President Trump told reporters on Thursday that he asked Kim Jong-un about Otto Warmbier, an American student who died in 2017 after more than a year of imprisonment in North Korea.
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May Allows Parliament Vote for a Short Extension to Delay Brexit
Under pressure from her own party, Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain promised Parliament on Tuesday that it would have a vote to delay Britain’s exit if it rejected her withdrawal plans.
Mysterious Dead Whale Washes Up Near the Amazon
A young humpback whale was found dead on Friday on an island near the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil. Scientists are investigating how it died and why it was so far from where they migrate this time of the year.
Hope Thwarted, Along With Aid, at Venezuela’s Border
President Nicolás Maduro survived an initial plan to break his hold on power, setting the stage for a prolonged conflict with the opposition. We traveled to Cúcuta, Colombia, to witness how the fight over humanitarian aid is unfolding there.
Scenes From Venezuela: Violence Erupts at Border
Venezuelan security forces and protesters faced off in the border town of Ureña as locals tried to clear a path for humanitarian aid to enter the country from Colombia.
How a Border Bridge Became a Flashpoint in Venezuela’s Crisis
Venezuela’s president — and the U.S.-backed opposition looking to oust him from power — are using events at a barricaded border crossing to rally support. Here’s why both sides are only telling half the story.
Venezuela’s Ex-Spy Chief Urges Military to Turn Against Maduro
In a video released on social media, Hugo Carvajal, a Venezuelan congressman and a former intelligence chief in Venezuela, urged the military to reject President Nicolás Maduro.
Scores Killed in Bangladesh Blaze
The inferno, which was set off when a car’s gas cylinder exploded, ravaged one of the most historic neighborhoods in Bangladesh and claimed at least 110 lives.
Pope Francis Opens Summit on Sexual Abuse
Pope Francis opened a historic summit on child protection and the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse crisis, saying, “We hear the cry of the little ones asking for justice.”
Putin Doubles Down on Threats Against the U.S.
In his annual state-of-the-nation speech, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia warned that if American missiles were deployed in Europe, Russia would aim its weapons at those missiles and at targets in the U.S.