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South Korea, U.S. consider 'various ways' to resume talks with N. Korea

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South Korea, U.S. consider 'various ways' to resume talks with N. Korea

SEOUL, May 21 (UPI) -- Unification Minister Kim Yeon Chul said Tuesday that South Korea and the United States are considering "various ways" to resume the stalled denuclearization negotiations with North Korea.

Terrorism, additional murder charges filed against accused Christchurch shooter

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Terrorism, additional murder charges filed against accused Christchurch shooter

WFP: Aid to Yemen will be suspended unless Houthi rebels allow access to those in need

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WFP: Aid to Yemen will be suspended unless Houthi rebels allow access to those in need

4 dead, 87 injured following roof collapse in China

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4 dead, 87 injured following roof collapse in China

Authorities apprehend man who scaled Eiffel Tower, landmark to reopen

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Authorities apprehend man who scaled Eiffel Tower, landmark to reopen

May 20 (UPI) -- Authorities arrested a man who attempted to climb the Eiffel Tower on Monday after the Paris landmark was shutdown and evacuated, officials said.

Watchdog: 10,000 Russians dying annually from HIV

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Watchdog: 10,000 Russians dying annually from HIV

May 20 (UPI) -- More than 300,000 people have died from HIV and AIDS in Russia over the last three decades, the nation's national consumer watchdog said Monday.

China highlights Korean War in TV shows amid trade tensions

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China highlights Korean War in TV shows amid trade tensions

May 20 (UPI) -- China may be increasingly using entertainment media to control public perceptions of the United States

Rights group: India controls Kashmir, Jammu rebels with torture

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Rights group: India controls Kashmir, Jammu rebels with torture

May 20 (UPI) -- A rights group said Monday it wants the U.N. to look into how India responds to uprisings in the territory of Kashmir, saying forces there routinely use torture to subdue dissent.

North Korea, Russia officials to meet in Moscow

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North Korea, Russia officials to meet in Moscow

May 20 (UPI) -- North Korea Workers' Party officials are to meet with their Russian counterparts in Moscow later this month, according to Russian media.

U.N. study: Corruption still a problem in reformed Afghanistan

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U.N. study: Corruption still a problem in reformed Afghanistan

May 20 (UPI) -- Amid peace talks between the United States and Afghanistan leaders, the United Nations mission in the war-scarred nation said in a study Monday sustained efforts are still needed to weed out corruption there.

Japan defense minister calls for improved ties with South Korea

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Japan defense minister calls for improved ties with South Korea

May 20 (UPI) -- Japan's defense minister is calling for improved relations with South Korea, despite political friction and recent anti-Korean remarks from Japanese lawmakers.

U.S., North Korea military officers hold 'friendly' conversations daily, report says

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U.S., North Korea military officers hold 'friendly' conversations daily, report says

May 20 (UPI) -- North Korea and U.S. military officers have exchanged phone calls at the Korean demilitarized zone.

IS militants blamed for prison riot that killed at least 32

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IS militants blamed for prison riot that killed at least 32

May 20 (UPI) -- Islamic militants instigated a prison riot in Tajikistan Sunday that killed three prison guards and 29 inmates.

Google to stop offering new Android versions for Huawei phones

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Google to stop offering new Android versions for Huawei phones

May 20 (UPI) -- Google said it will stop providing Android updates for Huawei phones -- the tech company's response to an executive order that U.S. companies stop doing business with foreign firms that threaten national security.

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy sworn in as Ukraine's president

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Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy sworn in as Ukraine's president

May 20 (UPI) -- Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy was sworn in Monday as the sixth president of Ukraine, vowing to achieve a ceasefire with Russian-backed separatists while announcing the disbandment of parliament.

Swedish prosecutor seeks warrant for Julian Assange

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Swedish prosecutor seeks warrant for Julian Assange

May 20 (UPI) -- A Swedish prosecutor filed a request Monday to arrest WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange for a rape case nearly a decade ago that began his several years of living under asylum.

Second DMZ hiking trail to open in Cheorwon in June

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Second DMZ hiking trail to open in Cheorwon in June

SEOUL, May 20 (UPI) -- The second inter-Korean border trail along the Demilitarized Zone that demarcates South and North Korea will be opened to civilian hikers next month, officials said Monday.

4 Americans, 1 Canadian killed in plane crash off Honduras coast

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4 Americans, 1 Canadian killed in plane crash off Honduras coast

May 19 (UPI) -- Four Americans and one Canadian died in a plane crash off the coast of Honduras on Saturday.

Swiss voters approve tax overhaul stripping special status for foreign businesses

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Swiss voters approve tax overhaul stripping special status for foreign businesses

May 19 (UPI) -- Voters in Switzerland approved a measure overhauling the country's corporate tax system and boosting pensions on Sunday.

Japanese abductees' kin urge PM Abe to enter negotiations with North Korea

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Japanese abductees' kin urge PM Abe to enter negotiations with North Korea

May 19 (UPI) -- The families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the late 1970s called for the government to expedite negotiations for their release on Sunday.

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