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September 17, 2018

Denuclearization, improving ties on Korean summit agenda

The main focus of outside attention to this week's inter-Korean summit is whether it can find ways to resolve the stalemated diplomacy on North Korea's nuclear program.

September 17, 2018

South Korean president heads to North for summit with Kim

South Korean President Moon Jae-in left for Pyongyang on Tuesday for his third summit of the year with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the presidential Blue House said.

September 17, 2018

UN envoy: Afghanistan is in best position for peace talks

The U.N. envoy for Afghanistan said Monday that the war-torn country is in its best position since 2001 to start the process leading to peace talks with the Taliban.

September 17, 2018

Trial for murder of Honduran environmental activist delayed

Honduras' supreme court indefinitely suspended the start of a trial Monday of eight men charged in the 2016 killing of prize-winning Honduran indigenous and environmental rights activist Berta Caceres.

September 17, 2018

Argentina's Fernandez charged, arrest sought

A federal judge indicted former President Cristina Fernandez on Monday and asked for her arrest for allegedly heading a corruption scheme that collected bribes from business leaders in exchange for public work contracts.

September 17, 2018

Guatemala govt bars anti-graft chief, defying court ruling

The government on Monday defied a ruling by Guatemala's top court to allow the return of the man who heads a U.N.-backed anti-corruption commission, with officials arguing they have the right to force his replacement.

September 17, 2018

US and Russia clash over enforcing UN sanctions on NKorea

The United States and Russia clashed Monday over enforcing U.N. sanctions against North Korea, with the U.S. ambassador accusing Moscow of "cheating" and Russia's envoy accusing Washington of "political ill-intent."

September 17, 2018

E. Guinea: Brazil search of VP delegation suitcases illegal

Equatorial Guinea on Monday accused Brazilian authorities of conducting an illegal search and seizure of the contents of suitcases belonging to a delegation that included the African country's vice president.

September 17, 2018

Last stand: Syria's rebel Idlib prepares for a losing battle

They dug trenches around towns, reinforced caves for cover and put up sand bags around their positions.

September 17, 2018

Mattis condemns Russia for influence-peddling in Macedonia

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Macedonia Monday, condemning Russian efforts to use its money and influence to build opposition to an upcoming vote that could pave the way for the country to join NATO — a move Moscow opposes.