Thursday, September 20, 2018

World News Briefs -- September 20, 2018 (Evening Edition)

U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un hold a signing ceremony at the conclusion of their summit at the Capella Hotel on the resort island of Sentosa, Singapore June 12, 2018. Picture taken June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Reuters: North Korea's Kim wants another Trump summit to speed denuclearization: South Korea's Moon

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea’s Kim Jong Un wants a second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump soon to hasten denuclearization, but a key goal is declaring an end this year to the 1950-53 Korean War, the South’s President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday.

Moon said he and Kim spent most of a three-day summit discussing how to break an impasse and restart nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington, which are at odds over which should come first, denuclearization or ending the war.

Kim, who recently proposed another summit with Trump after their unprecedented June talks in Singapore, said the North was willing to “permanently dismantle” key missile facilities in the presence of outside experts, and the Yongbyon main nuclear complex, if the United States took corresponding action.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israeli delegation in Moscow to share data on plane downing.

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

Moon to carry private message from Kim Jong Un to Trump.

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

German spy chief removal causes turbulence in Merkel gov’t.

EU, UK fail to resolve border row as Brexit deadline looms.

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 pushes ahead with plans to secure NATO membership.

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.

U2′s Bono says pope’s aghast about church sex abuse.

AMERICAS

Canada lawmakers declare Myanmar Rohingya killings 'genocide'.

NAFTA deal not yet in sight, Canada stands firm on auto tariffs.

Puerto Rico marks 1 year since Maria with song and sadness.

Lawyer: Kavanaugh accuser may testify with right conditions.

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

Somali officials: Airstrike kills or hurts several al-Shabab.

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

Stocks at records; Dow beats all-time high from January.

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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