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South Korea's President lands in North Korea, as two countries push to end war

South Korea’s President lands in North Korea, as two countries push to end war CNN

Kim, Moon start possibly most challenging Korean summit yet Washington Post
South Korea’s Moon Jae-in: Caught between Trump and Kim BBC News
Trump could still get the Nobel Peace Prize for North Korean denuclearization – Here’s how Fox News

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Apple's new iPhones use eSIM technology, but only nine countries in the world support it

Apple’s new iPhones use eSIM technology, but only nine countries in the world support it The Verge

Millions think the new iPhones are worth going into debt for ZDNet
Why Apple May Have The Price Right on its New iPhones TheStreet.com
iPhone Battery & Power – Official Apple Support Apple Support
Apple announces iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, less expensive iPhone XR in phone line revamp USA TODAY

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Trump signs new order to sanction countries that meddle in U.S. elections

Trump signed a sweeping executive order authorizing the U.S. to impose sanctions on individuals or countries that try to interfere in U.S. elections.

Source: USA Today

U.N. decries 'shameful' reprisals on rights activists in 38 countries

The United Nations listed 38 “shameful” countries including China and Russia on Wednesday which it said had carried out reprisals or intimidation against people cooperating with it on human rights, through killings, torture and arbitrary arrests.

Source: Reuters

EU executive will get tough with countries breaking rule of law: Juncker

The European Commission will get tough with European Union countries that do not respect the rule of law, Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday amid concerns that Poland and Hungary do not observe EU democratic principles.

Source: Reuters

Here are some countries where you can buy a second passport

These are countries where you can buy a second passport. Elizabeth Keatinge has more.

Source: USA Today

These countries top the US when it comes to retirement

A new annual ranking compares 43 countries based on the finances, material well-being, health and quality of life they offer in retirement.

Source: USA Today

Don’t Force Google to Export Other Countries’ Laws

Applying national rules worldwide would change the internet beyond recognition.
Source: New York Times

U.S. cancels security meeting with Central American countries, El Salvador says

The United States suspended a meeting with Central American officials that was to take place this week, the government of El Salvador said, as the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump test relations in the region.

Source: Reuters

Russia says regrets that Western countries 'repeated lies' from London

Russia’s foreign ministry said on Friday it regrets that France, Germany, Canada and the United States “repeated lies” from London and accused Russia of being behind a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter.

Source: Reuters

Western countries urge calm after deadly Tripoli clashes

At least 39 people, including civilians, have died as rival militias battle in the capital Tripoli.
Source: BBC News

EU Will Let Countries Decide Whether to Use Daylight Saving

EU Will Let Countries Decide Whether to Use Daylight Saving New York Times

Juncker pledges to boost auto tariffs if Trump reneges on agreement Reuters
EU Backs Abolishing Summer And Winter Time Changes; 84 Percent Agree NPR
Clock changes: EU backs ending daylight saving time BBC News

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China says lots of countries take steps to prevent terrorism

Many countries take steps to prevent terrorism, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday, after United Nations’ human rights experts voiced alarm over the country’s alleged political re-education camps for Muslim Uighurs.

Source: Reuters

Countries ranked by oil production emissions

Emissions associated with oil and gas production are a significant source of greenhouse gases. A new analysis ranks countries by emission levels and identifies the major sources of emissions, a first step toward policy to regulate oil and gas production practices.
Source: Science Daily

Xiaomi Poco F1 Will Be Available In Over 60 Countries

Xiaomi Poco F1 Will Be Available In Over 60 Countries Android Headlines

Here’s the full list of countries where the POCO F1 will be available Android Central
Xiaomi Poco says it sold Poco F1 phones worth over Rs 200 crore in 5 minutes in first sale India Today
Xiaomi POCO F1 review: A wolf in polycarbonate clothing Livemint

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Why Nordic countries might not be as happy as you think

A new report aims to paint a truer picture of life inside some of the world’s happiest countries.
Source: BBC News

DHS Asks For 'Positive Gems' About War-Torn Countries To Justify Returning Immigrants

Supporters of Temporary Protected Status immigrants hold signs and cheer at a rally. Court documents released this week reveal efforts by DHS to justify ending TPS for immigrants in certain countries by showing their home countries were safe, even when other officials disagreed.

Before ending temporary protected status for immigrants whose home countries suffer from war or disasters, officials tried to show the countries were getting safer, even when that was not true.

(Image credit: Jeff Chiu/AP)

Source: NPR

Venezuela's mass exodus has sparked violence, and countries are sending in more troops to deal with it

Venezuela’s mass exodus has sparked violence, and countries are sending in more troops to deal with it Business Insider

The exodus from Venezuela threatens to descend into chaos The Economist

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Neighboring South American countries stiffen borders as chaos in Venezuela triggers exodus

Neighboring South American countries stiffen borders as chaos in Venezuela triggers exodus CNN

Venezuela’s Crack-Up Is Accelerating Bloomberg

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Widespread declines in life expectancy across high income countries coincide with rising young adult and midlife mortality in the United States

The ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States is a key contributor to the most recent declines in life expectancy, suggests a new study.
Source: Science Daily

Five EU countries to take in Aquarius migrants

France, Spain, Germany, Portugal and Luxembourg have agreed to take some of the 141 migrants on the Aquarius humanitarian ship, the European Commission said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters