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Iran says US pullout from nuclear deal threatens regional peace
Islamic republic's atomic chief, Ali Akbar Salehi, tells UN nuclear watchdog that Trump's May withdrawal from landmark Iran nuclear deal 'is doomed to have serious repercussions for the international and regional peace and security.'Reuters 15:14 , 17.09.18
Trump attacks John Kerry for secret Iran meetings
Following former secretary of state's revelations that he held talks with Iranian foreign minister 'three or four times' since leaving office, President Trump calls meetings 'illegal' and implies Kerry might be a foreign agent.Ynet 22:47 , 14.09.18
Trump marks 17 years since Sept. 11 at Pennsylvania field
As US remembers victims of worst terrorist attack on American soil, President Trump and wife Melania attend somber ceremony in Shanksville, where airliner crashed in 2001; Trump describes tragic event as 'the moment when America fought back.'Associated Press 18:31 , 11.09.18
Russia starts biggest war games since Soviet fall near China
Moscow mobilizes 300,000 troops in a demonstration of power as it launches its joint military exercise with China; 'Russia sends a message that it regards the US as potential enemy and China as a potential ally,' writes former Russian colonel.Reuters 14:51 , 11.09.18
Iran completes facility to build centrifuges
Iran’s nuclear Chief Ali Akbar Salehi says Iran completed advanced hall for construction of modern centrifuges, as part of massive deal with undisclosed European nation; adds 'Trump can become a legend in his own lifetime if he manages to sign a new financial and political agreement with Iran.'Reuters and Daniel Salami 13:06 , 10.09.18
N. Korea military parade features floats and flowers, not missiles
US President Donald Trump hails N. Korea's Kim tweeting, 'Thank you To Chairman Kim. We will both prove everyone wrong!' after the Korean peninsula holds its 70th anniversary parade focusing on conventional arms, peace, and economic development.Reuters 22:13 , 09.09.18
Iran: US seeks talks amid increasing economic pressure
Iran's president says US is sending contradictory messages to his country, as it 'constantly sends messages to Iran to begin talks ' while imposing sanctions on the country; says Iran 'will not bow before the pressure of a new group in the White House.'Daniel Salami 14:00 , 08.09.18
France: Russia satellite spied in 'Star Wars' hostility
Speaking at Toulouse-based France space agency, DM Florence Parly says Russian satellite came too close to French-Italian satellite Athena-Fidus used for secure military communications'; 'Trying to listen to one's neighbor is not only unfriendly. It's called an act of espionage,' she adds.Associated Press 22:02 , 07.09.18
Trump: US will 'get angry' if Syria attacks civilians
US President Donald Trump says the US will 'get angry' if Syrian government slaughters civilians in rebel-held Idlib province; Trump denies claims published in new tell-all book that he wanted to assassinate Syrian President Bashar Assad.Reurers, Associated Press 13:17 , 06.09.18
New book says Trump sought to kill Assad
Excerpts of new book by journalist Bob Woodward, which seeks to shed light on the Trump White House, claims that after Syria launched a chemical weapons attack on civilians in 2017, the president called for taking out the Syrian leader, telling his defense secretary 'Let’s f*****g kill him!'Reuters 23:17 , 04.09.18
Trump warns Syria not to 'recklessly attack' Idlib province
As President Assad approaches last major rebel-held enclave, President Trump urges Syria and its allies Iran and Russia to avoid 'a grave humanitarian mistake,' adding 'hundreds of thousands of people could be killed. Don't let that happen!'Reuters, Ynet 10:15 , 04.09.18
Amsterdam: 'Terrorist motive' alleged in attack on Americans
City authorities say 19-year-old Afghan citizen had 'terrorist motive' for stabbing two Americans in city's main train station on Friday before being shot by security forces; suspect and victims remain hospitalized.Associated Press 09:02 , 02.09.18
Iran rejects French call for further negotiations
French FM Le Drian says 'Tehran should be ready to negotiate on its future nuclear plans,' after the Islamic Republic says France's partners are 'bullying and excessive,' adding that there is no need for 'negotiations on issues that are non-negotiable.'Reuters 16:43 , 31.08.18
Germany to boost funds for Palestinians after US cut
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says US slashing of financial aid to UNRWA, which may result in the organization's disappearance, 'could unleash an uncontrollable chain reaction'; pledging to provide more money to help make up $217M deficit, Maas calls on other European states to follow suit.Reuters, Ynet and Alexander J. Apfel 14:13 , 31.08.18
Jordan to lead fundraising for UN Palestinian agency after US cuts
Speaking in joint press conference in Amman with UNRWA head Pierre Krahenbuhl, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says meeting next month on sidelines of UNGA in New York will be used to mobilize support after US slashes funds; 'Any shortage in funding will drive hundreds of thousands towards deprivation and despair,' he says.Reuters 19:01 , 30.08.18
Corbyn accuses Israel of dictating speeches for British politicians
Referring to MPs' speeches in aftermath of Mavi Marmara incident, Corbyn charged in 2013 that they all contained certain keywords in the latest of numerous controversial comments that have recently come to light; Rabbi Sacks: Corbyn is an anti-Semite.Ynet, Reuters 09:03 , 29.08.18
France restricts travel by diplomats to Iran
French internal memo notes that 'the behavior of the Iranian authorities suggests a hardening of their position vis-a-vis our country, as well as some of our allies,' urging diplomats and foreign ministry officials to postpone indefinitely all non-essential travel to Iran.Reuters 19:14 , 28.08.18
US: Iran misusing World Court with suit aimed at lifting sanctions
After Iran asks International Court of Justice to order US to lift sanctions imposed on it, US attorneys calls upon the ICJ to dismiss Islamic Republic's petition, arguing Iran using suit in effort to restore 2015 nuclear deal.Reuters 16:46 , 28.08.18
Report: US offered to exit Syria if Iran vacates south
Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper claims US, Syrian delegationS held secret meeting in Damascus last week, during which Syria’s national security bureau head, Ali Mamlouk, rejected the offer, accusing the US of being an 'occupying force' and emphasizing that strong Iranian-Syrian ties will not be changing in the near future.Daniel Salami 12:57 , 28.08.18
Rouhani asks Europe for guarantees on banking channels and oil sales
In phone call with French counterpart, Iranian president seeks European support amid nuclear deal crisis, with Macron assuring ‘we will do everything so that the talks help avoid a serious crisis in the months ahead.'Reuters 21:50 , 27.08.18
World Court hears Iran lawsuit to have US sanctions lifted
After US imposes sanctions on Iran, damaging already weak Iranian economy, Iran's lawyers petition to International Court of Justice (ICJ) to lift them; World Court's judge calls calling on Washington to respect hearing's outcome; Mohsen Mohebi, representing Iran, says 'This policy is plainly in violation of the 1955 Treaty of Amity.'Reuters 14:17 , 27.08.18
Mass shooting in video games tournament in Florida
At least 4 people killed, 11 wounded in Madden video games tournament in Jacksonville; shooter who competed in tournament and lost commits suicide after attack; 'God, someone opened fire at the Madden tournament,' victim tweets.Reuters 23:27 , 26.08.18
War hero and presidential candidate John McCain dies at 81
McCain, a scion of a decorated military family who faced down his captors in a Vietnam POW camp before embarking on a 35-year political career, had battled with brain cancer for more than a year; critical of President Trump and described by Netanyahu as a 'great supporter of Israel', McCain said he would like to be remembered for his 'major contribution to the defense of the nation.'Associated Press 07:54 , 26.08.18
Moscow mystery: CIA sources disappear
US officials say US intelligence remains 'in the dark' when it comes to Putin's intentions ahead of November's midterm elections, following the 'silencing' of Russian intelligence sources who 'went underground, but most likely were not killed.'Ynet 15:05 , 25.08.18
Trump, the housekeeper, and the secret love-child
CNN reports: Trump's ex-doorman in NY is released from a contract saying he received $30,000 in exchange for signing over the rights, “in perpetuity,” to a rumor claiming that the US president had fathered a child with an employee at Trump World Tower. The contract subjected the doorman to a $1 million penalty if he disclosed either the rumor or the terms of the deal to anyone.Ynet 13:21 , 25.08.18
Trump asks Pompeo to delay visit to North Korea
US President Donald Trump directs Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to delay a planned trip to North Korea, citing insufficient progress on denuclearization; S.Korea: 'An unfortunate decision'; Trump's comment follows a report issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency outlining 'grave concern' about N.Korea's nuclear program.Associated Press 10:35 , 25.08.18
McCain stops cancer treatment as remarkable life nears end
The US senator has discontinued medical treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer, McCain has surpassed expectations for survival, but 'the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict,' his family said Friday.Associated Press 09:06 , 25.08.18
Google deletes 58 accounts operated by Iran
Internet giant says it found found 39 English-language YouTube accounts, 13 Google+ accounts and six blogger accounts linked to Iran which were set up ‘to target political campaigns, journalists, activists, and academics located around the world.'Ynet 09:58 , 24.08.18
Corbyn in 2013: ‘British Zionists don’t get British irony’
Controversial content keeps resurfacing, ensuring British Jews remain suspicious of far-left Labour leader, who spoke alongside Islamists; Jewish journalist: 'Corbyn thinks Jews are a breed apart from normal English people.'Ynet 01:25 , 24.08.18
British Airways, Air France to suspend flights to Iran
Britain and France's flagship carriers say flights to Tehran are not commercially viable, with British Airways stopping flights on September 23 and Air France stopping flights on September 18. They join other airlines that halted operations in the Islamic Republic amid renewed US sanctions.News agencies 18:47 , 23.08.18
Facebook uncovers anti-Israeli pages from Iran
The social network says it identified and banned hundreds of accounts, groups and pages engaged in misleading political behavior, spreading disinformation and influencing US foreign policy and regional politics in Middle East; The content posted includes an anti-Israeli caricature in which a soldier is seen shooting a Palestinian woman at point-blank.Associated Press, Yuval Hen 15:50 , 23.08.18
Merkel cool on EU independent payment system to save Iran deal
After Germany's Foreign Minister Maas suggests Europe needs a payments system independent of the US, Chancellor Angela Merkel admits 'we have some problems in our dealings with Iran'; However, avoids from showing full support of Maas's offer.Reuters 12:36 , 23.08.18
Images indicate N.Korea halted dismantling of launch site
Despite US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's claims that North Korea started dismantling its nuclear facilities, recent satellite photos show the country has halted work to disassemble a missile engine test site; The move directly contradicts Kim Jong Un's commitment to President Trump made at a summit in Singapore.Reuters 08:42 , 23.08.18
Syria's al-Qaida leader vows to fight on in rebel province
In the face of possible Syrian government offensive in Idlib province, Abu Mohammed al-Golani announces in a rare statement al-Qaida will fight to remain in the province; US National Security Advisor Bolton warns Syria against using chemical weapons as it prepares to launch an offensive on Idlib.Associated Press 00:00 , 23.08.18
Iran threatens to hit US, Israel after Trump aide warns of 'maximum pressure'
After US applies exacerbated economic pressure on Iran, the latter says 'The price of a war with Iran is very high for America'; Iran adds Israel will be also targeted in case US harms Iran; US National Security Advisor Bolton says the return of US sanctions has a strong effect on Iran's economy and popular opinion.Reuters 20:18 , 22.08.18
Trump lawyer Cohen reaches plea deal with US prosecutors
President Donald Trump's former lawyer to plead guilty to campaign finance violations, bank fraud and tax evasion; Cohen agreed to the plea to save millions of dollars, protect his family, and limit his exposure, a source says.Reuters 23:09 , 21.08.18
US deports former Nazi camp guard to Germany
State Department deports Jakiw Palij, who was a guard at Trawniki, 25 years after his Nazi past came to light; his American citizenship was stripped in 2003, but no other country would take him, leaving him in limbo in the US.Associated Press 18:21 , 21.08.18
Two arrested for allegedly spying for Iran on Chabad house in US
Dual US-Iranian citizen and another Iranian citizen living in California charged with gathering intel on enetities considered enemies of Iran, among them Rohr Chabad House in Chicago where they photographed security features.Reuters 16:00 , 21.08.18
Trump vows 'no concessions' with Turkey over detained US pastor
After Israel releases a Turkish woman at Trump's request, the US president says he expects his Turkish counterpart to keep his end of the bargain, and release US pastor: 'I got that person out for him. I expect him to let this great Christian out of Turkey.'Reuters 11:42 , 21.08.18
Report: Corbyn shared panel with major Hamas terrorists
British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn hosted panel at a 2012 conference in Doha attended by former Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal and Palestinian terrorists released in Shalit deal, including Husam Badran and Abdul Aziz Umar, according to the Daily Telegraph.Ynet 19:47 , 20.08.18
China defies US pressure as EU parts ways with Iranian oil
Chinese buyers of Iranian oil using oil tankers owned by National Iranian Tanker Co for purchases of Tehran's crude in an effort to bypass US sanctions, a similar system used by the Islamic Republic to circumvent sanctions between 2012 and 2016.Reuters 18:57 , 20.08.18
German FM: Auschwitz is most horrible place on earth
During visit to the Nazi death camp, Heiko Maas says Germany's responsibility for the Holocaust 'will never end,' adding, 'it's here where you have to make a choice: either you lose all faith in humanity, or you gain the hope and the strength to stand up for human dignity.'AFP 18:09 , 20.08.18
Iran tells EU to speed up efforts to save nuclear deal
Amid economic instability and financial pressure on Iranian regime following President Trump’s decision to reinstate sanctions on the country, Tehran urges remaining signatories of nuclear deal to accelerate efforts to save accord from complete collapse.Reuters 15:56 , 20.08.18
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Police injured as far-right, anti-Nazi activists clash in Berlin
Neo-Nazi protesters in the German capital demonstrate to mark anniversary of Nazi leader Rudolf Hess's prison suicide, carrying signs saying 'I regret nothing'; stones, bottles thrown by counter demonstrators; at least one police officer injured in clashes.Reuters 22:54 , 18.08.18
Ex-UN chief Kofi Annan dies aged 80
Former United Nations Secretary-General who won the Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work died in a Swiss hospital on Saturday; Annan helped secure a truce between Israel and Hezbollah during Second Lebanon War in 2006; UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: 'In many ways, Kofi Annan was the United Nations.'Reuters 13:47 , 18.08.18
Iran Supreme Leader admits mistake over nuclear talks
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has admitted mistake in allowing Iran's foreign minister to speak to the US President during negotiations leading to the agreement; Iran's president: 'We will not let the enemy bring us to our knees.'Reuters 22:03 , 15.08.18
Man arrested after suspected UK parliament attack named
Salih Khater, 29, a British citizen of Sudanese origin, is suspected to have carried out the car-ramming attack in London on Tuesday; police searching two addresses in Birmingham and one in Nottingham as part of investigation.Reuters 13:57 , 15.08.18
2 hurt after car hits barriers at UK parliament
Suspect in his 20s arrested on terror charges after colliding with security barriers outside London's parliament building; injuries not believed to be life-threatening; police say treating incident as terrorism incident, with its counter-terrorism unit leading investigation.Reuters 13:24 , 14.08.18
UK Labour leader admits attending wreath-laying for Munich Olympic terrorists
Jeremy Corbyn says 'I don't think I was actually involved' in ceremony held at graves of Black September members who murdered 11 Israelis in 1972, but Labour lawmaker says it's the same thing; 'Where is the apology?’Associated Press 21:02 , 13.08.18
Iran's top leader says no war or talks with US
Khamenei declines Trump's offer for talks, insisting US 'never remains loyal to its promises’; blames Rouhani's administration rather than US sanctions for currency crash; earlier, Iran showcases new radar-evading missile.News agencies 19:05 , 13.08.18
North, South Korea agree on third summit to be held in Pyongyang
Amid growing doubts over North Korea intentions to denuclearize, officials of North and South Korea announce a third summit between leaders Kim and Moon, to be held this September in Pyongyang; North Korean leader has held a flurry of summits over the recent months.Reuters 11:06 , 13.08.18
Turkish lira pulls back from record low, action plan awaited
Following a meltdown of Turkish lira last Friday, President Erdogan's son-in-law and Turkey Finance Minister Berat Albayrak announces new economic plan to be implemented soon in order to counteract President Trump's sanctions, as lira begins to recover.Reuters 09:25 , 13.08.18
US ambassador urges Britain to ditch support for Iran nuclear deal
Woody Johnson says 'we want UK by our side' as US ramps up sanctions on Tehran, adding the White House wants 'global Britain to use its considerable' influence to join Trump's efforts to achieve a new Iran nuclear deal.Reuters 15:44 , 12.08.18
Turkey's president: US waging 'economic war' against Turkey
President Erdogan says there is a premeditated effort to derail the country's economy following a financial shockwave that hit Turkey after Turkish lira fell 14 percent to 6.51 per dollar; Massive currency move comes in light of President Trump's steps to punish Turkey over the detention of US citizens.Associated Press 23:44 , 11.08.18
Omarosa in new book: Trump used the N-word repeatedly
Former White House aide claims in her new book "Unhinged" that US President Donald Trump is a bigot who regularly used racial slurs around her; Omarosa: ' I had to go through the pain of witnessing his racism with my own eyes'; White House has already slammed as 'riddled with lies and false accusations.'Associated Press 19:45 , 11.08.18
Photos show Corbyn at graves of Munich Massacre terrorists
Daily Mail publishes photos from the British Labour leader's 2014 visit to cemetery where leaders of Black September terror group, responsible for murder of 11 Israeli athletes during the 1972 Oympics in Munich, are buried.Ynet 12:00 , 11.08.18
US sources: Iran test-fired anti-ship missile during drills last week
American officials tell Fox News Iranian Revolutionary Guards fired Fateh-110 Mod 3 short-range ballistic missile from base in Bandar-e-Jask; it flew over 100 miles over the Strait of Hormuz in first test in a year.Reuters 08:47 , 11.08.18
Erdogan tells Turks to buy free-falling lira as Trump doubles metals tariffs
Following President Trump's doubling of tariffs on Turkish metal imports, President Erdogan tells Turks to exchange gold, dollars into lira as investors sell off shares in European banks with large exposure to the Turkish economy; Lira dives more than 18 percent on Friday to hit a new record low after Trump took steps to punish Turkey over the detention of US citizens.Reuters 17:50 , 10.08.18
Trump sets goal to create US military Space Force by 2020
President Donald Trump announces plans to establish a sixth military branch with a mission to protect the outer space, tweeting: 'Space Force all the way!'; Vice President Pence: 'America will always seek peace in space, as on the Earth; However the project has many critics who labeled it 'an unnecessary and expensive bureaucratic endeavor.'Reuters 16:33 , 10.08.18
EU official: Some US sanctions on Iran may never be applied
The European Union aims to block the reimposed US sanctions on Iran, seeking new legal measures that would forbid EU persons from complying with US sanctions allowing firms to sue in court to recover potential damages from parties who withdraw from contracts due to sanctions; EU official: 'Sanctions that are discretionary may never be applied ... If they are applied, then that person can go to the court to recover that damage.'Reuters 22:52 , 06.08.18
Iran president strikes hard line as some US sanctions resume
Only hours after President Trump signed an executive order reimposing sanctions on Iran, President Hassan Rouhani made a speech on live television vowing to overcome possible economic problems; 'Our government is powerful ... Trump should go back several steps to protect the interests of the U.S., Iran and the world.'Associated Press 22:02 , 06.08.18
Trump reimposes sanctions to levy economic pressure on Iran
US president warned of 'severe consequences' for nations dealing with Iran, administration seeking to impose massive economic pressure on strained Iranian economy, Netanyahu congratulates, calls on EU to join.Associated Press 19:16 , 06.08.18
EU 'deeply regrets' reimposed US sanctions on Iran
As American sanctions on the Islamic Republic snap back, European Union says parties remaining in nuclear deal will continue importing oil and gas from Tehran; EU also says its 'determined to protect European economic operators engaged in legitimate business with Iran.'Reuters, Daniel Salami 13:48 , 06.08.18
US to 'fully enforce' Iran sactions reimposed this week
First set of US sanctions to take effect again Monday, targeting Iran's automotive sector, gold and other metals; second batch of sanctions targeting oil sector and central bank will be re-imposed in early November; 'We are happy to talk if there's an arrangement that is appropriate, but there's no evidence today of a change in their behavior,' says Pompeo.Reuters 08:33 , 06.08.18
Venezuelan president survives apparent assassination attempt
Drones armed with explosives detonated near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during speech broadcast on live TV; 'Today they attempted to assassinate me,' he said afterwards, blaming 'far right' working in coordination with detractors in Bogota and Miami for attempt.Associated Press 09:02 , 05.08.18
UN report: North Korea cooperates militarily with Syria, tries to sell weapons to Middle East groups
A confidential UN report reveals that North Korea has not stopped its nuclear, missile program in violations of UN sanctions; In addition, the country is helping militarily to Assad's regime in Syria and is trying to sell weapons to Middle East entities, such as Yemen's Houthis; Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the process of ending North Korea's nuclear programme would take time but it would be done within a timeline set by the leaders of the two countries.Reuters 09:07 , 04.08.18
Jeremy Corbyn: criticism of Israel is not anti-Semitic
Following a publication of a video that shows the Labour Party leader complimenting Hamas terrorists and comparing Israel to Nazi Germany, Corbyn vows to eliminate anti-Semitic culture from his party in an opinion piece written for the Guardian newspaper; 'People who dish out antisemitic poison need to understand: you do not do it in my name, you are not my supporters'; However he insisted criticism of either Israel or Zionism should not be restricted.Ynet 23:12 , 03.08.18
Iranian FM mocks US as Tehran holds naval drill in Persian Gulf
'US Navy can’t seem to find its way around our waters,' Zarif writes on Twitter. 'Perhaps because it hasn’t figured out its name: Persian Gulf, as it's been called for 2,000 years longer than US has existed. Or maybe it doesn't know what it's doing in our backyard, 7,000 miles from home.'Daniel Salami, AFP 12:37 , 03.08.18
Old videos of controversial Corbyn comments emerge
Video from 2010 shows the Labour leader, then a backbench MP, comparing destruction in Gaza to Nazi bombardment of Stalingrad and Leningrad during World War WII; in 2012 video from Iranian TV, he says Hamas terrorists are his 'brothers.'Yaniv Halily 11:00 , 03.08.18
German nationalist criticized for Hitler plot post
Lars Steinke, head of youth wing of Alternative for Germany party in Lower Saxony, called Col. Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg a 'coward' and 'traitor' for the failed 1944 plot to kill Hitler; AfD leader says comments 'completely unacceptable, show an absurd understanding of history and have absolutely no place' in the party.Associated Press 19:38 , 02.08.18
Erodgan: US remarks show 'Evangelist, Zionist mentality'
As the crisis escalates between Turkey and the US over the trial of Christian pastor Andrew Brunson, who was charged with terror offenses and accused of involvement in the 2016 military coup, Erdogan slams Trump's 'unacceptable' threat of sanctions.Reuters 13:52 , 01.08.18
Johnson slams Corbyn over Labour's diluted anti-Semitism definition
In Daily Telegraph article, Boris Johnson accuses Jeremy Corbyn of 'dog whistling' to anti-Semites after his party omitted several points from definition of anti-Semitism; Corbyn, 'believes that it should be perfectly proper to claim that Israel is a 'racist endeavor'—that Zionism equals racism,' Johnson writes.Ynet 17:59 , 31.07.18
Neo-Nazi acquitted over 'racist' bombing 18 years later
Ralf Spies was cleared of attempted murder for 'lack of sufficiently reliable witness testimony' in July 2000 Duesseldorf explosion in which a woman lost her unborn child and 10 immigrants, six of them Jewish, were wounded.AFP 17:32 , 31.07.18
Iran: Trump needs to rejoin nuclear deal if he wants talks
Day after US president makes overture to Iranians to discuss new nuclear deal, Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency quotes political adviser Hamid Aboutalebi as saying resolving issues requires ‘those who believe in dialogue’ to ‘be committed to the means’, while reformist lawmaker cautions against negotiating with ‘untrustworthy’ Trump.Associated Press 13:36 , 31.07.18
Source: US detects new activity at N.Korea factory that built ICBMs
Speaking on condition of anonymity, US official says infrared imaging indicates that Pyongyang may be building first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States; White House declines to comment on intel as Trump continues bid to compel N.Korea to denuclearize.Reuters 09:28 , 31.07.18
Trump says he's willing to talk to Iran without preconditions
Asked at a White House news conference if he would be prepared to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, US president says 'I'd meet with anybody', adding he's 'ready to meet any time that they want to'; overture comes days after he posted a fiery tweet warning Rouhani of dire consequences if he threatened the US.News agencies 22:22 , 30.07.18
Iran currency extends record fall as US sanctions loom
In the wake of US sanction to be reimposed, Iran's rial drops past 100,000 to the US dollar; Iran's central bank dubs recent economic disruptions as 'conspiracy by enemies with the aim of exacerbating economic problems and causing public anxiety.'Reuters 08:44 , 30.07.18
Russia and West spar over reconstruction of Syria
While Moscow pushes for other nations to help fund $200 billion rebuilding of Syria, France says EU won't help unless 'a political transition is effectively carried out—with constitutional and electoral processes carried out in a sincere and meaningful way.'Associated Press 18:23 , 28.07.18
Trump: US to impose sanctions on Turkey over detained pastor
The United States President announced in a tweet that his administration intends to impose 'large sanctions' on Turkey over its long time detainment of Pastor Andrew Brunson; Turkey in response 'We will never tolerate threats from anybody'; If convicted, Brunson faces up to 15 years in prison for allegedly helping Kurdish militants in the country.Associated Press 21:57 , 26.07.18
Iranian Quds Force chief tells Trump to threaten him, not Rouhani
'Trump should know that we are nation of martyrdom and that we await him,' Qasem Soleimani says after the US president warned Tehran to 'never ever threaten the US'; 'Trump's language is still the ethics of nightclubs and gambling halls,' Soleimani adds.Reuters 14:47 , 26.07.18
Iran says it will never take part in one-sided talks with US
In response to Trump's recent statement that he is ready to 'make a real deal', Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that no such deal will be made as long as the talks are unequal and made under threat; meanwhile, Iran files an official letter objecting Pompeo's rhetorical assault on Iran’s leaders.News agencies 21:44 , 25.07.18
Erdogan says will discuss Idlib, Daraa with Russia's Putin
Before his departure for a summit of emerging market countries in South Africa, Turkey's president describes the situation in Daraa and Idlib as 'troublesome;' says wants to 'protect Syrian civilians from brutal attacks of some organizations in the region.'Reuters 16:04 , 25.07.18
Report says images indicate N.Korea dismantling test site facilities
Think tank says N.Korea dismantling facilities at missile site in an effort to fulfill a promise made to President Trump during a summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore; Measures indicate 'a significant confidence-building measure'; Deputy director of the South's national security office 'It seems like they are going step by step toward denuclearization.'Reuters 08:25 , 24.07.18
Report: Russian spy met with Stanley Fischer
Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, reportedly met with Maria Butina, accused in the US of spying for Russia, while he was serving as vice chairman of the US Federal Reserve; Fischer confirms meeting with Russian Central Bank deputy governor Alexander Torshin, but says can't recall if Butina was his interpreter.Reuters 17:43 , 23.07.18
Trump warns Iranian president against threatening US
Day after Iran's President Rouhani warns US that war with Iran would be 'the mother of all wars', US president delivers a stern response on Twitter, warning the Islamic republic to 'Never ever threaten the US again' or suffer unparalleled ‘consequence.'News agencies 08:52 , 23.07.18
White House: Security focus for next Trump-Putin meeting
Trump asks National Security Adviser Bolton to invite the Russian president to the US for a fall follow up to their summit; White House officials says talks would address national security concerns, as well as nuclear proliferation, North Korea, Iran and Syria.Associated Press 22:24 , 20.07.18
Amid harsh criticism, Trump tries a tougher tone on Russia
Ramping up tough talk against the Kremlin, US president spends another day trying to repair damage caused by a claimed faux pas in which he appeared to side with Russia's President Putin over his own intelligence agencies; claims he told Putin to stay out of US elections, 'and that's the way it's going to be.'Associated Press 12:51 , 19.07.18
Iran builds new centrifuge rotor factory
New factory can produce rotors for up to 60 centrifuges a day; while the facility doesn't violate the nuclear accord, it serves as message to world powers Tehran is ready to get its enrichment activities back on track should the deal collapse after US withdrawal.Reuters 12:33 , 18.07.18
Trump says he misspoke on Russian election meddling
After massive pressure was applied on him by his own party's members, US president Trump admits Russia meddled in 2016 elections; however, according to Trump, Russia's meddling had no effect; former CIA agent says Russia has been and will continue manipulating US elections.AP 23:05 , 17.07.18
Trump says has 'a lot of good things' to talk about with Putin
US President Trump says he and Russian President Putin can have an 'extraordinary relationship,' noting they will talk about 'everything from trade to military to missiles to China' in their meeting, but making no mention of accusations of Russian meddling in 2016 US elections.Reuters, AP 14:27 , 16.07.18
