May 25 Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues By Jill Colvin, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan on Saturday by needling the country over its trade imbalance with the United States. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 5:05 To respond to Iran, U.S. will deploy more troops and sell more weapons to Middle East The Trump administration took two significant steps Friday to counter what it calls an escalated threat level from Iran. The U.S. will deploy 1,500 additional troops and military equipment to the Middle East, as well as sell additional arms to… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 5:49 News Wrap: Trump defends authorizing Barr to release classified information In our news wrap Friday, President Trump defended allowing Attorney General William Barr to release classified information on how the Russia investigation began, saying the “attempted coup” should never happen again. Also, North Korea warned that nuclear talks with the… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 4:19 After years of Brexit turmoil, UK's May to step down Britain's ruling Conservative Party is in search of a new leader, and the country in search of a new prime minister. After less than three years in office, Theresa May announced her resignation Friday, acknowledging that the time for her… Continue watching
May 24 Same-sex couples start registering marriages in Taiwan By Johnson Lai, Associated Press Hundreds of same-sex couples in Taiwan rushed to get married Friday, the first day a landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage took effect. Continue reading
May 24 Theresa May to step down as UK prime minister June 7 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press May resignation is a sign of defeat in her attempt to take Britain out of the European Union and sparks a contest for the country's next prime minister. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 5:33 News Wrap: Trump says he doubts need for more U.S. troops in Middle East In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump said he doubts there is a need to send more U.S. troops to the Middle East, despite heightened tensions with Iran. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan also disputed news reports that the U.S. Continue watching
May 23 Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting By Cara Anna, Associated Press The decision has elicited anger from wildlife protection groups who warn hunting could decimate elephant populations and be blow to tourism. Continue reading
May 23 U.S. charges WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with publishing classified info By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The new indictment says Assange conspired with Manning to obtain and disclose classified national defense documents, including State Department cables and reports on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It says his actions "risked serious harm" to the United States. Continue reading
May 23 Pentagon proposing troop reinforcements in Mideast By Lolita Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan told reporters the Defense Department has not yet determined how many troops might be sent to reinforce the existing U.S. military presence in the region. He disputed reports by The Associated Press and others that… Continue reading