The sharp rhetoric at the APEC conference came as President Trump prepared to meet with the Chinese leader at the Group of 20 summit meeting in Argentina amid a trade war.
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North Korea Says It Has Tested ‘Ultramodern Tactical Weapon’
North Korea did not identify what weapon was tested, but the development could complicate already stalled talks between the United States and North Korea.
8 U.N. Peacekeepers Killed in Congo in Area Facing Ebola Outbreak
Twelve Congolese soldiers were also killed in a joint military operation against rebels in Congo’s northeast, which is facing a deadly Ebola outbreak, according to the Security Council.
With Small Steps, Palestinians and Israelis Try to Tackle Gaza’s Ills
The resumption of cease-fire talks after days of violence revived hopes for joint projects on solar energy, sewage treatment and drinking water.
What to Know About Gaza’s Latest Flare-Up
The latest flare-up in the slow burning conflict between Israel and Hamas highlights a larger conflict. Here’s what to know.
Merkel Joins Macron in Calling for a European Army ‘One Day’
After another strained meeting with President Trump, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany calls for a European army to reduce dependence on the United States.
Cost of Botched Gaza Spy Mission? Israel’s Back on Brink of War
Israel and Hamas exchanged intense fire after a covert Israeli operation went awry. The resulting fighting threatened to scuttle peace talks.
Saudis Close to Crown Prince Discussed Killing Other Enemies a Year Before Khashoggi’s Death
During discussions in Riyadh in 2017, Saudi intelligence officials discussed hiring private companies to kill the head of Iran’s Quds force and other Iranian operatives.
A Somber World War I Memorial in London Seeks to Finally Lay the Fallen to Rest
The display of 72,396 shrouds, dedicated to soldiers killed in France on the battlefields of the Somme, is tied to the 100th anniversary of the war’s armistice.
U.S. and China Are Playing ‘Game of Chicken’ in South China Sea
A recent near miss underscored the perils in the South China Sea, where the American and Chinese navies are increasingly challenging each other.