AP: Top North Korean official lands in US for talks with Pompeo
A senior North Korean official arrived in New York on Wednesday in the highest-level official visit to the United States in 18 years, as President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un sought to salvage prospects for a high-stakes nuclear summit.
Kim Yong Chol, the former military intelligence chief and one of the North Korean leader’s closest aides, landed mid-afternoon on an Air China flight from Beijing. Associated Press journalists saw the plane taxi down the tarmac before the North’s delegation disembarked at JFK International Airport.
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MIDDLE EAST
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China, Russia set to show support for Iran nuclear deal at security bloc summit, observers say.
Iran seeks OPEC support against U.S. sanctions: letter.
Iran sets sanctions waiver deadline for oil giant Total.
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New Iraq government must overcome sectarian divide: UN.
Confusion reigns in Iraq amid election fraud charges.
Israel fires missiles at Gaza in largest firefight in 4 years. Israel launches retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza after Hamas rocket attacks.
Hamas says Israel agreed to cease-fire after day of heavy fighting. Hamas-Israel ceasefire holds after night of violence.
ASIA
US general says some Taliban interested in peace.
U.S., North Korea conclude second round of Panmunjom talks.
Russian FM Lavrov expects visit to Pyongyang to help understand North Korea’s position.
Chinese coast guard ships seen near Japan-claimed Senkaku Islands.
Afghan forces end ISIL attack on ministry in Kabul.
At least 50 Taliban leaders die in HIMARS strike in Afghanistan, US says.
Taiwan welcomes Haiti’s president as mainland China poaches its dwindling number of allies.
India, Pakistan agree To Kashmir cease-fire after months of cross-border shelling. Pakistan and India vow to implement 2003 ceasefire agreement.
South Asia's summer monsoon starts early.
US to shorten length of some visas issued to Chinese citizens amid trade row.
Papua New Guinea to ban Facebook for a month.
AFRICA
20 kidnapped in eastern DR Congo 'since the weekend'.
On Mali visit, U.N. chief ask donors to back G5 Sahel force.
Weary Libyans remain wary of leaders' new pledges.
Libya rivals agree 'historic' election plan. Rival Libyan leaders agree to set elections for December.
Help wanted: UN mission struggles in troubled C. Africa.
African finance leaders to debate using China’s yuan as a reserve currency.
Kenya's president vows to recover stolen millions.
External actors urged to stop meddling in Somalia's affairs.
Zimbabwe to hold first post-Mugabe elections on July 30. Zimbabwe to elect post-Mugabe president on July 30.
EUROPE
As US mulls tariffs, France’s Macron warns against trade war.
Italy's League leader Salvini calls for new vote as soon as possible.
Italy government: Leaders talk amid political crisis.
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Paris police clear 1,700-strong Millenaire migrant camp. Police clear Paris camp as migrant debate flares in France.
Greek workers strike over austerity, bailout reform.
Putin critic Bill Browder freed after brief arrest in Spain.
Syria recognizes Russian-backed Georgia regions.
AMERICAS
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Venezuela government committed 'crimes against humanity': report.
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Brazil faces calls for return to military dictatorship amid truckers' strike.
Brazil oil workers begin strike in new blow to government.
Mexican campaigns awash with dirty money, pre-election report finds.
Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes offers resignation.
Mexican journalist Hector Gonzalez Antonio beaten to death.
Puerto Rico's Hurricane Maria death toll hiked to 4,645, according to Harvard University study.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Mozambique 'jihadists behead' villagers.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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China slams US for 'sudden flip-flops' in trade policy.
And this evening he goes to see Hamilton!
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