Donald Trump lands in Japan, kicking off Asia tour
By Reuters
05 November 2017 |
5:02 am
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Japan defending his tough rhetoric on North Korea, saying discussions on Pyongyang will figure prominently in talks with other Asian leaders as tensions rise over its missile and nuclear tests.
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