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Wed, May 22, 2019 | 11:47

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Trump officials to Congress: Goal is deterring Iran, not war

Tamping down talk of war, top Trump administration officials told Congress on Tuesday that recent actions by the U.S. deterred attacks on American forces. But some lawmakers remained deeply skeptical of the White House approach in the Middle East. After a day of closed-door briefings on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan...

Americas | 2019-05-22 11:19

Trump says Iran provocations will be met with 'great force'

As questions mount over President Donald Trump's tough talk on Iran, top national security officials are heading to Capitol Hill to brief Congress. But skeptical Democrats have asked for a second opinion.

Americas | 2019-05-21 14:52

Missouri passes 8-week abortion ban

Missouri's Republican-led House passed sweeping legislation to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy, Friday, and which was designed to survive court challenges.

Americas | 2019-05-18 09:43

Trump delays auto tariff decision by up to 6 months

President Donald Trump delayed a decision on whether to impose tariffs on imported cars and parts by up to six months, Friday. Trump announced that he was directing the U.S. trade representative to pursue negotiations on cars imported from the European Union and Japan and any other country deemed necessary over that period. The U.S. president faced a Saturday deadline to deci...

Americas | 2019-05-18 09:18

Seoul analyzing Washington's auto tariff delay decision: official

Alabama governor signs near-total abortion ban into law

Alabama's Republican governor signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation Wednesday, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases. ``To the bill's many supporters, this legislation stands as a powerful testament to Alabamians' deeply held belief that every life is precious and that every life is a sacred gift from God,'' Gov. Kay Ivey said in a ...

Americas | 2019-05-16 09:58

Spears appears in cleared court to speak on her legal status

After hearing Britney Spears and her parents speak in a rare and secretive joint court appearance Friday, a judge ordered an expert evaluation of the conservatorship that for 11 years has put the life of the 37-year-old singer under the control of her father.

Americas | 2019-05-11 18:10

Trump orders tariff hike on remaining Chinese imports

President Donald Trump cranked up the heat Friday in the U.S.' trade battle with China, ordering a tariff hike on almost all remaining imports from the world's second-largest economy. Beijing, however, responded calmly, saying talks would continue to resolve the feud.

Americas | 2019-05-11 15:11

Burned before, US pushes for way to enforce China trade deal

In trying to hammer out a trade agreement with China, the Trump administration may be drawing inspiration from classic rock, specifically The Who's anthem ``Won't Get Fooled Again.'' Fed up with China for breaking past promises, the administration is insisting on provisions designed to force the Chinese to live up to any commitments they make in trade talks that entered an 11...

Americas | 2019-05-10 10:47

US plans to hike tariffs Friday, saying China broke promises

Accusing Beijing of ``reneging'' on commitments it made in earlier talks, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Monday that the Trump administration will increase its tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods early Friday, a sharp escalation in a yearlong trade dispute. At the same time, a Chinese trade delegation is expected to arrive in Washington to resume negoti...

Americas | 2019-05-07 09:43

Seoul shares sharply down on geopolitical tensions, US-China trade dispute

Clashes rock Venezuela as Guaido urges opposition uprising

Opposition leader Juan Guaido took a bold step to revive his movement to seize power in Venezuela, taking to the streets Tuesday to call for a military uprising that drew quick support from the Trump administration and fierce resistance from forces loyal to embattled socialist Nicolas Maduro.

Americas | 2019-05-01 10:56

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