North Korea accuses South Korea of tampering with border marker, threatens retaliationSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea accused South Korea of tampering with a border marker and threatened to retaliate Wednesday, a day after their first official talks in more than a year ended without progress. South Korean parliamentary committee approves US free trade deal, paving way for full voteSEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean parliamentary committee approved a free trade agreement with the United States on Wednesday, paving the way for the deal to be voted on by the entire legislature. South Korean parliamentary committee approves US free trade dealSEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean lawmaker says a parliamentary committee has approved a free trade agreement with the United States, paving the way for the deal to be voted on by the entire legislature. Russia moves troops, tanks closer to Georgia’s capital during protests against SaakashviliAKHMAJI, Georgia — At a military checkpoint between Georgia and its breakaway region of South Ossetia, the word “Russia” is hand-painted in pink on a concrete security barrier. Negotiator: Taiwan to discuss partial free trade agreement with ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan will discuss a partial free trade agreement with China and sign pacts to enhance economic cooperation during high-level talks in late April, negotiators said Saturday. |