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New US envoy to North Korea. First anniversary of Rohingya crisis. Pres. Trump's warning about impeachment. Latest US warning to Russia. Sounds of John Legend.

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends

A retired 4-star General responds to the president's threat of revoking security clearances. President Trump downplays legal trouble after a conviction and guilty plea from 2 former associates. A top army general in Afghanistan says progress is being made...but not everyone agrees.

After a long haitus...singer Janet Jackson is out with a new single and an upcoming album.

Two former close associates of U.S. President Donald Trump have turned out to be guilty of serious crimes. On Tuesday, former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort was found guilty on eight counts of bank and tax fraud, while Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty to eight crimes. Analysts say the two cases reveal corruption at the core of Trump's circle although the legal actions may not have an immediate effect on his loyal base. VOA also looks at how the news may affect the US political landscape. Plus, In a Reuters interview Monday, President Donald Trump said he believed the North had taken specific steps toward denuclearization and he would 'most likely' meet again with Kim Jong Un as it did in Singapore in June. However, the North appears to be separating plutonium for use in nuclear weapons and producing highly-enriched uranium.

A conviction and a guilty plea for 2 former associates of President Trump. Renewed concerns over North Korea's nuclear activities. An American country rock band breaks a big record.

A barrage of rockets hit Kabul Tuesday morning. The attack took place just as President Ashraf Ghani was live on air delivering his address for the Muslim holy festival Eid-al-Adha in a special ceremony at the presidential palace. Tuesday, Britain called for the European Union to increase sanctions against Russia, saying the bloc had to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with the United States, which hit Moscow with new economic curbs this month. Nearly 2 million pilgrims from around the world gather this week near the Muslim holy city of Mecca for the annual Hajj. Worshipers crowd in close quarters often eating and sleeping outside, which may put them at risk for illness. Saudi Arabia's health minister says the Kingdom is ready.

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, concerns grow over the threat of cyber attacks. An economic plan sows confusion in Venezuela. Pope Francis' most stern statement yet on priest sex abuse. A movie blockbuster hits U.S. theaters.

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.