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S. Korea naval unit to expand operations to Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
January 21, 2020
S. Korea naval unit to expand operations to Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean anti-piracy unit has temporarily expanded its mission to the Strait of Hormuz,…
As 2020 dawns, Trump looks to boost evangelical support
World
January 3, 2020
As 2020 dawns, Trump looks to boost evangelical support
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In his first campaign move of the 2020 election year, President Donald Trump on…
Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes
Middle East
December 30, 2019
Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — A top Iraqi militia leader warned of a strong response against U.S. forces in Iraq following air strikes…
In Afghanistan, jailed Taliban await peace, their freedom
Middle East
December 30, 2019
In Afghanistan, jailed Taliban await peace, their freedom
PUL-E-CHARKHI, Afghanistan (AP) — Thousands of Taliban prisoners jailed in Afghanistan as insurgents see a peace deal being hammered out…
Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats
Middle East
December 20, 2019
Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats
PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — European parties to the Iran nuclear deal are likely to trigger a dispute resolution process in January…
Southwest can be sued for bumping passenger who spoke Arabic: U.S. judge
World
December 20, 2019
Southwest can be sued for bumping passenger who spoke Arabic: U.S. judge
(Reuters) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected Southwest Airlines Co’s (LUV.N) bid to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit by an…
Egypt’s Investment Minister, US delegation discuss boosting American investments in Egypt
Business
December 16, 2019
Egypt’s Investment Minister, US delegation discuss boosting American investments in Egypt
Egyptian Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr met on Monday with a delegation from the United States Senate…
Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest
Middle East
December 16, 2019
Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest
WASHINGTON (AP) — In recent days, Iran hawks in Congress leveraged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interest in a Senate run to…
Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week
Middle East
December 16, 2019
Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s telecommunications minister announced on Sunday that the country has defused a second cyberattack in less…
China says trade deal with US must be ‘mutually beneficial’
World
December 13, 2019
China says trade deal with US must be ‘mutually beneficial’
BEIJING (AP) — Expectations for a U.S.-Chinese trade truce rose Friday, though Beijing accused Washington of unfairly attacking its economy…