New Your Times: North Korea Postpones Talks With South, Hinting Kim-Trump Summit Is in Peril
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea abruptly postponed high-level talks with South Korea on Wednesday to protest a joint South Korean-United States Air Force drill, and warned that the historic summit meeting between North Korea’s leader and President Trump next month could be jeopardized.
The news injected sudden tension and uncertainty into what had been months of warming relations on the Korean Peninsula. It came weeks before North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, who has raised the possibility of relinquishing his nuclear weapons, is scheduled to confer with President Trump in what would be the first meeting between leaders of both countries.
Mr. Trump, who threatened North Korea last year with “fire and fury” if Mr. Kim attacked the United States with nuclear weapons, has said he hopes the planned June 12 meeting in Singapore will lead to improved relations with North Korea after decades of hostility.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkey and Israel expel envoys over Gaza deaths.
Gulf widening between US and key allies over Gaza.
Palestinian killed by Israeli fire along Gaza border: ministry.
Thousands begin to bury 60 dead as world reacts to Gaza violence.
UN Security Council set to discuss Gaza after a deadly day.
Israel faces diplomatic fallout after dozens killed in Gaza.
Syria regime advances in IS-held pocket of Damascus. Syrian government forces seize last rebel enclave in Homs.
Russian support gave Assad half of Syria: study.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's central bank chief, others.
U.S. withdrawal from nuclear deal, embassy move are historic mistakes, Iran says.
Populist cleric Sadr all but wins Iraq election.
Iraq rivals jostle for power after cleric Sadr's shock win.
ASIA
North Korea threatens to cancel US summit.
N. Korea casts doubt on Trump summit.
South Korea military says North Korea making preparations to close nuclear site.
N. Koreans visit Beijing to learn about China's reforms: ministry.
US, Afghanistan launch air strikes as Taliban attack western city.
‘Serious measures’ taken as Taliban attack Farah city in western Afghanistan. aliban launch large-scale assault on western Afghan city.
India's Congress bids to block Modi party in key state. In big boost, Indian PM Modi's party emerges strongest in state poll.
Malaysia's 92-year-old PM says he'll stay in office for 1-2 years.
Former Taiwan president gets jail time for information leak.
Ex-Comoros president questioned over passport scheme.
AFRICA
UN appeals for Sudan aid amid worsening crises.
UN says 160,000 anglophone Cameroonians fled violence since 2016.
Haftar's forces make push on opposition-held Libyan city of Derna.
UN extends African peace mission in Somalia.
Ugandan troops not at ease inside Somalia war.
Somalia: Puntland, Somaliland forces clash outside Tukaraq.
Burundi to hold referendum to extend Nkurunziza rule.
Egypt arrests activist on charges of insulting president.
South African group under fire for lobbying US for white rights.
Britons captured in DR Congo park 'lucky to be alive'.
EUROPE
Russia moves to retaliate for US sanctions.
Russia's Putin, PM Medvedev likely to discuss members of new government on Tuesday: Kremlin.
Europe, Iran say push to save nuclear deal off to good start.
EU tells Iran it will try to protect firms from US sanctions. Europe, Iran seek to save nuclear deal after US pullout.
Merkel on Iran deal: We experienced setback in EU relations with US. Merkel says European ties with U.S. set back over Iran.
US starts turning the heat up on EU over Iran deal — Lavrov.
New Catalan leader calls for end of direct rule by Madrid.
Protests in London as Erdogan visits.
German economy loses steam.
Russian opposition leader Navalny gets 30-day jail sentence.
France, Chechen Republic head trade accusations over Paris attacker.
Ecuador reportedly spent $5 million protecting — and spying on — Julian Assange.
AMERICAS
Voters cast ballots in 4 states; in Pa., redrawn map in play.
Trump says Melania 'doing really well'. Trump says first lady to leave hospital in ‘2 or 3 days’.
Maduro seizes Kellogg plant after it leaves Venezuela due to crisis.
Nicaraguan students enraged at repression turn on government.
Exclusive: As Venezuelans suffer, Maduro buys foreign oil to subsidize Cuba.
Amazon and Starbucks blast Seattle tax to fight homelessness.
Pope crisis talks with Chile bishops over abuse may lead to purge.
Lava flow from Hawaii volcano could last for weeks — and paper masks won't keep you safe.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Top ISIS militant captured in raid mastermind behind burning of Jordanian pilot, report says.
IS vows to fight to death in battle for areas near Deir el-Zour.
Three families behind ISIS-inspired bombings in Indonesia's Surabaya.
Family photo becomes new picture of militancy in Indonesia.
Suspected US airstrike kills 3 al-Qaeda operatives in Yemen.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Tech and health care lead US stocks lower; bond yields rise.
Global demand for air conditioning to triple by 2050: report.
Facebook says posts with graphic violence rose in early 2018.
AP sources: Tepper to buy NFL Panthers for record $2.2 billion.
Kaspersky to move from Russia to Switzerland after spying allegations.
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