Special report: How Iran spreads disinformation around the world
A Tehran-based agency has quietly fed propaganda through at least 70 websites to countries from Afghanistan to Russia. And American firms have helped.
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Trump after Cohen plea deal: Mueller’s ‘illegal hoax’ should be stopped ‘immediately’
President Trump called for special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation to ‘be ended immediately’ Thursday evening.
Russia warns US against deploying new missiles to Europe
A senior Russian diplomat has warned that the planned U.S. withdrawal from a Cold War-era arms control pact could critically upset stability in Europe.
‘Russian Aggression’ Heightens Tensions as Russia Seizes Ukrainian Ships
Six Ukrainian seamen were hurt in the naval incident which took place near Crimea, a Ukrainian province which Russia seized back in 2014.
Hundreds of migrants try rushing toward California port of entry, as Trump threatens to close entire border
Images and videos posted on social media Sunday afternoon showed hundreds of migrants from the leading Central American caravan pushing past Mexican riot police and rushing the border at the port of entry in San Ysidro, Calif., in a major test for both U.S. border authorities and Mexican officials.
Russia offers to mediate between Israel and the Palestinians
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said that Russia was willing to mediate between Israel and the Palestinians, and that stability in the region could not be reached until the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was resolved.
US Envoy Hopes for Peace Deal With Taliban in 2019
The US special envoy to Afghanistan hopes to cement a peace deal with Taliban insurgents by April 2019, local media reported on Sunday.
North Korea says it has tested ‘ultramodern tactical weapon’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the successful test of an unspecified ‘newly developed ultramodern tactical weapon,’ state media reported Friday, in an apparent bid to apply pressures on the United States and South Korea amid a stalemated nuclear diplomacy.
Israel and Hamas reach a cease-fire deal, while ministers dispute decision
Egypt’s and UN’s mediation efforts led to a cease-fire between Israel with Hamas Tuesady, a decision disputed by several Cabinet ministers.
Merkel calls for creation of ‘European army,’ backing Macron in spat with Trump
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday backed French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in his call for a European army — a move that President Trump has called ‘insulting’ as he urged the countries to fulfill their NATO commitments instead.
FBI: Surge in hate crimes in 2017 the largest since 9/11
Hate crimes in the United States in 2017 saw the largest increase — to more than 7,000 — since a period immediately after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, new FBI data said Tuesday.
Incoming Dems Unveil Agenda for House Takeover, and It’s Quite a Hit List
Democrats are wasting no time announcing their priorities when they take over the House of Representatives come January.
Democrat Abrams files new suit in Georgia governor’s race
Stacey Abrams’ Democratic campaign filed a federal lawsuit Sunday asking a judge to delay vote certifications in Georgia unsettled governor’s race by one day and to make officials count any votes that were wrongly rejected.
Intense clashes with Gaza break out as Hamas commander said killed in IDF raid
Israeli special forces conducted a raid in the Gaza city of Khan Younis on Sunday night, apparently killing several suspected Hamas terrorists, including a senior commander in its military wing, and bringing the region back to the brink of war.
Russia asks U.N. Security Council to discuss North Korea sanctions Thursday
Russia has asked the United Nations Security Council to discuss North Korea sanctions on Thursday, diplomats said, a move that comes after a planned meeting between top U.S. and North Korean officials in New York this week was postponed.
Pollsters botch key races as turnout models over-count Democrats
Pollsters on Tuesday avoided their disastrous 2016 election forecasts by correctly predicting that Democrats would regain control of the House, though botching some important statewide races.
Florida imam: Palestine must be liberated, even at cost of millions of martyrs
During a recent sermon at the Islamic Center of South Florida, an imam called for the ‘liberation’ of Palestine, even at the cost of tens of millions of Muslim lives.
Despite mounting pressure, Netanyahu says Israel seeking to prevent war in Gaza
Israel’s top priority in dealing with the ongoing violence on Gaza is to prevent the infiltration of terrorists into Israel and to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday.
Iranian marching drill depicts collapse of Star of David-adorned White House
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps recently held a military foot drill depicting the White House with a Star of David protruding from its roof, with soldiers shouting slogans against the United States and Israel.
Russian minister warns Europe over US exit from nuclear pact
Russia’s defense minister has urged Europe to consider what impact Washington’s intended withdrawal from a key nuclear arms pact would have on its security.