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Defector: U.S. strike would trigger automatic North Korean retaliation

WASHINGTON – A high-ranking North Korean defector told a congressional hearing Wednesday that a pre-emptive U.S. military strike on the country would trigger automatic retaliation, with the ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

AP sources: U.S.-North Korea talking behind the scenes for months

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration and North Korea have had more diplomatic contact over the past several months than has been known publicly. The Associated Press has learned ...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Beyond bluster, U.S., North Korea in regular contact

WASHINGTON – Beyond the bluster, the Trump administration has been quietly engaged in back channel diplomacy with North Korea for several months, addressing Americans imprisoned in the commu...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump strategy on North Korea: ‘Maximum pressure and engagement’

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has settled on its North Korea strategy after a two-month review: “Maximum pressure and engagement.” U.S. officials said Friday the president...

DATE: Apr 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tillerson: Pre-emptive force an option with NKorea

SEOUL, South Korea – The United States signaled a tougher strategy toward North Korea on Friday that leaves open the possibility of pre-emptive military action and rejects talks with the com...

DATE: Mar 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

China upset by nominee

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump’s pick to lead the State Department has stoked confusion over the U.S.’s South China Sea policy by appearing to advocate a blockade of Chinese man-made islands. ...

DATE: Jan 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Navy warship passes through disputed South China Sea

WASHINGTON – A U.S. Navy warship on Friday passed through waters claimed by China near disputed islands in the South China Sea, the Defense Department said, drawing Chinese condemnation. ...

DATE: Oct 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sources: U.S. lifting sanctions on Myanmar as Suu Kyi visits

WASHINGTON – A U.S. official and congressional aides say that President Barack Obama is set to lift U.S. economic sanctions on Myanmar. Obama is meeting Wednesday with the country...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Indian PM hails cooperation with U.S. in speech to Congress

WASHINGTON – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the relationship between the United States and his country has overcome “the hesitations of history” and robust cooperation will benefit...

DATE: Jun 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

North Korean nuke activity is reported

Group says rogue nation may be producing plutonium again

DATE: Apr 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S., Philippines agree on locations covered by defense pact

One faces disputed islands in South China Sea

DATE: Mar 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Strongmen to predominate at Obama’s Southeast Asia summit

WASHINGTON – A coup leader with a penchant for song. A sultan with a taste for the high life. A ruthless prime minister with 31 years on the job. A former furniture salesman. A communist pol...

DATE: Feb 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World