• Greece Prime Minister Steps Down

Greece’s Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, announced today that on Thursday he would resign.  This is a move that should cause concern among European Leaders as the future of the recently agreed upon bailout once again becomes shaky.

• Shots Fired Across the DMZ

Tensions have mounted on both sides of the demilitarized zone as North Korea fired a rocket at South Korea prompting them to fire back with an artillery barrage.  Today North Korea threatened to “start a military action” unless South Korea ceases all propaganda broadcasts and removes their loudspeakers within 24 hours; something South Korea is not likely to do.

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