The Guardian: Trump confirms face-to-face talks with Kim Jong-un in Singapore in June
* First summit between US president and North Korean counterpart
* Kim hails ‘excellent first step … toward building a good future’
Donald Trump will come face to face with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, in Singapore on 12 June, the US president announced on Thursday.
The summit – a first between a sitting US president and his North Korean counterpart – will be the stage for critical talks aimed at curbing North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme.
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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Trump-Kim Jong-un summit set for Singapore on 12 June.
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China moves to strengthen financial ties to Japan in face of US trade war threat.
China and Japan agree to set up hotline to prevent military clashes.
AFRICA
Aid group: Migrants ‘prefer to die’ than return to Libya.
Kenyan dam bursts causing 'huge destruction' and deaths.
Sierra Leone new president announces free education for kids.
Guinea opposition to resume protests over contested vote.
Nigerian diplomat found dead in Sudan.
Outrage after deadly South Africa mosque attack.
Congo announces 1st confirmed death from Ebola outbreak.
EUROPE
Italy's populists make 'significant steps' towards coalition government.
Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont taps successor after renouncing independence leadership role.
Russia and Iran will continue 'close coordination' on nuclear deal: Moscow.
Russia urges Trump-Putin summit after U.S. rebuff of Iran deal.
UK apologizes for role in Libyans’ kidnapping and torture.
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Emmanuel Macron receives Charlemagne Prize for European unity in Aachen.
AMERICAS
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Russian firm pleads not guilty to election meddling charge.
Nicaragua protests: Tens of thousands in new anti-government rallies.
Colombia, ELN rebels renew peace talks in Havana.
Rival Venezuela opposition candidates vow to stay in race, splitting vote.
Jamaica hit by flash floods.
Canada minister tells of US airport security hassels over turban.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US-backed forces in Syria hunt for top IS leaders trapped in last enclaves.
Isis: Trump says five 'most wanted' leaders captured.
More than 4,000 Russian citizens fighting on side of terrorists in Syria — diplomat.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Tidal accused of manipulating Beyonce and Kanye West data.
US hopes to narrow wide gap in China trade talks.
Chinese telecoms giant ZTE fears collapse.
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