President Barack Obama is briefed on his upcoming trip to the Republic of Korea during a meeting in the Situation Room of the White House, March 23, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Obama Heading to South Korea for Nuclear Summit -- Voice of America
U.S. President Barack Obama is on his way to South Korea for next week's Nuclear Security Summit. He flew out of the Washington area on Air Force One in the early Saturday morning darkness.
Obama will join more than 50 world leaders for the high profile summit in South Korea's capital, Seoul. The meeting comes as North Korea threatens to stop the progress made toward nuclear disarmament, with plans to launch a long-range rocket next month.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian tanks enter northern town, Homs pounded again.
A new generation of Syrians adapt to life in exile.
Turkey blames Syria for supporting Kurdish rebels, inches closer to military action.
Report: Iran planned to bomb Israeli ship in Suez Canal.
UN human rights body to probe Israel's settlement activities in West Bank.
ASIA
N.Korea's rocket plan 'provocative': UN chief.
North Korea meetings set to boost young leader's power.
India's vote in UN against Sri Lanka draws mixed reactions.
Tibetan self-immolations spreading despite China security moves.
China installs alarm system to grab refugees: report.
Thailand plans $70 bn infrastructure investment.
The name's Vinod, Agent Vinod: Pakistan bans Bollywood's James Bond.
AFRICA
With military in disarray, Tuareg rebels gain in northern Mali.
Mali junta leader Sanogo denies counter-coup rumors.
Deadly clashes in Egypt after soccer club banned.
African Union force steps up hunt for Joseph Kony.
Inland Somali pirate bases to be targeted.
Senegal set for showdown for presidency.
Guinea-Bissau candidate to boycott runoff.
U.S. approves 1.3 billion dollars in military aid to Egypt. U.S. intends to deliver full aid to Egypt despite objections.
Libya: Dark and very ugly secrets surfacing.
EUROPE
Russia issues new warnings over US missile defence.
Europe bishops slam Saudi fatwa against Gulf churches.
France to resume election race after gunman's death.
Lavrov: Putin, Obama to meet in May.
Russian corruption 'out of control'.
Former Russian banker in coma after London attack.
AMERICAS
In Mexico, Pope Benedict decries 'evil' behind drug violence.
Ex-rebels’ accounts aided Colombia military attack.
Gangs in crime-plagued El Salvador call a truce.
Falklands anniversary: Don’t lie to me, Argentina.
Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Official: No sign French suspect had al-Qaida ties.
Japan debuts new nuclear counterterror site.
Why Al Qaeda's popularity is soaring in the West (commentary).
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
India bans its airlines from paying EU carbon tax.
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MF Global chief Jon Corzine ordered overdraft to be cleared with client funds.
Three in running for World Bank job.
Apple flash crash: Stock halted after trade causes 9% plunge.