Five steps the Trump administration could take against Saudi Arabia for its role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and U.S. resident.
Author: Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY
President Trump reassigns Mira Ricardel, the deputy national security adviser the first lady wanted fired
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North Korea running at least 13 secret operating bases for ballistic missile program, new study shows
North Korea has at least 13 secret operating bases where the regime is continuing work on its ballistic missile program.
Amnesty strips human-rights award from Aung San Suu Kyi over Rohingya atrocities in Myanmar
Former Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi lost her credibility for refusing to stop the brutal persecution of the Rohingya people in Myanmar.
Trump administration to curtail military support for Saudi-led war in Yemen
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Iran sanctions: Trump administration exempts eight countries, including China, from new penalties
The decision to grant exemptions to 8 nations, including Iran’s top oil-buying customers, sparked fierce criticism from hardline conservatives.
Top Trump officials say new U.S. sanctions will choke Iran’s economy
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Bolton embraces Brazil’s hard-right president as ‘like-minded’ leader, blasts others in region as ‘troika of tyranny’
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Dismissing Russian concerns, John Bolton says there is no way to salvage nuclear weapons treaty
National Security Adviser John Bolton said there’s no chance Trump will reverse its decision to withdraw from a landmark nuclear weapons accord.
Jamal Khashoggi: Mnuchin meets with Saudi prince despite global outrage over journalist’s death
Mnuchin’stete-a-tete with Mohammed bin Salman is at odds with the treasury secretary’s decision last week tonix a trip to Saudi Arabian summit.