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Washington pulled apart by partisan divide over ‘facts’
World
December 14, 2019
Washington pulled apart by partisan divide over ‘facts’
In Washington these days, there are facts, alternative facts and disputed facts. It also seems like there are Democratic facts…
North Korea conducts ‘crucial test’ at Sohae launch site: KCNA
World
December 14, 2019
North Korea conducts ‘crucial test’ at Sohae launch site: KCNA
North Korea has conducted another “crucial test” at its Sohae satellite launch site, state media reported Saturday, as nuclear negotiations…
US-China trade deal gets tepid reception
World
December 14, 2019
US-China trade deal gets tepid reception
US officials announced a truce in the trade war with China with much fanfare, but economists and trade experts call…
Egypt stresses importance of negotiating in good faith during GERD Washington talks
Egypt
December 10, 2019
Egypt stresses importance of negotiating in good faith during GERD Washington talks
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Aaty stressed on Tuesday the importance…
Two impeachment articles expected against Trump: reports
World
December 10, 2019
Two impeachment articles expected against Trump: reports
Democrats are expected to announce on Tuesday two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, US media reported Monday evening, after…
Washington hosts 3rd round of GERD talks
Egypt
December 9, 2019
Washington hosts 3rd round of GERD talks
The United States is set to host on Monday a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Water Resources…
Rocket hits Iraqi cleric’s home following deadly Baghdad attack
Middle East
December 8, 2019
Rocket hits Iraqi cleric’s home following deadly Baghdad attack
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A rocket fired from a drone targeted the home of populist Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Saturday,…
Rouhani says Iran budget set to resist US sanctions by curbing oil dependence
Middle East
December 8, 2019
Rouhani says Iran budget set to resist US sanctions by curbing oil dependence
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani presented a draft state budget of about $39 billion to parliament on Sunday,…
North Korea conducts ‘very important test’: KCNA
World
December 8, 2019
North Korea conducts ‘very important test’: KCNA
North Korea said Sunday it had carried out a “very important test” at its space launch centre, as Pyongyang ramps…
US resumes talks with Taliban in Doha: US source
Middle East
December 7, 2019
US resumes talks with Taliban in Doha: US source
Washington resumed talks with the Taliban in Qatar Saturday, a US source said, three months after President Donald Trump abruptly…