日: 2017年8月16日

1. Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera are heading to the United States for talks with their American counterparts.
2. A U.S. State Department spokesperson says North Korea must take serious steps toward denuclearization before the United States can sit down to the negotiating table.
3. A global treaty designed to regulate mercury took effect on Wednesday after it was ratified by more than 50 countries.

1. North Korea says its leader has been briefed of its military’s plan to fire missiles near Guam. But it reportedly said he would watch the conduct of the U.S. a little longer before making a decision.
2. Two top U.S. officials say their country is willing to negotiate with North Korea if Pyongyang stops making provocative moves such as nuclear and missile tests.
3. The people of Japan are commemorating 72 years since the end of World War II on Tuesday.