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September 25, 2020
Kim Jong Un Apologizes Over Shooting Death of South Korean
By Associated Press
South Korean officials said the North Korean leader had issued a rare apology, likely to de-escalate tensions after the shocking incident.
September 25, 2020
Afghan Officials: Taliban Attack Checkpoints, Kill 28 Police
By Associated Press
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attacks, which it said were carried out after the police in the area refused to surrender.
September 24, 2020
Seoul Says North Korea Killed South Korean Official, Burned His Body
By Associated Press
The official disappeared from a government boat near the disputed inter-Korean maritime boundary. How he wound up in North Korean waters is a mystery.
September 23, 2020
Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Plans New Government
By Associated Press
Anwar says he will reveal more details following a meeting with the king, but a cabinet member denies the government has fallen.
September 23, 2020
Critic of Chinese Leader Sentenced to 18 Years in Graft Case
By Associated Press
Real estate mogul Ren Zhiqiang had been outspoken on issues from censorship to COVID-19. Now he’s in prison on corruption charges.
September 22, 2020
Witnesses: Afghan Government Airstrikes Kill 24 Civilians
By Associated Press
The Afghan Defense Ministry, however, said the airstrikes killed 30 Taliban fighters.
September 21, 2020
Pakistan Opposition, Backed by Ex-Premier, to Protest Khan
By Associated Press
Nawaz Sharif has re-entered Pakistan’s political fray, calling for Khan’s ouster.
September 18, 2020
US Envoy to United Nations Meets With Taiwan Official in New York
By Associated Press
The “historic” meeting comes amid a growing U.S. campaign to give Taiwan a voice in international bodies.
September 15, 2020
US Envoy Lauds Pakistan’s Role in Afghan Peace Talks Process
By Associated Press
Washington's peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and a U.S. delegation visiting Pakistan praised its assistance.
September 15, 2020
Expect US Election to Have Consequences for Troops Overseas
By Associated Press
Trump has doubled down on “bring the troops home” rhetoric; Biden is more circumspect.
September 14, 2020
US Ambassador to China Will Step Down in October
By Associated Press
Ambassador Terry Branstad will be leaving his post as U.S.-China tensions soar.
September 11, 2020
Taliban Say Peace Talks With Afghan Team to Start Saturday
By Associated Press
The much-delayed talks are reportedly set to begin this weekend.
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