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Quarantined, top US general assures US remains well-protected
AFP, Published on 09/10/2020
» WASHINGTON - The Pentagon's top general, quarantined after being exposed to Covid-19, assured Thursday that the military remains at the ready to defend the United States and allies.
Where is US economic policy taking us this time?
Oped, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Published on 29/05/2025
» Although this year is not even half over, it is already likely to feature in history books as one of extreme policy-induced volatility -- not only in financial markets but also in terms of economic narratives and international relations. But where it will lead remains to be seen. Are we witnessing the fragmenting of the US domestic and international order, or just a bumpy ride towards a beneficial rewiring of both?
US, Taliban on 'threshold' of deal: US Afghan envoy
AFP, Published on 01/09/2019
» DOHA: US and Taliban negotiators are "at the threshold of an agreement" to end 18 years of conflict between them, Washington's top negotiator said Sunday as he concluded their latest talks.
US, Taliban on 'threshold' of deal: US Afghan envoy
AFP, Published on 01/09/2019
» DOHA - US and Taliban negotiators are "at the threshold of an agreement" to end 18 years of conflict between them, Washington's top negotiator said Sunday as he concluded their latest talks.
US resumes talks with Taliban in Doha: US source
AFP, Published on 07/12/2019
» DOHA - Washington resumed talks with the Taliban in Qatar Saturday, a US source said, three months after President Donald Trump abruptly halted diplomatic efforts that could end America's longest war.
'Keep us safe!' US nurses hold protests over virus failings
AFP, Published on 12/03/2020
» LOS ANGELES - US nurses staged a day of action Wednesday calling for better protection in the fight against coronavirus, warning that medical chiefs had failed to learn from previous deadly global health crises.
Trump says US will destroy Iranian gunboats harassing US ships
AFP, Published on 22/04/2020
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had ordered the US military to attack and destroy any Iranian vessel that harasses US Navy ships.
Top US general eyes taking Confederate names off US bases
AFP, Published on 10/07/2020
» WASHINGTON - America's top general called Thursday for a review of military bases still named for Civil War Confederate leaders, an idea roundly dismissed by President Donald Trump.
US wants to eliminate Chinese apps from US app stores
AFP, Published on 06/08/2020
» WASHINGTON: The US is expanding its China-targeted Clean Network programme to include Chinese-made cellphone apps and cloud computing services that it claims are security risks, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday.
US, Israel prepare final move of US embassy to Jerusalem
AFP, Published on 08/05/2018
» JERUSALEM: Workmen on Monday put up street signs to the US embassy due to open in Jerusalem in one week, a move hailed as historic by Israel but loathed by Palestinians.