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North Korea tests new missile — and Trump’s resolve

Saturday’s test suggests that Kim’s missiles are improving even as the US wrestles with how to get him back to the negotiating table People watch a TV showing a news program reporting North Korea's missile launch, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, May 5, 2019 (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) TOKYO (AP) — North Korea appears to have tested a new short-range missile — and US President Donald Trump’s resolve to keep it from doing more of the same in the future. The test early Saturday was quickly played down by Trump and his top advisers, who noted it was not the kind of long-range missile leader Kim Jong Un has refrained from launching since 2017. But the sudden activity on the North’s east coast, complete with fiery photos of a purported bull’s eye out to sea, alarmed Washington’s regional allies and suggests that Kim’s missiles are improving even as the Trump administration wrestles with how to get him back to the negotiating table. Kim personally supervised the t

Champions League: Suarez thanks Liverpool for helping him to the top

Luis Suarez Barcelona striker Luis Suarez returns to Anfield on Tuesday hoping to dump Liverpool out of the Champions League semi-finals but remains eternally grateful to the Reds for helping him win a move to the Catalan giants. Suarez shone on the field during a turbulent three-and-a-half year at Liverpool, that included long bans for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic and racially abusing Patrice Evra of Manchester United. His role in leading Liverpool to the brink of a long-awaited Premier League title in 2013/2014 saw Barca splash out a then club record fee despite another biting incident on Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup that saw him banned by FIFA for four months. That faith has been rewarded as Suarez has enjoyed great success in Spain, winning four La Liga titles, the Champions League in 2014/15 and four Spanish Cups. And he believes his time at Liverpool was the springboard to making him one of the world’s best strikers. “Liverpool gave me a

Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to sign €80 million Manchester City superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo wants €160 million superstar at Juventus and more:

Lionel Messi has asked the Barcelona chiefs to sign one of the Premier League's brightest stars Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Daily Transfer Roundup. We are in the business end of the season and with the transfer window being just a few weeks away, there is no shortage of excitement in the footballing world. With several top clubs expected to make huge changes to their squads in the summer, we expect quite a few transfer records to be broken over the course of the next few months. Without further ado, let's take a look at the top transfer news, rumours and updates that made headlines on  4 May 2019. Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director insists Real Madrid have not made contact over Luka Jovic Luka Jovic in action against his former club Benfica In the light of recent rumours claiming  Real Madrid  have agreed a deal for  Eintracht Frankfurt  striker Luka Jovic, the Bundesliga outfit's sporting director Fredi Bobic has told  ESPN FC   that Real Madrid h

Iheanacho break Leicester City, Liverpool hearts as Man City edge closer to Premier League glory

Manchester City defeated eight placed 1-0 Leicester City in a bid to claim Premier League for the second time in a row under manager Pep Guardiola after a Vincent Kompany screamer from 22 yards in the 70th minute saw the Citizens claw their way back to the top spot, one point ahead of Liverpool and take the battle for glory against Klopp’s red army to the final day of the season on Sunday. Lëwis@ArseLewi Vincent Kompany! That is a title winning goal from a legend of the game 9,318 9:29 PM - May 6, 2019 3,076 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Manchester City were aiming to return to the top of the Premier League on Monday evening when they welcomed the Foxes to the Etihad Stadium. The reigning champions were in desperate need of a win to keep the pressure on their title rivals Liverpool going into the final gameweek of the campaign. View image on Twitter Premier League ✔ @premierleague 1 - Liverpool P37 Pts 94 GD +65 2 - Man City P36 Pts 92