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Trump says he will meet North Korean leader on 12 June

Thursday, 10 May 2018, 18:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

With the Demilitarized Zone on the Korean Peninsula out of contention, the small nation of Singapore is a natural choice for the historic summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean...

Trump decides to exit nuclear accord with Iran

Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 20:19 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

President Donald Trump plans to follow through on his campaign threat to pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, according to two people familiar with his thinking, dealing a profound blow...

Putin sworn in for fourth term; promises economic reforms

Monday, 7 May 2018, 13:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Vladimir Putin took the oath of office for his fourth term as Russian president on Monday, promising to pursue an economic agenda that would boost living standards across the country. In a...

Hawaii volcano destroys dozens of homes, forces evacuations

Monday, 7 May 2018, 08:06 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano destroyed 26 homes and spewed lava hundreds of feet into the air, leaving evacuated residents unsure how long they might be displaced. In revised figures Sunday, Hawaii...

Spain rescues 476 migrants crossing Mediterranean Sea

Sunday, 6 May 2018, 18:03 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Spain's maritime rescue service says it has saved 476 migrants in a two-day span who were attempting the perilous crossing of the Mediterranean Sea from African shores. The service says it pulled...

More than 1,000 arrested in Russia amid anti-Putin protests

Saturday, 5 May 2018, 18:15 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Russians angered by the impending inauguration of Vladimir Putin to a new term as president demonstrated throughout the country on Saturday. Police arrested more than 1,000, including protest...

Film Academy expels Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski

Friday, 4 May 2018, 07:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The organization that bestows the Academy Awards said Thursday that it has expelled two prominent members convicted of sexual offenses, Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski, from its membership. It's...

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