US demands Iraq dismantle armed militias
The United States called Wednesday for Iraq to dismantle non-government "armed groups" that have "undermined national sovereignty" ahead of a visit to Washington by...
Virtual Democratic Convention: Joe Biden’s campaign in the shadow of COVID
This is not the Democratic National Convention that Joe Biden wanted, but it's the one he's got. Usually, the gatherings held by America's Democrats and...
Joe Biden nominated by Democrats to face a “President of cowardice”
US Democrats nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential candidate on Tuesday, offering the Washington veteran as a "man of courage" who would sweep...
Senate report finds Trump 2016 campaign manager embroiled with Russian spy agencies
The chairman of President Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign secretly shared campaign information with a Russian intelligence officer, posing a "grave" espionage threat to...
Trump strikes back at Michelle Obama after Democratic convention takedown
US President Donald Trump lashed out at former first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday after she delivered a scathing takedown of his leadership on...
Ex-CIA officers caught selling secrets to China
Ex-CIA and then FBI agent was charged in federal court in Hawaii Monday with selling US secrets to China, including disclosing the identities of...
The Grand Assembly and release of Taliban prisoners
On August 9, the Council of Afghan Elders (Loya Jirga) approved the release of the 400 remaining Taliban prisoners in custody. The Afghan President...
Trump pledges ‘snapback’ over humiliating UN defeat on Iran sanctions
US President Donald Trump vowed Saturday to use a controversial technique to unilaterally reinstate UN sanctions on Tehran, a move with huge repercussions for...
US convention season: Democrats host virtual convention with spotlight on Biden
As Democrats on Monday open an unprecedented virtual convention, the party's disparate factions are projecting a united front behind Joe Biden, brought together by their...
Trump snubs Democrats travelling cross country amid Convention
This week the eyes of US voters turn to Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the Democratic convention -- unless they swivel first to the...
Historian who foretold Trump’s rise now predicts him losing in the 2020 elections
The historian who has correctly predicted every US presidential election since 1984 has made his pick for 2020: Joe Biden. Signalling greater chances of...
Mike Pompeo faces online ridicule after UNSC vote
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo faced ridicule online after dismissing opposition from other UNSC members to ‘snapback’ sanctions the US wants to hit...