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Thaci hires lobbyist in bid to get meeting with Trump
Kosovo-based website KoSSev writes this, citing a report published by Politico.
The lobbyist in question is Brian Ballard, the article said.
Ballard "briefly talked with Trump about relations with Kosovo" and "mentioned a request Kosovo's ambassador had made" for Trump to meet with Hashim Thaci, the report said, citing a US Justice Department filing.
North and South Korean Leaders Hold Surprise Meeting
Seoul, South Korea (CNN) - The leaders of North and South Korea held a surprise meeting Saturday, their second in a month, two days after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Merkel pushes for name deal
In what is seen as an expression of Berlin's eagerness to see a solution to the decades-old name dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) over the latter's name, German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the matter in a phone conversation with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday.
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White House sees 'historic opportunity' to settle FYROM name dispute
US Vice President Mike Pence has encouraged Alexis Tsipras to continue efforts to reach a solution on the name issue with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) during a telephone conversation with the Greek prime minister, adding that Athens and Skopje had a "historic opportunity" to settle the decades-old dispute.
US VP discusses NAFTA with leaders of Mexico and Canada
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence held brief bilateral talks with the leaders of Mexico and Canada on April 14 about the state of play in their NAFTA renegotiations, saying he was "encouraged" by recent progress towards a deal.
Trump to Announce New Sanctions Against North Korea; South Korea Preps For Talks with North
The United States is due to announce its largest package of sanctions yet against North Korea to further pressure Pyongyang over its nuclear and missile program, as South Korea readies itself for more talks with the North's officials, reported Reuters.
Secret Pence, North Korea meeting planned, scrapped
Mike Pence and North Korean officials had planned to meet secretly during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, but Pyongyang scrapped the talks after the U.S. vice president denounced abuses from the “murderous regime,” U.S. officials said Feb. 20.
U.S. Democrats Push $1 billion Bill For Election Security
Congressional Democrats introduced legislation on Wednesday that would provide more than $1 billion to boost cyber security of U.S. voting systems, and Vice President Mike Pence defended the administration's efforts to protect polls from hackers, Reuters reported.
The United States is Ready to Negotiate with North Korea
The United States is ready to negotiate with North Korea, Vice President Mike Pence said after returning from the Winter Olympics in South Korea.
PyeongChang Olympics' Opening Ceremony Promises Pageantry and Politics
This sleepy rural region in South Korea is preparing to roar to life Friday night for the Winter Olympics' opening ceremony — a celebration intended to dazzle dignitaries, athletes and sports fans amid an urgent message of peace.