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Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korean Submarine That May Be Deployed Soon

(Bloomberg) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new submarine that would soon be deployed to waters between the peninsula and Japan, state media said, a move that comes as his regime tries to step up its ability to launch missiles from subs….

Boris Johnson wins race to become Britain’s next PM

Boris Johnson won the race to become Britain’s next prime minister on Tuesday, heading straight into a confrontation over Brexit with Brussels and parliament, as well as a tense diplomatic stand-off with Iran. The former London mayor easily beat his r…

On Iran, Donald Trump is running out of options

“The Trump administration is facing a fork in the road with respect to its own policy,” said Suzanne Maloney, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. The US has “deployed an enormous amount of pressure on Iran” and is “well prepared to keep that…

Kim inspects new sub, wants North Korea’s military bolstered

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a newly built submarine and ordered officials to further bolster the country’s military capabilities, state media reported Tuesday, as the North increases pressure on the United States ahead of the possible…

Kelly Craft was out of Canada for half her days as ambassador

Trump U.N. nominee’s absences included 60 personal days and the equivalent of seven months in places where she had homes, Democrats say.

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un inspects new submarine, points out weapons systems

North Korea's Kim Jong-un inspects new submarine, points out weapons systemsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a newly built submarine and pointed out its tactical capabilities and weapons systems, North Korean state media KCNA said on Tuesday. The submarine, which was built under Kim’s “special attention”, will be operational in the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, KCNA said. KCNA did not describe the kind of weapons systems the submarine contained or when the inspection took place. Kim showed great satisfaction with the construction of “our kind of powerful submarine”, it said. “In a country where the country’s east and west is surrounded by the sea, the operational capability of submarines is an important component of national defence,” Kim said. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a submarine factory in an undisclosed location, North Korea Credit: Reuters North Korea “should continue to develop our national defence capability by putting great efforts in developing naval arms equipment, including submarines”, he said. Kim tasked defence and scientific officials accompanying him with achieving more strategic initiatives in submarine use, state media said.

Trump Says China’s Xi ‘Acted Responsibly’ in Hong Kong Protests

(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump said China’s Xi Jinping “acted responsibly” after seven weekends of demonstrations in Hong Kong and new fears that protesters and the China-backed government are heading toward a violent confrontation.“I think Pres…

Next U.K. Prime Minister Faces Crises at Home and Abroad

(Bloomberg) — Congratulations, you’re the next British prime minister. Now for some of the most pressing challenges faced by any peacetime leader.Around midday Tuesday in London, Britain will learn the identity of its new leader, as the ruling Conserv…

U.S. Officials Skeptical After Iran Says It Arrested 17 Iranians On Spying Charges

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jason Rezaian of The Washington Post after Iran said it arrested 17 Iranians accused of spying for the U.S. American officials expressed skepticism.

Political Crisis In Hong Kong Deepens As Protests Turn Violent

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Nathan Law, founder of the pro-democracy party Demosisto, about the most recent protests in Hong Kong.

What It Means That Chinese Media Published Photos Of Hong Kong Protests

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Michael Davis from the Wilson Center about China’s role and reaction to the Hong Kong protests.

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