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Trump's Mideast policies fuel global worries for the region

The U.S. embassy in Israel was moved to Jerusalem on the same day as dozens of Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli forces.

May 15, 2018

By Associated Press

North Korea to blow up nuclear site in grand gesture before historic summit with Trump

Journalists from the United States, South Korea, China, Russia and Britain have been invited to inspect the process.

May 12, 2018

By Associated Press

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WATCH: Trump supporters demand Nobel Peace Prize for US President as North Korea makes new concession

US president hailed as peacemaker as North Korea makes more nuclear concessions.

Apr 29, 2018

By Associated Press

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Trump declares in tweet: 'Korean War to End'

Trump responds to the historic meeting of North Korea's Kim Jong Un with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in South Korea.

Apr 27, 2018

By Associated Press

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Donald Trump Finally Meets His Hand Shake Match In Emmanuel Macron

Why French globalist Macron is befriending nationalist Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron will leave on a three-day visit to the United States, starting Monday.

Apr 23, 2018

By Associated Press

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North Korea Says Will Stop Nuclear Tests

World leaders applaud North Korea's nuclear and missile test suspension

Pyongyang's sudden decision to reverse its threatening armaments policy seen as positive sign before historic talks.

Apr 21, 2018

By Associated Press

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At Least 40 Dead In Suspected Chemical Weapons Attack In Syria

Russia's latest conspiracy theory: Syria chemical attack 'fabricated' by a foreign power

Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov claims a "Russophobic campaign" behind gas attack outrage.

Apr 13, 2018

By Associated Press

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Donald Trump 'will meet Kim Jong Un by May' after North Korean invitation

The North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un will meet US president, Donald Trump in May, South Korea's national security adviser has told reporters.

Mar 9, 2018

By Brendan Cole

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Saudi prince says Riyadh will share anti-terror intelligence with the UK

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Salman has said his country will share intelligence with the UK to keep it safe.

Mar 5, 2018

By Brendan Cole

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Guatemala follows Trump and announces plan to move embassy to Jerusalem in May

Guatemala follows President Donald Trump and announces plan to move embassy from Israel's capital Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in May.

Mar 5, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

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Kim Jong-un meets South Korean delegates in Pyongyang for first time since becoming leader

It is the first time that South Korean officials have met with Kim since he came to power in 2011.

Mar 5, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

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Saudi Arabia dismisses top generals as its forces are bogged down in Yemeni conflict

On the eve of his visit to the UK, the Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has sacked his top generals, tied up in the Yemen conflict.

Feb 27, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Saudi Arabia

Justin Trudeau brought his young son on a trip to India – and people loved his adorable response

Three-year-old Hadrien stole the show during his father's eight-day diplomatic trip to India.

Feb 26, 2018

By Neil Murphy

India

Polish politician demands 'Polocaust' museum to commemorate deaths of non-Jews during WWII

Jarslaw Sellin said he backs the creation of the museum and says it's time the world knows about Poland's "terrible fate."

Feb 21, 2018

By Neil Murphy

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American troops eat lizards and drink cobra blood during gruesome military training in Thailand

US Marines learned jungle survival techniques during a recent training exercise in Chonburi province, Thailand.

Feb 19, 2018

By Neil Murphy

Thailand

Angela Merkel still doesn't know what the UK's Brexit plan is

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she was curious to find out what the UK's Brexit plans are as Theresa May suggests the country wants an entirely new kind of deal.

Feb 16, 2018

By James Tennent

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Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

South Korea will foot the North's £1.9m Olympic bill using unification funds

The bill, which will come to approximately 2.86bn Korean won (£1.9m, $2.64m), will be paid from the South's Ministry of Unification budget.

Feb 14, 2018

By David Brennan

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Commonwealth meets for secret talks to decide if Prince Charles should succeed the Queen

Commonwealth leaders are gathering in London where they will begin secret discussions as to who will succeed Queen Elizabeth II as head of the organisation.

Feb 13, 2018

By David Brennan

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North Korea warms to dialogue after Olympic 'charm offensive' but US remains wary

Kim Jong-un has called for "livening up of the warm climate of reconciliation" between the two Koreas after the successful visit of a Northern delegation to the Winter Olympics.

Feb 13, 2018

By David Brennan

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CNN slammed over 'whitewash' of Kim Yo-jong's visit to the Winter Olympics

CNN slammed by leading public figures for its praise of North Korean diplomat's visit to South Korea.

Feb 12, 2018

By Neil Murphy

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