Thursday, September 20, 2018

World News Briefs -- September 20, 2018

Mr Moon gave a historic speech to thousands of North Koreans. Reuters

BBC: North Korea's Kim wants fast denuclearisation, South's leader says

North Korea's leader wants to complete denuclearisation quickly and hold a second summit with Donald Trump soon, South Korea's president says.

President Moon Jae-in, who has ended a landmark trip to the North, said Kim Jong-un also wanted US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit again.

Mr Pompeo said earlier he was ready to restart negotiations, stalled since the first Trump-Kim summit in June.

Mr Pompeo said the aim was denuclearising North Korea "by 2021".

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MIDDLE EAST

Russia, Israel seek to defuse crisis over accidental downing of plane in Syria.

Russia, Turkey still working on 'details' of Idlib deal: UN.

Syrian Kurds say they cannot hold foreign jihadists indefinitely.

Iran dismisses U.S. offer of talks, says Washington broke last deal.

Iran, Lebanon take steps against Israel nuclear 'threat'.

Hezbollah 'has precision rockets despite Israeli strikes in Syria'.

Netanyahu hits out at Iran after Syria friendly fire incident.

ASIA

South Korea's Moon wants U.S. to resume talks with North Korea.

U.S. ready to resume North Korea talks, seeks denuclearization by 2021.

Mike Pompeo invites North Korean talks, aims for denuclearisation by 2021.

South Korea's leader: Pyongyang seeks second Trump-Kim summit.

China urges the US to show sincerity and take steps to correct its behavior when it comes to trade.

China's Xi says places 'high premium' on Pakistan ties, as army chief visits.

Maldives voters fear fraud as high-stakes election looms.

Australia eyes PNG military base to curb China's Pacific influence.

Japan's Shinzo Abe wins ruling party leadership vote.

Former Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak arrested for corruption.

AFRICA

Angola drops graft charges against ex-army chief.

Uganda: Police ban rallies for pop star politician Bobi Wine.

Rights group calls Egypt an 'open-air prison' for critics.

‘Medieval’ cholera outbreak exposes huge challenges in Zimbabwe.

Madagascar says plague outbreak 'under control'.

Lake Victoria: Hundreds feared missing as ferry capsizes.

Botswana denies 90 elephants were found killed by poachers in wildlife sanctuary... as group who made the claims are accused of having 'vested interests' by conservationists.

EUROPE

Brexit deadlock: Theresa May urges EU to compromise. EU, UK fail to resolve border row as Brexit deadline looms.

European leaders pour scorn on British PM's Brexit plan.

Ukraine set to inform Russia of termination Of Friendship Treaty.

EU seeks closer North African ties to fight migrant smugglers.

Plight of jailed Catalans strains dialogue with Spain.

Marine Le Pen ordered by French court to undergo psychiatric test over anti-Islam tweets. Marine Le Pen laughs off court-ordered psychiatric tests.

Danske Bank money laundering 'is biggest scandal in Europe'.

Russia reinstated by Wada after doping scandal suspension.

AMERICAS

Trump blasts Congress over 'ridiculous' spending bill: 'Where is the money for the wall?'

GOP pushing forward for Kavanaugh, accuser wants ‘fairness’.

Multiple fatalities in US warehouse complex shooting: authorities.

Google tells Congress it continues to allow developers to scan, share Gmail data.

Rights group accuses Mexican military, police of unlawful killings.

Mexico's frugal president-elect stuck for hours on commercial flight.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. tags Iran anew as top terror sponsor, global attacks fall.

State Dept: Worldwide terrorist attacks decreased by 23% in 2017.

State Department warns Islamic State, al Qaeda have adapted after 'major strides' by US.

Taliban videos shows fighters occupying base, outposts in Afghan north.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dow, S&P touch record highs on relief from trade concerns.

'High uncertainty' hurting global growth, OECD says.

Facebook told to speed up changes or face 'sanctions'.

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