Trump allies say Mueller unlawfully obtained thousands of emails
Reuters, Washington :An organization established for US President Donald Trump’s transition to the White House a year ago said on Saturday that the special counsel...
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Thousands rally in Indonesia want boycott of US products over Jerusalem
AFP, Jakarta :Muslim clerics called for a boycott of American products Sunday in Indonesia’s largest protest against President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s...
Mike Pence’s trip to ME overshadowed by Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Reuters, Washington :US Vice President Mike Pence will underscore the US partnership with Israel during a trip to the Middle East next week while seeking...
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Trump Admn issues new rules on US visa waiversReuters, WashingtonThe Trump administration put new requirements in place on Friday for the 38 countries participating in...
Japan eyes $46b defence budget to counter North Korea
AFP, Tokyo :Japan plans a record $46 billion defence budget for the next fiscal year to strengthen its missile defence against the threat posed by...
Putin says US gripped by fabricated spymania, praises Trump
Reuters, Moscow :Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the United States was in the grip of a fabricated spymania whipped up by President Donald...
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Russian parliament launches presidential campaignAP, Moscow Russian lawmakers on Friday set the presidential election for March 18, a move that sets in motion campaigning for...
War must not be allowed on Korean peninsula: China
Reuters, Beijing :War must not be allowed to break out on the Korean peninsula and the issue must be resolved through talks, Chinese President Xi...
Red win in Nepal presents a Himalayan challenge for India
Agencies, New Delhi :Red Flags celebrate the communist win in Nepal, with the Left Alliance that had campaigned on a call to counter India’s dominance...
After UK setback, May wins Brexit cheer in Brussels
Reuters, Brussels :British Prime Minister Theresa May made clear her desire on Thursday to move Brexit talks forward to a discussion of a future trade...
Russia won’t be dragged into new arms race with US: Putin
Reuters, Moscow :President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would pay proper attention to the development of its army and navy, but it would...
Don’t ‘sleepwalk into war’ over North Korea, warns UN chief
AFP, Tokyo, Japan :United Nations chief Antonio Guterres Thursday warned the world against “sleepwalking into war” over North Korea, as he called for diplomatic efforts...