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North Korea says no U.S. talks planned at Olympics, Pence vows continued pressure

open view web desk SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea has no intention of meeting U.S. officials during the Winter Olympics that start in South Korea on Friday, state media said, dampening hopes the Games will help resolve a tense standoff over the North’s nuclear weapons program. However, […]

China accuses U.S. of “Cold War mentality” with new nuclear policy

open view web desk BEIJING- China urged the United States to drop its “Cold War mentality” and not misread its military build-up, after Washington published a document on Friday outlining plans to expand its nuclear capabilities to deter others. “Peace and development are irreversible global trends. The United […]

Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ talk to North Korea’s Kim on phone

open view web desk CAMP DAVID, Md. – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “absolutely” be willing to talk on the phone to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and that he hopes a positive development results from talks between North Korea and South Korea. […]

U.S. weighs Pakistani blowback as it piles pressure on Islamabad

open view web desk WASHINGTON- The United States is examining ways to mitigate any Pakistani retaliation as it piles pressure on Islamabad to crack down on militants, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, cautioning that U.S. action could extend beyond a new freeze in aid. Pakistan is […]

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