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Summit of US, North Korea leaders met with cautious optimism

U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise acceptance of an invitation to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang “by May” to discuss ending the North’s threatening nuclear program was...

Defense officials: Russia poised to challenge US for military dominance

PENTAGON — Russia’s campaign to modernize and strengthen its armed forces is increasingly putting U.S. and European forces at risk, with some defense officials raising concerns Moscow’s military soon could challenge...

Pakistani court rules in favor of political party tied to global terror suspect

ISLAMABAD — A federal court in Pakistan has sided with a new political party whose bid to register with the national election commission was rejected because of the party's ties to...

Trump to meet with Kim in visit to North Korea

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang “by May” to discuss ending the North’s threatening nuclear program. The...

Analysts: Trump administration lacks experts needed for North Korea talks

STATE DEPARTMENT — President Donald Trump reacted positively to an unexpected willingness from North Korea to conduct talks on freezing its nuclear program, but some analysts are cautioning that the Trump...

Tensions re-emerge ahead of key Turkey-US talks

ISTANBUL — Turkish and U.S. officials are scheduled to meet Thursday to resolve unprecedented bilateral tensions between the NATO allies. The talks are part of a series of meetings to address differences...

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