News Wrap: Taliban attack in northern Afghanistan kills 14
PBS News Hour - World
English - December 30, 2019 23:55 - ★★★★ - 79 ratingsNews world news current events newshour television radio media Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In our news wrap Monday, an attack claimed by the Taliban killed 14 people in northern Afghanistan. Hours earlier, Taliban officials had said they agreed to a temporary cease-fire -- but gave no details. Also, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to escalate threats of renewed confrontation with the U.S., calling for "positive and offensive measures" to ensure North Korean security.