CNN: Trump says South Korea will make major announcement on North Korea
President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that South Korea will make a "major announcement" concerning North Korea at 7 p.m. ET.
It was not immediately clear what the South Korean announcement would entail, but it came after a South Korean delegation came to the White House to brief officials on its most recent talks with North Korea -- the most significant talks between the two countries in more than a decade.
The South Korean officials visiting the White House on Thursday talked to Trump, a person familiar with the matter said.
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MIDDLE EAST
France threatens response amid Syria chemical attack claims.
Syria regime pummels besieged Eastern Ghouta.
Syria aid deliveries halted amid reports of chemical attacks. Eastern Ghouta aid convoy postponed amid heavy shelling.
Turkey captures strategic town in Syria's Afrin region.
Turkey planning military operation in Iraq against PKK with Baghdad.
Iraq's Shi'ite militias formally inducted into security forces.
Iraqi women 'reclaim their rights' with Mosul marathon.
Assassinations mount as Iranian Kurdish militants clash with Tehran.
Iran jails woman for removing headscarf in public.
Netanyahu heads home with political future in balance.
ASIA
China says it will make necessary response in event of trade war with US.
US asks China for plan to reduce trade deficit by $100 billion.
Asia-Pacific nations sign sweeping trade deal without U.S..
Sri Lanka: Muslims fear more attacks during Friday prayers.
South Korea leader sees more obstacles ahead to disarm North Korea.
US-South Korea war games may overlap with April’s Kim-Moon summit.
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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe warns North Korea talks could be ploy.
North Korea talks: China cautiously 'cheering on' Koreas.
Chinese leaders promise reform and moderate growth in 2018.
Myanmar says it would like to see 'clear evidence' of genocide.
Myanmar government is rogue and evil, says Bangladesh minister.
US Holocaust museum retracts award to Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi.
AFRICA
Militia commits mass rape in Central African Republic: MSF.
AU chief meets Tillerson, says Trump slur 'in the past'. Africa moving past Trump’s slur, says African Union official.
Africa should avoid forfeiting sovereignty to China over loans: Tillerson.
Sierra Leone election chief calls for 'patience' amid tension.
Egypt's military operation displaces residents in Sinai Peninsula.
DR Congo president vows 'constructive dialogue' over mining levy.
Congolese warlord loses bid against $1 mln damages award.
EUROPE
EU’s Tusk: No Brexit progress without Irish border solution.
UK police: 21 people sought treatment after ex-spy poisoning.
UK: Nerve agent attack on ex-spy was ‘brazen and reckless.
EU warns US against tariff exemptions for individual states.
US, Russia trade blame as diplomats fail to meet in Africa.
British PM raises human rights concerns in Saudi crown prince visit.
EU chiefs acting like gang leaders over Brexit threats, says Liam Fox.
Ireland's government approves bill paving way for abortion referendum.
Poland's Andrzej Duda apologises to Jews expelled in 1968.
International Women's Day: Spain's workers in 'feminist strike'.
AMERICAS
Trump says South Koreans to make announcement on North Korea at 7 p.m..
South Korean officials deliver letter from Kim Jong Un to White House for Trump: CNN.
US issues travel warning for Mexican resort town Playa del Carmen.
Paul Manafort pleads not guilty to an 18-count indictment in Russia probe.
Trump rolling out big trade tariffs, sparing Mexico, Canada.
Jared Kushner meets with Nieto amid flaring U.S.-Mexico tensions.
U.S. closes consulate in Mexico due to security threat.
Colombia election: Farc's Timochenko pulls out of race.
Sick Venezuelans flee to Colombia in mounting refugee crisis.
Peruvian lawmakers present new motion to oust Kuczynski.
Vancouver declares 5% of homes empty and liable for new tax.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US drone targeting Pakistani Taliban kills 21 in Afghanistan.
Cubs of the Caliphate: rehabilitating Islamic State's child fighters.
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Trial of alleged London bomber hears of subway fireball.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks turn higher as details on metals tariffs emerge.
Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on steel, but excludes Canada, Mexico and maybe other allies.
'TPP-11' signees to send powerful signal against trade wars.
World steel markets unfazed by Trump's tariff threat.
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