Protests in Ghana Over U S Defense Cooperation Deal
Thousands marched in Accra protesting a defense cooperation agreement ratified by Parliament. Demonstrators accuse the pact of giving the United States excess access and say it could make Ghana a target while noting U S military aid and access to radio spectrum and runways. They oppose a U S base in Ghana.
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Kim Jong Un Visits Beijing for Historic Kim Xi Meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in what observers call a historic encounter marking Kim's first travel abroad since 2011 and his first talks with another head of state. The summit signals Beijing’s desire to stay central as Kim eyes leverage for future talks with Seoul and Washington.
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Sacramento wakes for Stephen Clark amid calls for justice
Family friends and strangers gathered in Sacramento for a wake for 22 year old Stephen Clark shot by police in his grandparents yard. Mourners voiced anger and calls for criminal charges against officers while others urged calm and remembered Clark as more than a hashtag. Reverend Al Sharpton is set to deliver the funeral eulogy as tensions stay high after the March 18 shooting.
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Trade deal with South Korea touted as big win
The White House hails a revamped six year old U S Korea Free Trade Agreement as a major win for American workers and businesses. Analysts question its impact on the trade deficit and U S car sales in Korea and note concessions tied to tariffs and market access.
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Justices wrestle with redistricting at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court wrestled with how far states may go to draw electoral districts to favor a party. Maryland Republicans challenge a Democratic drawn congressional district, while Wisconsin and North Carolina maps loom as related cases. Justice Kennedy's vote could decide.
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