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All Things Considered
Former Diplomats Reflect On Impact Of WikiLeaks Release Of Diplomatic Cables In 2010
Nearly a decade after WikiLeaks published thousands of diplomatic cables, one former ambassador describes it as "the toxic gift that keeps on giving." Diplomats spent years rebuilding trust with other governments.
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All Things Considered
Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Defends Aid Cuts To Central America
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was back on the Hill Wednesday, defending budget cuts, including to Central America. He says aid is on pause until countries do more to stop migration.
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Trump Welcomes Egypt's President To White House Amid Worry From Human Rights Groups
President Trump hosts the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, whose government has a track record of killing or jailing thousands in an ongoing crackdown. The U.S. has been a major backer of him.
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Trump Administration Designates Part Of Iran's Military As Foreign Terrorist Group
The U.S. moved to list the Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corp as a terrorist group — an escalation of anti-Iran moves that critics say could leave U.S. forces vulnerable to other country's listings.
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Morning Edition
NATO Members Commemorate 70 Years Of Alliance
NATO foreign ministers are gathered in Washington this week to mark the organization's 70th year. The head of NATO is appealing for trans-Atlantic unity at a time of tension.
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Trump Vows To Keep Pressure On Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
"Russia has to get out" of Venezuela. That's the message President Trump is sending today after a Russian military contingent arrived, raising the stakes in this conflict and complicating U.S. policy.
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ISIS Loses Last Toe-Hold In Syria, But Remains A Threat In The Region
ISIS lost its last hold in Syria over the weekend. The Trump administration calls this a critical milestone in the effort to defeat the extremist group but says ISIS remains a threat in the region.
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U.S.-North Korea Summit Could Lead To Creation Of 'Liaison Offices'
A possible outcome of this week's U.S.-North Korea summit would be an exchange of liaison offices. These diplomatic posts are more limited than embassies. It would mark a step toward more normal ties.
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Morning Edition
Controversial Past Comes Back To Haunt Elliott Abrams At House Hearing
The Trump administration's point man on Venezuela was convicted of misleading Congress during the Iran-Contra affair. Abrams' past came up during a House hearing on Venezuela's political crisis.
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All Things Considered
Trump Addresses Anti-ISIS Coalition, Explains U.S. Withdrawal From Syria
President Trump addressed the Defeat ISIS coalition at the State Department on Wednesday, reassuring them the U.S. remains committed to the fight despite his decision to withdraw troops from Syria.