U.S. dismisses fears of wider war after deadly Syria clashes U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis dismissed concerns on Thursday that the United States was being dragged into a broader conflict in Syria, after a major clash with pro-Syrian government forces overnight that may have left 100 or more of them […]
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Exclusive: U.S. not planning to contribute money at Iraq reconstruction conference – officials The United States does not plan to contribute any money at a conference in Kuwait next week to fund Iraq’s reconstruction drive after the war against Islamic State forces, U.S. and Western officials said, a move critics […]
Venezuela sets presidential vote for April 22 after talks crumble Venezuela on Wednesday set a presidential election for April 22 after mediation talks between the leftist government and an opposition coalition collapsed, setting the stage for the likely re-election of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela’s ruling socialists had previously said a […]
North Korea says no plans to meet U.S. officials at Olympics; Washington seeks more sanctions North Korea has no intention of meeting U.S officials during the Winter Olympics that start on Friday, the KCNA news agency reported, dampening hopes the Games will help resolve a tense standoff over the North’s […]
Philippines says ICC examining complaint against Duterte over drug war deaths The International Criminal Court (ICC) has informed the Philippines that it has begun a preliminary examination of a complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte that accuses him of crimes against humanity, his spokesman said on Thursday. The examination of the […]
Thirty-five Thai activists report to police after junta protest A group of Thai activists reported to police on Thursday to acknowledge charges brought against them, including charges of illegal assembly, after they staged a demonstration in Bangkok last month to protest a delay to a general election. Thirty-five out of […]
Exclusive: Facing Trump’s demands, NATO to consider larger Iraq training mission The United States is renewing pressure on its European NATO allies to establish a long-term train-and-advise mission in Iraq, diplomats said, reviving a divisive issue for an alliance wary after more than a decade in Afghanistan. U.S. Secretary of […]
Pence says U.S. wants peaceful solution to North Korea crisis, but warns not to underestimate U.S. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday the United States wants to peacefully dismantle North Korea’s nuclear program but warned Pyongyang not to underestimate U.S. military strength or resolve. “Our forces are ready […]
ASEAN hopes to expedite code of conduct on South China Sea: Singapore The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is hoping to expedite negotiations on a code of conduct with China for the disputed South China Sea but it isn’t realistic to expect an agreement within a year, Singapore’s defense minister […]
German coalition negotiators push through until dawn German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) negotiated through the night into Wednesday in a marathon final push to try to nail down a new coalition agreement. Negotiators from the two blocs remained locked in talks just before dawn at […]
