Rivers from Nebraska east to Ohio climbed out of their banks on Wednesday, swollen from thunderstorms that soaked the central United States for days and killed at least eight people. The situation appeared to be worsening in Ohio where 21 counties battled high water, with officials declaring a state of emergency in nine of them in the north-central part of the state. Large tarps are used to prevent further erosion from toppling the garage in Hokah, Minnesota in Houston County … [Read more...] about Eight dead as floods plague central United States
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Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to the United States of America
A high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam led by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was on an official visit to the United States of America from 6 to 10 July at the invitation of President Barack Obama’s administration. The delegation also included Politburo member and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh city Le Thanh Hai, leaders of central commissions, ministries and branches. The visit coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Viet Nam-US normalization of relations. This was an opportunity for the two sides to review bilateral relations over the past 20 years, identify vision, and directions for bilateral relation development in the coming time. Thus, the visit received special attention from national and international media and the public. During the visit in Washington D.C, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with President Barack Obama, received Trade Representative … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to the United States of America
Vision for United States – Vietnam Relations: Deepening a Long-Term Partnership
(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, Vietnam and the US adopted a joint vision statement on the occasion of an official visit to the US by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong from July 6-10. Both countries are committed to maximizing shared interests and cooperation for the benefit of both peoples, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperity in the Asia – Pacific region and the world. Vietnam and the US agree to strengthen political and diplomatic relations, increase exchanges at high levels, expand bilateral consultations to build trust and improve cooperation, enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation, and deepen cooperation in science and technology, education, training, health, environment, and law enforcement. The United States and Vietnam expect to work in close coordination with the other negotiating parties to conclude the ambitious and comprehensive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement as … [Read more...] about Vision for United States – Vietnam Relations: Deepening a Long-Term Partnership
Suspected Russian spyware Turla targets Europe, United States
Several security researchers and Western intelligence officers say they believe the malware, widely known as Turla, is the work of the Russian government and linked to the same software used to launch a massive breach on the U.S. military uncovered in 2008. It was also linked to a previously known, massive global cyber spying operation dubbed Red October targeting diplomatic, military and nuclear research networks. Those assessments were based on analysis of tactics employed by hackers, along with technical indicators and the victims they targeted. "It is sophisticated malware that's linked to other Russian exploits, uses encryption and targets western governments. It has Russian paw prints all over it," said Jim Lewis, a former U.S. foreign service officer, now senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. However, security experts caution that while the case for saying Turla looks Russian may be strong, it is impossible to confirm those … [Read more...] about Suspected Russian spyware Turla targets Europe, United States
Harsh Winter Weather Swept Across Much of the United States
Harsh winter weather swept across much of the United States on Wednesday, leaving scores of people dead, hundreds of thousands without electricity and threatening to decimate California's citrus crops. Most of the damage was caused by a powerful storm that churned across the country from the southwestern states of New Mexico and Texas to far northeastern Maine starting on Friday. At least 42 people died in car accidents on icy roads and carbon monoxide poisoning at home, common when people without electricity use fuel-burning stoves for heat. A separate icy snap in normally balmy California led California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to warn that the region's citrus fruit industry could lose crops worth up to one billion dollars. California accounts for nearly a quarter of the US market for citrus fruits, according to state agricultural authorities. Avocados, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, strawberries and cauliflower also grow in the state and have been affected by the … [Read more...] about Harsh Winter Weather Swept Across Much of the United States