Updated 1:30 am CDT, Saturday, May 4, 2019 People watch a TV showing a file footage of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, May 4, 2019. North Korea on Saturday fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide coveted sanctions relief in return for nuclear disarmament. The signs read: " North Korea fired short-range missiles." less People watch a TV showing a file footage of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, May 4, 2019. North Korea on Saturday fired several ... more Photo: Ahn Young-joon, AP … [Read more...] about The Latest: US, SKorea weigh ‘careful response’ to launches
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Pompeo dismisses North Korea’s rejection of him as US negotiator
Matthew Lee Associated Press Published 9:42 PM EDT Apr 19, 2019 Washington – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday rejected a North Korean demand that he be replaced as President Donald Trump’s top negotiator, as the United States and Japan vowed to continue to enforce tough sanctions on North Korea until it dismantles its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. Pompeo’s refusal to step down and the joint U.S.-Japanese pledge made at a meeting of their foreign and defense ministers at the State Department threw more uncertainty over the possible resumption of stalled denuclearization talks. The talks have been at an impasse over sanctions since Trump’s second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended without any agreement in late February, and the North has warned it may not return to the table without immediate sanctions relief. “Nothing changed, we’re continuing to work. I’m still in charge of the team,” Pompeo … [Read more...] about Pompeo dismisses North Korea’s rejection of him as US negotiator
Pompeo dismisses N Korea’s rejection of him as US negotiator
Matthew Lee, Ap Diplomatic Writer Updated 10:25 am CDT, Friday, April 19, 2019 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, arrives with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Department of State in Washington. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, arrives with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Department of State in Washington. Photo: Sait Serkan Gurbuz, AP Photo: Sait Serkan Gurbuz, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, arrives with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Department of State in Washington. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, arrives with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Department of … [Read more...] about Pompeo dismisses N Korea’s rejection of him as US negotiator
China, Japan tout ‘recovered’ ties amid global uncertainty
Yanan Wang, Associated Press Updated 5:35 am CDT, Sunday, April 14, 2019 Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, left, and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi attend a group photo event before the Japan-China high level economic dialogue at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Sunday, April 14, 2019.(Jason Lee/Pool Photo via AP) less Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, left, and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi attend a group photo event before the Japan-China high level economic dialogue at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, ... more Photo: Jason Lee, AP Photo: Jason Lee, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, left, and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi attend a group photo event before the Japan-China high level … [Read more...] about China, Japan tout ‘recovered’ ties amid global uncertainty
G7 ministers hope to seal commitments on global challenges
Updated 4:59 am CDT, Saturday, April 6, 2019 From left to right, Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, US Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono meet during a G7 at ministerial level in Dinard, Brittany, Friday, April 5, 2019. The G7 meeting is focus on cybersecurity, the trafficking of drugs, arms and migrants in Africa's troubled Sahel region, and fighting gender inequality. (Thibault Vandermersch/Pool Photo via AP) less From left to right, Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, US Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, French ... more Photo: Thibault Vandermersch, AP … [Read more...] about G7 ministers hope to seal commitments on global challenges