World News Briefs -- May 17, 2016 (Evening Edition)

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump poses for a photo after an interview with Reuters in his office in Trump Tower, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, May 17, 2016. REUTERS/LUCAS JACKSON

Reuters: Exclusive: Trump willing to meet North Korea's Kim, wants to renegotiate Paris climate accord

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is willing to talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try to stop Pyongyang's nuclear program, proposing a major shift in U.S. policy toward the isolated nation.

In a wide-ranging interview with Reuters, Trump also said he disapproved of Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in eastern Ukraine, called for a renegotiation of the Paris climate accord, and said he would dismantle most of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations if he is elected president.

The presumptive Republican nominee declined to share details of his plans to deal with North Korea, but said he was open to a face-to-face meeting with its leader.

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen government threatens to quit peace talks, warns UN envoy.

UN warns that 7.6 million Yemenis are "one step" from famine. World response to UN aid appeal for Yemen 'shockingly low'. U.N. says $1.8 billion Yemen humanitarian appeal only 16 percent funded.

Russia builds military camp near ancient site in Palmyra.

No breakthrough at Syria talks as violence rages.

Kerry and Lavrov chair Vienna meeting aimed at kickstarting Syria peace effort. Syria conflict: World powers vow to reinforce truce and deliver aid.

US still has leverage in Syria, Kerry asserts.

Saudi Arabia says time may be coming for "Plan B" on Syria.

France says major powers want Syria peace talks to start again in June.

IS suicide bombings in Baghdad leave nearly 70 dead. Baghdad bombs kill dozens of civilians. Iraq violence: Blasts in Baghdad kill dozens.

Turkish opposition leader speaks out as MPs debate legal immunity law.

France postpones conference on Israeli-Palestinian peace.

IMF: Iran at 'pivotal moment' to rejoin global economy.

ASIA

Medical charity MSF urges US to pay Afghan hospital victims.

Taliban offensive in north stresses Afghan military.

China: Afghanistan backs Beijing stance on South China Sea.

Cultural Revolution: China's media breaks silence over anniversary. China's Cultural Revolution caused 'severe' harm, state media says.

Philippine terror group sets June deadline to kill foreigner.

U.S. eases sanctions on Myanmar in bid to promote growth, reforms.

North Korea names Ri Yong-ho as foreign minister.

Planning a North Korea trip? Don't, says the State Dept.

Thailand closes 'overcrowded' Koh Tachai island to tourists.

AFRICA

Brawl erupts in S.Africa parliament as opposition party ejected.

Rumors South Africa’s finance minister is about to be arrested are scaring investors.

Kenya police accused of 'gruesome violence' in Nairobi.

Kenyan police launch inquiry after officers filmed beating protester.

Libyan unity government forces retake checkpoint south of Misrata: spokesman.

New Libyan leader seeks support from Western, regional powers.

Libyan factions agree in principle on unified oil structure.

Nigerian oil output down 40 percent in volatile south.

Robin Wright targets Congo's 'conflict minerals' violence with new campaign.

Tanzania orders drought-hit herders to leave national parks.

EUROPE

Ethnic minorities could hold key to Britain's EU vote: survey. Brexit or not? Five weeks to go and pollsters 'don't know'.

Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders renew cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Russia to counter NATO expansion with new radar station in Crimea - source.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, supporters attacked.

Donald Tusk says only alternative to EU is 'chaos'.

Eurovision win lifts spirits in Ukraine, raises eyebrows in Russia.

Hungary: Bill Clinton comments about dictatorship offensive.

Sweden rules out NATO membership.

Face recognition app taking Russia by storm may bring end to public anonymity.

AMERICAS

Venezuela leader sees 'disappearance' of opposition legislature. Opposition calls on Venezuela to defy emergency decree.

Trump ramping up national team to expand battleground states.

Oregon and Kentucky contests put pressure on Clinton.

Upheaval in Nevada raises concerns over Democratic unity.

Venezuela expands state of exception citing threats of foreign intervention.

Dominican Republic's Danilo Medina claims election victory.

Canada wildfire: Oil workers urged to leave Fort McMurray camps.

Bolivian leader Morales' estranged son 'does not exist'.

Argentina says Falklands no longer main issue.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Senate passes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. White House voices concerns on Senate Sept. 11 lawsuit bill.

Europe’s top cop: It’s ‘almost certain’ terrorists will try to strike again.

The Americans: 15 who left the United States to join ISIS.

Al-Qaeda assassination tips: Use drones to plan attacks, practice on others as 'fun' prank.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. banks scrutinize SWIFT security after hacks -reports.

Twitter 'to stop counting photos and links in character limit'.

U.S. oil hits seven-month high as inventory drop seen; caution over Libya.

ICBC to be first Chinese lender to own London vault.

Climate change puts 1.3bn people and $158tn at risk, says World Bank.