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Donald Trump's first 100 days: Syria, North Korea crises test US president's 'America First' policy
Fp Staff • 8 years agothe pertinent question after 100 days of the Trump administration is whether the dispensation has really lived up to its promise of employing a less-interventionist foreign policy.
North Korea missile launch 'absolutely unacceptable': Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
• 8 years agoLondon: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday called North Korea's test-fire of a ballistic missile "absolutely unacceptable" and a "grave threat to our country". Speaking in London, Abe called upon the international community, in particular China, to "show solidarity" in formulating a response.
Tokyo subway halt for 10 minutes after North Korea test-fires ballistic missile
• 8 years agoTokyo: Tokyo's main subway system suspended its service for 10 minutes this morning, shortly after North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile. It was the first time Tokyo Metro took such a step, following the adoption of new rules this month to stop trains and check for safety in response to news of any missile launches that can potentially hit Japan, local media said.
China deports US woman convicted of 'spying', says human rights group
• 8 years agoSan Francisco: An American woman convicted of espionage this week has been deported by China, a human rights group that campaigned for her release said Saturday, removing a source of tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to meet Donald Trump in May
• 8 years agoPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet Donald Trump in May, the Turkish foreign minister said on Wednesday, after the US president congratulated the Turkish leader for winning a referendum on enhancing his powers.
China mum over North Korea's 'failed' missile test but steps up dialogue with Trump govt
• 8 years agoChina's top diplomat Yang Jiechi on Sunday held telephonic talks with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, even as Beijing remained silent over North Korea's 'failed' missile test.
US Secy of State Rex Tillerson arrives in Moscow; to confront Russia over Syria
• 8 years agoMoscow: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Moscow on Tuesday to confront the Russian leadership over its support for President Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime.
Russia: Relationship with the United States at their worst since Cold War
Ians • 8 years agoMoscow: Relations between Russia and the US are at "their worst" since the Cold War ended, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
North Korea issues 'burn notice' to US; Hollywood-style video threatens to destroy aircraft carrier
Fp Staff • 8 years agoAs tensions escalate between North Korea and the United States, the Kim Jong-un regime has pulled out the oldest trick in the dictator's handbook: Propaganda.
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
Ians • 8 years agoBeijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday met visiting US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, saying cooperation is the only "right" choice for both countries.