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North Korea Is Sending Military Hardliner Kim Yong Chol to the Olympic Closing Ceremony. Here's What to Know
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US to impose 'largest ever' N Korea sanctions
The United States is imposing a fresh set of sanctions on North Korea - the "largest ever", President Trump says.
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Free boob jobs offered to the poor in India
HEALTH bosses in India have been slammed for handing out free cosmetic surgery to boost confidence among impoverished women
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Awkward silence hangs between Trump and Turnbull in Oval Office
IT WAS all smiles between Trump and Turnbull, but there was one small sign that their relationship may not be as easy as they say.
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Trump announces ‘largest-ever’ sanctions on North Korea
The Trump administration has launched new sanctions against 50 vessels, shipping companies and trade businesses in a bid to ratchet up pressure on North Korea over its nuclear program – the largest round of sanctions yet.
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Kim Jong Un praises South Korea's 'impressive and sincere' Olympic welcome
North Korea's Kim Jong Un said it is important to boost the "warm climate of reconciliation" after meeting with the delegation that returned to the North after visiting the South for the Winter Olympics, the North's state media said on Tuesday.
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North Korea has held a military parade attended by leader Kim Jong-un, a day before the opening of the Winter Olympics in the South.
Mr Kim said the North had become a "world-class military power".
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Jacob Zuma: Pressure grows on South Africa president to stand down
South African President Jacob Zuma is under growing pressure to step down following talks with senior members of his ANC party on Sunday.
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About 90 feared dead as smugglers boat sinks
UN migration agency says boat capsized in Mediterranean carrying mostly Pakistani migrants from Libya
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North Korea cancels joint cultural performance with South
North Korea has abruptly cancelled a cultural event scheduled to be held jointly with the South, Seoul has said.
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Spate of deadly attacks in Kabul highlights resiliency of Afghanistan's insurgency
Insurgents attacked an Afghan army unit guarding a military academy in the capital Kabul on Monday, and at least two soldiers were killed and 10 others wounded, officials said. Time
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Koreas to march under single 'united' flag in Olympic Games
North and South Korea have agreed to march together under a single "unified Korea" flag at next month's Winter Olympics in the South.
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Winter Olympics: How good is North Korea at sport?
For all the buzz and political intrigue, North Korea's participation at next month's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang will live up to the old saying: "It's the taking part that counts".
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Chinese boy with frozen hair reignites poverty debate
An eight-year-old Chinese pupil, dubbed "Ice Boy" by social media users after images emerged of him arriving at school with swollen hands and frost on his hair and eyebrows, has sparked renewed discussion online about child poverty.
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North Korea agrees to send athletes to Winter Olympics after talks with South
Delegation including cheerleaders will travel to Games despite rising tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme
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South and North Korean negotiators to meet at DMZ for first time since 2015
North and South Korean negotiators have met multiple times in the past, without any permanent decrease in tensions or hostilities, and analysts advised caution on Tuesday's talks.
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China becomes world’s second-largest LNG importer
China has this year become the world’s second-largest LNG importer after Japan, analysis of shipping data from Reuters Eikon has revealed.
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North Korea accepts offer of talks on Jan. 9 – Seoul
North Korea has accepted Seoul's offer to hold talks next Tuesday to discuss Pyongyang's participation in the Winter Olympics and other matters of mutual interest, South Korea's Ministry of Unification said, Yonhap reports.
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North Korea Reopens Border Hotline With South
North Korea’s overture was a dramatic reversal of its previous approach to South Korea.
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Commander in chief: My button is 'much bigger'
The President warns Kim Jong Un that he has a mightier nuclear arsenal at his fingertips in a tweet
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