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Pompeo in tense visit to Vatican as US vote nears

Rome—US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Rome Wednesday, just a month ahead of the US elections and hot on the heels of a...

Historic new Vatican-China deal vexes US

Vatican City—The Vatican and China are preparing to renew a historic deal on the appointment of bishops that has slightly thawed icy relations—much to...

US defies world to say Iran UN sanctions back in effect

The United States unilaterally proclaimed on Saturday that UN sanctions against Iran are back in force and promised to punish those who violate them,...

US derailing ASEAN Code of Conduct

"Americans are taking advantage of the situation."     Objectively, the ASEAN Code of Conduct was first broached to the members in the 1992 meeting in Singapore....

US sanctions wife of former Gambia leader Jammeh

The United States on Tuesday imposed economic sanctions on the wife of former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh, who was accused of corruption during his...

Historic talks begin between Taliban, Afghan gov’t

DOHA -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday urged the rival sides at Afghan peace talks to “seize the opportunity” to secure...

US-China feud set to dominate ASEAN summit

Hanoi—The United States-China rivalry is set to dominate discussions as the foreign ministers of 10 Southeast Asian countries begin an online summit Wednesday, with...

US-China tensions set to dominate Southeast Asia summit

US-China rivalry is set to dominate discussions as the foreign ministers of 10 Southeast Asian countries begin an online summit Wednesday, with Washington's top...

US President seeks ‘uplifting, positive’ speech

Washington—President Donald Trump will try to recover momentum in his uphill re-election struggle at this week’s Republican Party convention, telling Americans that he has...

Afghan mega gathering approves release of Taliban prisoners – statement

Thousands of prominent Afghans on Sunday approved the release of about 400 Taliban prisoners, including many involved in attacks that killed scores of Afghans...

As China tensions soar, US embraces Taiwan with visit, but cautiously

Eager to find a foil for China, US President Donald Trump's administration is stepping up support for Taiwan, although a high-level visit to the...

$10M reward vs. US poll meddlers

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has offered a $10 million reward aimed at preventing foreign interference in the November election, as the State...

Taiwan’s ‘Mr Democracy’ dies at 97

Taipei—Taiwan’s former president Lee Teng-hui, who defied China and earned the nickname “Mr Democracy” for the part he played in the island’s transition away...

US, Australia open talks focused on China

The United States and Australia on Monday opened top-level talks in which they are expected to seek a common front amid soaring tensions between...
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