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Trump claims win in US House race, but Democrat surge looms
World
August 9, 2018
Trump claims win in US House race, but Democrat surge looms
The weaknesses of the US Republican Party heading into November’s midterm elections were laid bare Wednesday as a special House…
Iran eases currency rules, hoping to buoy rial ahead of sanctions
Middle East
August 6, 2018
Iran eases currency rules, hoping to buoy rial ahead of sanctions
ANKARA (Reuters) – Iran will ease foreign exchange rules, state TV reported on Sunday, in a bid to halt a…
Iran naval drills underway amid tensions with U.S.
Middle East
August 3, 2018
Iran naval drills underway amid tensions with U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States believes Iran has started carrying out naval exercises in the Gulf, apparently moving up…
Trump tells attorney general to end Russia probe
World
August 3, 2018
Trump tells attorney general to end Russia probe
Donald Trump on Wednesday told his attorney general to end the high-profile investigation into Russian election meddling that has ensnared…
US to apply more pressure on China with new tariff hike
World
August 2, 2018
US to apply more pressure on China with new tariff hike
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has said the scope of tariffs on China is set to increase. The measure would…
Where is Trump headed with his tougher policy toward Iran?
Middle East
August 1, 2018
Where is Trump headed with his tougher policy toward Iran?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s offer of dialogue with Tehran belies a hardening of U.S. policy that intensifies economic…
Iran: Trump needs to rejoin nuclear deal if he wants talks
Middle East
July 31, 2018
Iran: Trump needs to rejoin nuclear deal if he wants talks
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian officials reacted skeptically on Tuesday to President Donald Trump’s comments that he’s willing to negotiate…
Trump says he would ‘certainly meet’ with Iran’s Rouhani
Middle East
July 31, 2018
Trump says he would ‘certainly meet’ with Iran’s Rouhani
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he’d “certainly meet” with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, and without preconditions,…
Remains said to be US war dead repatriated from North Korea
World
July 27, 2018
Remains said to be US war dead repatriated from North Korea
Pyeongtaek, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday returned the remains of what are believed to be U.S. servicemen…
Trump and top European leader agree to work toward zero tariffs
World
July 27, 2018
Trump and top European leader agree to work toward zero tariffs
Washington (CNN) – President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed to work toward…