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April 30, 2020 at 6:21 pm

US implicates Honduran president in drug trafficking as it seeks his help on immigration

WASHINGTON — Even as the Trump administration moved ahead on a controversial immigration agreement with the Honduran government, U.S. law enforcement has indicted another senior...

April 6, 2020 at 9:41 am

Trump administration designates Russian white supremacist group as terrorist organization

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday designated a Russian white supremacist group as a terrorist organization, calling it the first time the label had...

March 23, 2020 at 7:39 pm

US to bring home stranded Americans using planes that deport immigrants

WASHINGTON — With pressure mounting over Americans stranded outside the United States because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions, the government plans to use its planes that...

January 28, 2020 at 7:30 am

Netanyahu indicted in Israel as he joins Trump at White House to unveil an unlikely peace plan

Hours before President Trump was expected to unveil his plan to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major political setback...

December 23, 2019 at 3:23 pm

After canine deaths, US stops sending dogs for overseas assignments

WASHINGTON — Military dogs like Conan, who took part in a recent U.S. special operations raid that led to the death of Islamic State founder...

July 16, 2019 at 3:31 pm

Trump administration diverts Central America aid to US-backed opposition in Venezuela

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration plans to divert more than $40 million in humanitarian aid from Central America to the U.S.-backed opposition in Venezuela, according...

June 24, 2019 at 8:46 pm

Trump’s new Iran sanctions may have modest effect

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's latest round of sanctions against Iran underscores his preference for using economic pressure rather than military force. But his specific...

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July 2, 2018 at 6:59 pm

Mexico’s move toward populism comes from the left

Although very different candidates won, Mexico’s presidential election was driven by the same economic anxieties and anti-establishment sentiments that dominated the 2016 U.S. presidential race.

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May 6, 2018 at 5:39 pm

What would happen if U.S. exits Iran nuclear deal?

Key things to know about the Iran nuclear accord — and what is expected if Trump decides to pull out.

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April 22, 2018 at 5:49 pm

Macron, Merkel to press Trump to save nuke deal with Iran

President Donald Trump will meet with both the French president and German chancellor this week in Washington as a deadline looms for deciding whether the...

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