Channels tv news 2 08 2017
Here are the top TV news stories from August 2, 2017:
Breaking News
- Assad's Chemical Attack: The United States, France, and the United Kingdom launched a joint military strike against Syria in response to a chemical attack that killed over 80 people, including many children, in the town of Khan Shaykhun.
- North Korea Missile Test: North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan, prompting a warning from the Japanese government to residents to take cover. The US, Japan, and South Korea condemned the test as a "reckless" act.
US News
- Trump's Afghanistan Strategy: President Donald Trump announced a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, which includes a surge in troops and a shift in focus from nation-building to counter-terrorism.
- Charlottesville Violence: The city of Charlottesville, Virginia, was rocked by violence and protests after a white supremacist rally turned deadly, leaving one person dead and many injured.
International News
- UK Election: The United Kingdom held a snap general election, which resulted in a hung parliament, with no party having a majority. Theresa May's Conservative Party lost its majority, and Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party made significant gains.
- Turkey Coup Attempt: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of being behind a failed coup attempt in July, which led to the deaths of over 240 people.
Business News
- Amazon's Whole Foods Acquisition: Amazon announced its plans to acquire Whole Foods Market, a US-based grocery store chain, for $13.7 billion, marking a major expansion into the brick-and-mortar retail space.
- Tesla's SolarCity Acquisition: Tesla completed its acquisition of SolarCity, a solar panel manufacturing company, for $2.6 billion, as part of its efforts to expand into the renewable energy sector.
Sports News
- MLB All-Star Game: The American League defeated the National League 2-1 in the 88th MLB All-Star Game, held at Marlins Park in Miami.
- NBA Free Agency: The NBA free agency period saw several high-profile players change teams, including NBA MVP Russell Westbrook, who signed a five-year extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
These are just a few of the top TV news stories from August 2, 2017.