Reuters: North Korea threat is 'critical, imminent,' Japan tells U.S., South Korea
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Philippines (Reuters) - The threat from North Korea has grown to a “critical and imminent level” and the United States, Japan and South Korea must address the matter, Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera told his U.S. and South Korean counterparts in talks on Monday.
Onodera’s remarks underscored the deep concern in Tokyo after North Korean weapons tests, including test firing missiles over Japan, as Pyongyang seeks to develop a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the United States.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq claims military push in Kirkuk is not part of larger advance.
Iraq's Barzani isolated by his drive for Kurdish independence.
Russia accuses US coalition of decimating Raqqa.
Syria war: 'Dozens killed' in IS reprisals in Qaryatain.
Syrian regime traps 400,000 civilians in east Ghouta.
US-backed SDF captures Syria's largest oil field from 'Islamic State'.
Iraq's Shia militia 'must go home', says Tillerson. Iraq rebuffs US on Shiite militias.
9 killed in Qaeda attack on south Yemen military base.
Iran's regional status has never been stronger: Rouhani.
ASIA
Marawi: Philippines declares end of siege as troops find 40 suspected gunmen dead.
Dozens of militants dead as Taliban rival groups clash in Afghanistan.
US Secretary of State Tillerson in surprise visit to Kabul. Tillerson says room for Taliban in Afghan government.
As Tillerson heads to Pakistan, Islamabad wary of deepening U.S.-India ties.
Japanese defense minister sounds alarm on North Korea.
Trump likely won’t visit Korean demilitarized zone during Asia trip, White House says.
Trump to press China on North Korea, trade on Beijing visit.
AFRICA
Egypt disputes reported death toll from desert shootout.
Egyptian air force says strikes arms convoy at Libya border.
Mogadishu truck bombing death toll jumps to 358.
Jihadist attack on military post in Niger kills 13 people.
Former Boko Haram hostages stranded at Cameroon-Nigeria border.
WHO removes Robert Mugabe as goodwill ambassador after international outcry.
Rights groups blast Egypt's human rights record.
Scores arrested in Malawi after mobs kill 8 suspected 'vampires'.
EUROPE
Lombardy, Veneto — Italy's two richest regions — vote for greater autonomy.
Catalonia's independence movement would FAIL to win a majority in fresh elections, poll finds as leaders hold crucial talks after accusing Madrid of 'a fully-fledged coup'.
Catalonia Spain: Officials 'won't follow orders from Madrid'. Catalan parties mull next steps as Spain prepares to impose direct rule.
Czech president to ask election winner Babis to lead govt talks.
UK PM May says she is 'ambitious and positive' about Brexit talks.
Russian jail frees Vladimir Putin opponent Alexei Navalny.
Well-known Moscow journalist stabbed by attacker; in coma.
AMERICAS
Debate sharpens in Washington on nuclear pact with Iran.
Soldier’s widow angry Trump didn’t know her husband’s name.
Mueller now investigating Democratic lobbyist Tony Podesta.
Power unlikely to be fully restored in Puerto Rico until after Christmas, Army 3-star says.
Venezuelans use bitcoin 'mining' to escape inflation.
Argentina's Macri wins key midterm vote.
Millions return to poverty in Brazil, eroding ‘boom’ decade.
After U.N. troubles, Haiti wary of new justice mission.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
A newly assertive C.I.A. expands its Taliban hunt in Afghanistan.
Air Force general: The battle against ISIS is about to converge in the Euphrates valley.
Leader of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar emerges after reports of his death.
Asean to map out response to likely new ISIS threats.
Germany terrorism prosecution cases soar: report.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Nikkei hits new highs after Japan election.
Aramco chief confirms IPO as doubts linger.
Cyberfirm Kaspersky seeks to win back trust over Russia spy claims.
Tesla to build wholly-owned Shanghai plant: WSJ.
Amazon says it received 238 proposals for 2nd headquarters.
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