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North Korea says no plans to meet U.S. officials at Olympics; Washington seeks more sanctions

February 7, 2018 Moderator

SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) – North Korea has no intention of meeting U.S officials during the Winter Olympics that start in South Korea on Friday, state media reported, dampening hopes the Games will help resolve a tense standoff over the North’s nuclear weapons program.

Canada orders review of deal to sell helicopters to Philippines

February 7, 2018 Moderator

OTTAWA (Reuters) – Just one day after signing a $233 million agreement to sell 16 helicopters to the Philippines, the Canadian government on Wednesday ordered a review of the deal amid concerns the aircraft could be used to fight rebels.

More than 100 pro-Syrian forces killed after thwarted attack: U.S. official

February 7, 2018 Moderator

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 100 fighters aligned with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were killed after U.S.-led coalition and coalition-backed local forces thwarted a large, apparently coordinated attack late on Wednesday and early on Thursday, a U.S. official said.

Daily briefing: US budget deal, China M&A, ‘nut rage’ fallout

February 7, 2018 Moderator

Top stories and analysis from the FT and elsewhere

Pence says U.S. wants peaceful solution to North Korea crisis, but warns not to underestimate U.S.

February 7, 2018 Moderator

TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday the United States wants to peacefully dismantle North Korea’s nuclear program but warned Pyongyang not to underestimate U.S. military strength or resolve.

Along fortified Korean border, Olympics bring more VIPs, tourists

February 7, 2018 Moderator

PANMUNJOM, South Korea (Reuters) – Along the heavily fortified border between North and South Korea, the Olympic thaw in relations has led to more tourists and VIPs and fewer security incidents, tour operators and international soldiers stationed there say.

Philippines says ICC examining complaint against Duterte over drug war deaths

February 7, 2018 Moderator

MANILA (Reuters) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has informed the Philippines that it has begun a preliminary examination of a complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte that accuses him of crimes against humanity, his spokesman said on Thursday.

Australia joins global push to cut corporate tax rates

February 7, 2018 Moderator

Critics say A$65bn tax cut would mainly benefit shareholders of foreign companies

China imports jump almost 37% on oil prices, holiday timing

February 7, 2018 Moderator

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