US opposes Palestinian declaration of independence
US lawmakers passed a resolution opposing the declaration of a Palestinian state on Tuesday and threatened to cut off aid to the Palestinian Authority if it went ahead with it.

US, North Korea seal deal on N-programme
North Korea has agreed to allow US inspections of a suspected nuclear site, in a deal that could pave the way for improved ties, the State Department said on Tuesday.

South Korea refiners resume jet fuel exports
South Korean refiners have resumed normal jet fuel exports from April as the winter kerosene demand season ends, traders said on last Wednesday.

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