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Seoul: N. Korean leader removes major nuclear sticking point
Foster Klug, Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 6:39pm
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Thursday that his rival, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, isn't asking for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Korean Peninsula as a precondition for abandoning his nuclear weapons. If true, this would seem to remove a major sticking point to a potential nuclear disarmament deal.
Brazil's first black justice considers presidential run
Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 5:12pm
Brazil's first black Supreme Court justice said Thursday he is considering a run for president, which could be a significant turn since the widely known retired justice appeals to both supporters and detractors of the current front-runner, jailed former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Tiny African kingdom of Swaziland changes its name
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 4:03pm
Breathe easy, Switzerland: The tiny African kingdom of Swaziland is changing its name.
Caravan migrants hop freight train in Mexico heading north
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 3:01pm
The remnants of a caravan of Central American migrants that drew angry tweets from President Donald Trump hopped on the roofs of a freight train Thursday heading for northern Mexico.
Armenian protesters to renew efforts to stop capital traffic
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 2:54pm
The leader of large protests that have roiled the capital of Armenia for a week is calling on supporters to renew efforts to paralyze traffic.
Syrian rebels give up Damascus area town to government
Philip Issa, Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 2:44pm
The Syrian government took control of a town northeast of Damascus on Thursday after rebels evacuated to north Syria — the latest in a string of handovers by rebels to the government.
UN Security Council mourns death of Ivory Coast ambassador
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 2:25pm
The Security Council bid farewell Thursday to veteran diplomat Bernard Tanoh-Boutchoue, the Ivory Coast's ambassador to the United Nations who died just months after starting a two-year term on the U.N.'s most powerful body.
Prosecutors again accuse Guatemala president of corruption
Sonia Perez D., Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 2:23pm
Guatemalan prosecutors and a United Nations' anti-corruption commission again accused President Jimmy Morales of corruption Thursday related to alleged illegal campaign financing while he was secretary general of his party.
A look at Miguel Diaz-Canel, the new president of Cuba
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 1:29pm
A look at Miguel Diaz-Canel, the new president of Cuba:
EU foreign policy hails Western Balkan efforts at membership
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 12:43pm
The European Union foreign policy chief on Thursday hailed efforts by nations in Western Balkans to advance toward membership in the bloc, ending a tour of the volatile region where Russia is also vying for influence.
Gaza protest camps moved closer to Israel border fence
Fares Akram, Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 12:26pm
Gaza protest organizers moved sit-in tents closer to the Israeli border fence Thursday, a day before a fourth planned mass demonstration, raising fears of more bloodshed.
Russia, NATO military chiefs meet in Azerbaijan
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 12:05pm
Russia's top military officer has met with his NATO counterpart, the first such encounter since relations between Moscow and the alliance have sunk to post-Cold War lows over the Ukrainian crisis.
Police: 2 die in light airplane crash in Northern Ireland
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 11:30am
Police say two people have died in the crash of a light airplane in Northern Ireland.
At least 25 killed in battle for southwest Yemeni province
Ahmed Al-Haj, Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 11:19am
Heavy fighting between Yemeni pro-government forces and Shiite Houthi rebels has killed at least 25 people since Tuesday in the southwestern province of Taiz, Yemeni security officials said Thursday.
The Latest: UN, parties discuss chem watchdog work in Syria
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 11:07am
The Latest on the Syria conflict (all times local):
Poland marks 75th anniversary of uprising in Warsaw Ghetto
Monika Scislowska and Vanessa Gera, Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 10:59am
Sirens wailed, church bells tolled and yellow paper daffodils of remembrance dotted the crowd as Polish and Jewish leaders extolled the heroism and determination of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising fighters on the 75th anniversary of their ill-fated rebellion.
Turkey's weak opposition scrambles to challenge Erdogan
Suzan Fraser, Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 10:59am
One party leader is in jail. Another doesn't have a candidate. A third might face eligibility issues for her party. Turkey's weak opposition is scrambling to mount a meaningful challenge against strongman President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with just nine weeks to prepare for snap elections.
Iran's defense minister visits Iraq to promote security ties
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 10:42am
Iran's defense minister has visited a joint intelligence center in the Iraqi capital operated by Iran, Iraq, Syria and Russia.
