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Overruling diplomats, US to drop Iraq, Myanmar from child soldiers’ list
The decision, confirmed by three US officials, would break with longstanding protocol at the State Department over how to identify offending countries.
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Qatar signs $12 billion deal to buy F-15 jets from US
The deal was completed despite the Gulf country being criticised recently by US President Donald Trump for supporting terrorism.
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US Sen McCain says Putin bigger threat than Isis
John McCain was speaking in an interview in Australia, where he has held security talks on his way to a defence summit in Singapore.
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Trump directly scolds Nato allies, says they owe ‘massive’ sums
US President Donald Trump said certain member countries owed “massive amounts of money” to the United States and Nato.
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Cleveland police widen manhunt for Facebook murder suspect
Police said they have received dozens of tips for possible sightings of the suspect, Steve Stephens, and tried to persuade him to surrender.
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Seven added to US terrorism list, including jailed British preacher
Anjem Choudary was added to a list of specially designated global terrorists by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control and the US.
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In first Trump-Merkel meeting, awkward body language and a quip
Though Merkel appeared relaxed, the body language between them was not especially warm.
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China finishing South China Sea buildings that could house missile: US officials
The development is likely to raise questions about whether and how the US will respond, given its vows to take a tough line on China.
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Zuma, Trump discuss multilateral issues in Africa
President Jacob Zuma & his US counterpart spoke about South Africa's relationship with America, and the need for peace in Africa.
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Iran tests missile and radar systems, defying US sanctions
he United States sanctioned 13 individuals and 12 entities related to Iran’s missile programme.
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Retired General James Mattis favoured for Trump Pentagon chief
Trump transition spokesman Sean Spicer said no decisions would be announced on Sunday night.
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US withdraws staff from Saudi Arabia dedicated to Yemen planning
Fewer than five US service people are now assigned full-time to the Joint Combined Planning Cell.
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Sources: FBI did warn Democrats of suspected Russian role in hack
This prevented staffers from taking steps that could've reduced the number of confidential information stolen.
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US general seeks to soothe Turkey ties strained by coup purge
The fallout from the abortive coup on 15 July has deepened a rift between Ankara and its Western allies.
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US House passes Iran sanctions, financial services measures
The House on Wednesday passed a bill to bar the US purchase of heavy water.
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US launches quiet diplomacy to ease South China Sea tensions
The US officials said they hoped the US diplomatic initiative would be more successful in Indonesia.
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US says kills up to 116 civilians in strikes outside war zones
Critics of the targeted killing programme question whether the strikes create more militants than they kill.
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US wants sanctions on Congo leaders, Europe not so sure
US officials are concerned over Congolese President Joseph Kabila’s apparent attempts to cling to power.
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US, Russia stalemate on Syria frustrates European powers
A senior UN diplomat said that Europeans tend to be pretty sceptical about the US-Russia bilateralism.
