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(Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his meeting with Vladimir Putin would lead to “big results,” in a continuing bid to calm a storm over his failure to criticize the Russian leader for Moscow’s actions to undermine the 2016 U.S. election.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about his summit meeting in Finland with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin at the start of a meeting with members of the U.S. Con- gress at the White House in Washington, July 17, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis In a tweet Trump said he elicited a promise from Putin to help negotiate with North Korea but did not say how. “Russia has agreed to help with North Korea, where rela- tionships with us are very good and the process is moving along,” he said. “There is no rush, the sanctions remain! Big benefits and exciting future for North Korea at end of process!”

Russia’s RIA news agency, citing Moscow’s envoy to Pyongyang, reported on Wednesday that a summit between the leaders of Russia and North Korea is “on the agenda” and that it would be “logical” to raise the idea of lifting sanctions.

Trump met North Korea’s Kim Jong Un last month in the first meeting between leaders of the two countries, and recently received a letter from Kim expressed hope for “practical actions” in the future. U.S. President Trump sits between Rep. Brady and Rep. Black in meeting at the White House in Washington

Trump had said he and Putin discussed reducing nuclear weapons worldwide. “So many people at the higher ends of intelligence loved 'We took turns digging at the cave walls': Thai my press conference performance in Helsinki,” Trump said in a series of early-morning tweets about their Monday boys relive ordeal in broadcast summit. “Putin and I discussed many important subjects at our earlier meeting. We got along well which truly both- CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) - The 12 boys and their ered many haters who wanted to see a boxing match. Big soccer coach rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand re- results will come!” counted details of their ordeal on Wednesday, at their first public appearance, during which they waved, smiled and Republicans and Democrats both accused him of siding offered traditional “wai” greetings on a national broadcast. with an adversary rather than his own country after he Doctors, relatives and friends, some in yellow traditional shied away from criticizing the Russian leader for what garb, greeted the boys, aged 11 to 16, and their 25-year-old U.S. intelligence agencies say were Moscow’s efforts to coach, who wore T-shirts emblazoned with a red graphic undermine the 2016 election. of a wild boar and carried in footballs they kicked gently Instead, standing next to Putin Trump cast doubt on the on the set. agencies. On Tuesday Trump said he had misspoken and “Bringing the Wild Boars Home,” read a banner in Thai that he had complete faith in U.S. intelligence agencies and that used the name of the soccer team to welcome them on accepted their conclusions. the set, designed to resemble a soccer field, complete with Trump also tweeted on Wednesday that his NATO meeting goalposts and nets. in Brussels last week was an “acknowledged triumph,” Thailand's cave boys leave hospital for first public appear- adding that his one-on-one with Putin “may prove to be, in ance the long run, an even greater success. Many positive things Thailand's cave boys leave hospital for first public appear- will come out of that meeting.” ance A crowd of media and onlookers was penned behind barri- British divers found the group on July 2, squatting in a flood- cades as the boys arrived in vans from the hospital where ed chamber several kilometers within the cave complex. they had stayed since last week’s international effort to “It was magical,” he said. “I had to think a lot before I could extricate them from a flooded cave complex in which they answer their questions.” had been trapped. That discovery triggered the rescue effort that brought them “I told everyone fight on, don’t despair,” said one boy, de- all to safety over the course of three days, organized by Thai scribing how the group had battled to stay alive during the navy SEALs and a global team of cave-diving experts. excruciating days spent in the cave in Thailand’s northern The order in which the boys eventually left the cave did not province of Chiang Rai. depend on the state of their health, said their coach Ekkapol Another, Adul Sam-on, 14, recalled the moment when two Chantawong, who has been credited by some parents with keeping the boys alive. Tuesday, July 19 , 2018 C2 LOCAL NEWS Suspected serial killer the ‘perfect’ tenant, his landlord said By Katherine Feser

Suspected serial killer Jose Gilberto Rodri- guez was the ideal tenant at a Fifth Ward transitional living complex, his landlord said, describing him as nice, neat and quiet and someone she would rent to again. The parolee never missed a payment in the four months he was at Vincent Apartments Transitional Living, said Theresa Williams, who owns and manages the apartment com- plex in the 2400 block of Pannell Street. “I think he did not do this, and I hope and am praying for that,” Williams said Tuesday afternoon, hours after Rodriguez was arrest- ed in the shooting deaths of three Houston area residents. A man wanted in a deadly crime spree has been captured and is in custody, according to the Houston Police Department. Jose Gilber- Homicide detectives investigate the scene where Jose Rodri- Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez discusses the arrest and ongoing to Rodriguez is alleged to have committed three murders, a shooting, a home invasion guez was taken into custody on the 12100 block of Wortham investigations into suspect Jose Gilberto Rodriguez at the Houston and car thefts. Landing Drive Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Houston. Rodri- Police Department, Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Houston. Williams said her last encounter with guez is a suspect in a recent murder spree. 46-year-old Rodriguez was sometime last week. She spotted Rodriguez as he was leav- comment. and computers, mowing the lawn and painting the house. ing the complex with two hampers. She said Williams said Rodriguez had a camaraderie with his “He was on the right track, but something happened,” he told her he was off to do laundry, and she fellow tenants, although he typically kept to himself. She Spencer said. lovingly warned him not to get into trouble. said he would play chess with the other men, play with Both women voiced feelings that the men coming to the “Don’t worry, Mama T,” she recalled Rodri- Williams’ bulldog, Duke, and sit outside watching traffic apartments from jail to turn their lives around are their guez saying. “I’m never gonna leave you.” pass through the street. family. Williams repeatedly referred to the tenants as “her Police recently came to the property looking He had one close friend there, Williams said. guys.” Spencer said she is grieving. for Rodriguez before he was apprehended, Source: Houston Police Department and Harris Coun- “He had help all around him,” Spencer said. “There’s no Williams said, but she hasn’t received any ty Sheriff’s Office | Created by data journalist Rachael excuse for what he did.” information from investigators since. Gleason Spencer and Williams both expressed sadness about the Williams described Rodriguez as a “work- Williams’ cousin, Trina Spencer, works as an assistant at lives lost. Each said she is praying for their loved ones. aholic,” who, within the last month, was the transitional living complex. She said Rodriguez “was “My heart goes out to the families,” Williams said.munity offered a pay promotion at Tyson Foods, always willing to help” and assisted with chores and main- this year, the developer said. Inc., where he worked. tenance work on the property that included fixing phones His employer has not yet been reached for Thursday, July 19, 2018 C3 Editor’s Choice

FILE PHOTO: Flags of German tyre company Continental are seen before the annual news conference in Hanover

Children light candles beside a painting commemorating South African revolutionary Nelson Mandela’s 100th birth anniversary at an art school in Mumbai

FILE PHOTO: A man looks on at the newly commissioned Shoprite store at Novare Gateway mall Abuja View of a minaret and a house built of mud brick in the old quarter of Sanaa

Worker moves bricks from a kiln at a brick factory on the outskirts of Sanaa An Airbus A330 passenger plane is seen during a flying display at Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, Britain

A member of the Iraqi security forces carries his weapon Boxing - Anthony Joshua & Alexander Povetkin Press Conference Golf - The 147th Open Championship - Carnoustie, Britain - July during a security patrol in Basra 18, 2018 China’s Yuxin Lin in action during the practice round - London, Britain - July 18, 2018 Anthony Joshua and Alexander Pov- REUTERS/Paul Childs etkin pose for a photograph after the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 C4 COMMUNITY

HOUSTON (July 8, 2018) – A Houston The International District hosted a com- Community College student will sing HCC Student Wins Contest To Sing The munity engagement meeting on June 27 the national anthem Wednesday, July 11 to receive input from the community before the Houston Astros game at Min- National Anthem At Sold-Out Astros Game on the commemorative signage in the ute Maid Park. district. Over 500 people showed up to Raycheal Winters was one of more than Compiled And Edited By John T. Robbins, Southern Daily Editor share their opinions on the signage. 40 students to take part in HCC’s ‘Sing International District Hosts Com- There will be another opportunity for for the ‘Stros’ national anthem contest munity Engagement Meeting others to weigh in on July 25 at the and emerged the winner after her ster- event to be held at Youngblood Inter- ling rendition of the Star-Spangled Ban- mediate, 8410 Dairy View Ln, Houston, ner. The 23-year-old Katy native has TX 77072, from 6 to 7:30 pm. been singing since she was a little girl, For more information – but she has never performed for more [email protected] than about 50 people. That will change - big time - when Winters sings in front of an expected sold-out Astros crowd of more than 40,000. “I’m very excited to sing the national anthem,” she said. “Obviously, I’m a bit nervous, but it’s a huge honor.”

Raycheal Winters (shown above) was one of more than 40 students to take part in HCC’s ‘Sing for the ‘Stros’ national anthem contest and emerged the winner after her sterling rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner.

around just a few short years but their ternational and technological society. big break could be coming very soon HCC is one of the country’s largest sin- thanks to the lead singer’s next gig. gly-accredited, open-admission, com- Winters is currently taking courses at “The opportunity to sing for the Astros munity colleges offering associate de- the HCC Spring Branch Campus with is something that’s really cool and I’m grees, certificates, workforce training, the goal of transferring to the Univer- really glad it happened,” Winters said. and lifelong learning opportunities. To sity of Houston next spring to study “And I think it’s going to have a pretty learn more, visit www.hccs.edu. Communications or Media Production. big impact on my life. I hope it leads to something, but if anything, I’m just She credits HCC with helping balance TWEET FROM HCC DISTRICT OF- happy to be singing the national anthem her busy schedule. “My experience at FICE HCC has given me a lot more structure at the Astros game. in my life,” she said. “I like doing a lot To see Winters’ original ‘Sing for the HCC District‏ @HCCDistrict Stros’ contest submittal click here: of things: going to school and working. FollowFollow @HCCDistrict https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_ It just keeps me really busy. I’m the More continue=6&v=qxBf91ehBmE most productive when I’m busy. And HCC student @raychealwinters to ### I’ve met a lot of really cool people and sing national anthem at @astros game About HCC had some really great teachers.” When on July 11. Congratulations, Rayche- Houston Community College (HCC) is she’s not in the classroom or at work, al!!! Learn more about Raycheal here: composed of 15 Centers of Excellence Winters is in the studio recording music http://sites.hccs.edu/blogzone/2018/07/ and numerous satellite centers that serve with her band Rae and the Bodhi Boys. hcc-student-raycheal-winters-to-sing- the diverse communities in the Greater Check out their music here: https:// national-anthem-at-astros-game-on-ju- Houston area by preparing individuals soundcloud.com/raemusichouston. ly-11/ … #WeAreHCC The alternative rock group has been to live and work in an increasingly in- Come Grow With Us! 2.45% APY on 18-Month CD 1.60 % APY on MonuMINT Savings and ManageMINT Savings Accounts

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M02-反煙廣告_B_40直 THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 C5 BUSINESS The Ayatollah regime in Iran is signal- tion that seeks to promote the peaceful ing that it is open for nuclear coopera- Ayatollah Regime Officials Urge For Better use of nuclear energy, and is scrutinizing tion with the United States. Officials at Iran’s compliance with the agreement. the Iranian nuclear agency said, Tehran Relations Between The U.S. And Iran Supporters of the deal insist that strong could be more transparent in its nuclear international monitoring will prevent Iran endeavors to alleviate some of America’s from developing nuclear bombs. Iran has concerns. However, the Ayatollah regime said the U.S. must stop what it calls “hos- Iran Hints At Nuclear denied that it is seeking nuclear weapons. tile” policies toward Iran. This comes as the Treasury Department is set to slap two rounds of sanctions on the Islamic Cooperation With U.S. republic, while the country is mired in a Compiled And Edited By John T. Robbins, Southern Daily Editor wave of domestic civil unrest. “America is a country that has good technology, if it had good leaders too, it would be able to work very well with Iran and other countries, in a way that both parties could benefit,” said Behrouz Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Bah- Kamalvandi, spokesman for Iran’s Atom- ram Qasemi said on Monday that Tehran ic Energy Agency. “There is ground for “would not prejudge the decision that nuclear cooperation if a political situation America would take on January 13,” but is ready, but that’s highly unlikely — first said it was ready for all possible outcomes they need to stop being selfish.” Israeli and “all options were on the table”. Dep- intelligence recently exposed — what it uty foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said says– is a military component of Iran’s world powers should be ready for a pos- nuclear program. sible U.S. withdrawal from the deal. Some say Tehran could be seeking better relations with the U.S. for the purposes of “The international community might regime protection. (Courtesy http://www. come to this conclusion that the United oann.com/) States will withdraw from the JCPOA in the next few days,” Araghchi was quoted Related as saying by the state news agency IRNA. Iran says it might reconsider “The international community must be cooperation with U.N. nuclear ready for this development,” Aragh- watchdog Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with lawmakers in Tehran. chi added, warning that such a decision LONDON (Reuters) - Iran said on Mon- (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) would affect stability in the region.Trump day it might reconsider its cooperation is weighing whether the pact serves U.S. with the U.N. nuclear watchdog if the Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Orga- waiving U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil ex- “If the United States does not meet its security interests, while the other world United States failed to respect its com- nization Ali-Akbar Salehi attends the ports under the terms of the nuclear pact commitment in the JCPOA, the Islamic powers that negotiated it - France, Ger- mitments in the nuclear deal Tehran opening of the International Atomic that eased economic pressure on Tehran Republic of Iran would take decisions many, Britain, Russia and China - still struck with world powers in 2015. Energy Agency (IAEA) General Con- in exchange for limits on its nuclear pro- that might affect its current cooperation strongly support it. U.S. Defense Secre- ference at their headquarters in Vien- gram. with the International Atomic Energy tary Jim Mattis said in September that the na, Austria September 18, 2017. In October, Trump refused to certify that Agency (IAEA),” Iran’s nuclear chief, United States should consider staying in (Photo/REUTERS) Iran was complying with the deal, also Ali Akbar Salehi, was quoted as telling the Iran deal unless it were proven that known by its acronym JCPOA, even IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano in Tehran was not abiding by the agreement U.S. President Donald Trump must de- though the International Atomic Energy a phone call. or that it was not in the U.S. national in- cide by mid-January whether to continue Agency (IAEA) said it was. The IAEA is an international organiza- terest to do so. (Courtesy Reuters)