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Sri Lanka Clears Hambantota Port Deal With China
The port, close to the world's busiest shipping lanes, has been mired in controversy ever since state-run China Merchants Port Holdings, which built it for $1.5 billion, signed an agreement taking an 80 percent stake.
Donald Trump Pleads with US Republicans to Roll Back Obamacare
Standing in front of families who he said had been hurt by the law popularly known as Obamacare, Trump said, "So far, Senate Republicans have not done their job in ending the Obamacare nightmare."
Donald Trump's New Messenger Says Briefings Back on Camera
On Friday, Scaramucci accepted his new position at an on-camera briefing, and announced that Sanders will replace Spicer as press secretary.
24 Killed, 42 Injured After Suicide Car Bomb Blast in Kabul
Interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish said, "The car bomb hit a bus carrying employees of the ministry of mines during rush hour".
White House Indicates Donald Trump Would Sign New Sanctions Bill
Lawmakers are scheduled to consider the sanctions package as early, and the bill could be sent to Trump before Congress breaks for the August recess.
Russian Firm Delivers Mi-171E Non-combat Helicopter to Pakistan
Russian Helicopters made the helicopter supply contract with the government of Balochistan Province in December 2016.
President Trump Accuses NYT of 'Foiling' US Attempt to Kill ISIS Leader Baghdadi
President Trump, however, did not give any other details in support of his claim.
US Supreme Court Rejects Donald Trump Bid to Include Grandparents in Travel Ban
A partial win for Donald Trump, the Supreme Court gave the government more leeway to enforce a separate ban on refugees that was included in a March 6 executive order the president said was necessary for national security.
'India Well-suited to Assist Afghan in Its Border Security'
Concerned by the current stalemate in Afghanistan, the Committee which is headed by Senator John McCain said the US should leverage the capabilities of allies and partners to more effectively secure regional stability and security.
US Asks Countries in East and South China Seas to Exercise Restraint
Pentagon Spokesman said, we would continue to urge everybody in that area, in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, to exercise restraint and not do things that are provocative and to respect each other's sovereignty in their operations.
US State Dept Expands Family Criteria for Visas From Muslim Majority Nations
The department instructed US diplomats to consider grandparents, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces and first cousins to meet the criteria for applicants from the six countries to receive a US visa.
Donald Trump Wants New NAFTA Deal to Cut Trade Deficit With Mexico
Shortly after Donald Trump's remarks, the US trade representative released an 18-page report about its goals for updating the decades-old North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico (NAFTA).
Venezuela Opposition Says 7 Million Vote in Anti-Maduro Poll
The symbolic plebiscite was aimed at denting Maduro's legitimacy further amid a crippling economic crisis that has left millions struggling to eat and months of anti-government unrest that has killed nearly 100 people.
Pakistan Should Grant Visa to Kulbhushan Jadhav's Mother: Report
Pakistan has repeatedly denied India consular access to Jadhav, and his mother's visa application to visit Pakistan to see her son is pending with the authorities for approval.
Trump Hints he Could Change Position on Paris Climate Accord
French President Emmanuel Macron said he “respected” Trump’s decision and it would not impact discussions on other topics.
US Bans Kaspersky Software Amid Concerns Over Russia Ties
The action came weeks after top US intelligence agency and law enforcement officials publicly expressed concerns about use of software product from Russia-based Kaspersky Labs over the company's alleged links to intelligence services in Moscow.