Obama Talks to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
About North Korea, China, trade in the Pacific
President Obama spoke late Wednesday with the leader of Japan about nuclear threats from North Korea, recent meetings with China, and the prospects of more trade throughout the Pacific region.
The discussion with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is the latest in a series of leader talks heading into next week's G-8 summit of major nations.
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