"The arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is now a ‘priority’ for the US, attorney general Jeff Sessions has said." Source: Arresting Julian Assange is a priority, says US attorney general Jeff …
Trump raps Iran as violating ‘spirit’ of nuclear deal
"Iran is failing to fulfill the 'spirit' of its nuclear deal with world powers, President Donald Trump declared Thursday, setting an ominous tone for his forthcoming decision about whether to pull the …
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Romania wants Patriot air-and-missile defense systems
"Romania has requested to buy Patriot air-and-missile defense systems from the U.S. government, but details are scant." Source: Romania wants Patriot air-and-missile defense systems …
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Nervous about China, Southeast Asia gets Trump’s attention with Pence in Indonesia
"Southeast Asia, a focus of past U.S. presidents, has been overlooked thus far for the Trump administration, but Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Indonesia Thursday marked a sign of change and he …
North Korea: China bombers on ‘high alert,’ US official says
"Chinese air force land-attack, cruise-missile-capable bombers were put 'on high alert' on Wednesday as the US sees evidence that the Chinese military is preparing to respond to a potential situation …
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Pentagon chief: US won’t reveal ‘mother of all bombs’ toll
"The ear-splitting explosion from America's 'mother of all bombs' has been followed by calculated silence about the damage it inflicted." Source: Pentagon chief: US won't reveal 'mother of all bombs' …
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Russian navy visits Philippines as Duterte tightens ties with US foes
"Russian navy vessels arrived in the Philippines on Thursday for joint exercises as part of a drive for new security ties under President Rodrigo Duterte's revamped foreign policy of courting the …
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US accuses Iran of ‘alarming provocations’ amid nuclear tensions
"The US secretary of state has accused Iran of 'alarming ongoing provocations' aimed at destabilising the Middle East and undermining America's interests." Source: US accuses Iran of 'alarming …
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US weighs giving Saudis more military aid for Yemen efforts
"The United States is considering ways to boost military support for the Saudi-led fight against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen, believing military pressure is needed to prod the militants into a …
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Trump administration reaffirms India as major defense partner
"In the first visit to India by a senior official of the Trump administration, U.S. national security adviser Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster on Tuesday reaffirmed India's designation as a major defense …
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