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Pompeo says US ready to talk to Iran with 'no preconditions'
Bellinzona, Jun 3 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the Trump administration is ready for unconditional discussions with Iran in an effort to ease rising tensions that have sparked fears of conflict. But the United States will not relent in trying to pressure the Islamic Republic to change its behavior in the Middle East, America's top diplomat said.
Trump: 'Not happy' about 'messed up' Israeli politics
Washington, Jun 3 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump says Israel has got to "get their act together" after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was unable to form a new governing coalition and a second election was set for later this year.
Trump heads to Europe at a time of remembrance, turmoil
Washington, Jun 3 (AP/UNB) — Like a bull who keeps returning to the china shop, President Donald Trump is headed back to Europe, where on previous visits he has strained historic friendships and insulted his hosts. This time, he faces an ally in turmoil and a global call to renew democratic pacts.
Trump praises Powell and wife, and humorist Mark Russell
Washington, Jun 3 (AP/UNB) — Retired Gen. Colin Powell and his wife, Alma, are "two people to really look up to," President Donald Trump said Sunday.
Honduran protesters set fire at entrance to US embassy
Tegucigalpa, Jun 1 (AP/UNB) — Masked men set fire to a pile of tires placed at the front door of the U.S. Embassy in the Honduran capital on Friday amid three weeks of street protests.
US companies are in line of fire of tariffs aimed at Mexico
Washington, Jun 1 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump's surprise threat to impose escalating tariffs on Mexican imports jolted industry leaders throughout the U.S. economy Friday, sparked opposition even from usual Trump allies and set the stage for American consumers to face higher prices.
Trump's tariff plan shows the risks he's willing to take
Washington, Jun 1 (AP/UNB) — Exasperated by reports of a flood of illegal border crossings, President Donald Trump summoned his top immigration advisers to demand action. Responding to his mounting concern, including his extreme threats to entirely close the U.S.-Mexico border, they prepared an alternative but still-inflammatory plan to levy escalating tariffs on all Mexican imports to the United States.
US acting defense chief calls out China over South China Sea
Singapore, Jun 1 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Saturday denounced China's efforts to steal technology from other nations and militarize man-made outposts in the South China Sea as a "toolkit of coercion," saying Beijing's bad behavior must end.
Bolsonaro criticizes Supreme Court over gay rights
Rio De Janeiro, Jun 1 (AP/UNB) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday accused the country's Supreme Court of "legislating" from the bench after a majority of its justices voted to make homophobia a crime like racism.
12 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead
Virginia Beach, Jun 1 (AP/UNB) — A longtime city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 12 people and sending terrified co-workers scrambling for cover before police shot and killed him, authorities said.