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Trump meets Japan’s new emperor, prime minister
Tokyo, May 27 (AP/UNB) — After his visit with Japan’s new emperor, President Donald Trump is at Tokyo’s official state guest house meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Explosions in Nepal's capital leave 3 dead, 8 wounded
Kathmandu, May 26 (AP/UNB) — Three explosions killed three people and wounded at least eight in different parts of Nepal's capital on Sunday, with police suspecting that an outlawed communist group was responsible.
Melania Trump colors fish with kids at Japan digital museum
Tokyo, may 26 (AP/UNB) — Melania Trump was perfectly cool Sunday at an air-conditioned interactive digital museum in Tokyo where she drew a purple fish and had it projected on a digital aquarium on the wall, as she and her host, Japanese first lady Akie Abe, joined dozens of schoolchildren while their husbands played golf under the scorching sun.
Iran's president says country could hold vote over nuke deal
Iran, May 26 (AP/UNB) — Iran's president is suggesting the Islamic Republic could hold a public referendum over the country's nuclear program amid tensions with the United States.
Papua New Guinea prime minister resigns after 7 years
Papua New Guinea, May 26 (AP/UNB) — Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has resigned after seven years on the job.
UN says Afghan captives held by Taliban subjected to abuse
Afghanistan, May 26 (AP/UNB) — Afghan captives held by the Taliban have been subjected to abuse, ill-treatment and actions that may amount to torture, the U.N. said Sunday — a statement that comes as the U.S. is trying to find a negotiated solution to the country's protracted war.
10 wounded as gunmen open fire outside New Jersey bar
Trenton, May 26 (AP/UNB) — At least two gunmen fired into a crowd outside a bar in New Jersey's capital city, wounding 10 people, two critically, but the motive for the shooting remains unknown, authorities said.
Mexico confirms 6 killed in crash of military helicopter
Mexico City, May 26 (AP/UNB) — Authorities in Mexico have confirmed that six people died when a military helicopter that was helping fight forest fires crashed in the north-central state of Queretaro.
Trump downplays North Korean missile treat
Tokyo, May 26 (AP/UNB) — In an apparent contradiction of his national security adviser, President Donald Trump on Sunday downplayed recent North Korean missile tests, tweeting from Tokyo that they're not a concern for him — even though they are for Japan.
Trump and Abe tee off amid US-Japan trade tensions
Japan, May 26 (AP/UNB) — Golf never seems to be far behind whenever President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe get together.