Back when we visited in 2002, there was hope that America could help make the country better. By Thomas L. Friedman Opinion Columnist I was…
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China resolutely opposed to US-Japan joint statement: Chinese embassy in US
BEIJING (REUTERS) – China is resolutely opposed to the joint statement issued by the United States and Japan following talks between the two countries’ leaders,…
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Opinion | Keep the Pressure on Iran
More from our inbox: To the Editor: Re ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Iran Has Failed” (editorial, April 10): The editorial argues that the sanctions targeting terrorist…
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Top US envoy Blinken in Afghanistan for troop withdrawal talks
KABUL (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Thursday (April 15) to brief officials on Washington’s plans…
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Reversing Trump, Biden Repeals Sanctions on Human Rights Prosecutor
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday revoked President Donald J. Trump’s executive order authorizing sanctions on top officials at the International Criminal Court, reversing a…
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US and Britain blacklist Myanmar military-controlled companies
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – The United States and Britain on Thursday (March 25) jointly imposed sanctions on two conglomerates controlled by Myanmar’s military following the generals’…
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US trade chief Katherine Tai highlights China, climate in talks with Japan, France, others
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke on Tuesday (March 23) with top officials in Japan, South Korea, Mexico and France about shared…
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Opinion | Stop Letting Rich People Buy Ambassadorships
President Biden could score a quick win by dismantling the donor-to-ambassador pipeline. By Michelle Cottle Ms. Cottle is a member of the editorial board. Many…
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Biden says withdrawing US forces from Afghanistan by May deadline is 'tough'
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) – President Joe Biden said it would be “tough” to meet a May 1 deadline to withdraw all remaining US troops from Afghanistan,…
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Biden underscores need to maintain Northern Ireland peace; won't weigh in on UK-EU row
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (March 17) said it was “critically important” to maintain Northern Ireland’s peace process, but a senior…
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Opinion | The Right Way to Boycott the Beijing Olympics
As the Beijing Olympic Games approach, it is increasingly clear that China, under the control of the Chinese Communist Party does not deserve an Olympic…
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Seoul shouldn't hesitate joining the Quad initiative: Korea Herald editorial
SEOUL (THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – US President Joe Biden held talks online Friday (March 12) with his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan,…
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Biden says free Indo-Pacific essential as he meets India, Japan, Australia leaders
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US President Joe Biden met leaders of Australia, India and Japan on Friday (March 12), a group central to his efforts to…
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U.S. Pushes U.N.-Led Peace Conference in Letter to Afghan Leader
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has proposed a United Nations-led peace conference in Turkey aimed at forming an inclusive Afghan government with the Taliban…
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