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WORLD BRIEFLY Wednesday, October 25, 2017 U.S. declaration of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Myanmar on way WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration moved toward a condemnation of “ethnic cleansing” against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims, as officials were preparing a recommendation for Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to unequivocally use the term for the first time. Angry lawmakers on Tuesday demanded an immediate denunciation as they explored a new, tougher U.S. policy. Tillerson could receive the recommendation to adopt such terminology as a matter of policy as early as this week, said officials familiar with the process. He would then decide whether to follow the advice of his agency’s policy experts, which would raise pressure on the U.S. government to consider new sanctions on a country that had been lauded for its democratic transition. At a Senate hearing Tuesday, lawmakers pressed Murphy and other administration officials to x hastily clarify their view of the brutal crackdown on Muslims in Rakhine State that has caused more than 600,000 refugees to flee. Many questions remain about Niger attack WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. special forces unit ambushed by Islamic militants in Niger didn’t call for help until an hour into their first contact with the enemy, the top U.S. general says, conceding many questions linger about the assault that killed four American troops East Oregonian and triggered a political brawl. Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters the American people and the fallen soldiers’ families deserve answers about the deadly ambush in the West African nation. But Dunford said Monday that he still lacks many details about how the attack unfolded. Dunford’s description of the assault underscored how long the mid-morning attack dragged on, and that it was many hours before the wounded and killed were evacuated. Dunford acknowledged that nearly three weeks after the attack, many questions remain. They include whether the U.S. had adequate intelligence, equipment and training, whether there was an accurate assessment of the threat in that area, and how the U.S. troops became separated in the fight. There is also the question why it took so long to recover the body of serviceman Sgt. La David Johnson, who was missing for two days before his body was found by Niger troops and turned over to the U.S. Ʃ x Ɵ x Saturday, Ɵ Ɵ Ɵ Nov. 4th Ɵ 11am-5pm x 19806 • Temporary Staffing Services • Recruiting • Human Resource Management • Risk Management • Payroll Administration • Worker’s Comp Insurance GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY! 1055 S. Hwy 395, Ste 333 • Hermiston, OR (541) 567-9670 • Fax (541) 567-4427 251NE Eldridge Drive, Boardman, OR (541) 481-2666 • Fax (541) 481-2239 WWW.BARRETTBUSINESS.COM Complete Collection Service HOME • COMMERCIAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Licensed • Bonded No Collection • No Fee Mid Columbia Producers, Inc. 461 E. Main Hermiston, OR 97838 (541) 289-9107 www.creditsinc.com Tim Mabry President 541-567-3781 • 1-800-238-1223 905 Diagonal • Hermiston 345 N. 1st Place, Hermiston, OR 97838 541-28 9-5015 • www.mcpcoop.com www.osokleen.com KEEP IT LOCAL! CAROLLEEN LOVELL Certified Public Accountant, LLC Since 1985 541.567.8073 53 W Beebe Ave, Hermiston, OR AFFORDABLE FAMILY EYEWEAR Hermiston’s Best Value in all Eyewear 541-567-3790 • 541-567-3791 fax 1045 N. 1st • Hermiston, OR ~MARCIA LAMBERT~ www.affordablefamilyeyewear.com ELMER’S IRRIGATION, INC. “Proudly serving & investing in the future of our communities” 541-567-1780 www.carolleenlovell.com 635 SE 4th St. • PO Box 747 Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-6562 182 E. Main • Hermiston Hwy 395 • Hermiston 541-567-5572 Complete Collection Service Call to add your business to Keep it Local: • Jeanne Jewett at 541-564-4531 • Audra Workman at 541-564-4538 Licensed • Bonded No Collection • No Fee Tim Mabry President Page 7A 461 E. Main Hermiston, OR 97838 (541)289-9107 www.creditsinc.com
