N Korea threatens S Korea over F35 jets - CNN
N Korea threatens to develop weapons to counter, if S Korea continues to acquire advanced F35 stealth fighters from the US.
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US races for Taliban deal but Afghan peace further away - AFP
After nearly two decades in Afghanistan, the United States is racing to reach an agreement with the Taliban within two months but a broader peace deal for the war-ravaged country looks far more elusive. President Donald Trump, in a rare position...
In Sudan, a Power-Sharing Deal Propelled by a Secret Meeting and Public Rage - New York Times
A month ago Sudan’s pro-democracy movement was battered and in disarray. Protesters were in hiding after paramilitary troops rampaged through the main protest area, looting, raping and shooting dead scores of people. The internet had been shut down...
After Trump’s historic visit to North Korea, what will come of new nuclear talks? - Nexstar News
The U.S. and North Korea are expected to revive stalled negotiation talks after President Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in North Korea. “A lot of progress has been made. A lot of friendships have been made,” said President Trump. Trump said meeting...
An Update on Algeria and Libya - Voice of America
It has been nearly three months since Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, resigned amidst massive protests. While progress has been made on several fronts, many Algerians still yearn for fundamental systemic change. What will the future of Algeria...
U.S. sanctions threat on Sudan's junta increases pressure for transition to civilian rule - Washington Times
The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on the military-controlled junta to move quickly to a civilian-led government after the April ouster of longtime authoritarian President Omar al-Bashir, raising the prospect of sanctions if the junta fails to...
US Institute Trains Kenyan Women to Spot Potential Terrorists - Voice of America
The U.S. Institute of Peace is training Kenyan women from 20 organizations to help fight terrorist radicalization campaigns. The program comes as Kenya struggles to halt the recruitment efforts of Islamist militant group al-Shabab. The organization Sisters Without Borders...
The contest for Kim Jong Un's affections - CNN
With Xi visiting Kim in Pyongyang, is Chinese president Xi competing with Pres. Trump for influence over Kim Jong Un?
State Leaders Summit: Addressing Global Crisis - C-SPAN
Former federal government officials spoke at this year’s U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s state leaders summit. In this panel, the experts spoke about America’s role on the global stage and how the U.S. can address issues such as climate change, fragile states and terrorism and...
Sudan military admits security forces committed 'violations' after protests turned deadly - Fox News
Sudan’s longtime genocidal dictator may be gone, but violence and repression continue to wreak havoc across the country as the ruling military council admitted "violations" after more than 100 protesters were killed following a sit-in camp outside...