massacre of miners.
EUROPE
Ukraine president orders probe into 'groundless' alleged links to North Korea missiles.
Russian-Germans in focus amid fears of Moscow propaganda.
Angela Merkel attacks SPD rival over Germany’s Nato budget pledge.
Disarmament experts urge Europe to help halt 'Cold War 2.0': German minister.
Britain seeks Brexit without borders for Northern Ireland.
Ex-Russian minister Ulyukayev faces bribery charges, pins blame on Rosneft head and Putin ally.
Swiss hotel tells 'Jewish guests' to shower before swimming.
AMERICAS
Confederate monuments removed in Baltimore, other cities.
Trump's stance on Virginia violence shocks America's allies.
US military leaders condemn racism after deadly protests.
FBI has 'reopened' case on search for Lynch-Clinton tarmac meeting records.
US urges LatAm powers to isolate N.Korea.
In South America, Pence discusses trade and Venezuela crisis with U.S. allies.
Venezuela's Maduro makes surprise visit to Cuba. Venezuelan president, in Cuba, pays homage to Fidel Castro.
Venezuela mulls 'law against intolerance,' aimed at dissenters.
Maduro orders Venezuelan military drills.
FARC's final weapons removed 'in last breath' of Colombia conflict.
Cuba: Diplomats being deafened by 'covert sonic devices', finger pointed at Government.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda publishes blueprint for attacks on key U.S. transportation systems.
Former Al-Shabab No. 2 quits militant group.
ISIS poses one of the biggest threats to religious freedom, State report says.
US names Hizbul Mujahideen as 'terrorist' group.
Khaled Sharrouf, Australian terrorist, believed to have been killed in air strike in Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US stocks edge higher as retailers rally; oil companies fall.
US can 'be patient' in raising rates, Fed members say.
Trump abruptly ends manufacturing council after CEOs disband strategy and policy forum.
IMF warns China over 'dangerous' growth in debt.
Trump renews attack on Amazon, claiming 'jobs lost'.
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