Pence seeks balance on Venezuela crisis amid Colombian talks
Vice President Pence visits Colombia and meets with President Santos to urge pressure on Maduro while avoiding US military action. In Jerusalem Netanyahu fights corruption probes and media scrutiny as protests call for indictments. Odinga leads Kenyan opposition demanding work stoppage after disputed vote. A German police report notes a touring American beaten for Nazi salute.
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Officials Downplay Imminent North Korea Confrontation
Senior U.S. security officials say a war with North Korea is not imminent but warn the risk has grown since a decade ago. Pompeo and McMaster emphasize deterrence plus a strong diplomatic and sanctions push while Dunford travels Asia to assess options. Xi urges restraint as Trump and Xi coordinate on North Korea and China positions itself as mediator.
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Tourists ignore North Korea threats in Guam visit surge
In Guam amid tensions with North Korea, visitors from Japan and South Korea continue arriving. Tour operators report steady bookings of about 5,000 travelers monthly, with Guam drawing 1.5 million visitors last year and tourism employing a large share of the island.
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Two U.S. Soldiers Die in Iraq Not From Enemy Fire
In northern Iraq on Sunday two U.S. soldiers were killed during combat operations, with initial findings indicating deaths were not from enemy contact. Five others were injured as authorities investigate the incident amid broader clashes with Islamic State forces near Tal Afar and Mosul.
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