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McMaster Says Potential for War with DPRK “Increasing”
December 04, 2017
WASHINGTON - U.S. White House National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster said on Saturday that the potential for war with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is increasing every day” after...
As Brexit Deal Takes Shape, Juncker to Meet MEPs
December 04, 2017
BRUSSELS - The European Commission added to mounting confidence in Brussels that it is set for a Brexit deal with London when it scheduled talks with EU lawmakers ahead of a crunch meeting on...
Martin Schulz Denies Green Light to Grand Coalition Talks with Merkel
December 02, 2017
BERLIN - Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Martin Schulz on Friday denied an earlier report that his party was ready to start grand coalition talks with German Chancellor...
Trump Visit to Britain Dropped in Row with PM over Social Media Posts
December 02, 2017
LONDON - A planned visit to Britain by U.S. President Donald Trump has been dropped by U.S. diplomats, British newspaper The Telegraph reported Friday. Trump was set to travel to Britain...
UNSC Urges all Syrian Parties to Attend Geneva Peace Talks
November 29, 2017
UNITED NATIONS - The UN Security Council on Monday urged all Syrian parties to actively participate in the Geneva political process without preconditions and to support efforts to ensure...
Not Worried about EU’s Moves on Defense Pact: Russian Official
November 29, 2017
BERLIN - A senior Russia’s foreign ministry official on Tuesday said he was not worried by the European Union’s move to integrate European defenses, saying the initiative was...
Islamic Counterterrorism Alliance Meeting Focuses on Role of Media
November 28, 2017
RIYADH - Defense ministers of around 41 Arab and Islamic countries met in Saudi Arabia to discuss fighting terrorism and extremism, with a focus on the role of media, Al Arabiya local news reported...
Merkel Vows ‘Serious’ Coalition Talks with SPD
November 28, 2017
BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday her party was ready to hold serious talks with the Social Democrats to form a government, warning that time is pressing as Europe faces a slew of...
No Breakthrough in Brexit Talks as New Deadline Approaches
November 26, 2017
BRUSSELS — British Prime Minister Theresa May failed Friday to make any breakthrough in Brexit talks with the European Union, as time runs out to move the negotiations into a critical second phase...
Trump Tells Turkey’s Leader: US to Stop Arming Syrian Kurds
November 26, 2017
ANKARA, Turkey — The United States will cut off its supply of arms to Kurdish fighters in Syria, President Donald Trump told the Turkish president on Friday, in a move sure to please Turkey...
Crunch Time for British PM as Brexit Talks Enter Decisive Phase
November 25, 2017
LONDON - This month has been described by British media as “make or break” for Theresa May, the embattled British prime minster under pressure due to stalled Brexit talks and...
Trump Delivers Thanksgiving Address, Touting U.S. Economy
November 25, 2017
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday delivered a Thanksgiving video address to Americans, touting the state of the U.S. economy. “Our country is doing very well...
Erdogan Accuses West of Destroying Muslim Unity
November 23, 2017
ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Western nations of trying to implement a “dirty scenario” to destroy the unity, coexistence and wealth...
EU Lifts Britain out of Deficit Sin Bin
November 23, 2017
BRUSSELS - The EU said Wednesday it would end its special budget supervision for Britain after almost a decade, saying London had reduced its excessive deficit enough to fall within...
Children’s Suffering across World Unacceptable: UN
November 22, 2017
UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday deplored the fact that the world is letting children down by allowing them to go through hardships and suffering. I am sorry to...
Russian Military Operations in Syria Near Completion: Putin
November 22, 2017
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin told his visiting Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, that military operations against terrorists in Syria are coming to an end, with the focus...
German Coalition Talks Collapse after FDP Withdraws
November 21, 2017
BERLIN - The three-party exploratory talks for the formation of Germany’s new government failed late Sunday night after the Free Democratic Party (FDP) pulled out due to unbridgeable...
EU, Iran Hold High-Level Talks Amid Trump’s Threats
November 21, 2017
TEHRAN - Iran and the EU have started their third round of high-level talks following the 2016 implementation of a nuclear deal between the Islamic Republic and world countries. Helga Schmid...
Illegal Nuclear Launch Order can be Refused: US General
November 20, 2017
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — The top officer at U.S. Strategic Command said Saturday an order from President Donald Trump or any of his successors to launch nuclear weapons can be refused if that order...
Trump, Macron Agree on Need to Work with Allies
November 20, 2017
JEDDAH - US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday agreed on the need to partner with allies to respond to the destabilization activities of Hezbollah and Iran...
UN Chief Urges Cooperation to Tackle Security Challenges in Mediterranean
November 19, 2017
UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged the international community to step up cooperation to tackle security challenges in the Mediterranean region...
EU Cuts Funding to Turkey in 2018 Budget
November 19, 2017
BRUSSELS - An EU 2018 budget deal was announced Saturday that cuts funds destined to Turkey, citing doubts about Ankara’s commitment to democracy and human rights. German Chancellor...
EU Leaders Proclaim European Social Standards to Woo Voters
November 18, 2017
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - European Union leaders proclaimed a set of 20 "social rights" on Friday in an attempt to make the EU more appealing to voters and counter rising eurosceptic...
More Work to be Done to Unlock Brexit Talks: May, Tusk
November 18, 2017
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - British Prime Minister Theresa May and European Council President Donald Tusk agreed on Friday there was more work to be done to advance Brexit talks and discussed ways to...
US Security Officials in Israel to Discuss Syria Agreement
November 16, 2017
JERUSALEM - Officials with the U.S. National Security Council arrived in Israel on Tuesday to discuss with their Israeli counterparts the recent U.S.-Russian truce agreement for Syria, officials...
Erdogan Again Visits Qatar for Cooperation, Regional Issues
November 16, 2017
DOHA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived here on Tuesday evening for the second official visit since the gulf crisis began, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported on Wednesday.
Qatar ‘Thousand Times Better Off’ without Gulf Allies: Emir
November 15, 2017
DOHA - Months into a dispute that has seen Doha cut off from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Qatar's emir said Tuesday his country was "a thousand times better off" without them...
Russia Accuses U.S. Coalition of Hampering its Anti-IS Operation in Syria
November 15, 2017
MOSCOW - The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday accused the U.S.-led coalition of interfering with the Russian air force to protect retreating Islamic State (IS) militants. The militants had...
23 EU Countries Sign Defense Pact on Permanent Structured Cooperation
November 14, 2017
BRUSSELS - Defense ministers of 23 EU member states Monday signed a pact to on joint defense cooperation and handed it over to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. According to a statement...
May Meets EU Business Leaders as Brexit Tensions Grow
November 14, 2017
LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May will meet EU business leaders worried about Britain’s departure on Monday as a secret letter emerged from two cabinet ministers instructing her how to...
Trump, Putin Say Military Communications Improving in Syria
November 13, 2017
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin said on Saturday they are satisfied with the communication between their militaries, which has...
No Figure on Cost of Brexit Offered to Unlock Talks: British Minister
November 13, 2017
LONDON - Britain will not offer a figure or a formula for how much it believes it owes the European Union, Brexit minister David Davis said on Sunday, after the EU demanded that London spell...
Xi, Putin Pledge to Enhance Regional, Int’l Cooperation
November 12, 2017
DA NANG, Vietnam - Chinese President Xi Jinping met here Friday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on further strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on regional and international...
Putin and Trump Talk Syria, Election Meddling at Brief Meeting
November 12, 2017
DANANG, Vietnam - U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed a statement on Syria during a brief meeting at a summit in Vietnam on Saturday and Putin again...
Xi, Trump Join Hands Making Bigger Cake
November 11, 2017
BEIJING - Before U.S. President Donald Trump began high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday, he was welcomed by a children’s...