Michele Kelemen
Stories
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Trump's criticism of NATO raises questions of whether — or how — the U.S. could leave
President Trump has complained that some NATO states aren't letting him use bases in the war against Iran. His criticism has left many wondering if the U.S. may try to withdraw from the alliance.
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Once the airstrikes stop, Iran's nuclear threat leaves no easy endgame
Even after airstrikes end, Iran's nuclear threat looms and diplomacy may be too late.
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Trump blames Iran for the war — critics question the diplomacy
Critics say diplomacy with Iran may have been a cover for military buildup, as questions grow over whether the U.S. walked away from a real chance at a deal.
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Trump faces criticism for not have evacuation plans in place before starting the war
As Iranian strikes target U.S. facilities across the Middle East, the State Department races to evacuate thousands of Americans caught in a rapidly evolving war zone.
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U.N. Secretary-General condemns the U.S.-Israeli strikes and Iran's retaliation
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, and its retaliation, could lead the Middle East into a wider war.
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Marco Rubio is pressing for change in Cuba. Will it work?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks a diplomatic tightrope in the Caribbean, pressing for change in Cuba while regional leaders warn of a deepening humanitarian and migration crisis.
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Trump's Board of Peace pledges billions of dollars, thousands of troops for Gaza
President Trump announces 10 billion dollars for rebuilding Gaza at the first meeting of his "Board of Peace"
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Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary
Trump created the group to oversee his ceasefire plan in Gaza, and said member states have pledged $7 billion for Gaza reconstruction. He also said the U.S. will contribute $10 billion to the Board of Peace.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to trans-Atlantic partnerships at Munich Security Conference
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference in Germany amid growing tensions between the U.S. and its European allies.
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U.S., allies working to send more humanitarian aid to Sudan
As Sudan's humanitarian crisis deepens, the U.S. and global allies have pledged millions more in assistance, but diplomatic roadblocks and aid obstructions are hindering progress.