Kim Jong-un was in Beijing, China and NK confirm
After days of speculation, it has been confirmed that North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un did pay a visit to Beijing.
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Trump Urges Pressure Against North Korea After Kim’s China Trip
U.S. President Donald Trump called for continued pressure against Kim Jong Un, after China said the North Korean leader expressed an openness to disarmament talks during a surprise visit to Beijing.
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Ghanaians Protest in Accra Against Military Agreement With U.S.
Hundreds of Ghana opposition members took to the streets of the capital, Accra, to demonstrate against a government decision to allow a U.S. military base in the West African nation.
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Israel: PM Netanyahu Rushed to Hospital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to hospital Tuesday, Israeli media reported. Netanyahu was suffering from a fever and coughing, several media reports said.
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Spread of Wahhabism was done at request of West during Cold War – Saudi crown prince
The Saudi-funded spread of Wahhabism began as a result of Western countries asking Riyadh to help counter the Soviet Union during the Cold War, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told the Washington Post.
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Poland agrees $4.75bn purchase of US Patriot missile systems for ‘unprecedented’ security
Poland has signed a $4.75 billion deal to purchase US air-defense Patriot missile systems. Claiming it wants to have “friendly relations” with its neighbors, Poland said it’s best when friendship is enhanced by military strength.
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Christian Singer Favored to Win Costa Rica’s Easter Election
A gay marriage controversy that turned Costa Rica’s presidential election on its head has pitted a Christian preacher against a ruling party candidate in an Easter Sunday runoff.
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Air Force Risks Losing Third of F-35s If Upkeep Costs Aren't Cut
The U.S. Air Force may have to cut its purchases of Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35 by a third if it can’t find ways to reduce operations and support costs by as much as 38 percent over a decade, according to an internal analysis.
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Amazon loses nearly $40 billion in value on report Trump wants to 'go after' company's tax treatment
President Donald Trump is "obsessed" with Amazon, a source told the news website Axios, and is eyeing legal means to go after the online retail giant.
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Stephon Clark's brother storms Sacramento council meeting
The brother of US shooting victim Stephon Clark has stormed a public meeting of the Sacramento city council, amid continuing anger over his killing by police earlier this month.
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Former Disney star Caroline Sunshine joins Trump's press office
Former Disney Channel actress Caroline Sunshine is to join US President Donald Trump's press office.
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