Trump Lands In China, North Korea To Be A Main Discussion Topic
President Trump is counting on China to help put the brakes on North Korea's nuclear program. And, he also hopes to negotiate more favorable trading terms.
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In Italy, Right-Wing Politicians Set Their Sights On Parliament
Right-wing movements favoring anti-immigrant platforms have gained ground in much of Europe. Italy is no exception. Some neo-fascist groups are aiming for parliamentary seats in next year's election.
Family Of American Imprisoned In Iran Pushes For Prisoner Swap
Babak Namazi is making an appeal to the Trump administration to open a dialogue with Iran to help get his brother and father out of jail in the country.
The Past And Future Of Coal In China
In China's Shanxi province, farmers grew very rich prospecting for coal. Now, China has consolidated the mines and is aggressively cutting back production, for environmental reasons.
Trump Used To Disparage An Anti-Bribery Law; Will He Enforce It Now?
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a 1977 U.S. law, bars payoffs to foreign officials by companies. Its global reach has helped fight corruption. But the law has critics, including President Trump.
News Brief: Democrats Win In Virginia And New Jersey, Examining The Texas Shooter's Past
Democrats have won key races for governor in Virginia and New Jersey. Also, more details are emerging about the Texas shooter's past in the Air Force.
South Korea's Far-Right Gives Trump The Warmest Welcome
As President Trump arrived in Seoul, demonstrators with the American flag and "The Star-Spangled Banner" greeted him. The demonstrators are from Korea's far-right, and they love America.
Shark Fin Trade Faces Troubled Waters As Global Pressure Mounts
Congress is once again considering a federal ban on shark fins, used in soup. But scientists are divided about whether a ban is the best way to protect the creatures, which are imperiled worldwide.
Trump Administration Announces The End To Protected Status For Nicaraguans
The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Nicaraguans who were given safe haven following devastating natural disasters decades ago. The administration is expected to end similar programs for other Central American countries and the Caribbean.
North Korea Is Very Much On Trump's Mind As He Visits South Korea
President Trump is in South Korea as part of his tour of Asia. He's expected to use his speech to the National Assembly in South Korea to deliver a message that other countries need to do more to rein in the threat of North Korea's nuclear program.