Friday, June 1, 2018

World News Briefs -- June 1, 2018 (Evening Edition)

President Donald Trump said on Friday an unprecedented nuclear arms summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that the United States pulled out of will now go ahead as scheduled on June 12 in Singapore, adding another twist to a high-stakes diplomatic dance. Reuters

Politico: Trump says Kim meeting is back on: ‘We’re getting along’

The announcement came after the president hosted North Korea’s No. 2 in the Oval Office on Friday.

President Donald Trump held an extraordinary Oval Office meeting with Kim Jong Un’s deputy on Friday, after which he snapped a chummy photo with the North Korean official and announced that the historic summit with Kim is back on.

“We‘ll be meeting on June 12 in Singapore,“ Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House after escorting Kim Yong Chol, Kim Jong Un‘s second in command, into a vehicle.

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MIDDLE EAST

US warns against attacking its troops after Assad says they’ll leave Syria ‘one way or another'.

Hezbollah, Iran-backed forces won't take part in south Syria assault – Source.

Syrian refugees fear permanent exile over confiscation law.

May records 'lowest monthly civilian toll' in Syria war.

US to veto Palestinian 'protection' resolution at UN, says Nikki Haley.

Jordan price hikes spark protests, royal reprieve.

Vogue Arabia cover with princess at the wheel of a car called 'insensitive' by activists.

ASIA

The summit’s back on: Trump welcomes NKorean to White House.

Rival Koreas agree to military, Red Cross talks for peace.

Smoke from North Korea's Yongbyon reactor raises questions.

Russia cautions US, North Korea against deliberately pushing unrealistic demands.

North Korea tourism revival expected in China as relations thaw.

Beijing is upping the pressure on Taiwan: 'Expectation of reunification is certainly increasing'.

Taliban 'categorically reject' claim of dialogue with Kabul.

Chinese interference in New Zealand at 'critical' stage, says Canada spy report.

Myanmar and UN agree on steps for Rohingya repatriation.

Election to test Pakistan democracy amid allegations of military meddling.

AFRICA

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa tells investors ZANU-PF will remain in power.

Traffickers kill 12 migrants trying to flee Libya camp: UN.

E.Guinea opposition leader accuses govt of killing cousin.

Army in Madagascar threatens to 'intervene' over political crisis.

Kenyan officials to take polygraph tests to tackle corruption.

Zimbabwe opposition plans election reform protests.

Uganda to build 'Idi Amin museum' to attract tourists.

Mali adopts 'national consensus' law.

EUROPE

'We found Russian hit-list of 47 people', Ukraine tells allies.

EU opens WTO case against Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs. EU joins global battle against Trump tariff onslaught.

EU 'not at war with anyone' on trade: Mogherini.

Spain Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy forced to step down. Mariano Rajoy: Spanish PM forced out of office.

Political novice Giuseppe Conte sworn in as Italy's new PM. Italy establishes populist government led by Giuseppe Conte.

Italy vows to 'send home' undocumented immigrants.

'Drain the swamp': rightwing leader pulls ahead in Slovenia's polls.

German prosecutors apply for Puigdemont's extradition.

Murdered Maltese reporter faced threat of libel action in UK.

AMERICAS

Trump says he wouldn’t mind replacing NAFTA with 2 deals.

Canada files WTO challenge of U.S. tariffs, to work with EU.

Dozens of jailed activists released in Venezuela.

US unemployment falls to nearly 1969 levels; hiring solid.

U.S. adds 223,000 jobs in May; unemployment lowest since 1969. US jobless rate falls to 18-year low.

Trump fires back at Trudeau: Canada has treated U.S. agriculture 'very poorly'. Trump calls on Canada to open markets, remove trade barriers.

Clinton allies open to backing Warren for president in 2020.

16 killed in Mother's Day marches across Nicaragua as calls for new elections grow. Nicaragua protests: More than 100 killed since April.

Brazil's presidential frontrunner urges review of ties with China.

Protests in Argentina calling for decriminalisation of abortion.

US-Cuba mail service fully implemented after trial phase.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pentagon says nearly 500 civilians killed in US military operations in Trump's first year.

US-led coalition acknowledges more civilian deaths in war against ISIS.

Al-Qaeda blasts Saudi's reformist Crown prince over 'sinful projects' including bringing back cinemas and allowing women to drive.

US, coalition forces used cyberattacks to hunt down ISIS command posts.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks, interest rates climb as job market keeps improving.

Allies in G7 vow to fight U.S. tariffs, see threat to growth.

Chinese firms pile in to sponsor World Cup 2018 amid Fifa fallout.

ANZ, Deutsche Bank, Citigroup face 'cartel' charges.

Gender pay gap costs global economy $160tn, says World Bank stud.

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