Two leaders of Malian al Qaeda affiliate put on U.S. terrorism list
The United States added two leaders of al Qaeda’s affiliate in Mali to its global terrorism list on Tuesday, accusing them of engaging in destabilizing...
Penguins re-sign F Blueger to two-year contract
Forward Teddy Blueger re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins, agreeing to a two-year deal worth $1.5 million....
Oil steadies as U.S. supply ramps up after storm
Oil prices steadied on Tuesday, paring gains as U.S. offshore crude production resumed after Hurricane Barry and tensions between the U.S. and Iran were seen...
Iran to give no quarter in confrontation with U.S.: supreme leader
Iran’s supreme leader upped the ante in a volatile stand-off with the United States on Tuesday, warning Tehran would continue removing restraints on its nuclear...
Jordan names new envoy to Qatar, two years after downgrading ties
Jordan appointed a new ambassador to Qatar on Tuesday, a step toward restoring normal relations two years after Amman withdrew its ambassador in solidarity with...
Member of Malian al Qaeda affiliate put on U.S. terrorism list: U.S. Treasury
The United States added a senior member of al Qaeda’s affiliate in Mali to its global terrorism list on Tuesday, accusing him of engaging in...
Turkey cannot have both F-35 and Russia’s S-400: Trump nominee
U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the next secretary of defense re-stated that Turkey cannot have the F-35 advanced stealth fighter jet and Russia’s...
U.S.: Turkey’s purchase of Russia air defense system ‘disappointing’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the next secretary of defense called Turkey’s decision to buy Russia’s S-400 air defense system “disappointing,” in remarks...
Ukraine says it has agreed exchange of prisoners with Russia
A senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday his country and Russia had agreed to exchange prisoners from the conflict in eastern Ukraine over the next...
Italy court acquits former Monte dei Paschi finance chief in fraud case
An Italian court on Tuesday acquitted Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s former finance chief Gianluca Baldassari and 11 others of charges related to an alleged...