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U.S., South Korea alliance facing setback, ex-U.S. commander says

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NEW YORK, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- A standoff in defense burden sharing negotiations between the United States and South Korea are raising concerns of an unraveling of the alliance, as both sides look toward upcoming elections. U.S. Gen. Vincent Brooks, former commander of U.S. Forces Korea and the Combined Forces Command, said Tuesday at a virtual symposium hosted by the Institute for Corean-American Studies in Washington the emphasis on national self-interest is endangering a 70-year-old "blood-forged" alliance. Advertisement "There is a drifting right now" amid political motivation in most countries, Brooks said. U.S. and South Korean administrations need to "hold a high standard." Brooks, who served as U.S. Forces Korea commander from 2016 to 2018, also said the increase in nationalistic view...

Jan12020 by adminNo Comments

Venus Williams pulls out of Brisbane International after training setback

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Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Venus Williams will not play in the 2020 Brisbane International tennis tournament after sustaining an injury setback during a training session. Williams, 39, had been given a wild card entry for the tournament, which begins Jan. 6 in Brisbane, Queensland in Australia. The Women's Tennis Association confirmed her withdraw Tuesday. The former world No. 1 was set to make up one of the strongest fields in Brisbane International history. Sloane Stephens, Elina Svitolina, Samantha Stosur, Ashleigh Barty, Alja Tomljanovic, Karolina Plskova, Naomi Osaka, Petra Kvitova and Angelique Kerber are also expected to participate in the event. Former Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova announced Tuesday that she was awarded with a wild card entry at Brisbane. "I've missed the fans, I've m...

Jun22019 by adminNo Comments

Germany’s Merkel vows to carry on despite coalition setback

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel says her coalition government will continue despite the surprise resignation of the leader of its junior partner, the Social Democratic Party (SPD).Mrs Merkel said she respected the "far-reaching" decision by Andrea Nahles. Ms Nahles resigned after her centre-left party came third, behind Mrs Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Greens, in the European elections.She had been criticised by the SPD's left for remaining in the coalition.Ms Nahles became SPD leader in April 2018, replacing Martin Schulz who also resigned following the party's poor performance in elections. She was expected to run for the position again and her resignation took analysts by surprise.The coalition between the CDU an...

Jan212019 by adminNo Comments

Promising new drug for aggressive stage IV breast cancer encounters setback

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Federal approval of a highly anticipated breast cancer drug was delayed by the Food and Drug Administration this week. The drug, sacituzumab govitecan, which is produced by Immunomedics, was previously designated a "breakthrough therapy" by the FDA “based on preliminary evidence that it demonstrates substantial improvement over existing therapies for a life threatening disease.” According to Michael Pehl, president and CEO of Immunomedics, the reason the medication was not approved for wide availability was due to “issues...exclusively focused on chemistry, manufacturing and control matters” and that “no new clinical or preclinical data need[s] to be generated.” He added, “We are going to request a meeting with the FDA as soon as possible &hell...

Nov72018 by adminNo Comments

Mid-term elections: Democrats win House in setback for Trump

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Media playback is unsupported on your device The Democrats have taken control of the US House of Representatives in the mid-term elections, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump.A Democratic majority in the lower chamber for the first time in eight years will restrict his ability to steer his programme through Congress.But Mr Trump's Republicans are set to strengthen their grip on the Senate.Tuesday's vote was seen as a referendum on a polarising president, even though he is not up for re-election till 2020.The election confirms a historical trend for the party that is not in the White House to make gains in the mid-terms. Media playback is unsupported on your device House Democratic leader Nan...