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Russia questions US compliance with key nuke accord

Tue Feb 6, 2018 08:00:21

Russia challenged U.S. compliance with a key nuclear arms control treaty Monday and warned that the Trump administration's new nuclear strategy lowers the threshold for using atomic weapons.

Iraqi spokesman confirms US forces drawing down

Mon Feb 5, 2018 14:33:45

An Iraqi government spokesman has confirmed to The Associated Press that the drawdown of American forces from Iraq has begun following Baghdad's declaration of victory over the Isis group.

Iran says U.S. jailing of consultant part of "psychological warfare"

Mon Feb 5, 2018 14:11:37

The United States' jailing of a former consultant to Iran's mission to the United Nations is part of a campaign of "psychological warfare", Iran said on Monday.

Azerbaijan's leader calls snap presidential vote

Mon Feb 5, 2018 12:59:14

The president of Azerbaijan has called a snap presidential election.

Russia says it has measures it can take against the USA - Izvestia

Mon Feb 5, 2018 11:44:39

Russia still has counter measures it can take against the United States in a tit-for-tat sanctions battle, but is keeping its powder dry for now, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the Izvestia newspaper in an interview published on Monday.

North Korea to send head of state to South for Olympics

Mon Feb 5, 2018 10:42:43

North Korea will send its nominal head of state to South Korea later this week to attend the Winter Olympic Games, which have provided a rare opportunity for the two Koreas to set aside long-running hostilities.

Afrin asks Russia to help halt Turkey's incursion

Mon Feb 5, 2018 08:03:47

Authorities in Afrin have called on global powers to halt Turkey's assault on the region as thousands of people take to the streets in the Syrian city in condemnation of Ankara's incursion.

UN: Rohingya crisis could endanger regional security

Mon Feb 5, 2018 07:50:11

The UN's human rights chief says Myanmar's persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority has the potential to spark regional conflict.

Trump’s diplomacy is all about the ultimatum. That could spell disaster

Mon Feb 5, 2018 07:42:07

Washington Post

Iran says Trump's hostility to nuclear deal scares investors

Sun Feb 4, 2018 13:39:21

Iran says President Donald Trump's hostility to the 2015 nuclear deal is dampening foreign investment in the energy sector despite the lifting of sanctions.