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US Says China, Iran, Russia Are ‘Forces for Instability’

The United States has labeled China and Russia "forces of instability" because of their human rights records, along with North Korea and Iran. In its annual global human rights report released Friday,...

North Korea Suspends Nuclear and Long-Range Missile Tests

North Korea says it has suspended nuclear tests and plans to close its nuclear test site. The North's official Korean Central News Agency said the military is also suspending long-range missile tests...

Syria airstrikes reopen war powers discussion

CAPITOL HILL — The airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump against Syria last week have prompted the U.S. Congress to revisit an often-delayed debate that centers on the most serious of...

America Remembers Barbara Bush

Former U.S. first lady Barbara Bush has died at 92. A family statement said she died Tuesday evening with her family beside her. “My dear mother has passed on at age 92,” former...

Trump Appears to Confirm He’s Spoken With Kim Jong Un

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — The White House on Tuesday quickly walked back what was initially taken as confirmation from President Donald Trump that he had been in direct contact with North...

Trump Backs Seoul Effort to End Korean War

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Seoul's efforts to try to negotiate with Pyongyang to end the Korean War. "They do have my blessing to end the...

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