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North Korea-U.S. talks: Why make the offer now, what does North Korea want in return?

South Korea's National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong said President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un will meet by May this year. (March 8) AP

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North Korea Says It Could Be Willing To Start Talks With The US

The offer of mediation was made at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and comes after an escalating war of words between America and North Korea.

North Korea Is Sending Military Hardliner Kim Yong Chol to the Olympic Closing Ceremony. Here's What to Know

The opening ceremony more than two weeks ago was attended by Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, where she invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to Pyongyang for talks.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

About 90 feared dead as smugglers boat sinks

UN migration agency says boat capsized in Mediterranean carrying mostly Pakistani migrants from Libya

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.

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

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.

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".

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.

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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