Putin says U.S. must cut 755 diplomatic staff, more measures possible President Vladimir Putin said the United States would have to cut its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 people and that Moscow could consider additional measures against Washington as a response to new U.S. sanctions approved by Congress. Moscow […]
Middle East
Israel to replace metal detectors in Jerusalem with smart surveillance Israel decided on Tuesday to remove metal detectors it had placed at the entrance to a holy site in Jerusalem’s Old City and replace them with smart, less obtrusive surveillance means, a Cabinet statement said. Israel installed metal detectors at […]
White House indicates Trump would sign new sanctions bill The White House indicated Sunday President Donald Trump would sign a sweeping Russia sanctions measure, which the House could take up this week, that requires him to get Congress’ permission before lifting or easing the economic penalties against Moscow. Lawmakers are […]
House Dems pressure WH on Kushner, Flynn security clearances Democrats on a House committee are pressuring the White House to release a wide array of documents about the security clearances granted to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and top aide. In a […]
Iran leaders accuse US, Saudis of supporting Tehran attacks Iranian leaders on Friday accused the United States and Saudi Arabia of supporting the Islamic State-claimed dual attacks that killed 17 people in Tehran this week. The country’s Supreme Leader said the attacks will add to the hatred that Iranians harbor […]
Voting, governance and clerical power in Iran Voting, governance and clerical power in Iran: Iranians vote Friday for the next president of the Islamic Republic, but how does that elected leader fit into the country’s clerically managed government that approves candidates ultimately overseen by its supreme leader? THE SUPREME LEADER’S […]
U.S. ambassador at U.N. says Trump supports two-state solution U.S. ambassador at U.N. says Trump supports two-state solution:- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Thursday the United States still supports a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a day after President Donald Trump suggested he is […]
White House Upheaval Complicates Netanyahu Visit White House Upheaval Complicates Netanyahu Visit:- When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel meets with President Trump on Wednesday, in their first face-to-face encounter since Mr. Trump’s inauguration, the turmoil in the White House could complicate what many had expected would be a triumphant […]
Saudis, Iran dash hopes for OPEC oil deal in Algeria Saudis, Iran dash hopes for OPEC oil deal in Algeria : Saudi Arabia and Iran on Tuesday dashed hopes that OPEC oil producers could clinch an output-limiting deal in Algeria this week as sources within the exporter group said the […]
Failing Syria Truce Fuels Question of Whether It Ever Had Chance Failing Syria Truce Fuels Question of Whether It Ever Had Chance : A cease-fire meant to instill trust between the U.S. and Russia and clear the way for talks on ending Syria’s civil war has only deepened suspicion on […]
