North and South Korea are Going to March Under Single Unified Flag at the Olympics
While this will be the tenth time that North and South Korea have marched under one flag, the event marks another significant development for the Olympic Games.
Diplomacy
Showing 21 - 40 of 43 Posts
South and North Korea Meet For Peace Talks, Already Lifting Travel Bans
North Korea has joined talks that could lead to peaceful relations between the two familial foes.
Goodwill Summit Ends 50-year Korean Cold War
The first meeting ever between the leaders of North and South Korea sparked friendship between former foes and produced an historic accord that pledges both countries to "work independently" on common ground issues to achieve "national unification".
Political Opponents Stun Voters When They Perform Unexpected Duet in Display of Comradery
Following a political debate, a Democrat and a Republican set aside their views so they could unite in song for the surprised crowd.
North and South Korea Have Begun Clearing the Mines in the DMZ
The initiative is another step forward in the peace talks between North and South Korea.
These Tales of Kindness From the World Cup Are the Best Examples of Humanity at its Finest
The World Cup is always a perfect example of how humans can get along – regardless of their race, abilities, or sports preferences.
Trump Becomes First President to Meet With North Korean Leader, Gets Pledge for Disarmament
"The past does not have to define the future," said Trump during the historic press conference. "Yesterday's conflict does not have to be tomorrow's war."
Myanmar and Rebels Sign Historic Cease-Fire After 60-year Internal War
Myanmar's government signed a cease-fire agreement today with rebels in a major step toward ending one of the world's longest-running insurgencies, part of efforts by Myanmar's new civilian government to embarked on democratic reforms after years of military repression.
Breakthrough on Road to Irish Peace
On May 7, 2000 the Irish Republican Army made its most groundbreaking pledge since its cease-fire six years ago: to put IRA arms beyond use and allow independent inspections of its hidden arsenals.
U.S. Forces Rescue Iranians at Sea for Second Time in a Week
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued six Iranians from sea whose boat had flooded on Tuesday in the Gulf, the second time in less than a week that the American military has come to the aid of Iranians in distress. The earlier rescue involved pirates, with the US Navy boarding a ship to free 13 Iranian fishermen who had been held hostage for weeks by Somalis.
Cease-fire in Gaza Conflict Announced by Egypt, US
The Egyptian government announced that Israel and Palestinian leaders in the Gaza strip have agreed to halt hostilities after eight days of Israeli bombardment of the enclave and hundreds of rocket strikes inside Israel. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who engaged in intensive shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending the conflict was present for the announcement.
North Korean Orchestra Visits Paris for First European Concert Ever
In a warming of ties between North and South Korea, a North Korean orchestra arrived in Paris today for a rare performance with a South Korean conductor. A joint-performance Wednesday with a French Philharmonic Orchestra will be the first concert by a North Korean orchestra in Europe.
Iran Halts Higher-grade Uranium Enrichment
Iran has halted its most disputed nuclear activity under a ground-breaking deal with six world powers, a confidential U.N. atomic agency report obtained by Reuters showed, paving the way for the easing of some Western sanctions against Tehran.
New Iraqi Comedy Show Aims to Counter Islamic State Extremists
A new weapon has been unleashed in this country devastated by Islamist militant violence — comedy.
Sudan and Chad Agree to Peace Plan
Sudan and Chad Agree to Peace Plan
Emotional Reunions for Koreans after 50 years
Emotions ran high this week at Seoul's Convention Center in South Korea as 100 Korean families from both sides of the border were reunited for the first time in half a century following the historic June agreement to work toward better relations between the two Koreas.
Jimmy Carter and 3 Other Elders to Visit North Korea, Ease Tensions
Ex-U.S. President Jimmy Carter and three other former leaders arrived in Beijing on Sunday en route to North Korea to discuss the revival of nuclear disarmament talks and the nation's chronic food shortages.
Israel, Jordan Sign Historic Water Deal to Save the Dead Sea
Bringing an historic deal to fruition, Israeli and Jordanian government officials signed a bilateral agreement to exchange water and jointly funnel Red Sea brine to the shrinking Dead Sea.
US to Restore Full Relations With Cuba, Erasing Last Trace of Cold War Hostility
President Obama on Wednesday ordered the restoration of full diplomatic relations with Cuba and the opening of an embassy in Havana for the first time in more than a half-century as he vowed to "cut loose the shackles of the past" and sweep aside one of the last vestiges of the Cold War.
New Diplomacy Dawns in Cuba as U.S. Embassy Reopens After 54 Years
54 years ago three US Marines lowered the flag in Havana as the US ended relations with Cuba. The same men raised the flag again Friday at the reopened US embassy.
Recent Stories
The Broken Bicycle: A Short Moral Story
The Tortoise's Tears: A Short Moral Story
Tokyo's Restaurant of Mistaken Orders Employs Dementia Waiters for Unexpected Meals
Man Who Vanished Nearly 30 years ago Found Alive Under Neighbour's Cellar
Man Who Won $1,300,000,000 Lottery Jackpot Sued by Family After Breaking Promise to Share Winnings
Derinkuyu, Turkey's Underground City of 20,000 People
The Monster Waves at Nazare, Portugal
The Inspiring Journey of Amber Rachdi, From 'My 600-Lb Life' to Instagram Influencer
Iceland Unveils the Largest Carbon Removal Facility on Earth
Playa de Las Teresitas: A Famous European Fake Beach Made From Sahara Desert Sand
"4 Children for Sale": The Tragic Story Of the Siblings Sold In Iconic 1948 Photo
A Tale Of Two Hands: A Starving Boy and a Missionary in Uganda