CIA devised way to restrict missiles given to allies, researcher says
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has devised technology to restrict the use of anti-aircraft missiles after they leave American hands, a researcher said, a move that experts say could persuade the United States that it would be safe to disseminate …
Iraq’s Sadr says he is willing to work with Iran-backed rivals to oust U.S. troops
Iraqi Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Monday he was willing to work with Iran-backed militia groups – his political rivals – to end the United States military presence in Iraq through political and legal means.
After air strikes, U.S. officials concerned about retaliation and Iran tensions
U.S. military officials said they are closely watching for reprisals for American air strikes in Iraq and Syria against an Iran-backed militia group, with the potential for a cycle of retaliatory actions that could inflame tensions between Washington a…
Bolivia expels Mexican, Spanish officials as diplomatic standoff heats up
Bolivia’s government expelled Mexican and Spanish diplomats on Monday, escalating a diplomatic dispute after Mexico’s embassy in La Paz granted asylum to allies of Bolivia’s former socialist president Evo Morales.
Iraq condemns U.S. air strikes as unacceptable and dangerous
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Monday condemned U.S. air strikes on bases of Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, a move that could plunge Iraq further into the heart of a proxy conflict between the United States and Iran.
Turkey may send allied Syrian fighters to Libya: sources
Turkey is considering sending allied Syrian fighters to Libya as part of planned military support for the besieged government in Tripoli, senior Turkish sources said on Monday, potentially bringing more foreign influence into the complex conflict.
Trump, Putin discussed Russia attack, arms control, relations: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the state of relations between their two countries in a phone call instigated by Putin, the White House said on Monday.
Somalia says unnamed country behind blast that killed 90 people
Somalia said an unnamed country helped plan Saturday’s bomb explosion in Mogadishu that killed at least 90 people, and added it would investigate the assault with help from a foreign intelligence agency.
Bolivia expels Mexican ambassador over asylum dispute
Bolivia’s interim government on Monday asked the Mexican ambassador and several Spanish officials to leave the country, raising the tension over Mexico’s decision to grant asylum in its La Paz embassy to nine people including some allies of Bolivia’s f…
Russia says U.S. strikes on Iraq and Syria are unacceptable
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that U.S. air strikes on Iraq and Syria were unacceptable and counterproductive, and urged all sides to avoid fuelling tensions in the region.
