Allies, others question Trump’s response to spy’s poisoning After the brazen poisoning of a former spy, British Prime Minister Theresa May quickly pinned the blame on Russia. So did U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in what ultimately became one of his last public statements before being fired. But at […]
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Trump lets protected Syrians stay longer but caps enrollment The Trump administration said Wednesday that it would allow nearly 7,000 Syrians to remain in the United States for another 18 months but won’t let more Syrian citizens apply for the special protection program. The decision was a partial relief for […]
US allies from Korean War meet on North Korean nuke threat Secretary of State Rex Tillerson huddles Tuesday with nations that fought on America’s side in the Korean War, looking to tighten the economic noose around North Korea over its nuclear weapons even as hopes rise for diplomacy. The 20-nation […]
Trump waives Iran sanctions, gives nuke deal ‘last chance’ President Donald Trump has delivered an ultimatum to America’s European allies to fix the “terrible flaws” in the Iran nuclear deal, or he’ll pull the U.S. out in a few months’ time. Trump made the threat Friday as he extended waivers […]
Trump open to US-NKorea talks ‘under right circumstances’ President Donald Trump threw his weight behind the Olympics-inspired diplomatic opening with North Korea, telling South Korea’s leader Wednesday that the U.S. was open to talks with Kim Jong Un’s government under the right circumstances. A White House statement said Trump and […]
Travel ban faces scrutiny from judges who blocked it before Travel ban faces scrutiny from judges who blocked it before:- Three federal appeals court judges who blocked President Donald Trump’s second travel ban earlier this year had some skeptical questions about his third and latest set of restrictions on travelers […]
Ivanka Trump’s India visit raises questions about her brand Ivanka Trump described the hurdles faced by women during a speech at a business conference in India, which is treating her trip like a royal visit. But her solo outing also highlighted questions about whether her message of empowering poor women […]
The Latest on President Donald Trump’s trip to Asia (all times local): 12:30 p.m. President Donald Trump is crossing paths — again — with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump and Putin chatted Saturday as they strolled to a brief photo op at the Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Danang, […]
Melania Trump visits military families in Alaska Melania Trump might have been a fashion model at one time in her life, but she had no qualms ripping off a chunk of messy play dough and getting her hands dirty, just like the three preschoolers seated at the table with her […]
U.S., Russia nearing agreement on resolving Syrian civil war U.S., Russia nearing agreement on resolving Syrian civil war:- The United States and Russia are nearing an agreement on Syria for how they hope to resolve the Arab country’s civil war once the Islamic State group is defeated, officials said Thursday. […]
