Mar 22 Watch 7:10 News Wrap: Trump withdraws North Korea sanctions imposed yesterday In our news wrap Friday, President Trump announced that he is withdrawing sanctions his administration imposed on North Korea just yesterday. According to Trump’s press secretary, Sarah Sanders, the president “likes Chairman Kim” and “doesn’t think these sanctions will be… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 5:16 Why the caliphate’s fall is ‘a milestone’ but not the end for ISIS After nearly five years of fighting in Iraq and Syria, the Trump administration signaled Friday that ISIS no longer controls any territory in Iraq or Syria. But despite a brutal bombardment, the final holdouts in Baghouz refuse to surrender. Special… Continue watching
Mar 22 Trump says he’s reversing North Korea sanctions, taking Treasury Department by surprise By Deb Reichmann, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he has reversed his administration's decision to slap new sanctions on North Korea, with his press secretary explaining that he "likes" leader Kim Jong Un and doesn't think they're necessary. Continue reading
Mar 22 Trump’s Golan statement draws strong regional condemnation By Albert Aji, Associated Press The Syrian government called it "irresponsible" and a threat to international peace and stability, while Iran's foreign ministry said it plunges the region into a new crisis. Continue reading
Mar 22 White House says Islamic State territory in Syria eliminated By Deb Riechmann, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press President Trump said Friday "it's about time" that the group no longer controlled territory in the region, after a campaign by U.S. and coalition forces that spanned five years and two U.S. presidencies unleashed more than 100,000 bombs and killed… Continue reading
Mar 22 Indonesia airline cancels order for Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press It is the first announcement of a cancellation since Boeing's new model aircraft were grounded following fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Continue reading
Mar 22 U.S. hits Iran with new sanctions while Pompeo tours Middle East By Associated Press The sanctions target 31 Iranian scientists, technicians and companies involved in the country's nuclear and missile research and development programs. Continue reading
Mar 22 Italy, China deepen ties under wary eyes of U.S., EU By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Italy is expected to become the first major democracy to sign a memorandum of understanding to join China's "Belt and Road" initiative. Continue reading
Mar 22 How Brexit has weakened May’s credibility with the EU By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Brexit has become gridlocked, with Prime Minister Theresa May too weak to push through her plans and lawmakers too divided to force an alternate course. Continue reading
Mar 22 China chemical plant blast kills at least 47, injures hundreds By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Thursday's blast in an industrial park in the city of Yancheng, north of Shanghai, was one of China's worst industrial accidents in recent years. Continue reading