We start with the latest update on the senior North Korean diplomat in Italy who is believed to be seeking asylum.<br /> Italian daily La Repubblica, citing an unidentified diplomatic source, reported Friday that Jo Song-gil, who was until recently,... North Korea's acting ambassador to Italy, is seeking asylum in the U.S., and is under the protection of Italian intelligence.<br />The paper added that the 44-year-old had sought assistance from the Italian government in mid-November, and that Italian authorities have been communicating with the U.S. <br />As Jo's assignment came to an end in late November, he allegedly went into hiding with his wife earlier that month,... with his current whereabouts still unknown. <br />
