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North Korea is calling on the U.S. to take corresponding measures ahead of the upcoming summit between President Trump and leader Kim. North Korea believes it's shown it's serious about denuclearization, and now it's time for Washington to act.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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North Korean state media report Pyongyang is requesting 'corresponding practical action' from Washington.
Seeking sanctions relief, North Korea claims to have destroyed nuclear and missile testing sites last year.
But Washington says it wants more proof Pyongyang is truly willing to give up its nuclear weapons.
North Korea and the U.S. wrapped up talks last Friday ahead of this month's summit between Trump and Kim.
Both sides have been unclear about what they're willing to offer at the second leaders summit.
But it appears they have more work to do to avoid another meeting that yields little more than smiling leaders.
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The International Paralympic Committee has reinstated Russia after a 29-month ban over doping.
The decision means Russian athletes can compete at the next Paralympic Games in Tokyo under their own flag, but it is conditional on Russia meeting certain requirements, including a robust testing programme.
Andrew Parsons is the IPC's President.
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The United States has called on Russia to allow regular visits to a former US Marine being held on spying charges. Paul Whelan was arrested in December while visiting Moscow. His family has said he was in Russia for a friend's wedding. Lucy Taylor reports.
South Korea and the U.S. have delayed announcing the official start of annual spring military drills. It's an apparent move by the allies to maintain a peaceful mood ahead of the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and leader Kim Jong-un.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Seoul's Yonhap News reports the military exercises won't be announced until after the second Trump-Kim summit.
The leaders will meet on February 27th and 28th in Vietnam.
But according to Yonhap, the drills are still tentatively scheduled to begin March 4.
To avoid provoking Pyongyang, the allies have also renamed one of the exercises.
And they're reportedly considering renaming a second drill and scaling it down.
North Korea has long claimed the spring war games are a rehearsal for invasion.
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