A US Department of State official says a planned trip by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to North Korea has been postponed. The official told NHK that the postponement was the result of discussions between President Donald Trump and security officials.
The United States has reactivated the Second Fleet in the Atlantic Ocean and launched a new initiative to develop weapons. The move comes amid concerns over perceived threats from Russia and China.
US President Donald Trump's administration has said it will cut more than 200 million dollars in economic aid to the Palestinians.
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Key words : Mike has been postponed
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A US Department of State official says a planned trip by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to North Korea has been postponed. The official told NHK that the postponement was the result of discussions between President Donald Trump and security officials.
Trump said on Twitter on Friday that he asked Pompeo not to go to North Korea, as he feels sufficient progress has not been made with respect to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Trump said he does not believe that China is helping with the denuclearization process as much as it was before, because of his much tougher stance on trade with China.
Earlier on Thursday, Pompeo had told reporters he would visit North Korea next week.
Pompeo said using diplomacy to resolve the North Korean security threat remains one of Trump's greatest priorities.
Trump added on Twitter that Pompeo looks forward to going to North Korea in the near future, most likely after the trade dispute with China is resolved.
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, who is visiting San Francisco, spoke with Pompeo by phone. Pompeo explained the reason for the postponement and sought Japan's understanding.
They reaffirmed that Japan and the United States will work closely together to make North Korea take concrete steps to denuclearize.
Key words : new satellite
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A US research group says new satellite imagery indicates North Korea is preparing for a large-scale military parade on its Foundation Day next month.
The group released its analysis of the visual material on its "38 North" website on Friday. Photos of the training ground outside Pyongyang were taken on Wednesday.
The Foundation Day parade is scheduled for September 9th. The researchers say pictures show about 120 military vehicles in formation practicing on the facility's roads. They say the vehicles include what appear to be transporter-erector-launchers for Scud-class missiles.
The group says the number of shelters erected at the heavy equipment storage area has increased since August 12th, indicating the upcoming parade will likely be considerably larger than the one held in February.
The February event showcased missiles, including a new ICBM-class type known as the Hwasong-15.
The researchers say no transporter-erector-launchers for ICBMs have yet been observed.
Arrangements are reportedly ongoing for Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the parade.
Attention is focused on what North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will say about Pyongyang's efforts toward denuclearization, and its relations with the United States and South Korea.
Key words : United reactivated
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The United States has reactivated the Second Fleet in the Atlantic Ocean and launched a new initiative to develop weapons. The move comes amid concerns over perceived threats from Russia and China.
The Navy's Second Fleet oversees the northern Atlantic Ocean. It was disbanded in 2011 by the Obama administration due to defense budget cuts.
A ceremony re-establishing the fleet took place on Friday at the naval station in Norfolk, Virginia.
Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson, noted that a resurgent Russia has prompted a change in the security environment.
He said the best way to avoid a fight is to "develop the most powerful and deadly and competitive Navy possible."
On the same day, the Army launched a new organization called Futures Command in Houston, Texas. Officials say it will cooperate with US universities and businesses to research and develop new generations of weapons.
Key words : Trump cut more than
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US President Donald Trump's administration has said it will cut more than 200 million dollars in economic aid to the Palestinians.
The State Department made the announcement on Friday. The funds were originally planned for aid projects in the West Bank and Gaza.
A senior official with the State Department said it undertook a review of the assistance to ensure the funds are spent in accordance with US national interests and provide value to US taxpayers.
The official said that as a result of that review, at the direction of Trump, the decision was made to redirect the funds to "high-priority projects elsewhere."
The Trump administration has maintained a halt on US funding to the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees since January. It is a retaliatory measure against the Palestinians' sharp reaction to the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The Palestine Liberation Organization accused the Trump administration of "exercising economic meanness" by punishing Palestinians.
It said the Palestinian people and leadership will not be intimidated and will not succumb to coercion.
Observers say Trump aims to demonstrate his hardline stance against Palestine to his pro-Israel supporters ahead of the mid-term elections in November.
They also say Trump aims to put Palestinians in financial difficulty to bring them back to the negotiating table to discuss peace in the Middle East.
Key words : fire china
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Key words : NHK has learned half
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NHK has learned that there are about half as many people with disabilities employed by the Japanese government's ministries as figures suggest.
Administrative institutions and businesses are required by law to hire a certain amount of people with disabilities. The labor and welfare ministry has been investigating government offices after it was learned that more than 10 may have inflated their numbers.
Sources say the probe found that about 3,400 workers were counted as having disabilities, even though they did not carry the necessary identification.
In some cases, people were counted as having a disability based on the results of a health check-up.
Last year, 2.49 percent of people working at the central government's offices were said to have disabilities. That's higher than the required 2.3 percent. The latest probe is expected to bring the proportion down to less than 1.5 percent.
The ministry is expected to disclose the results of its investigation on Tuesday.
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Key words : women soccer
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Japan has won the women's Under-20 soccer World Cup title for the first time.
The final in France on Friday was played against Spain, which beat Japan in the group stages.
The Spanish players were on the offensive at the beginning. But a series of superb saves by Japan's goalkeeper prevented the Spaniards from scoring.
Japan scored first in the 38th minute. In the second half, the Japanese squad added 2 more goals. With the score of 3-1, Japan secured its first-ever title in the Under-20 World Cup in its 5th time taking part.
Women's World Cup tournaments are currently held under 3 categories -- one without age limits; Under-20; and Under-17.
Japan has become the first country to win titles in all 3 categories.
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