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Russia Demands U.S. Destroy Missile-Defense System In Romania, Military Drones

The United States says it is in "full compliance" with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, the landmark Cold War-era nuclear accord.

Russia Agrees To Talks With Netherlands On Downing Of MH17

Moscow is ready to engage in talks with the Netherlands about the 2014 downing of a Malaysian passenger jet over territory held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, said Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko.

Mueller Probe Focuses On 2016 Manafort Meeting With Kilimnik

The U.S. special counsel's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is focusing on a meeting by Donald Trump's then-campaign chairman and a business associate who prosecutors say has ties to Russian intelligence.

U.S. Assails Iranian Space Program After Reports Of Second Failed Launch

The United States has again accused Iran of developing and testing ballistic missiles in “defiance of the international community” after reports of a second failed space launch by Tehran in less than a month.

Detention Of Ethnic Pashtun Activists Fuels Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions

The detention of ethnic Pashtun activists in Pakistan this week has reopened long-standing tensions with neighboring Afghanistan, with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani expressing “serious concerns” about Islamabad’s treatment of the peaceful protesters.

Another Nuclear Deal With U.S. In Trouble, Russian Minister Says

Another U.S.-Russian nuclear treaty could soon expire without renewal following Washington's withdrawal from a Cold War-era arms-control pact, a senior Russian diplomat has said.

U.S. Military To Buy Israeli Iron Dome Missile-Defense System

Imagery Suggests Second Launch Attempt Of Iranian Satellite

Two satellite imagery companies have released photos that suggest Iran has attempted a second launch of a satellite after the failure of another blast in January.

U.S. Withdrawal Not 'End Of America's Fight' Against IS, Pompeo Tells Allies

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told allies that the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria is not "the end of America's fight" against the extremist group Islamic State (IS), which he said remained a dangerous threat.

NATO Announces 70th Anniversary Summit In London In December

The leaders of NATO's 29 member states will hold a special summit in London in December to mark the alliance's 70th anniversary, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on February 6.

Two Afghan Journalists Killed In Radio Station Attack

Two journalists have been shot and killed after unidentified gunmen stormed a radio station in northeastern Afghanistan, their colleagues and officials say, the latest deadly attack on reporters in the war-torn country.

Iran Accuses U.S. Of Supporting 'Dictators, Butchers, Extremists'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has responded to criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump by declaring that the United States supports "dictators, butchers, and extremists" in the Middle East.

In Speech, Trump Calls Iran 'A Radical Regime,' Defends Withdrawal From Nuke Deal

Ghani: Pompeo Said There's 'No Ambiguity' About U.S. Commitment To Afghanistan

Netanyahu, Putin To Meet This Month To Discuss Iran's Presence In Syria

Reports: U.S. Prosecutors Subpoena Records From Trump's Inauguration

The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times both reported that the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan issued a subpoena seeking information on the committee’s donors and event attendees, ticket details, federal disclosure filings, and other details.

Muslims In The Middle East Urged To 'Embrace' Christians

The head of Sunni Islam's highest seat of learning has urged Muslims in the Middle East to "embrace" local Christians.

U.S. Calls For Repatriation Of Foreign Prisoners Held In Syria

The U.S. State Department has called on other nations to repatriate and prosecute their citizens captured by U.S. Kurdish allies in Syria.

Death Of Balochistan Rights Activist Prompts Partial Strike

Politicians, lawyers, and business-owners went on strike in Pakistan’s southwest province of Balochistan after a regional leader of a Pakistani civil rights group died, allegedly at the hands of police.

EU Backs Iran Trading System, Blasts Tehran’s ‘Destabilizing, Hostile’ Activities

The European Union has welcomed a new mechanism to trade with Iran while bypassing U.S. sanctions, but criticized Tehran over its “destabilizing” ballistic missile program, its “hostile activities”.