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
Mar 22 2 U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan By Amir Shah, Associated Press U.S. and NATO forces provided few details on the combat deaths, saying it was still under investigation. Continue reading
Mar 22 New Zealanders pray together one week after mosque attacks By Nick Perry, Juliet Williams, Associated Press New Zealanders observed the Muslim call to prayer Friday to reflect on the moment one week ago when 50 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques were killed. Continue reading
Mar 22 North Korea withdraws staff from liaison office with South Korea By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The development is likely to put a damper on ties between the countries and further complicate global diplomacy on North Korea's nuclear program. Continue reading