Michele Kelemen
Stories
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Politics
U.S. Confidently Backs Venezuela's Opposition, Inviting Possible Risks
Trump administration officials are sounding positive that the political crisis in Venezuela will end with democracy. But analysts warn that this political standoff could get much more violent.
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Politics
U.S. Begins Process To Withdraw From INF Treaty
The U.S. has begun the process to formally withdraw from one of its remaining arms control treaties with Russia. Washington accuses Moscow of violating the INF treaty which covers medium range nuclear weapons.
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World
Trump Administration Announces U.S. Will Pull Out Of INF Treaty
The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, raising fears of a new arms race. Trump blamed Russia for violating the Cold War-era pact.
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Latin America
Washington Welcomes Exiled Political Activist As Venezuela's Ambassador
Carlos Vecchio, who doesn't have access to Venezuela's embassy, represents national assembly leader Juan Guaido, who the U.S. and other countries back as they pressure Nicolas Maduro to step aside.
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Politics
World Leaders Pick Sides In Venezuela Crisis
U.S. diplomats are facing a weekend deadline to leave Venezuela, on orders of the embattled president. Meanwhile, the U.S. is trying to rally international support around their preferred leader.
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World
The State Of U.S. Diplomats Who Are Working In Venezuela
The State Department says Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro can't expel U.S. diplomats since it no longer recognizes him as the nation's leader. But where does that leave the U.S. personnel?
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Politics
White House Says There Will Be Another Summit With North Korea
The U.S. and North Korea are working out the details for a possible second summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
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Politics
Secretary Of State Pompeo Meets With Saudi Crown Prince Before Heading Home
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to the Middle East started with controversy over U.S. plans to withdraw from Syria and ended in discussions about the killing of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Politics
Secretary Of State Pompeo Slated To Meet With Gulf Allies On Countering Iran, Terrorism
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting with Gulf allies to try and keep the region focused on the U.S. goals of fighting terrorism and countering Iran.
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World
Pompeo Delivers Speech In Cairo Describing His Vision Of America's World Role
In Cairo, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a stinging rebuke of the Obama administration's approach to the region. But the comments left some wondering what the Trump administration's strategy is.