Shi’ite cleric wins sweeping victory in Iraqi elections
In a signal Iraq may be preparing to free itself from U.S. and Iranian influence, prominent…read more→
US embassy opening in Jerusalem marred by Gaza protests
UPDATE 2 — 5/17, 7:51 a.m. EDT: Two days after violent clashes between Israeli troops…read more→
Middle East tense after Israel, Iran trade attacks
Iran and Israel inched closer to direct confrontation after Israeli forces retaliated against Iranian targets…read more→
White House pulls plug on 2015 nuclear compact with Iran, world reacts
In a much-anticipated decision Tuesday, President Trump formally withdrew the U.S. from a 2015 Obama-era…read more→
US Navy reactivating Second Fleet for deployment in Atlantic to combat Russia
Declaring the “era of great power competition” has returned, the U.S. Navy said Friday it…read more→
In watershed moment, North, South Korean leaders hold summit, agree to end war
UPDATE — 4/29, 8:47 p.m. EDT: South Korea announced Sunday North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has agreed…read more→
White House plan for Syria comprises raising Arab force
A Trump administration plan under consideration to withdraw U.S. servicemen from Syria consists of assembling…read more→
UPDATE: Cuban assembly officially confirms replacement for Raul Castro
UPDATE — 4/19, 10:16 a.m. EDT: Cuba’s National Assembly officially confirmed Miguel Díaz-Canel as president Thursday,…read more→
As Russia fumes over Syria airstrikes, US prepares further sanctions; Macron in it ‘for the long term’
UPDATE 2 — 3:34 p.m. EDT: The Washington Post is reporting President Trump has held-up additional…read more→
Western allies launch strikes on targets inside Syria; Russia, Iran, China condemn
UPDATE — 4/15, 10:10 a.m. EDT: Less than 24 hours after the U.N. Security Council voted…read more→
Dozens feared dead in Syria attack; Trump lashes out at Damascus, Kremlin
UPDATE — 4/11, 8:24 a.m. EDT: While President Trump threatened to lob missiles at Syria in…read more→
US freezes assets in sweeping sanctions against Russia, Putin allies for ‘malign activity’
Responding to what is described as “malign activity,” the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets…read more→
Palestinian Land Day protests extend into second week in Gaza
Planned protests that have now claimed the lives of 29 Palestinian demonstrators and injured over…read more→
Facing little opposition, Egypt’s Sisi wins overwhelming reelection; Trump congratulates
Carrying an astounding 92 percent of votes cast, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi easily won reelection…read more→
Spain’s Supreme Court jails Catalan separatists, issues arrest warrant for Puigdemont
Pressing its legal case against the Catalan separatist movement, Spain’s highest court, the Tribunal Supremo, has…read more→
Hundreds of Russian diplomats expelled from US, EU over spy’s poisoning
UPDATE 2 — 3/30, 3:41 p.m. EDT: The Kremlin continued its backlash against 23 countries Friday,…read more→
UK-EU transition deal reached on Brexit; pro-Remain lawsuit advances in Scotland
Great Britain and the European Union (EU) have reached a tentative agreement on a two-year…read more→
Putin breezes to victory in Russian presidential election amid charges of vote rigging
Amid rising tensions with the West stemming from intervention in Syria and Ukraine and allegations…read more→
UN panel accuses US-led coalition, Russia of large-scale deaths in Syria
United Nations’ war crimes investigators have accused both Russia and the U.S.-led coalition in Syria of…read more→
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Populists gain in Italy’s elections: In a vote marking a resurgence of populist tide in…read more→
Assad presses Eastern Ghouta offensive, accused of repeated chemical attacks
UPDATE — 3/10, 4:16 p.m. EST: According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the Syrian Arab…read more→
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Saudi Arabia to allow female enlistment in armed services: In a historic move, the Saudi…read more→
Vladimir Putin ups ante in new nuclear arms race, blames US
In his annual address in front of Russia’s Federal Assembly, President Vladimir Putin claimed his…read more→
Fighting in Eastern Ghouta continues despite UN, Kremlin-backed humanitarian orders
Troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have continued their attacks on Eastern Ghouta, despite…read more→
US hits North Korea with more sanctions; Pyongyang signals talks possible
Described as the “largest ever” single package of punishments, the Trump administration imposed further sanctions…read more→
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China proposes constitutional amendment allowing president to serve ad infinitum: Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported Sunday…read more→
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ISIS leader severely injured in airstrike: U.S. and Iraqi intelligence officials are confirming a June…read more→
Syria downs Israeli aircraft; Israelis warn Iran over provocations
The Israeli military announced an F-16 fighter jet crashed in northern Israel on Saturday following a…read more→
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China amasses troops on North Korean border: In preparation for what it believes may be…read more→
US coalition strikes at pro-Assad forces in eastern Syria, kill over 100
A frosty relationship between the U.S.-led coalition and the Moscow-backed Syrian government grew colder Wednesday…read more→
Pentagon reduces Iraq troop levels, will expand military presence in Afghanistan
The Iraqi government announced Monday U.S. troop levels in Iraq will be gradually reduced following Baghdad’s victory…read more→
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Syrian rebel group downs Russian fighter jet; Turkey reports dead in clashes with Kurdish group: …read more→
White House declines to impose new Russia sanctions passed by Congress
On Monday, the Trump administration rebuffed calls from Congress for the White House to apply…read more→
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Kremlin nemesis Navalny arrested at Moscow rally: Shortly after joining anti-Putin demonstrators at a Moscow…read more→
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Romanians numbering in the tens of thousands protest government reforms in Bucharest: Approximately 50,000 people took…read more→
Trump waives Iran sanctions, warns Tehran; Russia to oppose JCPOA reforms
UPDATE — 11:25 a.m. EST: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday the Kremlin will lobby…read more→
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China expresses doubts over U.S. debt: Senior Chinese officials are reported to have stated Beijing…read more→
Trump drops London visit over sale of embassy property; Mayor Khan says president not welcome
President Trump abruptly canceled his planned February visit to the United Kingdom over what he…read more→
In historic breakthrough, North, South Korea agree to hold military talks
Following the first direct talks in two years, negotiations between North and South Korea revolving…read more→
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Putin critic denied spot on ballot for Russian presidency: Citing the Russian dissident’s conviction for…read more→
US warns Islamabad of aid cuts over ties to terror groups, places Pakistan on watch list
UPDATE — 4:32 p.m. EST: State Dept. Spokeswoman Heather Nauert announced Thursday the U.S. was rescinding…read more→
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France approves ban on domestic oil and gas production by 2040: Under a new law…read more→
UN vote scolds US for recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel
The United Nations General Assembly voted forcefully to reprimand the U.S. over its decision to…read more→
Tillerson, White House send mixed signals over potential North Korea talks
Days after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed North Korea was prepared for direct talks…read more→
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British PM May loses key battle over Brexit: British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a…read more→