Jan 31 Watch 6:35 Why the EU is helping Iran avoid U.S. sanctions U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 meant that Iran didn't receive some of the billions of dollars of economic benefits it was promised when it entered the agreement. Now, France, Germany and the U.K. have formed a… Continue watching
Jan 31 U.S. expected to announce withdrawal from arms control treaty as soon as Friday By Deb Riechmann, Robert Burns, Matthew Lee, Associated Press An American withdrawal, which has been expected for months, would follow years of unresolved dispute over Russian compliance with the pact, known as the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces, or INF, treaty. Some analysts worry the demise of the treaty could fuel… Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: Trump casts doubt on hopes for a China trade deal Asked whether the U.S. and China can reach an agreement before a March 1 deadline, Trump said: "I don't know."… Continue reading
Jan 31 Family of journalist killed in Syria awarded $300 million in U.S. court By Associated Press Seven years after correspondent Marie Colvin was killed while covering the Syrian revolution, a Washington court has found the Syrian government liable and awarded more than $300 million in damages. Continue reading
Jan 31 Trump optimistic in midst of key trade talks with China By Associated Press President Donald Trump, preparing to meet a Chinese trade delegation Thursday, said the United States won't reach any final trade agreement with China until he sits down again with President Xi Jinping. Continue reading
Jan 31 Italy slides into recession, darkening outlook for Europe By Colleen Barry, Pan Pylas, Associated Press Italy has fallen back into recession, intensifying concerns about the 19-country eurozone economy and a possible flare-up in the debt market jitters that haunted the bloc in recent years. Continue reading
Jan 31 Afghan forces still shrinking, security gaps growing, report says By Robert Burns, Associated Press As the Trump administration pushes for peace in Afghanistan, a new U.S. watchdog report says Afghan security forces are shrinking, gaps in security are growing, and the Taliban are largely holding their own despite a surge in American bombing. Continue reading
Jan 31 Brexit may have to be delayed, foreign secretary says By Danica Kirka, Associated Press A key member of Prime Minister Theresa May's government acknowledged Thursday that Britain's exit from the European Union may have to be delayed if negotiations on a divorce deal drag on. Continue reading
Jan 30 Russian company indicted in Mueller probe improperly tweeted information, court filing says By Associated Press A Russian company charged by special counsel Robert Mueller shouldn't be permitted to review sensitive evidence outside of the United States because confidential material it has already received was improperly released as part of a "disinformation campaign."… Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 4:45 News Wrap: After threat assessment, Trump criticizes ‘naive’ intelligence officials In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve kept a key interest rate unchanged and pledged to be patient about ordering future rate hikes. Chair Jerome Powell insisted the cautious response reflects changing economic conditions, not fear of political criticism. Continue watching