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North Korea's vice foreign minister said on Tuesday the United States will face "undesired consequences" if it fails to present a new position in denuclearisation talks by the end of the year, state media reported. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VyCwXM

An elderly man who had been trying to park his car drove up a short flight of steps into a shopping center in the northern German city of Hamburg, a police spokesman said on Tuesday, adding that there were no signs of terrorism. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GRbuTc

The deputy head of Sudan's Transitional Military Council said that he was ready to negotiate with the opposition but there should be no further unrest beyond Tuesday, a reference to protests disrupting trains and bridges. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Y0SOWZ

By MAGGIE HABERMAN, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DAVID ENRICH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GRQATZ

Fan Wei is the second Canadian to be given the death penalty in China amid a diplomatic row. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFx3hA

The US president directs officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers trying to enter the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ISjaHc

Japanese Emperor Akihito, in his final remarks as his three-decade reign drew to a close on Tuesday, thanked the people for their support and expressed hope for a peaceful future. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2UQ8R7I