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Kim, Moon head to North Korea's sacred volcano on final day
Pyongyang, Sep 20 (AP/UNB) — The two Korean leaders took to the road for the final day of their summit Thursday, heading to a beautiful volcano considered sacred in the North and used in its propaganda to legitimize the Kims' three generations of rule. Their trip followed a day of wide-ranging agreements they trumpeted as a major step toward peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Britain appeals for EU Brexit compromise over Irish border
Salzburg, Sept 20 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday appealed to the European Union to soften its stance in Brexit negotiations, saying that only her government has a workable plan to prevent a hard border between Northern Ireland in the U.K. and EU member state Ireland.
US ready 'to engage immediately' with North Korea
Washington, Sept 20 (AP/UNB) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he has invited North Korea's foreign minister to meet with him next week to continue discussions on efforts to get the North to abandon its nuclear weapons.
Everyone who lives in India is Hindu by identity, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Dhaka, Sep 19 (UNB) - Mohan Bhagwat, while explaining the RSS’ views on traditional and modern education, said that all people living in India are Hindu in terms of identity and nationality.
Everyone living in India is Hindu by identity: RSS chief
Dhaka, Sep 19 (UNB) - Mohan Bhagwat, while explaining the RSS’ views on traditional and modern education, said that all people living in India are Hindu in terms of identity and nationality.
Gaza protests escalate after deal to ease blockade fails
Gaza City, Sep 19 (AP/UNB) — Palestinians protested Wednesday at a new location along the perimeter fence between Israel and Gaza as Hamas intensified demonstrations at the border after Egyptian-led cease-fire talks stalled.
Kim agrees to dismantle main nuke site if US takes steps too
Pyongyang, Sept 19 (AP/UNB) — The leaders of North and South Korea announced a wide range of agreements Wednesday which they said were a major step toward peace on the Korean Peninsula. But the premier pledge on denuclearization contained a big condition, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stating he'd permanently dismantle his main nuclear complex only if the United States takes unspecified corresponding measures.
Malaysia anti-graft agency arrests former leader Najib Razak
Kuala Lumpur, Sept 19 (AP/UNB) — Malaysia's anti-graft agency said former Prime Minister Najib Razak was arrested on Wednesday and will face further charges of abuse of power over the multimillion-dollar looting of a state investment fund.
Pakistan court suspends prison sentence, frees ex-PM Sharif
Islamabad, Sept 19 (AP/UNB) — A Pakistani court suspended the prison sentences of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law on Wednesday and set them free on bail pending their appeal hearings.
UK police: possible hate crime outside Muslim center; 3 hurt
London, Sep 19 (AP/UNB) — British police are investigating a possible hate crime after a car hit pedestrians near a Muslim community center, injuring three people.