North Korea says weapons test involved 'long-range' capability SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday it had tested a long-range weapon, a claim that was likely to raise tensions on the peninsula and contradicted accounts from the South and in the US that Pyongyang had fired short-range missiles. The state-run Korean Central News Agency said leader Kim Jong Un had overseen Thursday's weapons test, the second in less than a week amid tensions with the US over their fitful drive to reach an agreement under which North Korea would give up its nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief. "At the command post, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un learned about a plan of the strike drill of various long-range strike means and gave an order of start of the drill," KCNA said, adding that the drill was successful. KCNA did not say what kind of weapon was fired. It avoided using the words missile, rocket or projectile. The update came amid … [Read more...] about North Korea says weapons test involved ‘long-range’ capability
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US-China trade talks resume, Trump says deal still ‘possible’
WASHINGTON: US and Chinese officials returned to the bargaining table late on Thursday (May 9) amid a sudden flare-up in hostilities, while President Donald Trump held out hopes of salvaging a trade deal.The Chinese delegation, including Vice Premier Liu He, was greeted by US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.With punishing US tariffs on hundreds of billions in Chinese merchandise due to jump after midnight, Trump told reporters he had received a letter from his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, and would likely speak to him by telephone later."It's possible to do it," Trump said of the trade deal at the White House. "I did get last night a very beautiful letter from President Xi."But Trump warned he was also more than happy to use tariffs in resolving his differences with China."I am different than a lot of people. I happen to think that tariffs, for our country, are very powerful."Months of increasing comity and optimism in trade talks … [Read more...] about US-China trade talks resume, Trump says deal still ‘possible’
In friendly Florida, Trump dreams of victory in 2020
PANAMA CITY BEACH, United States: "We had some great times here you remember? Before that great election, that great, great election, '16 right. And now we have '20 coming up!"Far from the bitter fight with Democrats in Washington and the Mueller investigation, President Donald Trump revelled with obvious pleasure at speaking before a friendly campaign crowd in Florida Wednesday (May 8) evening."lt's going to be just as special," he told the crowd at Panama City Beach, in a part of Florida where he recorded spectacular results in the 2016 race.At sunset, in the open air in front of a sea of red caps and under a huge "Make America Great Again" sign, Trump enjoys himself, by turns mocking his political opponents and boasting about his achievements and the health of the economy.The crowd chants "Four more years!" and a feisty Trump says he's ready for battle."I want to run so badly. I want this race to start immediately!"Basking in the adulation of the friendly crowd in the "Sunshine … [Read more...] about In friendly Florida, Trump dreams of victory in 2020
U.S.-China trade talks to resume despite Trump’s tariff threat
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By Keith Bradsher The New York Times Ana Swanson Tues., May 7, 2019 China’s top trade negotiator is heading to Washington for two days of trade talks, despite President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of Chinese goods. China’s Commerce Ministry announced Tuesday that Vice Premier Liu He, one of the country’s leading economic policy-makers, would join a delegation of Chinese officials who will hold further trade talks Thursday and Friday with the Trump administration. Liu is a close adviser and confidant of President Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, and his participation could improve the changes of striking a deal. Still, the atmosphere surrounding the trade talks has shifted dramatically since a week ago, when this week’s discussions were seen as a possible last round before the two sides halted a trade war that has made world markets shudder and thrown a damper on the … [Read more...] about U.S.-China trade talks to resume despite Trump’s tariff threat
Trump says he wants asylum seekers to pay a fee to apply
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By Jill Colvin The Associated Press Tues., April 30, 2019 WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is proposing charging asylum seekers a fee to process their applications as he continues to try to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants seeking to cross into the U.S. In a presidential memorandum signed Monday, Trump directed his attorney general and acting homeland security secretary to take additional measures to overhaul the asylum system, which he insists “is in crisis” and plagued by “rampant abuse.” The changes are just the latest in a series of proposals from an administration that is struggling to cope with a surge of migrant families arriving at the southern border that has overwhelmed federal resources and complicated Trump’s efforts to claim victory at the border as he runs for re-election. Most of those arriving say they are fleeing violence and poverty, and many request asylum under U.S. and international law. As part … [Read more...] about Trump says he wants asylum seekers to pay a fee to apply