Trump hints at de-escalation between India and Pakistan as U.S. mediates

United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday there would be some "reasonably decent news" on the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, a day after the two nuclear powers both downed enemy jets and Pakistan captured an Indian pilot.

from Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2tFwwN9 United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday there would be some "reasonably decent news" on the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, a day after the two nuclear powers both downed enemy jets and Pakistan captured an Indian pilot.

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Trump hints at de-escalation between India and Pakistan as U.S. mediates

United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday there would be some "reasonably decent news" on the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, a day after the two nuclear powers both downed enemy jets and Pakistan captured an Indian pilot.

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Trump says deal with Kim thwarted by North Korean sanction demands

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had failed to reach agreement due to North Korean demands to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions.

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Trump says he and North Korea's Kim discussed dismantling of Yongbyon nuclear plant

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he and North Korean leader Kim Jon Un had discussed the dismantling of North Korea's main nuclear facility at Yongbyon during talks at their second summit in Vietnam.

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Taliban says held 'extensive talks' with U.S. officials, reconvening Saturday

Taliban and American officials holding talks in Qatar on ways to end the war in Afghanistan have held “extensive” discussions on how foreign troops could be withdrawn and on how to guarantee the country would not be used again by outside forces to attack other countries, the Taliban said in a statement on Thursday.

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Live Briefing: Trump-Kim Summit Updates: ‘Sometimes You Have to Walk,’ Trump Says as Talks Collapse

President Trump and Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, cut short their second day of meetings in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again

A French store dropped a plan to sell a hijab designed for runners after becoming embroiled in the country's debate about what Muslim women wear.

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Cardinal George Pell Is Jailed to Await Sentencing on Sexual Abuse Conviction

Judge Peter Kidd of the County Court of Victoria said the cardinal, who was convicted in December of molesting two boys, would be sentenced on March 13.

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This May Be the World’s Deadliest Job. But There’s ‘No Choice Except to Join.’

Afghan Army and police salaries support extended families, even entire villages, but at a staggering price in lives. Some worry that peace could have its own cost.

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U.S. Urges New Venezuela Elections. One Obstacle: Russia.

An American resolution at the United Nations, which could be put to a vote on Thursday in the 15-member Security Council, is likely to be vetoed by Russia.

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Kushner Met With Saudi Crown Prince to Push Mideast Peace Plan

The meeting was Jared Kushner’s first face-to-face encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since Saudi agents killed the dissident Jamal Khashoggi.

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Will Netanyahu Be Indicted? The Pressure’s on This Man to Decide

With an election campaign in full swing, Israel’s attorney general, Avichai Mandelblit, must decide whether to charge his former patron, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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At Least 20 Killed in Fiery Crash at Cairo Train Station

The transportation minister resigned after a train rammed a barrier at the Egyptian city’s main railway station, setting off a blaze that left charred bodies on the tracks.

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Nepal Helicopter Crash Kills 7, Including Tourism Minister

The aircraft went down in a mountainous region that the minister was visiting to look into the feasibility of building an airport there. Everyone onboard died.

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Two Days After Resigning, Iran’s Foreign Minister Returns to Post

Although Mohammad Javad Zarif rejoined the government, analysts doubted that his return signaled any change in his diminished status since the American withdrawal from the nuclear deal he brokered.

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After Day of Compliments, Trump and Kim Jong-un Will Negotiate Face to Face

A ceremony to sign a “joint agreement” between the two leaders was scheduled, raising expectations for a diplomatic breakthrough.

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Intelligent, Bright and Merciless: A North Korean Official’s Take on Kim Jong-un

Thae Yong-ho, a former diplomat who defected to South Korea in 2016, said in an interview that the North Korean leader had no intention of relinquishing his nuclear weapons.

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28 Women Dragging Suitcases March for Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland

The demonstrators called for action on Northern Ireland’s restrictive abortion laws that activists say drives 28 women weekly to travel to England for the procedure.

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Huawei’s Cutest Fans in China? A Troupe of Dancing Children

In a music video on Chinese social media, young patriots sing the praises of the tech giant’s smartphones. The company says it had nothing to do with it.

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Michael Cohen, Kim Jong-un, Kashmir: Your Thursday Briefing

Let us help you start your day.

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Trudeau’s Ex-Attorney General: ‘Veiled Threats’ Were Made to Drop Case

Jody Wilson-Raybould said she was pressured to end a criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The opposition called for Mr. Trudeau’s resignation.

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Michael Cohen, North Korea, India: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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As Huawei’s Influence in Canada Grows, Some Fear Spying. Others Just Want Fast Internet.

From sponsoring “Hockey Night in Canada” to financing 5G research, Huawei’s footprint in Canada is expanding. Former government officials are expressing concern, but many consumers like the products.

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Spain’s Former Premier Testifies Against Catalan Separatists

Former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, in the Supreme Court, blamed Catalan separatist leaders for violence during the 2017 independence referendum.

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Thousands of Immigrant Children Said They Were Sexually Abused in U.S. Detention Centers, Report Says

There were 4,556 allegations in four years, including a rise in complaints during the Trump administration’s family separation policy.

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Trump says deal with Kim thwarted by North Korean sanction demands

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had failed to reach agreement due to North Korean demands to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions.

from Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2BYK3Uu U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had failed to reach agreement due to North Korean demands to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions.

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Spain Investigates Possible Attack at North Korean Embassy

The Spanish authorities announced the investigation after an embassy employee claimed to have escaped from the assault with slight injuries.

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Trump says he and North Korea's Kim discussed dismantling of Yongbyon nuclear plant

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he and North Korean leader Kim Jon Un had discussed the dismantling of North Korea's main nuclear facility at Yongbyon during talks at their second summit in Vietnam.

from Reuters: Top News https://ift.tt/2U7ZrF3 U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he and North Korean leader Kim Jon Un had discussed the dismantling of North Korea's main nuclear facility at Yongbyon during talks at their second summit in Vietnam.

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Michael Cohen, President Trump, Kashmir: Your Thursday Briefing

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Tech We’re Using: Limiting Your Digital Footprints in a Surveillance State

To protect himself and his sources from prying eyes in China, Paul Mozur, a technology reporter in Shanghai, leaves just an “innocent trace” of digital exhaust.

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Wildfires Rage in Britain After Record Temperatures

Firefighters tackled blazes in some of the country’s most beloved nature spots, including the woodland that inspired the Hundred Acre Wood of the “Winnie the Pooh” novels.

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Michael Cohen, Donald Trump, Pakistan: Your Wednesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.

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China Shifts, and Detroit’s Big Bet Goes Sour

Chrysler, Ford and General Motors saw a booming Chinese driving culture and cheap labor. Now the market is slowing, competition is rising and the Trump administration wants limits.

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Las principales noticias del jueves

By Por ELDA CANTÚ from NYT Liberaciones en Nicaragua, desertores venezolanos y un futuro extremo: lo que está sucediendo en América Latina y el mundo.Universal https://ift.tt/2BW5Hsq
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A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again

By ELIAN PELTIER and AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT A French store dropped a plan to sell a hijab designed for runners after becoming embroiled in the country's debate about what Muslim women wear.World https://ift.tt/2H7rG36
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Huawei’s Cutest Fans in China? A Troupe of Dancing Children

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT In a music video on Chinese social media, young patriots sing the praises of the tech giant’s smartphones. The company says it had nothing to do with it.Technology https://ift.tt/2XuNo7c
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The Cutest Animal on Instagram Is Possibly in Your Trash Can

By GRAY CHAPMAN from NYT Cuddle up to “verminfluencers,” the quintessential millennial pet.Style https://ift.tt/2TilY57
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Central Park Detective Retires With the Horse He Rode in On

By COREY KILGANNON from NYT At 63, Detective John Reilly — perhaps New York City’s oldest uniformed officer – faces mandatory retirement. He was Central Park’s lone mounted officer.New York https://ift.tt/2H6efAz
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Word + Quiz: skein

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT This word has appeared in 19 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year.The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2tJV87i
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A New Editor, and a New Take on Brexit, for a Brawny London Tabloid

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT No more “Enemies of the People” headlines under Geordie Greig, the Eton- and Oxford-educated editor of the pugnacious Daily Mail.Business https://ift.tt/2UdgaqC
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Michael Cohen, Kim Jong-un, Kashmir: Your Thursday Briefing

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What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Better Things’ and ‘The Guilty’

By GABE COHN from NYT After a behind-the-scenes shift, “Better Things” returns to FX. And a minimalist Swedish thriller is streaming on Hulu.Arts https://ift.tt/2EmarZ1
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Beal, Wizards Roll to 125-116 Victory Over Nets

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Bradley Beal capped off the best month of his career with yet another 30-point night.Sports https://ift.tt/2Udak8G
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