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News Wrap: Trump praises Kim Jong Un for not firing at Guam

President Trump welcomed a gesture by North Korea to ease tensions.

08/16/2017 | Expired 09/15/2017

News Wrap: Trump praises Kim Jong Un for not firing at Guam

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News Wrap: Trump praises Kim Jong Un for not firing at Guam

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President Trump welcomed a gesture by North Korea to ease tensions.

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump welcomed a gesture by North Korea to ease tensions. Mr. Trump tweeted that Kim Jong Un’s decision not to fire toward Guam was “very wise and well-reasoned.” Also, the people of Sierra Leone continued searching for survivors from Monday’s deadly mudslide. More than 300 are confirmed dead while 600 are still missing.

08/16/2017 | Expired 09/15/2017

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