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ASEAN asks North Korea to exercise self-restraint, expresses concern over tension

MANILA, Aug. 5 -- Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have called on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) anew to exercise self-restraint with regards to...

UN Receives US’ Formal Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement

The United Nations confirms it has received notification from the United States about its intention to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, “unless it identifies suitable terms for re-engagement.” Stephane Dujarric, a...

US Leads Move to Impose New UN Sanctions on North Korea

UNITED NATIONS — The United States is seeking the quick adoption of a U.N. Security Council draft resolution on Saturday that would deprive North Korea of $1 billion a year in revenue...

Trump Endorses Bill to Limit Green Card Immigration

WHITE HOUSE — President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed a measure to dramatically reduce the number of low-skilled immigrants admitted to the United States and introduce a merit-based points system. The RAISE (Reforming...

Trump Assures North Korea Threat ‘Will Be Handled’

U.S. President Donald Trump uttered assurances during the start of his Cabinet meeting on Monday morning that the threat from North Korea will be taken care of. “We’ll handle North Korea. We’re...

North Korea ICBM Test Strengthens US Alliances

SEOUL — North Korea’s latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile is solidifying U.S. alliances in East Asia while exacerbating already difficult relations with adversaries in the region. Most significantly South Korea’s position...

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