Politics Jan 16 U.S. withholds $65 million from Palestinian aid programs, official says A U.S. official says the Trump administration is cutting tens of millions of dollars in funding for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, slashing this year's first contribution by more than half.
World Jan 12 Trump waives Iran sanctions, saying it’s ‘last chance’ for nuclear deal President Donald Trump on Friday delivered an ultimatum to America's European allies to fix the "terrible flaws" in the Iran nuclear deal, or he'll pull the U.S. out in a few months' time.
Politics Dec 22 U.S. recognizes disputed Honduras election results The Trump administration on Friday recognized the results of Honduras' disputed presidential election despite opposition complaints.
Politics Dec 01 Trump says reports of Tillerson ouster are ‘fake news’ President Donald Trump says media speculation that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will leave his job soon is “fake news.”…
Nation Nov 02 State Department to identify child sex offenders on passports The State Department said Wednesday it would begin revoking passports of registered child sex offenders and will require them to apply for a new one that carries a "unique identifier" of their status.
World Oct 31 Trump administration expected to defend embargo on Cuba in United Nations vote A "no" vote Wednesday from U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley will return the United States to a place of extreme isolation within the global community over its policy toward Cuba, potentially undermining the Trump administration's broader goals for…
World Oct 30 U.S. captures key militant in Benghazi attack, officials say The suspect is in the custody of the Department of Justice and is expected to arrive within the next two days on a military plane, according to one of the officials.
World Oct 18 U.S., Israel to exit UN agency over alleged anti-Israel bias The United States said Thursday it is pulling out of the U.N.'s educational, scientific and cultural agency because of what Washington sees as its anti-Israel bias and need for "fundamental reform." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel plans to…
World Oct 18 Tillerson: ‘Heartbreaking’ reports of suffering in Myanmar WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is condemning reported atrocities committed against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, and he says those responsible — perhaps the country's military — will be held accountable.
Politics Oct 13 WATCH: Trump accuses Iran of violating nuclear deal, but he won’t pull out now President Donald Trump announced his decision on the Iran nuclear deal today. Watch the president’s remarks in the player above. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday angrily accused Iran of violating the spirit of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal,…