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China’s Huawei steps up charm offensive, rejects security fears
World
March 6, 2019
China’s Huawei steps up charm offensive, rejects security fears
Chinese telecom giant Huawei insisted on Wednesday its products feature no security “backdoors” for the government, as the normally secretive…
Venezuela’s Guaido tells Maduro pressure ‘just beginning’
World
March 6, 2019
Venezuela’s Guaido tells Maduro pressure ‘just beginning’
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido vowed Tuesday to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, who in turn promised to crush…
Revolutionary Guards’ Soleimani flexes political muscle
Middle East
March 5, 2019
Revolutionary Guards’ Soleimani flexes political muscle
(Reuters) – Qassem Soleimani’s role in a political crisis in Iran highlights the influence of the leader of the Revolutionary…
Defeat of ISIS looms as hundreds leave last area in Syria
Middle East
March 5, 2019
Defeat of ISIS looms as hundreds leave last area in Syria
OUTSIDE BAGHOUZ, Syria (AP) — Hundreds of people left the last area held by ISIS in eastern Syria on Tuesday…
Death toll from Alabama tornadoes likely to rise as search resumes
World
March 5, 2019
Death toll from Alabama tornadoes likely to rise as search resumes
Rescuers in Alabama stepped up the search for survivors Monday after two back-to-back tornadoes ripped across the southern state, with…
US ends preferential trade deals with India, Turkey
Business
March 5, 2019
US ends preferential trade deals with India, Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and India reacted with a mix of anger and resignation Tuesday at the United States’…
Democrats launch sweeping probe targeting dozens in Trump orbit
World
March 5, 2019
Democrats launch sweeping probe targeting dozens in Trump orbit
US Democratic lawmakers launched Monday their most ambitious investigation yet into alleged obstruction of justice and abuse of office by…
Hero’s welcome as opposition leader Guaido returns to Venezuela
World
March 5, 2019
Hero’s welcome as opposition leader Guaido returns to Venezuela
Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido received a hero’s welcome from thousands of flag-waving supporters chanting “Yes, you can!” as he…
Germany to strip ISIS fighters of citizenship
Middle East
March 4, 2019
Germany to strip ISIS fighters of citizenship
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and their Social Democrat (SPD) coalition partners have agreed to a plan…
US restores mission status of ‘valuable partner’ EU
World
March 4, 2019
US restores mission status of ‘valuable partner’ EU
The United States said Monday it has restored the EU’s mission in Washington to its former status, calling the bloc…