US Calls for Release of Detained Americans in North Korea

The United States has called for the release of three detained Americans after North Korea announced its intention to try two of them for committing “hostile acts” against it. The announcement comes as Washington indicates it plans to go ahead with joint military exercises with South Korea later this year, despite the North’s call they be cancelled to improve inter-Korean relations. North Korea Monday announced its intention to try 56-year old Jeffrey Edward Fowle and 24-year old...

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