Pompeo Meets With North Koreans Over Nuclear Program
The meetings happened amid growing concern North Korea is not taking steps toward denuclearization — and uncertainty as to what each side meant when they committed to it.
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Bollywood Raises Eyebrows With 'Sex And The City'-Style Rom-Com
India's smash hit Veere Di Wedding breaks lots of taboos — and is stirring up debate about its depiction of women.
China, U.S. Plunge Into Trade War
The U.S. has imposed 25 percent tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods, including electronics and engine parts. China retaliated with tariffs of equal amount on American agricultural products.
Japan Executes Cult Leader Responsible For 1995 Sarin Gas Attack On Tokyo Subway
Shoko Asahara, the leader of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult, was hanged after being sentenced to death in 2004. Six of his followers were also put to death.
Nawaz Sharif, Ousted Pakistani Leader, Sentenced To 10 Years For Corruption
Sharif's daughter and son-in-law also got prison terms Friday over the scandal that doomed his premiership last year. It's unclear when the Sharifs, who are in London, would serve their penalties.
China Says U.S. Has Begun 'Largest Trade War' In History, Retaliates With Tariffs
At midnight, U.S. tariffs took effect on $34 billion worth of imported Chinese goods — and Beijing responded quickly. The tit for tat marks a significant escalation in the countries' trade dispute.
American Companies In China Are Concerned About Tariffs, Zarit Says
On Friday, the U.S. imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports. Steve Inskeep talks to William Zarit, chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in China, about the impact of tariffs.
A Trade War Between The U.S. And China Has Begun
At 12:01 ET Friday, the U.S. fired the first shots in the trade war by imposing tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods. China has hit American goods with equivalent tariffs.
Pompeo Visits North Korea Amid Doubts Pyongyang Will Denuclearize
Steve Inskeep talks to Sue Mi Terry, Korea analyst for the Center for Strategic and International studies, about the secretary of State's trip to North Korea to continue talks about denuclearization.
Trade Dispute Grows Between The U.S. And China
The U.S. imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods. China responded by doing the same — beginning what many say is a crippling trade war between the world's two largest economies.