Aug 06 Watch 4:37 News Wrap: U.S., China exchange new threats on trade In our news wrap Tuesday, China’s central bank denied manipulating its currency to gain advantage in a trade fight with the U.S. Beijing urged Washington to pull back on trade aggression, but White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow countered that… Continue watching
Aug 02 Who is ‘the opposition’ in Syria after 8 years of war? By Ellie Sennett In Syria, life in an “opposition stronghold” can mean many different things. Continue reading
Aug 01 Syria says it agrees to cease-fire in rebel stronghold of Idlib By Albert Aji, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The decision came hours after U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres authorized an investigation into attacks on health facilities and schools in the rebel-held enclave, following a petition from 10 members of the U.N. Security Council. Continue reading
Jul 18 WATCH: Steven Cook on Turkey-Russian ties and its effects on NATO By Ali Rogin A dispute between Turkey and the U.S. over a missile defense system has left observers questioning whether Turkey is strengthening its ties with Russia, to the long-term detriment of its NATO partners. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 8:57 Where U.S.-Turkey relations stand after dispute over purchase of Russian missiles The White House announced Wednesday that the U.S. will not sell billions of dollars of next-generation fighter planes to Turkey, after the NATO ally purchased advanced Russian surface-to-air missiles. Amna Nawaz talks to Admiral James Stavridis, who served as NATO's… Continue watching
Jul 17 U.S. kicking NATO ally Turkey out of fighter program By Robert Burns, Associated Press In a written statement, the White House said Wednesday that Turkey's decision to buy the Russian S-400 air defense system "renders its continued involvement with the F-35 impossible."… Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 5:08 News Wrap: Esper criticizes Turkey for purchase of Russian-made air defenses In our news wrap Tuesday, Army Sec. Mark Esper criticized Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made air defenses during his Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary. Esper called the NATO ally’s decision “very disappointing.” Also, federally funded family planning clinics can no… Continue watching
Jul 16 WATCH: Defense secretary nominee says U.S. should pursue diplomacy with Iran By Robert Burns, Associated Press "I agree we do not want war with Iran," Mark Esper said. "We are not seeking war with Iran. We need to get back on the diplomatic channel."… Continue reading
Jul 12 Despite U.S. warnings, Russian air defense equipment arrives in Turkey By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press The U.S. has strongly urged NATO member Turkey to pull back from the deal with Russia — reportedly costing more than $2 billion. Continue reading
Jun 23 Landmark Istanbul loss a blow to Turkey’s Erdogan By Derek Gatopoulos, Zeynep Bilginsoy, Associated Press Voters in Istanbul cast ballots Sunday in a re-run mayoral election ordered up by authorities after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party narrowly lost the mayor's office in Turkey's largest city for the first time in 25 years. Continue reading