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[ September 29, 2023 ] Iranian Navy Repeatedly Aimed Laser at American Military Helicopter Politics
[ September 29, 2023 ] Zelensky, Navalny Among Favorites for Nobel Peace Prize NGO
[ September 28, 2023 ] Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to Cease to Exist on January 1 Politics
[ September 28, 2023 ] Poland Might Seek Extradition of Ukrainian Nazi Veteran that Embarrassed Canada Politics
[ September 27, 2023 ] UN Women’s Bahous Asks UN to Declare ‘Gender Apartheid’ in Afghanistan NGO

U.S. Quietly Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Defense Companies

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

On May 9, the United States imposed sanctions against Russian entities and companies that, according to Washington, violated U.S. legislation on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. According to a notice from the State Department’s Federal Register, […]

White House Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

On Thursday, the White House condemned Iran for launching a barrage of missiles from Syria at Israeli military targets while expressing U.S. support for any retaliatory strikes by Israel, asserting the Jewish state’s “right to […]

GOP Representative Warns About Need of ‘Concrete Changes’ from North Korea

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

Republican Representative Carlos Curbelo commended the release and return of the three U.S. citizens that were held in North Korea, but warned on Thursday that we still need “concrete changes” from Pyongyang. “This is something […]

Company That Paid Cohen $500,000 Registered Alt-Right Websites During 2016 Elections

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

A company linked to Russian oligarchs and Russian President Vladimir Putin that reportedly hired President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, had also registered websites aimed at white nationalists as well as alt-right groups during […]

McCain Urges Senate to Reject Haspel’s Nomination

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

After Gina Haspel’s confirmation hearing in the Senate, Senator John McCain on Wednesday said that he is against President Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director, CNN reported. McCain urged the Senate to vote against Haspel, […]

Germany Wants Details from U.S. on Iran Sanctions

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday that Germany was seeking more details from the United States about possible sanctions Washington planned to impose on Iran, Reuters reported. On Wednesday, the White House said […]

Democrats Pressure Gina Haspel on Her Morality

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

Gina Haspel did not face much scrutiny on Wednesday, as it was expected in her highly anticipated testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Haspel, who as a career CIA officer spent over three decades undercover, […]

North Korea Releases Imprisoned Americans

May 10, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump welcomed the three American prisoners that were released by North Korea Thursday morning, marking an important diplomatic moment between the two nations. According to The New York Times, the freed prisoners, Kim […]

Putin Warns of ‘Fragile’ World and Threats from ‘Aggressive Nationalism’

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of the threats from “aggressive nationalism” and “claims to exceptionalism” a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. will withdraw from the landmark 2015 deal to curb Iran’s […]

IAEA: Iran Still Implementing Commitments Under Nuclear Deal

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Iran is continuing to implement its nuclear commitments under a deal with major powers, the U.N. atomic watchdog policing the deal said on Wednesday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington was pulling […]

Trump Accuser Secures Her Nomination for Ohio Seat

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Rachel Crooks, who has accused President Donald Trump of forcibly kissing her in 2005, secured her Democratic nomination for her seat on Tuesday after running unopposed, CNN reports. Crooks, the 35-year-old Democrat running for state […]

U.S. Pulling Out of Iran Deal Prompted Israel to Launch Missiles at Syria

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Israel was accused by Syria of attacking Damascus with missiles on Tuesday, moments after President Donald Trump announced that he was withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear deal. Israeli military stated that after identifying “irregular activity” […]

Haspel Will Have to Promise Not to Use Enhanced Interrogation

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s choice to be the director of the CIA, is scheduled to give a pledge in front of senators during her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, vowing that she is not going […]

Pompeo Will Return With All U.S. Citizens Imprisoned in North Korea

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is planning on returning from North Korea with three U.S. citizens who are currently detained in the country, a South Korean official said. According to Reuters, the official told South […]

Morrisey Wins West Virginia Primaries

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is expected to win the GOP Senate primary, ending Republican fears that ex-coal executive Don Blankenship could win the nomination and blow Republican chances in November for a key […]

Iranian Supreme Leader Accuses Trump of Being a Liar

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

The supreme leader of Iran on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is withdrawing the U.S. from the nuclear accord with Iran, saying his comments were all lies. Reuters reported that Ayatollah Ali […]

Trump Threatens to Take Away Press Credentials

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump early Wednesday said that he might take away news networks’ press credentials if they continue with “negative” coverage. “The Fake News is working overtime. Just reported that despite the tremendous success we […]

Trump Withdraws From Iran Nuclear Accord

May 9, 2018 Focus Washington

On Tuesday President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the international nuclear accord with Iran which may result in additional conflict in the Middle East. The withdrawal, besides upsetting European allies, is also expected […]

President Considers Banning Giuliani from Doing TV Interviews

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump has become frustrated with his lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who frequently goes off-script, complicating matters for his client. Two people familiar with Trump’s thinking said that the President has begun questioning whether Giuliani, […]

Trump Will Not Attend Opening of New Jerusalem Embassy

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

The White House announced on Monday that President Donald Trump is not going to be a part of the high-ranking delegation that is scheduled to attend the opening of the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. […]

Kremlin Warns of ‘Harmful Consequences’ if Trump Withdraws from Iran Deal

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

Russia on Tuesday warned that if the U.S. withdraws from the Iran nuclear deal it would spark “harmful consequences.” Reuters reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said if President Donald Trump chooses to pull out […]

Trump Seeking $15 Billion Cut in Unspent Federal Funds, Official Says

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump’s administration is urging Congress to halt $15 billion in unspent government funds, including $7 billion from the Children’s Health Insurance Program, a senior administration official said Monday, Bloomberg informed. The suggestion is a Republican effort to claim […]

World on Edge While Waiting for Trump’s Iran Deal Decision

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump will announce on Tuesday his final decision regarding the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, threatening a global crisis if he decides to pull out of it. The upcoming decision will provide Trump with […]

Melania Trump Announces New Agenda Addressing Children Issues

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

On Monday, Melania Trump announced a new platform for combating multiple issues related to American children, showing that she is becoming more active in her role as the First Lady. “I am very excited to […]

NY Democrat Eric Schneiderman Resigns as State Attorney General

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced his resignation Monday night, hours after The New Yorker magazine published allegations of physical abuse and controlling behavior by four women who had romantic relationships or encounters with him, […]

EPA Documents Reveal Threats to Pruitt

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has 33 ongoing threat investigations as of mid-March out of which 10 involve Administrator Scott Pruitt, who justified his use of first-class travel and heightened security as result of safety […]

CIA Delivers Congress Documents Related to Haspel’s Controversial Past

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

The CIA has supplied Congress with a portion of classified documents that are part of the controversial undercover background of President Donald Trump’s choice for a director of the spy agency. The documents are meant […]

Sessions’ New Immigration Policy Separates Children from Their Parents

May 8, 2018 Focus Washington

On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is going to enforce the previously mentioned “zero-tolerance” policy for individuals who cross the border of Mexico illegally. Sessions also stated that children […]

Oil Prices Reaching Their Highest Since 2014 on U.S.-Iran Tension

May 7, 2018 Focus Washington

Oil rose to its highest level since late 2014 in Asia-Pacific trading amid rising tension between the U.S. and Iran, according to an article in the Financial Times. Meanwhile, global stocks are firming in the wake […]

Anger in France, UK over Trump’s Gun Law Speech

May 7, 2018 Focus Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump incited anger in France and Britain by stating that looser gun laws could have helped prevent deadly attacks in Paris in 2015 and linking knife crime in London to a handgun ban, CNBC informed. […]

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