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2………….> North Korea Attacks Biden “Hostile” Policies
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The North Korean leader’s speech referred to the US policy review on the DPRK, in which the Biden administration said its main aim was full denuclearization of the country. Previously, Washington said that North Korea’s nuclear program presents a serious threat to the US, and it will be working with allies to address it with “stern deterrence”.
North Korea has criticized US President Joe Biden’s approach to bilateral issues, saying that Washington would suffer serious consequences if it continues to wage “hostile” policies towards Pyongyang, according to media reports citing the statements by the DPRK’s foreign ministry.
On Friday, the US said that it will continue to engage in negotiations with North Korea with the aim to completely denuclearize the Korean Peninsula and will not look for a “grand bargain”.
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https://sputniknews.com/world/202105011082782124-dprk-blasts-biden-for-touting-deterrence-with-fake-diplomacy-warns-of-consequences—reports
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3…………> Anti-Asian Hate On The Rise: US
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The FBI warned at the start of the COVID19 outbreak in the US that it expected a surge in hate crimes against those of Asian descent, even though hate crimes in 2019 were at their highest level in over a decade. From being spat on and verbally harassed to incidents of physical assault, there have been thousands of reported cases in recent months, as advocates and activists say these are despicable hate crimes, and often linked to rhetoric that blames Asian people for the spread of China originated illness.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56218684
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4………….> An Elderly Scammer Busted: HSI
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TUCSON, Ariz. – A woman living in Provo, Utah, identified as Shanelle Bailey, 23, of Jamaica, was sentenced to two years in prison for her participation in an illegal Jamaican-based lottery scheme in which she targeted the elderly, after pleading guilty Oct. 10, 2020, to Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, a case that was investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tucson.
“This sentence is the result of a dynamic, coordinated investigative effort by law enforcement and our judicial partners to bring these types of criminals to justice,” said Scott Brown, special agent in charge for HSI Phoenix.
“These types of crimes have devastating effects on the victims and our financial institutions. HSI will continue to aggressively investigate charlatans who prey on the vulnerable to perpetuate financial crimes.”
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https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/woman-who-targeted-elderly-lottery-scam-sentenced-2-years-prison
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5…………> Seven Injured In Casino Shooting: Green Bay Wisconsin
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There has been no information so far concerning the identity of the suspect or the possible motive behind the shooting, as police is currently working to secure the area, and the shooter has been taken into custody. At least seven people have been injured in a shooting at the Oneida Casino in Green Bay, Wisconsin, according to local media reports.
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https://sputniknews.com/us/202105021082782877-shooting-reported-at-casino-in-wisconsin-gunman-arrested—reports
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