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February 1, 2017

Putin visit to Hungary reveals regional divide over Putin

A visit by President Vladimir Putin to Hungary this week reveals the vastly different reactions to Putin's Russia in countries formerly under Moscow's yoke, and highlights the very different challenges those countries will face in working with the new U.S. administration.

February 1, 2017

In a first, Emirati foreign minister defends Trump visa ban

The United Arab Emirates' top diplomat on Wednesday came out in defense of President Donald Trump's order temporarily barring citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

February 1, 2017

Cubans stranded in Mexico due to 'Wet Foot' policy demise refuse to return

More groups of Cubans kept arriving over the weekend until their number now tops 400.

February 1, 2017

Iran confirms missile test

Iran's defense minister is confirming that his country recently conducted a missile test.

February 1, 2017

EU, Mexico to speed up trade talks amid Trump fallout

The European Union and Mexico are to speed up talks on a new trade agreement as U.S. President Donald Tusk moves to renegotiate major international trade pacts.

February 1, 2017

Iran's president calls Trump a dangerous 'newcomer'

Iran's state TV is reporting that President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at the recent executive order by U.S. president Donald Trump to suspend immigration and visa processes for nationals from seven majority-Muslim countries, including Iran.

February 1, 2017

For Israeli leader, Trump brings friendship _ and risks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming White House visit aims to cement ties to a surprisingly supportive U.S. president — but it also presents a political minefield.

February 1, 2017

Mystery over Chinese tycoon's disappearance from Hong Kong

Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a Chinese billionaire reportedly taken away from his Hong Kong hotel by mainland police, in a case that has parallels with last year's disappearances of five booksellers.

February 1, 2017

US watchdog offers bleak statistics for Afghan progress

A U.S. watchdog has issued a bleak report, its first to the Trump administration, saying the Afghan government controls barely half the country, its security forces numbers are declining and that drug production is on the rise while eradication is down.

February 1, 2017

Mosque shooting suspect in Canada known for far-right views

The French Canadian university student charged with killing six Muslim men during evening prayers at a mosque was known for far-right, nationalist views and his support of the French rightist party led by Marine Le Pen.