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North Korea's Detention of US Citizen 'Concerning': White House
The latest detention of a U.S. citizen by North Korea, which raises the number of Americans in their custody to four, is "concerning," a White House spokesman said, amid heightened tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.
All the President's Men and Women: A Look at Macron's Inner Circle
A Socialist lawmaker who steered Macron's flagship deregulation bill through parliament in 2015, he was one of the first parliamentarians to join the young centrist's movement.
Roses in Hand, Venezuelan Women Protesters Face Security Forces
Dressed in white and chanting "Liberty!", tens of thousands of women opposed to Venezuela's socialist President Nicolas Maduro marched on Saturday, proffering roses to security forces who blocked their way.
86-year-old Nepalese Mountaineer Dies on Mt Everest
Sherchan had scaled the Everest at the age of 76 in 2008 and recorded his name in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2010 as the oldest climber.
'Massive' Cyber Attack Hits French Presidential Polls, Macron Mails Leaked
Leading French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron's campaign said on Friday it had been the target of a "massive" computer hack that dumped its campaign emails online 1-1/2 days before voters choose between the centrist and his far-right rival Marine...
South African Court Orders Zuma to Provide Reasons for Firing Gordhan
That report accused the former finance minister and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas of plotting with banks in London to undermine the South African economy. Jonas was also fired by Zuma.
Russia Presents Greatest Threat to US, Says FBI Chief James Comey
Russia presents greatest threat to American national security, FBI Director James Comey has told lawmakers.
Islamic State Terrorists Developing Own Social Media Platform: Europol
Islamic State terrorists are developing their own social media platform to avoid security crackdowns on their communications and propaganda, the head of the European Union's police agency said on Wednesday.
Donald Trump Would Be 'Honoured' to Meet North Korea's Kim Jong-Un
US President Donald Trump said he would be "honoured" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un under the right conditions, dialing back threats of military action against the regime Monday.
UN Envoy Supported by Donald Trump, Even if Outspoken at Times
Nikki Haley didn't wait to take office as US ambassador to the United Nations to break with the Trump administration's foreign policy stances.
CIA Chief in South Korea for 'Internal Meeting': US Embassy
South Korea's largest daily Chosun Ilbo reported Monday that Pompeo arrived in Seoul at the weekend and held back-to-back closed-door meetings with the head of the South's spy agency and senior presidential officials.
Donald Trump Set For First Meeting With Palestinian President
Examples were seen early on, with Trump backing away from the US commitment to the two-state solution when he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in February.
Turkey Threatens Further Strikes on US-Allied Syrian Kurds
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said his country may take further action against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria and insisted US support for such groups "must come to an end".
Trump Celebrates 100 Days in Office With Attack on 'Dishonest' Media
Trump's 100th day events were set in a politically important state that he won with 48 percent of the vote.
Pope Francis Rejects Fanaticism, Appeals for Charity in Egypt Visit
Pope Francis rejected fanaticism and appealed for charity on Saturday as he addressed thousands of faithful during a visit to Egypt to promote reconciliation with Muslims and support its embattled Christians.
French Riot Police Clash With Youths Protesting Presidential Election
French riot police clashed with youths in central Paris on Thursday when a demonstration against far right leader presidential candidate Marine Le Pen and her centrist rival Emmanuel Macron turned violent.
