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North Korea Calls on U.S. to Return Impounded Cargo Ship

May 14, 2019 Focus Washington

North Korea on Tuesday demanded the release of a ship impounded by the United States for evading international sanctions, calling the seizure a “flagrant act of robbery” that violated the spirit of the agreement reached […]

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EU Supports Iran Nuclear Deal, Could Talk to Pompeo

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

The European Union fully supports the international nuclear accord with Iran and wants rival powers to avoid any further escalation over the issue, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday, Reuters informs. “We […]

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Two Saudi Oil Tankers Attacked Near UAE Waters

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted by a “sabotage attack” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, condemning it as an attempt to undermine the security […]

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Agriculture Secretary Urges Japan to Reach Trade Deal with U.S.

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue urged Japan on Monday to move swiftly to clinch a trade deal with Washington on farm products and other goods, in a way that would treat his country fairly as […]

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As Houthis Withdraw from Key Ports, Yemen Prepares for Next Peace Steps

May 12, 2019 Focus Washington

The Houthi forces in Yemen began to withdraw from maybe the most important ports. Following that, the government of Yemen requested from the United Nations to give time-frames for the next steps of peace, in […]

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Six Killed in Church Shooting in Burkina Faso

May 12, 2019 Focus Washington

Six people including a priest at a Catholic church in Burkina Faso were killed on Sunday by several gunmen, according to recent reports. This is the second attack against Christians within two weeks in Burkina […]

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No Deal in U.S.-China Trade Talks

May 11, 2019 Focus Washington

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin issued a statement on Friday in which he said that a U.S. delegation concluded trade talks with high Chinese officials, but did not announce a deal resolving the two countries’ long-running […]

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Kim Jong-un Wanted to Hang Out with “Famous Basketball Players” in Exchange for Nuke Deal

May 11, 2019 Focus Washington

Even murderous dictators hell-bent on amassing nukes need a hobby, and for Kim Jong-un, it’s basketball. But his well-documented superfandom recently found some unusual expression: He requested “famous basketball players” be sent to North Korea […]

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Swedish Prosecutor to Announce Decision on Assange Rape Probe on Monday

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

Sweden’s state prosecutor will announce next Monday whether or not she will reopen a preliminary investigation into a rape allegation against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, Reuters reports. Assange is currently in prison in Britain after […]

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Secretary of State Threatens ‘Swift’ Response if Iran Provokes

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the United States was not seeking a war with Iran, but warned that his country would respond if provoked by Iran. Pompeo noted that the Islamic Republic […]

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Giuliani to Travel to Ukraine to Push for Investigations Beneficial to Trump

May 10, 2019 Focus Washington

Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has announced plans to visit Ukraine as soon as this week in an effort to push for probes that could help Trump. Giuliani made the announcement in a […]

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Washington Issues New Sanctions as Tehran Wants to Step Back From Nuclear Deal

May 9, 2019 Focus Washington

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani declared on Wednesday that he would begin to walk away from the restrictions of a 2015 nuclear deal, and the Trump administration responded with a new round of sanctions against Tehran, […]

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North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles

May 9, 2019 Focus Washington

Pyongyang launched two short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, the South Korean military said, an escalation from the North’s most recent weapons test just five days ago, the New York Times informs. The two missiles were […]

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Agreement to Protect U.S. Interests in Venezuela Still Not Operational

May 9, 2019 Focus Washington

More than a month after Switzerland agreed to be the caretaker of U.S. embassy interests in Venezuela, the arrangement is still not operational, CNN informs. Washington and Berne signed a protecting powers agreement in early […]

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Pompeo Praises U.S. Action on Russian Poisoning

May 9, 2019 Focus Washington

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo commended the U.S. administration’s response to last year’s chemical attack in the United Kingdom, which was established to have been carried out by Russia, even though the United States has […]

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Seoul Claims that Trump Supports Food Aid for North Korea

May 8, 2019 Focus Washington

Despite North Korea’s recent weapons tests, including of a possible new short-range ballistic missile, President Donald Trump said he supported South Korea’s humanitarian aid for the North to help alleviate its food shortages, the office of President […]

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Pompeo Briefs Iraqi Leaders on Iran Security Concerns

May 8, 2019 Focus Washington

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unexpected visit to Baghdad on Tuesday, meeting Iraq’s prime minister and other top officials to discuss the safety of Americans in Iraq and explain U.S. security concerns amid rising Iranian […]

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High Official to Join U.S. Trade Talks This Week, China Says

May 7, 2019 Focus Washington

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He is expected to join a delegation in the United States this week, a potentially positive sign for a trade agreement between the U.S. and China even as the Trump administration […]

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U.S.-Iran Tensions Grow Ahead of Anniversary of Deal Withdrawal

May 7, 2019 Focus Washington

A White House announcement that a U.S. aircraft carrier and a bomber wing would be deployed in the Persian Gulf to counter Iran comes just days ahead of the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s decision […]

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Iran to Restart Part of Nuclear Program

May 6, 2019 Focus Washington

Iran will restart several parts of their dismantled nuclear program as a response to the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal; however, they will not pull out of the deal entirely. According to Reuters, […]

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Trump and Abe to Discuss North Korea Projectiles

May 6, 2019 Focus Washington

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald Trump are set to talk by telephone on Monday and discuss projectiles fired by North Korea, national broadcaster NHK said, Reuters writes. North Korea fired several “unidentified […]

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U.S. Deploying Carrier, Bombers to Middle East to Hinder Iran

May 6, 2019 Focus Washington

The Trump administration is deploying a carrier strike group and bombers to the Middle East in response to troubling “indications and warnings” from Iran and to show the United States will retaliate with “unrelenting force” […]

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Pentagon: U.S. Sanctions Brought Russia and China Closer Together

May 6, 2019 Focus Washington

Chinese investment in the Russian economy have increased as Western sanctions are pushing Beijing closer to Moscow, says a new report released by the U.S. Department of Defense, according to Russian news agency Prime. The […]

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U.S. Warns ‘All Options’ Are on the Table, While Iran Defends Venezuela

May 4, 2019 Focus Washington

Iran has condemned U.S. threats against Venezuela as Washington attempted to cut off both countries’ oil exports completely in a bid to destabilize their governments, Newsweek reported. As Venezuela coped with U.S.-endorsed opposition leader Juan Guaidó’s […]

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Trump and Russia’s Putin Talk Venezuela, North Korea and Nuclear Weapons

May 4, 2019 Focus Washington

On Friday, President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone for about an hour, covering a range of topics at a time of heightened tensions between the two nations, Newsweek reported. White […]

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Jesse Watters Challenges Rep. Omar to Say One Good Thing about America

May 3, 2019 Focus Washington

Jesse Watters blasted Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., due to her criticism of the U.S. government’s role during the ongoing push from regime change in Venezuela, Fox News informed. “I would issue a challenge to her. […]

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EU Could Use Retaliatory Sanctions against U.S. for Companies in Cuba

May 2, 2019 Focus Washington

The European Union could take the United States to the World Trade Organization or use retaliatory sanctions to protect its companies in Cuba after President Donald Trump lifted a ban on U.S. citizens filing lawsuits […]

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ISIS Publishes Video Purporting Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

April 30, 2019 Focus Washington

Islamic State’s media network on Monday published a threatening video message purporting to come from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in what would be his first appearance since declaring the jihadists’ now-defunct “caliphate” five years […]

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Guaido Declares ‘Final Phase of Operation Freedom’ for Venezuela

April 30, 2019 Focus Washington

The leader of Venezuela’s opposition, Juan Guaido, on Tuesday declared “the start of the end of the usurpation,” in a dawn address in which he was flanked by men in military fatigues and armored vehicles […]

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Two U.S. Navy Ships Sail Through Taiwan Strait

April 29, 2019 Focus Washington

The U.S. military said it sent two Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday as the Pentagon increases the frequency of movement through the strategic waterway despite opposition from China, Reuters informed. The voyage […]

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