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Pompeo Starts Middle East Visit to Ramp Up Pressure on Iran

AMMAN, Jordan — The Trump administration is doubling down on commercial and diplomatic efforts in the coming weeks to "put real pressure on Iran," U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said at the start of a Mideast tour Tuesday. "You will see in the coming d...
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US to Suspend Nuclear Pact With Russia

BRUSSELS — The United States will suspend its obligations under a landmark nuclear treaty in 60 days in response to Russia's alleged violation of the pact, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday. "We either bury our head in the sand or we take common s...
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US Calls for Yemen Cease-Fire, Political Talks

WASHINGTON — At an apparent turning point in one of its hardest foreign policy challenges, the Trump administration is demanding a cease-fire and the launch of U.N.-led political talks to end the Saudi-Iran pro...
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Trump Says Saudi King Denies Knowledge of Missing Journalist

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he had spoken with Saudi Arabia's king, who "denies any knowledge" of what happened to the missing journalist who disappeared after entering the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago. Trump said he had di...