CNN: Trump says South Korea will make major announcement on North Korea
President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that South Korea will make a "major announcement" concerning North Korea at 7 p.m. ET.
It was not immediately clear what the South Korean announcement would entail, but it came after a South Korean delegation came to the White House to brief officials on its most recent talks with North Korea -- the most significant talks between the two countries in more than a decade.
The South Korean officials visiting the White House on Thursday talked to Trump, a person familiar with the matter said.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Syria regime pummels besieged Eastern Ghouta.
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Iraq's Shi'ite militias formally inducted into security forces.
Iraqi women 'reclaim their rights' with Mosul marathon.
Assassinations mount as Iranian Kurdish militants clash with Tehran.
Iran jails woman for removing headscarf in public.
Netanyahu heads home with political future in balance.
ASIA
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Chinese leaders promise reform and moderate growth in 2018.
Myanmar says it would like to see 'clear evidence' of genocide.
Myanmar government is rogue and evil, says Bangladesh minister.
US Holocaust museum retracts award to Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi.
AFRICA
Militia commits mass rape in Central African Republic: MSF.
AU chief meets Tillerson, says Trump slur 'in the past'. Africa moving past Trump’s slur, says African Union official.
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Sierra Leone election chief calls for 'patience' amid tension.
Egypt's military operation displaces residents in Sinai Peninsula.
DR Congo president vows 'constructive dialogue' over mining levy.
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EUROPE
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British PM raises human rights concerns in Saudi crown prince visit.
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Ireland's government approves bill paving way for abortion referendum.
Poland's Andrzej Duda apologises to Jews expelled in 1968.
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AMERICAS
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U.S. closes consulate in Mexico due to security threat.
Colombia election: Farc's Timochenko pulls out of race.
Sick Venezuelans flee to Colombia in mounting refugee crisis.
Peruvian lawmakers present new motion to oust Kuczynski.
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