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July 18, 2019 at 7:39 am

Pompeo takes aim at China at religious freedom conference VIEW

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday said that China was responsible for the "stain of the century" of human rights abuses,...

July 17, 2019 at 11:42 am

Demise of key nuclear pact looms as US, Russia meet

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is demanding that Russia comply with arms control treaties as the formal demise of a key Cold War-era nuclear...

July 12, 2019 at 12:02 pm

US deciding how to punish ally Turkey over Russian arms deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. edged closer to crisis Friday with NATO ally Turkey, which began receiving components of a Russian-made air defense system in...

FILE – In this Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, file photo, British Ambassador Kim Darroch hosts a National Economists Club event at the British Embassy in Washington. Britain’s ambassador to the United States resigned Wednesday, July 10, 2019, just days after diplomatic cables criticizing President Donald Trump caused embarrassment to two countries that often celebrate having a “special relationship.” The resignation of Kim Darroch came a day after Trump lashed out at him on Twitter describing him as “wacky” and a “pompous fool” after leaked documents revealed the envoy’s dim view of Trump’s administration. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz, FIle) NY151 NY151

July 10, 2019 at 9:04 pm

Diplomats shaken by resignation of Britain’s US ambassador

WASHINGTON (AP) — The abrupt resignation of Britain's ambassador to the United States over leaked cables critical of the Trump administration may have jolted official...

July 10, 2019 at 1:54 pm

US terminates funds for anti-Iran Twitter feed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it has terminated support for an online project aimed at fighting Iranian disinformation after it tweeted harsh...

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July 1, 2019 at 4:02 pm

AP analysis: Trump smiles with North Korea, threatens Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — With North Korea, President Donald Trump puts on the charm. But with Iran, he cranks up the pressure with economic sanctions and...

June 25, 2019 at 11:18 pm

US told Palestinian economic plan must have political vision

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — The Trump administration's $50 billion economic support plan for the Palestinians cannot succeed without addressing the political elements of a Middle...

June 25, 2019 at 6:08 am

Kushner tries to sell Mideast plan to skeptical audience

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, appealed Tuesday for the Palestinians to consider a $50 billion economic support...

June 24, 2019 at 8:15 am

US pushes Palestinian economic plan amid doubts, hostility

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Despite withering criticism, charges of hypocrisy and outright rejection from the intended beneficiaries, the Trump administration is plowing ahead with a...

June 22, 2019 at 8:59 am

White House unveils $50 billion Palestinian economic plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Saturday unveiled a $50 billion Palestinian investment and infrastructure proposal intended to be the economic engine to power...