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Spain overtakes China virus toll with 3,434 deaths – gov't
(UPDATED) Across the world, only Italy now has a higher death toll than that of Spain
33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria's Idlib
Dozens more soldiers are injured and taken to Turkey for treatment, Rahmi Dogan, governor of Turkish Hatay – bordering Syria – said Friday, February 28.
NATO taking 'some personnel' out of Iraq
US and allied foreign troops in Iraq are concerned they might be targeted by Iran or allied Iraqi militias in retaliation to Friday's killing of Qasem Soleimani
NATO to review Iraq mission after Iran general slain
'The North Atlantic Council will address the situation in the region,' a NATO official says
Greek PM on White House trip amid Turkey tension
US Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt says Washington sees Greece as 'a critical pillar of regional stability'
'Brain dead' NATO's summit dominated by leaders' feuds
Meeting outside London to mark the 70th year of the Atlantic alliance, the members vow to stick together against threats from Russia and terrorism and recognize the challenge of a rising China
After hot mic gaffe, Trudeau and Trump revive feud
US President Donald Trump revives his feud with Canada's Justin Trudeau's hot mic comment by branding him 'two-faced'
NATO must tackle China's rise – alliance chief
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg says China's growing military capabilities – including missiles that could hit Europe and the United States – meant the alliance had to tackle the issue together
Squabbles overshadow NATO 70th anniversary summit
The 29 allies descend on London ready to lock horns over spending and how to deal with Russia in a major test of unity as NATO seeks to assert its relevance
NATO says no sign of Russia backing down in missile crisis
'We didn't see any sign of Russia being willing to come back into compliance with the INF treaty,' says NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg
Huawei chairman says ready to sign 'no-spy' deal with UK
'We are willing to sign 'no-spy' agreements with governments, including the UK government, to commit ourselves, to commit our equipment to meeting the no-spy, no back-door standards,' Huawei chairman Liang Hua says
NATO plans for Russian 'aggression' on 70th anniversary
At the close of talks in Washington, foreign ministers from the 29-nation alliance say in a joint statement that they face 'an unpredictable and challenging security situation' that includes 'a more aggressive Russia'
NATO anniversary party turns ugly as US rips Germany, Turkey
Hours before foreign ministers from the 29-member Western alliance opens talks in Washington, US Vice President Mike Pence delivers a stinging rebuke
U.S. suspends F-35 deliveries to Turkey over Russian arms
US officials have voiced concern that with Turkey in both camps, Russia could obtain F-35 data to improve the accuracy of the S-400 to shoot down Western aircraft
U.S. ups pressure on Europe over 5G infrastructure from Huawei
US General Curtis Scaparrotti, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, says that they're not going to communicate with Berlin if Huawei is inside their defense communications
Pelosi pledges long-term U.S. backing of NATO, EU
In an implicit message the Republican president is not omnipotent, the most powerful Democrat says she and fellow visiting congressmen are asserting the role of their legislative branch as co-equal to the executive
Germany to let NATO use its cyber skills
German officials used a meeting of defense ministers in Brussels on February 14 to tell allies Berlin would make its cyber capabilities available, including offensive elements, sources say
Macedonia takes major step on road to NATO membership
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says it is a 'historic day' which will lead to Macedonia becoming the 30th alliance member once the deal has been ratified by all the other capitals
NATO leaders to meet in London in December
'Brexit will change the United Kingdom's relationship to the European Union but it will not change the United Kingdom's relationship to NATO,' says Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
NATO door opens for Macedonia
Macedonian Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov will attend the ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels
NATO says no progress in Russia talks on arms treaty
'There was no real progress in the meeting today because Russia did not indicate any willingness to change their position,' says NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg
Macedonia starts crunch debate on controversial name change
But the switch to 'the Republic of North Macedonia' is an uphill task involving 4 constitutional amendments and the support of two thirds of the 120-member parliament
Kosovo votes to create its own army, enraging Serbia
The legislation transforms the small Kosovo Security Force into a defense army with 5,000 troops
Ex-diplomat Zurabishvili elected Georgia's first woman president
With all votes counted, the French-born ex-diplomat has taken 59.52% of the vote in the second round run-off
NATO calls emergency meeting with Ukraine on sea clash
A naval standoff between Ukraine and Russia off the coast of Crimea spikes tension in Europe
Macron hosts Trump amid row over European defense
Their body language are markedly less warm than during Trump's last visit to Paris in July 2017, underscoring a general cooling in relations
Russia turns up uninvited to major NATO wargames
Russia has already made clear its displeasure at NATO's Trident Juncture exercises, the largest by the alliance since the end of the Cold War
NATO urges Russia to comply with nuclear treaty
After a meeting of the NATO-Russia Council, a statement by the transatlantic alliance says they 'urge Russia... to ensure full compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty without delay'
NATO shows Russia its military might in giant exercises
Some 50,000 soldiers, 10,000 vehicles, 65 ships, and 250 aircraft from 31 countries are taking part in Trident Juncture 18, which is aimed at training the Atlantic Alliance to defend a member state after an aggression
NATO flexes muscles in show of strength to Russia
Exercises like Trident Juncture 18 are designed to teach troops how to move a large force quickly in the event of an invasion against a NATO member triggering the allies' 'Article 5' mutual defense clause
NATO military exercise to be biggest since Cold War
NATO's Trident Juncture 18 exercise will bring 45,000 alliance troops, equipped with 150 aircraft, 70 vessels and around 10,000 land vehicles across northern Europe
Macedonia PM defies low turnout to push name change
More than 90% of those who voted in the referendum on Sunday, September 30, supported the name change, but only a third of the electorate turned out, results show
Russia launches biggest ever war games
(UPDATED) The week-long deployment dubbed 'Vostok-2018' is condemned by NATO as a rehearsal for 'large-scale conflict'
Tributes pour in for former UN chief, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan
(4th UPDATE) World leaders and organizations pay tribute to the former UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
U.S. slaps sanctions on Turkey ministers as pastor row ramps up
The sanctions freeze any property or assets on US soil held by two Turkish ministers, and bar US citizens from doing business with them
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Trump piles pressure on NATO over defense spending
Trump set the scene for more tension at the meeting in Brussels, renewing his criticism of European allies – and of Germany in particular
Trump and Merkel clash at fraught NATO summit
(UPDATED) The meet in Brussels is shaping up as the alliance's most difficult in years, with Europe and the US engaged in a bitter trade spat and Trump demanding that NATO allies 'reimburse' Washington for the cost of defending the continent
Trump, at NATO summit, says Germany is 'captive' of Russia
'Germany is captive of Russia because it is getting so much of its energy from Russia,' Trump says, referring to Berlin's deal for the Nord Stream II gas pipeline
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, July 11, 2018
Hello! Here's a roundup of news you need to know this Wednesday.
Trump lashes out at NATO allies as he lands for tense summit
President Donald Trump vows not to be 'taken advantage' of by the European Union, which he accuses of freeloading by relying on the United States for its defense while blocking US imports into the bloc
Norway wants to double U.S. troops and deploy them closer to Russia
Since last year, 330 US Marines have been deployed on rotation at Vaernes in the center of Norway, despite loud protests from Russia
NATO, Russia to hold 1st talks since Skripal attack
NATO has vehemently criticized Moscow over the attack in March and has expelled 7 Russian diplomats as part of a coordinated international response
Colombia to become first Latin American NATO 'global partner'
In addition to Colombia, NATO lists Afghanistan, Australia, Iraq, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, New Zealand and Pakistan as 'global partners'
Trump-Merkel meeting set for April 27 – White House
After enjoying a close relationship with president Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has seen ties with Washington worsen under Donald Trump
NATO expels 7 Russian diplomats, denies accreditation to 3 more
'This will send a clear message to Russia that there are costs and consequences for their unacceptable pattern of behavior,' NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says
Estonia marks 100th anniversary of independence declaration
'The war of independence sent a clear message: anything is possible if a nation really wants it,' says General Riho Teras, Estonia's chief of staff
'Game changer': Afghan conflict to intensify in 2018
US aircraft dropped 4,361 munitions across Afghanistan in 2017 alone. They are deploying more troops and aircrafts to battle Islamist militants this year.
Angelina Jolie is working with NATO to combat sexual violence
'We are very clear that this effort must be about practical results that make a real difference on the ground in conflict-affected areas and in changing attitudes towards women globally,' says the actress
Under-fire Tillerson flies U.S. flag in skeptical Europe
The US secretary of state is working with one eye looking back over his shoulder to Washington, after leaked reports last week from Trump's White House suggested his own job was on the line
