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US military asks Germany to extend Tornado mission in Syria
Middle East
June 8, 2019
US military asks Germany to extend Tornado mission in Syria
A US general has asked the German military to extend its aerial reconnaissance and tank missions in Syria to help…
German FM in Iraq to address regional tensions
Middle East
June 8, 2019
German FM in Iraq to address regional tensions
BAGHDAD (AP) — German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas arrived in Iraq on Saturday as part of a wider trip to…
US leaves door open to China on trade talks at G20
World
June 8, 2019
US leaves door open to China on trade talks at G20
The United States is open to further negotiations with China on their ongoing trade battle but any potential deal will…
Iran says new US sanctions show talks offer ‘hollow’
Middle East
June 8, 2019
Iran says new US sanctions show talks offer ‘hollow’
Iran said Saturday that new US sanctions on its petrochemical industry show the hollowness of President Donald Trump’s claims to…
US prosecutors say they won’t enforce strict abortion laws
World
June 8, 2019
US prosecutors say they won’t enforce strict abortion laws
A group of American prosecutors pledged on Friday not to enforce strict abortion laws in response to attempts to tighten…
US, Mexico hammer out last-minute deal to curb migration, avoid tariffs
World
June 8, 2019
US, Mexico hammer out last-minute deal to curb migration, avoid tariffs
The United States and Mexico reached an 11th-hour deal late Friday to crack down on migration from Central America, with…
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
Middle East
June 7, 2019
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has chosen to “step back and recalculate” after making preparations for an apparent attack against US…
Trump says relations with Macron ‘outstanding’
World
June 7, 2019
Trump says relations with Macron ‘outstanding’
The smiles and warm handshakes were back between Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Thursday as they…
Schools reckon with social stress: ‘I’m on my phone so much’
Technology
June 7, 2019
Schools reckon with social stress: ‘I’m on my phone so much’
BUFFALO, NY (AP) — High school biology teacher Kelly Chavis knew smartphones were a distraction in her class. But not…
Biden, in flip, opposes ban on federal funds for abortion
World
June 7, 2019
Biden, in flip, opposes ban on federal funds for abortion
Leading US Democrat Joe Biden, facing major pressure from several rivals chasing the party’s 2020 presidential nomination, on Thursday reversed…