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Paris burns as workers of the world unite, protest
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2017
» Europeans took to the streets on Monday, celebrating the international workers' holiday of May Day with an assortment of rallies and demonstrations, which in France turned violent as protesters threw petrol bombs at police.
THAAD missiles 'initially capable' in S.Korea
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2017
» WASHINGTON: The US military's THAAD missile defence system in South Korea has reached an initial operating capability to defend against North Korean missiles, US officials said on Monday, forging ahead with the system despite staunch objections from China.
$1.1 trillion agreement ends threat of US shutdown
Associated Press, Published on 02/05/2017
» WASHINGTON -- The White House and top lawmakers endorsed a US$1.1 trillion spending bill on Monday to carry the nation through September, erasing the threat of a disruptive government shutdown.
Trump's instinctual diplomacy with Kim, Duterte
News, New York Times, Published on 02/05/2017
» WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump continued his outreach to rogue leaders Monday, declaring he would meet North Korea’s dictator, Kim Jong Un, provided the circumstances were right, even as the Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, brushed aside the president’s invitation to visit the White House, saying he might be “too busy.”
Trump says he could meet with North Korea's leader
Associated Press, Published on 02/05/2017
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump opened the door to a future meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, offering unusual praise for the globally ostracised leader at a time of surging nuclear tensions.
Merkel tells Putin Russia sanctions will have to remain
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/05/2017
» German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that European Union sanctions will have to remain on Russia given the lack of progress in resolving the simmering conflict in Ukraine.