Obama, Japanese PM Focus on North Korea, Maritime Issues
President Barack Obama and Japan’s new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have pledged a strong response to North Korea’s recent nuclear test. The two leaders met Friday at the White House, where they also discussed economic issues.
UN hopes China will exert influence on DPR Korea, says Deputy Secretary-General
Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson.
Chad Army: 13 Chadian Troops, 65 Islamists Killed in Mali
The military command in the African country of Chad says 13 of its soldiers and 65 Islamist rebels have been killed in a fierce battle in a mountainous region of northern Mali.
North Korea, Maritime Disputes, Key Topics in Obama-Abe Talks
President Barack Obama and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold talks at the White House Friday. They will focus on the U.S. - Japan alliance and regional security challenges, including North Korea and maritime tensions between Japan and China.
