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Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit

The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U6PRm8

Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion

Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICOOcj

Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer

The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tIZaNe

Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tEY31h

Athens to open up ancient river

Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H4NCfs

The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XuhjMv

Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?

The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H9ecnx

Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises

Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EB9L3b

What we've learnt from the Nigerian election

Five lessons from a controversial poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GPfwN9

Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?

A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyYtjC

Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe

Trump says deal with Kim thwarted by North Korean sanction demands

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had failed to reach agreement due to North Korean demands to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VmgBiA

Trump says he and North Korea's Kim discussed dismantling of Yongbyon nuclear plant

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he and North Korean leader Kim Jon Un had discussed the dismantling of North Korea's main nuclear facility at Yongbyon during talks at their second summit in Vietnam. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2EDErko

Taliban says held 'extensive talks' with U.S. officials, reconvening Saturday

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Taliban and American officials holding talks in Qatar on ways to end the war in Afghanistan have held “extensive” discussions on how foreign troops could be withdrawn and on how to guarantee the country would not be used again by outside forces to attack other countries, the Taliban said in a statement on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VrunRc

China says hopes U.S., North Korea dialogue can continue

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China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it hopes dialogue and communication between the United States and North Korea can continue. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Vjvp1w

No gas? No votes. Subsidy cuts imperil Ukraine leader's reelection bid

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Ukrainian pensioner Nadiya Ignatiy says she has had the plum and cherry trees in her garden cut down for firewood since the government raised gas prices late last year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tIL3Yu

World powers call for calm as India and Pakistan trade fire in Kashmir

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Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire briefly along the contested border in Kashmir on Thursday morning, a day after the two nuclear powers both downed enemy jets, with Pakistan capturing an Indian pilot. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XrPQv4

Trump says hopefully India, Pakistan conflict coming to an end

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped the conflict between India and Pakistan will be coming to an end, after the two nuclear powers clashed across a contested border in the disputed Kashmir region. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IDcUU3

Trump says talks with Kim failed over North Korean sanctions demands

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam had failed to reach agreement due to North Korean demands to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2H7rW21

Britain's Labour Party backs Brexit referendum

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Britain's opposition Labour Party will support a new referendum on Brexit after parliament defeated its alternative plan for leaving the European Union, the party's leader Jeremy Corbyn said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GP9BHS

Thousands scramble as Thai Airways cancels flights over Pakistan

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Thousands of travelers were left scrambling on Thursday when Thai Airways International canceled more than a dozen flights to and from Europe after Pakistan closed its airspace amid rising tensions with India. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NF7PK9

Trump, Kim go for brief walkabout after meeting, joined by envoys

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U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took a brief stroll on Thursday in the courtyard of the Hanoi hotel where they are meeting for the second day of summit talks. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2BUOwYw

No agreement at Trump, Kim summit in Vietnam: White House

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U.S. Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not reach an agreement at the end of two days of meetings on Thursday but had constructive discussions on denuclearisation of the North and its economy, the White House said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tE8wKk

Vietnamese tanker bound for North Korea with gasoline cargo as Trump, Kim meet in Hanoi: data

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A Vietnamese tanker was bound for North Korea carrying 2,000 tonnes of gasoline, Refinitiv shipping data showed, just as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump prepared for key talks on security and cooperation in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2BWHbro