Michele Kelemen
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Politics
Secretary Of State Pompeo Meets With Top Officials In Iraq
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Iraq where he met top officials. The trip comes two weeks after President Trump visited U.S. troops but did not meet with government leaders.
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National Security
U.S. Officials Visit American Man Detained In Moscow On Spying Charges
U.S. officials visited an American man detained in Moscow on espionage charges. The Trump administration said it would demand Paul Whelan's immediate release if the detention "is not appropriate."
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World
U.S.-South Korea Forces Agreement Set To Expire With No New Deal In Place
President Trump wants South Korea to pay more for the U.S. troops based there. The current agreement expires Monday as the negotiations continue.
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Politics
Pompeo Warns That Iran's Missile Program Is 'Out Of Control'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning the U.N. that Iran's missile program is "out of control." He's trying to build up more pressure on Iran, though some critics say that is a dangerous approach.
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Politics
Secretary Of State Pompeo Blasts Past U.S. Multilateralism, Defends 'America First'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says many of the multilateral agreements and organizations built by the U.S. and its allies after WWII are failing, and the Trump administration is charting a new course for American leadership.
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Politics
Trump Administration Appears To Be Lessening Push For Ceasefire In Yemen
A month ago U.S. officials called for a ceasefire in Yemen — a country on the brink of famine under a Saudi-led offensive. But that call doesn't appear as strong, as Saudis try to take more ground.
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World
Son Seeks Release Of Ailing 82-Year-Old Father Held Hostage In Iran
Former UNICEF official Baquer Namazi was detained in Iran nearly three years ago. His son is urging Tehran to let his 82-year-old father leave the country for medical treatment.
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World
U.S. Diplomat To Africa Says The Horn Of Africa Is Now Full Of Hope After Peace Deal
Eritrea was once dubbed the North Korea of Africa. Now, the United Nations is lifting sanctions on it following a peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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World
Trump Administration Plans To Re-Impose Sanctions On Sales Of Iranian Oil
The Trump administration insists it is not pushing for regime change in Iran, just a change in behavior. But the State Department's messaging is clearly aimed at encouraging protesters in the country.