Trump sanctions fail to slow Turkey assault; Syrian troops move on Manbij
Turkey ignored U.S. sanctions and pressed on with its assault on northern Syria on Tuesday, while the Russia-backed Syrian army roared into one of the...
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Russia-backed Syrian army sweeps in after U.S. announces abrupt exit
Russia-backed Syrian forces took rapid advantage of an abrupt U.S. retreat from Syria on Monday, deploying deep inside Kurdish-held territory south of the Turkish frontier...
US House Speaker Pelosi backs bipartisan sanctions on Turkey
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he had spoken with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about Turkey’s offensive in northern Syria, and that...
Trump defends his Syria pullout against Republican criticism
By Steve Holland US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended himself against fierce criticism from fellow Republicans over his decision to clear U.S. troops...
US senator plans ‘sanctions from hell’ to hit Turkey over Syria operation
A leading U.S. Republican senator said he plans to introduce a package of “devastating” sanctions to hit Turkey over its military operation in northeast Syria,...
Turkish lira weakens as Trump warns he could destroy Turkish economy
Turkey‘s lira hit its weakest in a month on Tuesday, as investors worried about Ankara’s planned incursion in northern Syria and President Donald Trump warned...
US diplomats to testify about Trump-Ukraine efforts as Trump’s impeachment case
By Andy Sullivan A parade of US diplomats will head to Capitol Hill for closed-door testimony this week as Democrats build their impeachment case against...
Four killed, five wounded in shooting at Kansas bar
Four people were killed and five wounded in Kansas early on Sunday when one or two suspects opened fire inside a Kansas City bar, and...
Turkey protests after U.S. Embassy ‘likes’ tweet about Bahceli, ‘apology will not suffice’
Turkey protested on Sunday after the U.S. Embassy’s Twitter account liked a tweet saying that Turkey should be ready for a political realm without Devlet...
North Korea breaks off nuclear talks with U.S. in Sweden
Working-level nuclear talks in Sweden between officials from Pyongyang and Washington have broken off, North Korea’s top negotiator said late on Saturday, dashing prospects for...
State Department has responded to congressional request for impeachment documents
The U.S. State Department has issued an initial response to a Democratic-controlled congressional committee’s request for documents related to the impeachment investigation of President Donald...
Ukraine must investigate Joe Biden’s son, says ex-Ukrainian PM
Ukraine must investigate the activities of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden’s son to establish whether his role in a Ukrainian gas company complied with the...
EXPLAINER-Trump’s claims and Hunter Biden’s dealings in China
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called on China to investigate Joe Biden, a main Democratic contender in the 2020 race for the White House,...
Under pressure Trump asks China to investigate the Bidens
By Roberta Rampton and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Thursday again invited foreign interference in a U.S. presidential election...
Ecuador declares state of emergency as fuel protests block roads
Ecuador‘s President Lenin Moreno declared a state of emergency on Thursday as protests broke out nationwide over the end of decades-old fuel subsidies as part...
Rise of Canada separatist leader poses challenge for Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bid to win reelection next month appeared trickier than ever on Thursday after a campaign debate that was dominated by...
In blow to US, EU pledges quick move on tax for polluting firms
The European Commission will quickly start work on a tax on foreign polluting firms, the nominee for the EU’s economic and tax commissioner said on...
Trump attacks Democrats, whistleblower over impeachment
WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump kept up his assaults on the Democratic lawmakers leading impeachment proceedings on Wednesday, accusing House Intelligence...
Democrats seek White House documents in impeachment probe
Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday intensified their impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they would subpoena White House records concerning his July telephone call...
Pompeo: ‘I was on the phone call’ that led to Trump impeachment probe
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged on Wednesday that he was on the telephone call between Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart that sparked...
