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NATO Vows To Stay In Afghanistan Despite 'High' Afghan Forces' Losses

Meeting in Brussels, NATO’s foreign ministers have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to Afghanistan's "long-term security and stability" despite mounting Afghan casualties in the 17-year conflict.

Putin To Trump: If You Pull Out Of The INF Treaty, So Will We

Russia says it has received official notification from Washington that the United States intends to withdraw from a Cold War nuclear-arms treaty unless Moscow returns to compliance with the accord.

Afghan Forces' Losses May Not Be Sustainable, U.S. General Warns

The death toll among Afghanistan's security forces will no longer be sustainable unless urgent measures are taken to address recruiting and training issues, a top U.S. general has said.

U.S. Prosecutors Charge Four Linked To 'Panama Papers' Case

Prosecutors say the law firm Mossack Fonseca, which shut down earlier this year, conspired to circumvent U.S. tax laws to maintain their own wealth and that of their clients.

U.S. Gives Russia 60 Days To Comply With Nuclear Arms Pact

The United States says it will suspend its obligations under a Cold War nuclear arms treaty if Moscow does not return to compliance within two months.

Pompeo Says China, Iran, And Russia Causing Global Instability

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticized China, Iran, and Russia for violating numerous treaties and multistate agreements.

Kyiv Says Russia 'Partially' Unblocks Ports On Sea Of Azov

Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelyan says Russia has “partially” unblocked Ukraine’s sea ports on the Sea of Azov – allowing Ukrainian ships to pass through the Kerch Strait for the first time since November 25.

Afghan President Orders Investigation Into Abuse Of Female Athletes

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has ordered his attorney general to investigate allegations of sexual abuse of female athletes in Afghanistan.

Czech Spy Agency Blames Russia For Cyberattacks On Foreign Ministry

A Czech spy agency has said it is "obvious" that Russia was behind two recent cyberattack campaigns against the Czech Foreign Ministry and Czech diplomats.

UN Security Council To Discuss New Iran Missile Test

British Spy Chief Warns Russia Against Covert Activity After Nerve-Agent Attack

The head of Britain's foreign intelligence service has warned the Kremlin "not to underestimate" the West following a nerve-agent attack on a retired double agent in England that he attributed to covert Russian activity.

Pakistan Says Trump Asks Khan To Help Bring Taliban To Peace Talks

Pakistan says U.S. President Donald Trump has written a letter to Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to ask for help with Afghan peace talks.

Senior Afghan Taliban Commander Killed In Air Strike

A top commander of the Afghan Taliban has been killed in the southern province of Helmand.

U.S. Defense Chief Accuses Putin Of 'Duplicitous' Action On Missile Treaty

The U.S. defense secretary strongly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of deceit involving a key Cold War-era arms control treaty, and acting recklessly in last week’s naval confrontation with Ukraine.

U.S. And Britain Condemn Iran Missile Test

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has condemned what he described as Iran's testing of a medium-range ballistic missile “capable of carrying multiple warheads.”

Putin Says He And Trump Briefly Discussed Ukraine Naval Confrontation

FIFA Looking Into Claims Of Sexual Abuse Inside Afghan Women's National Team

Soccer's world governing body FIFA has confirmed it is looking into claims of sexual and physical abuse inside the Afghan women’s national team.

Ukraine's Poroshenko Says Russia Amassing Forces Along Border

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that Russia is amassing ground forces and weaponry along the border between the two countries.

U.S. Secretary Of State Says Washington Focused On Ties With Latin America

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that Washington considers its "relationship with South America, Central America, Mexico to be central to American success."

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