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Trump ends CIA arms support for anti-Assad Syria rebels
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2017
The Trump administration has decided to halt the CIA's covert program to equip and train certain rebel groups fighting the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, two U.S. officials said, a move sought by Assad ally Russia.
Britain and EU ‘get to work’ on Brexit
Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Britain and the EU said they would get to the 'heart of the matter', as the second round of talks were kicked off on Monday (17 July) in Brussels.
Brexit Clash Threatens U.K. Crisis as Scotland, Wales Revolt
Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2017
Theresa May unveiled a landmark draft law to take Britain out of the European Union, sparking a furious backlash from Scotland and Wales and fueling political opposition that could derail her plans for Brexit.
Turkey Coup Crackdown Now Reaches Over 100,000 and Counting
Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The scale of Turkey’s crackdown on alleged government opponents following last year’s attempted coup was confirmed by a top official, as the nation prepares to mark the anniversary of the failed putsch amid deepening concern over the rule…
Iraqi declares ‘total victory’ over Islamic State in Mosul
Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Iraq on Monday declared "total victory" over the Islamic State group in Mosul, retaking full control of the country's second-largest city three years after it was seized by extremists bent on building a global caliphate.
U.S. proposes new UN sanctions on North Korea
Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley aims to put to a vote within weeks a UN Security Council resolution to impose stronger sanctions on North Korea over its long-range ballistic missile test, several senior UN…
Iran seeking nuclear weapons technology, German intel says
Posted on Monday, July 10, 2017
Damning German intelligence reports emerged in June and July revealing the Iranian regime’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons and missile technology in defiance of international sanctions and UN resolutions.
