![]() ![]() NBC News first reported news of the Iranian rocket fire. The French frigate is now escorting the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which is launching airstrikes against the Islamic State group. However, the official said the French military did not consider it to be a threatening event as the rocket fire clearly wasn’t directed toward the Western fleet. “Firing weapons so close to passing coalition ships and commercial traffic within an internationally recognized maritime traffic lane is unsafe, unprofessional and inconsistent with international maritime law.”Ī French military official, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to publicly named, confirmed the rocket fire took place Saturday. Iran’s “actions were highly provocative,” Raines said. ![]() He had been an IOC member since 1996.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. ![]() The older Lee also stepped down from his membership on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in August. Lee's father, Lee Kun-hee, also has been hospitalized since 2014 after suffering a heart attack, and is currently unable to participate in the group's management. ![]() Industry watchers said Samsung's global strategies are facing hurdles due to the absence of major leaders. The Boao Forum, held every April, aims to expand cooperation among countries and businesses in Asia. Lee was named as a board member of the regional forum in 2013, succeeding SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. "Lee's term is expected to end in April," a business official said, saying it will be difficult for Lee to continue his role as a member behind bars. A local court sentenced him to five years in jail in August after being convicted of bribery, embezzlement and other charges. Lee has been behind bars since February amid allegations that he took part in a major political scandal that led to the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye last year. 3 (Yonhap) - Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is expected to step down from the board of the Boao Forum by not extending his term, which ends in April, industry watchers said Wednesday. ![]()
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