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May 27 2019
News
In Japan, Trump pushes a hard line on trade — and a soft line on North Korea
Trump said recent North Korean missile tests are nothing to worry about, and that he wants “fairness and reciprocity” in a US-Japan trade deal.
President Donald Trump arrived in Japan Saturday for a state visit with the country’s leaders, including its new emperor, but launched his trip with a reassuring message to an adversary: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
In a tweet, Trump wrote
VoxApr 12 2017
News
Putin Receives Tillerson At Kremlin As Russia Warns U.S. Not To Strike Syria Again
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Moscow Wednesday, ending speculation over a potential snub. The meeting came as Russia and the U.S. have traded accusations over their involvement in Syria, Russia's ally that was recently hit by an American missile strike.
NPR (Online News)Apr 08 2017
News
US strikes win global praise - but ratchet up Russia tension
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States vowed Friday to keep the pressure on Syria after the intense nighttime wave of missile strikes from U.S. ships, despite the prospect of escalating Russian ill will that could further inflame one of the world's most vexing conflicts.
Associated PressSep 12 2013
Opinion
Obama's global 'norm' on chemical weapons in Syria
President Obama made a strong pitch to Americans to join him in enforcing nonuse of chemical weapons. His methods either by missiles or diplomacy may be in dispute.
Christian Science MonitorSep 09 2013
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More than half of Americans say no to military action in Syria, polls show
Americans don't want President Obama to unleash missile attacks, even if Congress gives the White House the green light, a pair of new polls found.
Washington TimesMay 09 2019
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North Korea launches second projectile in less than a week
For the second time in less than a week, North Korea launched suspected short-range missiles, according to South Korea's military.
The projectiles were fired Thursday from near a military base about 50 miles from North Korea's capital Pyongyang. There were few other details immediately available.
State media in North Korea said that on Saturday the nation held a short-range
USA TODAYDec 26 2019
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Russia, China and Iran to hold joint naval drills in the Middle East amid heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz
China, Iran and Russia will hold joint naval drills starting on Friday in the Indian Ocean and Sea of Oman, China's defence ministry said on Thursday amid heightened tension in the region between Iran and the United States.
China will send the Xining, a guided missile destroyer, to the drills, which will last until Monday, and are meant to deepen cooperation between the three countries
Daily MailApr 09 2017
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Tillerson: 'No Change' to Military Stance on Syria, Assad
There's been "no change" to the U.S. military stance in Syria beyond the missile strike in retaliation for the Assad government's use of chemical weapons on its citizens, yet the action carries a message for other countries acting outside international norms, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said.
Newsmax (News)May 13 2013
News
A flurry of diplomacy over Syria, but will it amount to progress?
There is concern over a Russian missile shipment to the Assad regime but cautious optimism persists in some Western capitals over a planned international conference on Syria.
Christian Science MonitorMar 21 2017
News
North Korea's nuclear threat: Where do the US and China go from here? (+video)
For the Chinese, their proposal perhaps seemed obvious: North Korea would suspend its nuclear and missile tests in return for the United States and South Korea halting their annual joint military exercises. After the mutual displays of good faith, the two sides could reengage in negotiations.
Christian Science Monitor