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Post-Harvey problems plague Texas as funerals for dead begin

Sat Sep 2, 2017 10:37:23

One week after Harvey roared into the Gulf Coast, residents of a Texas city struggled with no drinking water, fires continued to erupt at a stricken chemical plant and funerals began for some of the mounting toll of victims.

Donald Trump and nuclear war among biggest threats to humanity say Nobel winners

Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:43:04

Nobel Prize winners consider nuclear war and US President Donald Trump as among the gravest threats to humanity, a survey has found.

In call with Saudi king, Trump urges end to Qatar dispute: White House

Thu Aug 31, 2017 07:54:37

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi King Salman on Wednesday and urged “all the parties in the Qatar dispute” to find a diplomatic resolution to end a crisis that has embroiled several Gulf countries, the White House said in a statement.

Iran rejects US demand for inspection of its military sites

Tue Aug 29, 2017 14:55:02

Iran has dismissed a top U.S. diplomat's demand for the inspection of Iranian military sites by the U.N. nuclear watchdog, shrugging off comments by America's ambassador to the U.N. as only a "dream."

Trump turns down meeting with Bolton on Iran deal

Tue Aug 29, 2017 13:01:35

US President Donald Trump has refused to meet with John Bolton, who was once considered for secretary of state and national security adviser during the presidential transition last winter.

four dead in Suicide explosion near US diplomatic mission in Kabul

Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:08:00

A bomb attack has struck near the US Embassy in the center of the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing five people, officials say.

Revealed: Plans for Trump Tower in Moscow

Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:56:29

President Donald Trump's construction company had plans to build a Trump Tower in Moscow during the Republican primary and sought assistance from Russians, but the plan was shelved "for a variety of business reasons,” says Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen.

White House 'pressuring' intelligence officials to find Iran in violation of nuclear deal

Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:24:21

US intelligence officials are under pressure from the White House to produce a justification to declare Iran in violation of a 2015 nuclear agreement, in an echo of the politicisation of intelligence that led up to the Iraq invasion, according to former officials and analysts.

Pakistan ‘postpones’ visit by senior US official

Mon Aug 28, 2017 09:28:51

Pakistan has had a visit by a senior US official to the country postponed amid high anti-American sentiment in the country following controversial remarks made by US President Donald Trump.

Venezuelan army, civil militias hold exercises after Trump threat

Sun Aug 27, 2017 09:30:00

Venezuela held nationwide armed forces exercises on Saturday, calling on civilians to join reserve units to defend against a possible attack after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a “military option” was on the table for the crisis-hit country.

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