Trump Calls off Meeting with North Korea's Kim
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called off his planned June 12 summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a letter released by the White House.
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White House: North Korea's response to Pence was 'last straw'
North Korea’s reaction to comments by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence were the “last straw” that led the White House to cancel President Donald Trump’s planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a White House official said on Thursday.
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Italy president names novice Giuseppe Conte as populist PM
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella has accepted a political novice as prime minister, paving the way for two populist parties to form a government.
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China scolds U.S. for withdrawing invite to naval drills
China’s Defence Ministry expressed regret on Thursday after the United States withdrew an invitation to China to attend a major U.S.-hosted naval drill, saying that closing the door does not promote mutual trust and cooperation.
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Syrian Media: US Coalition Airstrikes Hit Syrian Army Positions
U.S.-led coalition airstrikes have struck several Syrian army positions near the city of Al-Bukamal, according to Syrian media outlet SANA.
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Exclusive: Israeli minister says U.S. may soon recognize Israel's hold on Golan
Israel is pressing the Trump administration to recognize its sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, an Israeli cabinet minister said on Wednesday, predicting U.S. assent could come within months.
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Jared Kushner: Security clearance restored for Trump's son-in-law
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has had his top security clearance restored, US media report.
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U.S. May Seek to Install Compliance Staff at ZTE, Says Ross
The U.S. may seek to install its own compliance personnel at ZTE Corp. operations, according to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, adding the Trump administration has made no final decision over changing its penalties on the Chinese telecommunications company.
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Boys, 15, guilty of Columbine-style school shooting plot
Two teenage boys have been found guilty of plotting a Columbine-style shooting at a school in North Yorkshire.
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Brazil Truckers Strike for Fourth Day
Brazil’s truckers have pledged to continue a four-day strike that has wreaked havoc on the economy, saying a temporary cut in diesel fuel prices doesn’t meet their demands.
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Thousands Of Las Vegas Culinary Union Members Authorize Strike
The Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas held a strike vote for the first time in 15 years yesterday, and they decided to strike if they can't agree on a new five-year contract with 34 properties.
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