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Japan's prime minister meets with President Trump to discuss North Korea. And, the U.S. ambassador to Germany raises eyebrows for his support of the far right.
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'Complete, Verifiable, Irreversible' A Tough Goal For North Korea Summit
The Trump administration's terms for North Korea's denuclearization verge on the impossible, some former negotiators say: "There's no way of doing something that's irreversible, that I know of."
Commander At U.S. Marine Air Base In Okinawa Fired For 'Loss Of Trust And Confidence'
The Marine Corps made the announcement that Col. Mark Coppess had been relieved of command without elaborating on the cause of his dismissal.
U.N., Myanmar Sign Framework For 'Voluntary, Safe' Return Of Rohingya Refugees
The U.N. and Myanmar government are touting the new pact as the first steps to returning some of the 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who fled brutal persecution. Aid groups remain skeptical.
Partner Violence In Papua New Guinea
The South Pacific country of Papua New Guinea has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. We look at reasons why and what can be done about it.
China's ZTE Reportedly Strikes Preliminary Deal To Lift U.S. Ban
The cellphone maker was sanctioned by the Commerce Department for illegal sales to Iran and North Korea. However, President Trump last month said he wanted to resolve the issue to save jobs in China.
Why North Korea Doesn't Want To Pay For Accommodations During Summit With U.S.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his delegation are expected to stay at the Fullerton hotel in Singapore for the June 12 summit. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post reporter John Hudson about why North Korea doesn't want to pay for the accommodations.
What It Would Mean For U.S.-South Korea Relations If The Korean War Ends
As he prepares to meet North Korea's leader, President Trump has held out the prospects of working on a peace treaty to end the Korean war. What would that mean for the U.S.-South Korea alliance and troops' presence on the peninsula?
1 Year Later At The North Korea-China Border, What's Changed?
China restricted trade with North Korea but where do things stand now that a summit is scheduled between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trade Talks Between The U.S. And China Stalled
Trade talks with China have stalled, after an inconclusive visit to Beijing by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. China is threatening to scrap an agreement to import more U.S. goods, if the U.S. goes ahead with tariffs.