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Trump’s expanded travel ban targets Nigeria, five other countries
World
February 1, 2020
Trump’s expanded travel ban targets Nigeria, five other countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump issued an expanded version of his travel ban on Friday that targets prospective…
Top commander sees increased Iran threat in Afghanistan
Middle East
February 1, 2020
Top commander sees increased Iran threat in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — There has been an increase in Iranian activity in Afghanistan that poses a risk to American…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister arrives in Washington for GERD meetings
Egypt
January 27, 2020
Egypt’s Foreign Minister arrives in Washington for GERD meetings
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday headed to Washington DC to participate in a ministerial meeting between Egypt, Sudan…
White House lawyers say voters should decide Trump’s fate
World
January 26, 2020
White House lawyers say voters should decide Trump’s fate
White House lawyers began their defense of Donald Trump at his historic Senate impeachment trial on Saturday, saying the president…
Democrats wrap up case against ‘imminent threat’ Trump, his team up next
World
January 25, 2020
Democrats wrap up case against ‘imminent threat’ Trump, his team up next
Donald Trump’s lawyers prepared to deliver his first full-throated defense Saturday in the Senate’s historic impeachment trial, after Democratic prosecutors…
Libya oil exports blocked, raising stakes for Berlin peace summit
Middle East
January 19, 2020
Libya oil exports blocked, raising stakes for Berlin peace summit
Forces loyal to Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar blocked oil exports from the war-ravaged country’s main ports Saturday, raising the…
Taliban open to 10-day ceasefire with US, talks with Afghan govt -sources
Middle East
January 18, 2020
Taliban open to 10-day ceasefire with US, talks with Afghan govt -sources
KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – The Taliban will implement a 10-day ceasefire with US troops, a reduction in violence with Afghan…
US Treasury Department issues statement regarding Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan agreement on filling Renaissance Dam
Egypt
January 16, 2020
US Treasury Department issues statement regarding Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan agreement on filling Renaissance Dam
Ministers from the US, Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have agreed to meet on January 28 and 29 in Washington DC…
Trump trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief
World
January 15, 2020
Trump trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief
The Senate impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is likely to begin in seven days with key players sworn…
Ahead of impeachment trial, Trump suggests not having it
World
January 13, 2020
Ahead of impeachment trial, Trump suggests not having it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the Senate should simply dismiss the impeachment case against him, an extraordinary suggestion…