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U.S. Deeply Concerned about Turkey's Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq
April 27, 2017
WASHINGTON - The United States said Tuesday it is "deeply concerned" that Turkey conducted airstrikes in Syria and Iraq without "proper coordination" with Washington...
Brexit to Dominate as May Sets out Stall for UK Re-Election
April 26, 2017
LONDON - Whatever Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives promise in their manifesto before a June election, managing Britain's exit from the European Union will limit her...
Council of Europe Assembly Wants to Monitor Turkey Again
April 26, 2017
BASEL, Switzerland - Legislators representing Europe's top human rights body on Tuesday voted in favor of re-opening monitoring procedures in Turkey in a move that reflects its...
Outcome of French First Round Election Sends High Stocks in France, Europe
April 25, 2017
PARIS - Stocks in France and exchanges in European markets opened with rosy note on Monday after pro-market and Europe stance Emmanuel Macron's win in France' first round offered a...
Xi, Trump Discuss Ties, Korean Peninsula Situation over Phone
April 25, 2017
BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on Monday discussed bilateral ties and the situation on the Korean Peninsula on phone, pledging close...
Rance Votes in Unpredictable Presidential Election under Tight Security
April 24, 2017
PARIS - Millions of French voters began casting their ballots in the first round of the presidential election Sunday morning amid an atmosphere of uncertainty. Polling stations at France's...
Britain Labour Leader Corbyn Says Could Suspend Syria Air Strikes if Elected
April 24, 2017
LONDON - The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn said on Sunday he could suspend British involvement in air strikes against Syria if he was elected prime minister...
Guterres, Trump Hold First Meeting
April 23, 2017
UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time at the White House on Friday, said a UN spokesperson. The UN chief had an...
Russia, EU to Discuss Ways to Restore Cooperation
April 23, 2017
MOSCOW - Russia hopes to have a substantive discussion of ways to restore its cooperation with the European Union (EU) during EU foreign policy chief's visit to Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry said...
May Says June Election Result ‘Not Certain’ Despite Big Lead in Polls
April 22, 2017
MAIDENHEAD, England - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday that she was not taking anything for granted as she gears up for a snap election in June in which polls suggest her...
China, Russia Pledge Close Coordination in Political Settlement for Int’l Hot Issues
April 22, 2017
ASTANA - China and Russia should further strengthen strategic cooperation and play a constructive role in maintaining world peace and stability as well as in seeking political settlement...
British Parliament Backs May’s Plan for June 8 Snap Election
April 20, 2017
LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May won parliament's backing for an early election on Wednesday, a vote she said would strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union and help heal...
Pence Warns North Korea: ‘The Sword Stands Ready’
April 20, 2017
YOKOSUKA, Japan — From the wind-swept deck of a massive aircraft carrier, Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the U.S. military, promising...
May Calls for Early Election to Strengthen Brexit Hand
April 19, 2017
LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8, saying she needed to strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union by shoring up...
U.S. Won’t Draw Red Line on Korean Peninsula Nuclear Issue: White House
April 19, 2017
WASHINGTON - The White House said on Monday that it does not expect U.S. President Donald Trump to draw a red line on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue and the United States will...
Constitutional Amendments Accepted in Referendum: Erodogan
April 18, 2017
ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared on Sunday night that the proposed constitutional changes were accepted in a referendum, paying the way for the country to...
China, US Working on ‘N. Korea Problem’: Trump
April 18, 2017
SEOUL - President Donald Trump asserted on Sunday that China was working with the United States on “the North Korea problem,” and his vice president told American and...
N. Korea Behavior ‘Can’t Continue’: McMaster
April 17, 2017
WASHINGTON - An international consensus that includes China has now emerged that North Korea's "threatening behavior" cannot go on, the US national security adviser said Sunday...
May Says Britain Uniting Around Brexit
April 17, 2017
LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday that Britain was beginning to unite behind Brexit, 10 months after the divisive referendum that saw the country narrowly vote to leave...
Trump Reverses Views on Russia, China.
April 16, 2017
WASHINGTON - Once soft on Russia and hard on China, President Donald Trump rapidly reversed course in the last weeks, concluding there's more business to be done with Beijing than with...
Ready for War if Trump Wants it: N. Korean Official
April 16, 2017
PYONGYANG, North Korea - President Donald Trump's tweets are adding fuel to a "vicious cycle" of tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea's vice foreign minister told The...
Pence Heads to Seoul as North Korea Tensions Flare
April 15, 2017
WASHINGTON - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will travel to South Korea on Sunday in what his aides said was a sign of the U.S. commitment to its ally in the face of rising tensions over...
Putin, Erdogan Discuss Syria Situation
April 15, 2017
ANKARA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the latest developments in Syria by phone on Thursday, according to Turkish presidency...
Xi and Trump Discuss Korean Peninsula, Syria over Phone
April 13, 2017
BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, and discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Syria...
Moscow Warns U.S.: Don’t Strike Syrian Air Base Again
April 13, 2017
MOSCOW - Last week’s U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base in retaliation for an alleged chemical weapons attack must not be repeated, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned...
Russia must Choose Between Assad and the US: Tillerson
April 12, 2017
LUCCA - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued an ultimatum to Russia on Tuesday: Side with the U.S. and likeminded countries on Syria, or embrace Iran, militant group Hezbollah and...
G7 FMs, Middle East Allies Discuss Syria in Extraordinary Meeting
April 12, 2017
ROME - Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized countries and key allies from the Middle East discussed the Syria issue in an extraordinary meeting held...
G7 to Send ‘Clear Message’ to Russia on Syria
April 11, 2017
LUCCA, Italy - G7 foreign ministers were on Monday to send a "clear and coordinated message" to Russia over its stance on Syria as Washington ratcheted up the pressure following...
IMF, WB, WTO Urge Nations to Advance Open Trade
April 11, 2017
WASHINGTON - Several global financial institutions on Monday urged economies all over the world to advance open trade in an inclusive way. The role of trade in the global economy is at a critical...
Trump Tells Congress Syria Attack Ordered to Protect U.S. Interest
April 10, 2017
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump told Congress that his decision to attack Syria was in the interest of the United States, adding that further actions are being considered...
Russia Responsible ‘By Proxy’ for Suspected Syrian Chemical Attack: UK Minister
April 10, 2017
LONDON - British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon on Sunday accused Russia of being responsible "by proxy" for the death of 87 civilians killed last week in a suspected chemical...
Xi, Trump Set Constructive Tone for China-U.S. Relationship: FM
April 09, 2017
PALM BEACH, United States - Chinese President Xi Jinping held meetings with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago resort in the U.S. state of Florida on Thursday and Friday...
U.S. Congress Divided over Syria Strike
April 09, 2017
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Congress is divided over Thursday's missile strike at Syria ordered by President Donald Trump, with some lawmakers voicing strong support while others questioning...
Trump Says Missile Strikes Against Syria in U.S. “Vital Interest”
April 08, 2017
PALM BEACH, United States - U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he had ordered targeted missile strikes at a Syrian military airfield and called the strikes in the nation's...
May, Tusk Meet on Brexit, Talks Positive on Both Sides
April 08, 2017
LONDON - European Council President Donald Tusk met British Prime Minister Theresa May for Brexit talks on Thursday in London, with 10 Downing Street saying later that both leaders...