"Russia's deputy foreign minister met Wednesday with leading diplomats from Iran and Iraq to discuss combating Islamist extremist groups and the future of Syria. With the U.S. minimizing efforts to …
Brazil’s President Temer survives corruption vote
"The Brazilian Congress has voted not to put President Michel Temer on trial for corruption." Source: Brazil's President Temer survives corruption vote - BBC News …
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Haftar orders bombing of Italian warships requested by Sarraj
"Libyan commander General Khalifa Haftar, head of the Libyan National Army, has ordered the bombing of any Italian warships requested by the prime minister of the Government of National Accord of …
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Trump admin not opposed to new war authorization
"Lawmakers are getting mixed signals from the Trump administration on war authorization. On Wednesday top Trump administration officials indicated that there was no need for a new war authorization …
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Pence: Future of Balkans is ‘in the West’
"U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that the future of Europe’s Balkan nations is in the West, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the region as Russia works to assert its historical …
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At U.N., Western powers warn Iran rocket test a ‘threatening step’
"The United States, Britain, France and Germany warned the United Nations on Wednesday that Iran had taken 'a threatening and provocative step' by testing a rocket capable of delivering satellites …
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Replaces Top Military Chiefs
"President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on Wednesday approved new leaders for the army, navy and air force, in the biggest reshuffling since he won new powers for the presidency in a referendum in …
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Rouhani gets Iranian supreme leader’s nod as second-term president, faces risks
"Hassan Rouhani won the endorsement of Iran's supreme leader for his second term of president on Thursday after an easy election win, pledging to open Iran to foreign trade and investment but facing …
NATO readiness strategy: ‘Out-exercise them, out-train them’
"With exercise Saber Guardian coming to a close in Eastern Europe and more than 30 exercises still to take place during the remainder of 2017, NATO is continuing to build its readiness. Gen. Tod …
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US arming Ukraine? A look at how Moscow might respond
"The last time the United States considered arming Ukraine with lethal defensive weapons — about three years ago — the proposal was ultimately dropped over concern for Russia’s reaction. But amid a …
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