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Russia's latest gambit is just another Middle East foray gone awry
Syria’s civil war long ago morphed into a playground for both real and wannabe regional hegemons. Until recently, Israel has for the most part shown remarkable restraint in engaging the hostiles intent on surrounding Israel on three sides as a tempting side benefit of helping Assad murder huge swathes of his own people. But Iranian forces, with their commitment to Israel’s complete and utter destruction, have not gotten a bye and have been on the receiving end of countless Israeli attacks on their bases and installations in Syria, including Iranian positions at Damascus airport. ...
North Carolina GOP blasts Dem governor's 'folksy facade' after news of New York campaign kickoff
North Carolina’s Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper raised a few eyebrows this week for reportedly scheduling a “re-election kickoff” event in a private New York City home rather than in his home state. ...
Trump suggests "intelligence people" should "go back to school
President Trump's disagreements with his own top intelligence officials came to a head Wednesday when the president — bristling at their conclusions on North Korea, Iran and the border that don't match with his own — suggested the "intelligence people" should "go back to school." ...
Australia recognises Juan Guaidó as Venezuela president
Foreign affairs minister Marise Payne announces Australia will follow the US and other countries in abandoning incumbent president Nicolás Maduro. ...
In Trump’s World, Nukes Are Self-Defense
Facing the reality of a nuclear North Korea, worsening relations with ostensible ally South Korea, and an unpredictable partner in Washington, Japan’s government is ramping up its military defenses, shedding many of its postwar taboos. Could the ban on nuclear weapons also be sent to the scrap heap at the same time as the country gets a real army? The idea seems far-fetched, but Japan is increasingly alone in a fast-changing Asian security environment. ...
US and Taliban agree to framework peace deal, envoy says
Afghan president assured rights will not be compromised as US envoy reported progress in talks with insurgents. ...
Trump sceptical a deal on border wall can be reached
US President Donald Trump says he is sceptical a deal can be reached on border security before government funding expires again next month. ...
At least 20 dead as bombs target Sunday Mass in Philippine cathedral
More than 100 wounded in twin-bomb attack during church service in Jolo.Two bombs minutes apart tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing at least 20 people and wounding 111 others during a Sunday Mass, officials said. ...
In wartime Yemen, children find solace in music
The sound of music fills the halls at a school in the Yemeni city of Taez, where little Nazira al-Jaafari sits at a keyboard as a teacher takes her through the notes. ...
Venezuela crisis: Diplomat to US defects from Maduro
Venezuela's top military representative to the US has defected from Nicolás Maduro's government. ...
Why Trump doesn’t always get it wrong on the Middle East
Must one talk of Donald Trump? One must and not just because of the power of his position as US president, but because the nature of his foreign policy is misunderstood. ...
Juan Guaidó: US backs opposition leader as Venezuela president
US President Donald Trump has said he recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president. ...
Brexit: Stop playing to Brexit 'bad boys' TUC chief tells May
The UK's trade union movement chief has told Theresa May to "stop playing to the bad boys at the back of the class" over Brexit and "start listening". ...
US shutdown: Trump says Pelosi 'afraid of the truth'
US President Donald Trump says he will deliver a speech to Congress next week, despite calls from top Democrats for it to be postponed over security risks. ...
What the DOD Says About Its Operations in Yemen
The Department of Defense provided a statement in response to written questions from FRONTLINE about U.S. military operations in Yemen, and its efforts to avoid civilian casualties. ...
Democrat Pete Buttigieg joins US presidential race
Democrat Pete Buttigieg has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2020 US presidential election. ...
Brexit: What is Labour's customs union policy?
Claim: Labour is proposing a new permanent customs union with the European Union (EU) after Brexit which would allow the UK "a say" in future trade deals. Reality Check Verdict: EU law currently does not allow non-EU members to have a formal say or veto in its trade talks. Labour says the EU has shown flexibility in the past and its proposal cannot be ruled out until the party has had a chance to negotiate formally. ...
France summons Italian envoy over Africa remarks
France has summoned Italy's ambassador after the Italian deputy prime minister accused the French of exploiting Africa and fuelling migration. ...
Taliban militants kill dozens at Afghan intelligence base
Dozens of Afghan security staff were killed by Taliban militants who overran a military intelligence base near Kabul, officials have confirmed. ...
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