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Also: German Chancellor Angela Merkel is re-elected to a fourth term; the latest nor'easter leaves heavy snow in New England; and it's "Pi Day".

British Prime Minister Theresa May says that "this relationship cannot be the same," after the use of a nerve agent on a former Russian spy who had become a British citizen.

U.K. Expels 23 Russian Diplomats Over Use Of Military-Grade Nerve Agent

Prime Minister Theresa May said Russia is "culpable for the attempted murder" of Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury, England.

CIA Director Mike Pompeo (right) is President Trump's choice to replace Rex Tillerson, who has been fired as secretary of state.

Tillerson Vs. Pompeo: What Trump's Cabinet Shakeup Might Mean For Policy

If confirmed, CIA Director Mike Pompeo would be a very different secretary of state than his predecessor, Rex Tillerson. Here is where they stand on North Korea, Iran, trade and chemistry with Trump.

Mike Pompeo speaks at a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on worldwide threats on Feb. 13. He has been a leading critic of the nuclear deal with Iran and has said the U.S. would not soften its stance on North Korean ahead of planned talks between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Trump.

Mike Pompeo: A Soldier, Spy Chief And Tea Party Republican To Become A Diplomat

He's been a tank commander, a successful businessman, a congressman and head of the CIA. He's cultivated a tough-guy persona with hawkish views on foreign policy. He's set to be the top U.S. diplomat.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson turns away from a podium after making a statement at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 4, 2017, in which he did not deny having called President Trump a "moron."

Trump Replacing Secretary Of State Tillerson With CIA Director Mike Pompeo

Trump tweeted that CIA Director Mike Pompeo will take over for Rex Tillerson, who has had a strained relationship with the president. Undersecretary of State Steve Goldstein was also fired.

A concrete marker with the North Korean and Chinese national flags has the words "China North Korea Border," at a crossing in the Chinese border town of Tumen in eastern China's Jilin province.

For China, One Of The Greatest Risks Of Trump-Kim Talks Is Being Sidelined

Beijing worries it will be marginalized from a potential U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process.

Pope Francis waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Sunday. Recent months have seen Francis become the target of criticism on various fronts, and his image as a charismatic reformer has suffered some hits.

After 5 Years As Pope, Francis' Charismatic Image Has Taken Some Hits

The pope has focused on the poor and boosting interfaith dialogue. But he has attracted criticism over his handling of issues including clerical sex abuse and the status of women in the church.

Grace Jerry performs her original single "E Go Happen" at a gathering of young African leaders at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. The lyrics say: "Yes we can, sure we can change the world."

Wheelchair Beauty Queen Sings For Toilets

She's Miss Wheelchair Nigeria and an activist for the disabled. Today, she introduced President Obama as he spoke to young African leaders. But she still faces discrimination in public bathrooms.

A man at the Seoul, South Korea, train station last August watches a news program featuring President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

White House Says North Korea Meeting Will Happen Only With 'Concrete' Action

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said a meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will only happen once the country shows a commitment to denuclearization.

President Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by May.

High Risk, High Reward For Trump's Meeting With North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Experts cautiously welcomed the news of the meeting. But they warn about raising expectations and that preparation is key, something that is not one of the administration's demonstrated strengths.

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