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America's UN ambassador dismisses proposed North-South Korea talks
* Haley’s remarks in clear contrast to state department’s cautious stance
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South Korea proposes high-level talks with North
Beijing, Pyongyang's main ally, welcomed developments.
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China's New Hypersonic Missiles Could Hit Anywhere in the U.S. in Under an Hour: Chinese Experts
Chinese military analysts have claimed that China’s new hypersonic ballistic missile, the DF-17, could destroy U.S. defense systems by flying fast and low to evade detection.
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US 'closer to nuclear war' with N. Korea than ever
"We are a responsible nuclear nation that loves peace," Kim said. "As long as there's no aggression against us we do not intend to use nuclear powers."
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Taiwan warns increased Chinese military drills threaten invasion
AN escalation in Chinese military drills has upset one nation, which has now warned Beijing of dangerous consequences if it invades.
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China upset at Japan’s plan to buy F-35B stealth fighter ‘jump jets’ for its helicopter carriers
CHINA has warned another nation not to convert its warships into F-35 stealth fighter carriers — or it will revive the dark days of WWII.
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North Korea has reportedly executed an official in charge of its hydrogen bomb test site
the name's spelling may be subject to changes depending on the translation and transcriptions
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US ready for talks with North Korea 'without preconditions', Tillerson says
Secretary of state’s remarks appear to mark shift in state department policy, which had previously required proof North Korea was giving up nuclear arsenal
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In Your Face: China’s all-seeing state
China has been building what it calls "the world's biggest camera surveillance network". Across the country, 170 million CCTV cameras are already in place and an estimated 400 million new ones will be installed in the next three years.
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Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan
Carmaker Nissan plans to test self-driving taxis on Japanese roads from March next year.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile, Pentagon claims it’s an ICBM
The Pentagon later said it had detected and tracked a North Korean missile launch.
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North Korea Fires a Ballistic Missile, in Further Challenge to Trump
The launch was also confirmed by the Japanese prime minister’s office.
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Mount Agung: Bali volcano alert raised to highest level
About 100,000 people near Bali's Mount Agung have been ordered to evacuate as officials fear a major eruption.
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North Korea Violates Armistice
A new video shows a North Korean soldier making a dash to freedom, being shot at as he crossed the border. North Korea's actions during the defector's escape violated the armistice agreement ending the Korean War, the U.S.-led U.N. command said.
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Rape, malnutrition and gender stereotypes common in North Korea
WOMEN in North Korea endure rape, malnutrition and a segregated workforce that ensures their “subservient” place in society, a new report has found.
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Zimbabwe's President Mugabe resigns
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has resigned, parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda has said.
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Trump designates N. Korea as state sponsor of terrorism
North Korea was removed from the list by President George W. Bush in 2008.
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Trump lands in China for talks with Xi amid N Korea tensions
US President Donald Trump has landed in China for talks likely to be dominated by tensions over North Korea.
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US leader Donald Trump warns North Korea: 'Do not try us'
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un in an address to South Korea's parliament.
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What N. Korean Defectors Want Trump to Know
And they want him to keep up the pressure on North Korea with sanctions.
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