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China’s top trade negotiator arrives in US for talks
World
January 29, 2019
China’s top trade negotiator arrives in US for talks
China’s top trade negotiator arrived in Washington as the world’s top two economies prepare for high-stakes trade talks, Chinese…
US committed to pulling foreign forces out of Afghanistan
Middle East
January 28, 2019
US committed to pulling foreign forces out of Afghanistan
KABUL (Reuters) – A senior US government official, speaking after six days of US peace talks with Afghan Taliban militants,…
‘Black Panther’ scores big win at Screen Actors Guild Awards
Cinema/TV
January 28, 2019
‘Black Panther’ scores big win at Screen Actors Guild Awards
Groundbreaking superhero blockbuster “Black Panther” on Sunday won the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards — a…
Khalilzad briefs Afghan officials on talks with Taliban
Middle East
January 28, 2019
Khalilzad briefs Afghan officials on talks with Taliban
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The US peace envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has shared details of his latest round of…
Trump warns Europeans not to try to evade Iran sanctions
Middle East
January 28, 2019
Trump warns Europeans not to try to evade Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is closely eyeing efforts in Europe to set up an alternative money payment channel…
Venezuela’s Guaido calls for new anti-Maduro protests
World
January 28, 2019
Venezuela’s Guaido calls for new anti-Maduro protests
Venezuela’s self-proclaimed president Juan Guaido called Sunday for two new protests, in an effort to push the military to…
US, Taliban see significant progress in ending Afghan war
Middle East
January 27, 2019
US, Taliban see significant progress in ending Afghan war
The United States and the Taliban said Saturday they had made substantial headway in negotiations to end the 17-year…
Round of US-Taliban talks ends with progress on draft peace deal: Taliban officials
Middle East
January 26, 2019
Round of US-Taliban talks ends with progress on draft peace deal: Taliban officials
KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Taliban negotiators and United States officials meeting in Qatar on Saturday finalised clauses to be…
Venezuela opposition leader cranks up pressure on Maduro
World
January 26, 2019
Venezuela opposition leader cranks up pressure on Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition leader has stepped up his campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro, rejecting an offer of talks with…
Experts, images suggest a Saudi ballistic missile program
Middle East
January 26, 2019
Experts, images suggest a Saudi ballistic missile program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A military base deep inside Saudi Arabia appears to be testing and possibly…