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Pompeo says China incident is 'entirely consistent' with Cuba 'sonic attacks'
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Trump admits North Korea nuclear summit 'may not work out'
President says he believes Kim is ‘serious’ about denuclearization but acknowledges: ‘It may not work out for June 12’
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KIM Jong-un’s regime is in more trouble than we realise and “will not survive” unless he pulls off the seemingly impossible.
KIM Jong-un’s regime is in more trouble than we realise and “will not survive” unless he pulls off the seemingly impossible.
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Donald Trump baffled by North Korea threat to pull out of summit
THE President confessed he was in the dark as Pyongyang said it might pull out of the much-vaunted summit between the two leaders.
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North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit
North Korea has said it may pull out of a summit with US President Donald Trump if the US insists it gives up its nuclear weapons.
N Korea cancels talks with South Korea and warns US
NORTH Korea is refusing to go to a high-level summit with South Korea and says it may cancel its meeting with the US over American military drills.
North Korea to dismantle nuclear test site ahead of US summit
North Korea will destroy its nuclear test site later this month, ahead of a summit with the United States, it said Saturday, pledging to blow up its tunnels in front of invited foreign media.
North Korea: UN gains 'unprecedented access' during visit
The head of the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) believes there is a "sense of optimism" among North Korea's leaders after enjoying what he said was unprecedented access to the country.
Trump announces date for June summit with Kim Jong-un in Singapore
On the flight back from North Korea, Pompeo told reporters that the location and time of the summit had been agreed, but said details would be forthcoming in the next few days.
Malaysia election: Opposition scores historic victory
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has scored a historic victory in the country's general election.
Trump says North Korea released three US detainees
North Korea has freed three US citizens from prison, according to a tweet from US President Donald Trump.
North Korea’s unexpected warning to US before Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un meet
WITH just weeks to go before Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un will hold their first-ever summit, Pyongyang takes aim at the US.
Macron thanks Australian leader's 'delicious wife'
French President Emmanuel Macron committed a rather delicious faux pas on Wednesday that left his Australian audience scratching their heads.
North Korea: 'Real opportunity' for nuclear deal, Pompeo says
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says there is a "real opportunity" for a deal when President Trump meets the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
North Korea will invite US experts to witness nuclear site shutdown in May, and scrap its unique timezone
Late Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump told Moon in a phone call that he was pleased the leaders of the two Koreas reaffirmed the goal of complete denuclearization during their summit, Seoul officials said on Sunday.
North and South Korea agree to get rid of nuclear weapons in historic talks
After stepping across the border, Kim Jong-un invited his rival to cross the heavily-armed border with him before they returned to the southern side for talks on North Korea’s nuclear weapons.
Korean leaders aim for end of war, 'complete denuclearisation' after historic summit
Their dramatic meeting comes weeks before Kim is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in what would be the first ever meeting between sitting leaders of the two countries.
Kim makes history as North Korea leader crosses into South for start of summit
With a single step, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made history Friday by crossing over the world's most heavily armed border to greet his rival, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons.
Kim Jong-un to meet Moon Jae-in at Korean border for summit
Kim Jong-un is set to become the first North Korean leader to cross into South Korean territory since the end of the Korean War in 1953, as final details are put in place for the summit.
North Korea nuclear test site has collapsed and may be out of action – China study
Report builds on evidence that site is unstable after sixth nuclear test and puts Kim Jong-un’s pledge to no longer use site in a new light
