Mark Esper could be the next US secretary of defence.
In a statement, the White House said US President Donald Trump intends to nominate the Army Secretary for the position.
Esper is set to take over as acting defence secretary on Monday.
It comes after the resignation of Patrick Shanahan after reports surfaced of domestic violence within his family
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France will deploy 70,000 police at nationwide protests on Saturday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Friday, looking to prevent a repeat of the violence and looting that shocked the country last weekend.
Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump
US first lady Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, which will begin on October 29, the White House said on Friday.
Seven killed in attack at church funeral in Jordan
Seven people were killed and 34 wounded in an attack during a funeral at a church in Jordan's Karak governorate on Friday, the country's public security director said at a press conference.
Gunman fires from car near Paris, killing 1
A gunman opened fire from a car outside Paris, killing one person and wounding four others including a 12-year-old girl on Friday, French authorities said.
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