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Analysis Sabre rattling turns to 'sunshine': Why South Korea wants to play nice with the North

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has formally offered to launch talks with the North over military and humanitarian issues, a big step toward reviving a "sunshine policy" that stresses negotiation instead of confrontation. More 6:08 AM ET

• South Korea's new government proposes military talks with North Korea Jul 17
• China says it doesn't 'hold the key' to resolve North Korea nuclear issue Jul 11
• U.S. threatens military force against North Korea Jul 05

Acid attacks leave more than physical scars — and they're on the rise in Britain

​A recent wave of acid attacks in London has alarmed Britons and drawn new attention to a crime once thought to be the exclusive domain of street gangs. More Jul 18 video

• Teen charged in London acid attacks as U.K. plans crackdown Jul 16 audio
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Trump had 2nd conversation with Putin in Germany

U.S. President Donald Trump had another, previously undisclosed conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit in Germany this month. More Jul 18

• Trump and Putin find chemistry, draw criticism in first meeting Jul 07 video
• CBC in Pennsylvania What Trump-Russia scandal? In this struggling county, pocketbook concerns overshadow Putin Jul 17

Saudi woman wearing miniskirt in video arrested following public outcry

A Saudi woman has been arrested for defying the kingdom's strict dress code by walking around in a miniskirt and crop top in a video that sparked public outrage. More Jul 18 audio

• The Current 'Symbol for civil disobedience': How a Saudi woman landed in jail for daring to drive Jun 26