Imperial Valley News Center
Release of the Report on Human Rights Abuses and Censorship in North Korea
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Today, consistent with the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, the State Department released our third report on DPRK human rights abuses and censorship, identifying Jo Kyong-Chol (Commander of the Military Security Command), Sin Yong Il (Deputy Director of the Military Security Command), Jong Yong Su (Minister of Labor), Ri Thae Chol (First Vice Minister of the Ministry of People’s Security), Kim Kang Jin (Director of the External Construction Bureau), Ku Sung Sub (North Korean Consul General in Shenyang, China), Kim Min Chol (Second Secretary at the DPRK Embassy in Vietnam), the Military Security Command, External Construction Bureau, and Cholhyun Construction as responsible for serious human rights abuses or censorship in North Korea.
Austria National Day
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Austria on the anniversary of your national day on October 26.
Anthony Bourdain Tackles Food Waste in New Documentary
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- Written by Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank
Washington, DC - A new documentary from chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain, “WASTED! The Story of Food Waste” explores both the problem of food waste in the United States and possible solutions from around the globe. The documentary features renowned chefs and food leaders, including Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, Danny Bowien, and Dr. Judith Rodin, who demonstrate potential ways to help solve the food waste problem.
In Recognition of Intersex Awareness Day
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - In recognition of Intersex Awareness Day, the United States stands in solidarity with intersex persons and their advocates around the world.
USS Ashland Assists Distressed Mariners in Pacific Ocean
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- Written by Amphibious Force 7th Fleet
Pacific Ocean - The Sasebo-based amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) rendered assistance to two distressed mariners, October 25, whose sailboat had strayed well off its original course.
How to Have A Good Day
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- Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette
Washington, DC - Everybody needs a good day every now and then!
Think of something or someone for which you are grateful. Maybe this is easy? Hopefully you have one or maybe dozens of people that are meaningful to you. We all have someone that aggravates us or maybe worse. We're not going to emphasize that group in this column. They get enough glory. Today just think about those people you enjoy seeing or hearing from.
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