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In a historic summit, President Trump pitches North Korea’s Kim Jong Un with a movie trailer
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Plus, we take a look at how locals are reacting.
Why North Korea’s priority isn’t its underdeveloped economy
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North Korea's relationship with the U.S. is not about "aid or even investment," according to Leon Sigal, director of the Northeast Asia Cooperative Security Project at the Social Science Research Council.
Germany: Business as usual with Iran
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In Germany, officials are confident that the European leaders will broker a deal that avoids U.S. punishment.
New U.S. sanctions target prominent Russian figures
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 38 Russian individuals and entities today. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says they’ve played a key role in the Kremlin’s “malicious cyber activities” and attempts to “subvert” Western democracies. The sanctions take aim at seven Russian oligarchs, and 17 senior officials in the Russian government. But, who are they? […]
How sanctions might actually develop North Korea’s economy
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North Korea might end up giving up its biggest bargaining chip: nuclear weapons.
Iran deal may be imperiled
President Donald Trump’s choice to replace Rex Tillerson as secretary of state could spell trouble for the nuclear deal with Iran. Trump’s nominee, Mike Pompeo, shares the president’s disdain for the agreement. The international commission implementing the Iran deal will try to hammer out a compromise at a meeting in Vienna today. Click the […]
U.K. and Russia at odds over spy poisoning
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The U.S., France and Germany also condemn alleged Russian killing.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Russians for U.S. election meddling
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said late February that they would be coming soon.
Rex Tillerson out as secretary of state, to be replaced by CIA chief Mike Pompeo
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A White House official said Trump wanted to have a new team in place ahead of upcoming talks with North Korea and various trade talks.
Mnuchin: New sanctions coming for Russia, North Korea
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The treasury secretary also touched on Dodd-Frank, trade agreements and the tax overhaul in a wide-ranging interview with Kai Ryssdal.

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