North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, used his annual New Year’s Day address to make an unusual outreach to South Korea.
He agreed to send a delegation there for the Winter Olympics next month, and called for direct talks — while also claiming the ability to strike the U.S. mainland with nuclear missiles.
Reaction has been swift: Analysts said the North’s olive branch could drive a wedge between Seoul and Washington and undercut President Trump’s tough stance on the North.
• Iran is struggling to contain the most significant protests in years, as citizens vent pent-up frustrations over President Hassan Rouhani’s failure to deliver greater political changes and economic opportunities.
Security forces were out in large numbers in Tehran on Monday, a day after armed protesters were repelled from storming military bases and police stations.
At least 12 people have been killed since protests and clashes erupted last week, according to state news media. Hundreds have been arrested.
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