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US Successfully Intercepts Ballistic Missile In Latest THAAD Missile Test

US Successfully Intercepts Ballistic Missile In Latest THAAD Missile Test

The U.S. successfully test fired a THAAD anti-ballistic missile system on Tuesday from Alaska that intercepted a target missile launched from an Air Force Cargo plane north of Hawaii, Fox news reported. The drill, which was scheduled in June, comes a week after North Korea successfully test-launched an intermediate, not intercontinental as it previously claimed, range ballistic missile capable of hitting Alaska. This was the 14th consecutive successful test of the THAAD, which has had a perfect record on each of the previous 13 intercepts.

Putin's Losing Public Support On Key Issues

Putin's Losing Public Support On Key Issues

According to a Pew Research Center survey released last week, Russians still have a high level of confidence in President Putin's ability to do the right thing regarding world affairs.

Despite his high overall approval rating, however, as Statista's Niall McCarthy notes, Putin is actually losing public support on many key issues...

You will find more statistics at Statista

Support for his handling of relations with Ukraine and the EU have dropped 20 and 15 percentage points respectively since 2015.

Sweden Wins Award For 'Best Country To Be A Migrant'

Sweden Wins Award For 'Best Country To Be A Migrant'

We have written frequently on the topic of migrant crime in Sweden over the past several months.  From attacks on journalists and cops, to the development of so-called "no-go zones" where basic police and postal services have been suspended due to soaring crime levels, parts of the otherwise quite Nordic country have been literally transformed by an influx of migrants over the past several years. 

The Saker: The Syrian Powderkeg - "I'm Not Convinced There Is A US Strategy"

Authored by Adam Taggart via PeakProsperity.com,

Following up on our recent warning about the situation in Syria, Chris sits down this week for a conversation with The Saker, who writes extensively on geo-political and military matters. The Saker (a nom-de-plume), is a former intelligence expert with professional and personal insights into Russia and the Middle East.

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