Defense Secretary Mark Esper had urged Seoul to reconsider abandoning a military intelligence-sharing deal with Tokyo.
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ISIS Suspect Trapped at Turkish-Greek Border Is to Be Deported to U.S.
Turkey said it had received assurances from Washington that the American would not be refused entry.
As Talks With Putin Loom, Ukraine Looks in Vain for U.S. Help
Kiev wants Western support as it seeks to end its conflict with Russia. But amid the impeachment drama, Washington, its staunchest backer, is increasingly out of the picture.
Women in Gambia Describe Torture After Ex-President Called Them Witches
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Philippine Guerrillas Kill at Least 6 Soldiers in Bombing
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Israel Kills Senior Islamic Jihad Commander in Gaza
The Israeli strike prompted a wave of rocket attacks by Gaza militants after a period of relative calm.
What We Know About Bolivia’s Power Vacuum After Evo Morales’s Resignation
Mr. Morales was once a hugely popular leader, hailed by Bolivia’s Indigenous people and the global left. Now, he is in hiding and ousted from office, and it is unclear who will replace him.
How Did Armistice Day Become Veterans Day in the United States?
The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.
Bolivian Leader Clings to Power as Police Join Protesters
Key allies resigned and anti-government protesters took over government offices in anger over last month’s disputed election.