U.S. wants ‘reasonable’ trade deal with China: U.S. Commerce Secretary
The United States “is not looking for victory” with China over trade but wants “a sensible deal that addresses the legitimate issues that we have,” U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Wednesday.
Factbox: The atomic restrictions imposed by the Iran nuclear deal
Iran said on Wednesday it will accelerate its enrichment of uranium as of Thursday, a date it has previously suggested could see its stock of enriched uranium exceed a cap imposed by its nuclear deal with major powers.
First Democratic debate offers struggling candidates a chance to shine
The first Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday will give contenders struggling to break through in the crowded field an opportunity to step out of the shadow cast by front-runners Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, who take the stage a day later.
Russia says it will urge U.S. and Iran to begin dialogue
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow will try to persuade the United States and Iran to start “civilized” dialogue.
Factbox: Six moments to watch for as Democrats debate in Miami
Twenty Democratic presidential hopefuls will hit the debate stage on Wednesday and Thursday nights to square off for the first time in the 2020 nominating contest.
Iran’s president says America is pursuing ‘incorrect path’: IRIB
America is pursuing an incorrect path, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, according to the IRIB news agency.
Iran’s Supreme Leader says U.S. offer for negotiations is a ‘deception’
The offer by the United States to negotiate with Iran is a deception, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday in remarks published on his official website.
Veteran Sanders seeks U.S. voters on live-streaming gaming channel
U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has a new strategy to reach younger voters: joining a live-streaming site for video gamers.
Iran’s Khamenei says nation will not retreat in face of U.S. sanctions and ‘insults’: website
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the Iranian nation will not retreat in the face of “cruel” U.S. sanctions and “insults”, days after Washington imposed sanctions on him and other top officials in the country.
U.S. Treasury Secretary says U.S.-China trade deal is 90% done: CNBC
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday that the trade deal between the United States and China is “about 90%” complete, CNBC reported.