Donald Trump cancels North Korea nuclear summit
by Julian Borger in Washington and Benjamin Haas in S from World news | The Guardian on (#3QXKY)
Trump letter to Kim Jong-un says talks are 'inappropriate' but North Korea says it made utmost effort to hold summit
Donald Trump has cancelled his planned summit with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, blaming his decision on a threatening statement from the Pyongyang regime, and warning that the US military is "ready if necessary".
The abrupt decision, which came as a surprise to US allies in the region, came after an exchange of menacing statements from US and North Korean officials.
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