Trump Today: President praises North Korea, rips Iran in speech to U.N.
9/25/2018, 4:28:14 PMPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted the Iranian regime in a speech at the United Nations, while he praised North Korea’s leader and also took another swipe at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. ✔ On Tuesday, global benchmark November Brent LCOX8, +0.87% crude rose more than 1%, a day after marking the highest settlement since Nov. 12, 2014 ✔ Robert Schroeder Robert Schroeder is the White House reporter for MarketWatch ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment
Opinion | Putin’s Missiles for Syria
9/25/2018, 4:38:28 PMSo much for the idea that Russia will help Israel against Iran. ✔ Bashar Assad’s regime doesn’t object because Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and Russia helped turn the tide of the Syrian civil war ✔ Iran wants permanent bases for weapons and militia fighters to extend its imperial reach and directly threaten Israel when the next inevitable war begins ✔ Appeared in the September 25, 2018, print edition
New Miss Ukraine refuses to give up crown after disqualification for being a divorced mother
9/25/2018, 5:37:26 PMOrganizers say Veronika Didusenko knowingly broke the rules of the beauty contest, while the 23-year-old model has vowed to fight “discrimination” and says she plans represent Ukraine at the upcoming Miss World competition. ✔ This contravenes the rules of both the national competition, and Miss World, which will take place in China in December ✔ This is a very unfortunate story, said Viktoria Kiose, the executive director of Miss Ukraine ✔ She signed the contract, and agreed to its conditions ✔ She flouted the rules and lied to us, so we disqualified her
Trump urges world to reject globalism in UN speech that draws mocking laughter
9/25/2018, 6:51:48 PMPresident says ‘we reject globalism and embrace the doctrine of patriotism’ but laughter breaks out when Trump boasts of achievements ✔ Trump, meanwhile, poured contempt on the Iranian leadership, with a vehemence all the more striking considering he had sent a tweet earlier in the morning that said he was sure that Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, was an absolutely lovely man ✔ He said: All against all ends up to everyone’s detriment
UN cautions against populism in high-level week
9/25/2018, 4:02:52 PMUNITED NATIONS (AP) — Warning that the world has a bad case of "trust deficit disorder" and risks "runaway climate change," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global le ✔ UNITED NATIONS (AP) Warning that the world has a bad case of trust deficit disorder and risks runaway climate change, U.N ✔ chief painted a grim picture of the state of the world in his opening address to the annual gathering of presidents, prime ministers, monarchs and government officials from the U.N.'s 193 member nations ✔ However, these challenges should not and cannot possibly intimidate us
U.S. sanctions Venezuela officials, Trump slams Maduro
9/25/2018, 5:52:37 PMes imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's wife and ... ✔ The White House last year responded to a similar request by saying such a meeting would happen when the country returned to democracy ✔ The Trump administration has levied several rounds of sanctions against Maduro’s government since 2017 ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
The Latest: Trump says chaos in Venezuela is unacceptable
9/25/2018, 4:54:34 PMUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's appearance at the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 12:18 p.m. President Donald Tru ✔ (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Iran's President Hassan Rouhani addresses the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit in the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N ✔ Trump made the comments upon his arrival at the United Nations to make a speech at an annual gathering
Attack on civilians threatens Ebola response in DRC
9/25/2018, 6:04:39 PMThe fight against the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is at a "critical juncture" after attacks on civilians forced the suspension of control activities, a senior World Health Organization official has warned. ✔ Health workers are also for the first time using experimental therapies to treat patients, although it is too early to say what effect these are having ✔ Newsletter promotion - global health security - end of article Protect yourself and your family by learning more about Global Health Security
Trump puts China on blast during UN speech, says Beijing's economic policies 'cannot be tolerated'
9/25/2018, 5:25:10 PMPresident Donald Trump attacked China for its trade and economic practices during a speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. Trump said that his latest tariffs were necessary to force Beijing to stop the theft of US intellectual property. ✔ The United States lost over 3 million manufacturing jobs, nearly a quarter of all steel jobs, and 60,000 factories after China joined the World Trade Organization, Trump said ✔ Last year, Trump derisively called Kim Jong Un Little Rocket Man, but on Tuesday the president thanked the North Korean leader for his courage and the steps he's taken in negotiations over the rogue state's nuclear ambitions
The Latest: UN Syria envoy says October important for peace
9/25/2018, 4:54:41 PMUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on the United Nations General Assembly (all times local): 12:40 p.m. The U.N. special envoy for Syria says October is ✔ UNITED NATIONS (AP) The Latest on the United Nations General Assembly (all times local): 12:40 p.m. The U.N ✔ Staffan de Mistura spoke briefly to The Associated Press on the sidelines of the U.N ✔ put together representing Syrian experts, civil society, independents, tribal leaders and women
Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange threats, insults on U.N.'s world stage
9/25/2018, 7:09:57 PMnt Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani exchanged taunts at the Uni... ✔ I didn’t expect that reaction, but that’s OK, he said ✔ In remarks to reporters on his way to his speech, Trump said he would not meet the Iranians until they change their tune ✔ Foes for decades, Washington and Tehran have been increasingly at odds since May ✔ Slideshow (6 Images) Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
At U.N., Trump rejects globalism and blasts Iran
9/25/2018, 6:03:47 PMDonald Trump used his annual address to the United Nations on Tuesday to attack ... ✔ Foes for decades, Washington and Tehran have been increasingly at odds since May ✔ The accord with OPEC member Iran was negotiated under Democratic U.S. President Barack Obama ✔ Slideshow (6 Images) Alireza Miryousefi, spokesman for Iran’s U.N ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Rouhani says Iran wants no war, sanctions, threats, or bullying
9/25/2018, 7:17:12 PMrs) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday criticized Washington for its ... ✔ The rial has lost 40 per cent of its value against the U.S. dollar IRR= since April and Iran has blamed U.S. sanctions for the currency's fall, saying the measures amount to a political, psychological and economic war on Tehran ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Saudi Arabia rejects Iran's claim it backed parade attack
9/25/2018, 4:09:51 PMSaudi Arabia denied it had backed the gunmen who killed 25 people at a military ... ✔ The deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also accused the United States and Israel of involvement and said they should expect a devastating response ✔ U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Monday dismissed Tehran’s threats, and a senior UAE official had previously denied the accusations ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Trump condemns China trade imbalance at UN
9/25/2018, 5:49:09 PMUS president's address rejects 'ideology of globalism' in favor of nationalism ✔ With support from many countries here today, we have engaged with North Korea to replace the specter of conflict with a bold and new push for peace, Trump said ✔ The praise toward the North of this year's address contrasted starkly with the provocative language and threats of last year, which dominated news headlines and prompted a heated response to a North Korean threat to conduct a hydrogen bomb test over the Pacific Ocean ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th
UN: 'Credible' reports of Afghan civilians killed in air strike
9/25/2018, 6:49:56 PMNine members of a family were killed last week as UN raises concern over increase in civilian deaths. ✔ He gave no details, except saying an investigation was under way ✔ We are aware of the UNAMA announcement regarding Kapisa as well as the Afghan government's statements, and that they're conducting their independent process, the US military said ✔ REWIND Pencils and Bullets: Girls' Education in Afghanistan
Yemeni government issues arrest warrant for outspoken ex-official
9/25/2018, 5:25:15 PMAli bin Salem al-Huraizy has opposed Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates coalition's presence in al-Mahra. ✔ Huraizy was accused of calling for demonstrations with the intention of distorting the coalition's reputation, it said ✔ We feel like the situation is extremely complex at the moment, because the legitimate government is being held hostage by the coalition, Huraizy said ✔ Inside Story How to stop the war in Yemen
Suspending Korea exercises caused slight dip in readiness: U.S....
9/25/2018, 4:32:24 PMminee to be the next commander of U.S. forces in South Korea said on Tuesday tha... ✔ One of the major exercises suspended by Trump was Freedom Guardian, which according to the U.S. military would have cost around $14 million ✔ Trump recently said there was no reason to resume drills with South Korea ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
A faded bromance? Macron hits out at Trump on Iran and trade
9/25/2018, 7:17:45 PMIn a speech to the UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron called for multilateralism in dealing with Iran, and for countries to stop making trade deals with those outside the Paris climate accords, namely the US. ✔ Coming from vastly different societies and opposite political schools of thought, Macron and Trump somehow hit it off from the moment the pair engaged in the now internet-famous ‘iron handshake’ at a NATO summit in May 2017 ✔ Whatever the state of the bromance, Trump is tentatively scheduled to visit Paris in November to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War 1
Analysis | At Trump’s Security Council meeting, Bolivia’s leftist leader could play foil
9/25/2018, 5:55:31 PMEvo Morales has been a sharp critic of Trump and U.S. foreign policy. On Wednesday, they'll meet face-to-face. ✔ Anria said the Bolivian leader may bring up some of his major disagreements with Washington, including on U.S. unilateralism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and alleged American intervention in the affairs of nations such as Venezuela ✔ Evo Morales wants to change the law so he can remain president
'I didn't expect that reaction': Trump's boasting provokes laughter at UN
9/25/2018, 5:28:32 PMTrump's claim that he had achieved more than “almost any other administration" in US history drew audible laughter from global leaders. ✔ Photo: AP The Iranian people are rightly outraged that their leaders have embezzled billions of dollars from Iran's treasury, seized valuable portions of the nation’s economy… all to send out their proxies to wage war ✔ Moving forward we are only going to give foreign aid to those who respect us and, frankly, [are] our friends
US lashes out at Iran as world leaders gather at UN
9/25/2018, 7:50:40 PMNEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump and his top national security aides lashed out at Iran with unusual venom Tuesday, warning Tehran that it faced severe consequences if it de ✔ Trump blasted what he called Iran's corrupt dictatorship and accused its leaders of enriching themselves through massive embezzlement and raiding state coffers to spread mayhem across the Middle East and around the world ✔ The United States' understanding of international relations is authoritarian, Rouhani said ✔ (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Iran's President Hassan Rouhani addresses the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit in the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N
U.S. sanctions target Venezuela’s first lady and president’s inner circle
9/25/2018, 5:38:38 PMThe sanctions announced Tuesday came as President Trump castigated Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro before the United Nations. ✔ Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro’s vice president, is one of his most trusted advisers ✔ The United States will continue to use every available diplomatic and economic tool to support the Venezuelan people’s efforts to restore their democracy, said a Treasury Department statement, adding that it would consider lifting sanctions those who take steps to restore democratic order, refuse to take part in human rights abuses, speak out against abuses committed by the government, and combat corruption in Venezuela
The Latest: Trump to hold Wednesday news conference
9/25/2018, 5:36:40 PMUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's appearance at the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 1:20 p.m. President Donald Trum ✔ Venezuela's inflation and homicide rates are among the highest in the world and more than 2 million people have fled the violence and conflict in recent years ✔ Trump made the comments upon his arrival at the United Nations to make a speech at an annual gathering
United Nations Audience Laughs at President Trump After He Boasts About His Accomplishments
9/25/2018, 7:07:18 PMAfter the laughs, President Trump said, 'Didn't expect that reaction, but that's okay' ✔ So Stephen Miller wrote the speech that got Trump laughed at by world leaders in a moment that will be broadcast again and again all over the world ✔ RELATED VIDEO: PEOPLE Writer Natasha Stoynoff Breaks Silence, Accuses Donald Trump of Sexual Attack France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Great Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May and Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani are also slated to talk at the United Nations on Tuesday, The New York Times reported
Donald Trump's isolationism is a gift to his greatest enemies
9/25/2018, 6:27:24 PMThere is a belief -- reinforced after his speech to the United Nations on Tuesday -- that President Donald Trump is courting disaster by positioning the globe for hurtling toward nuclear proliferation, writes David Andelman. ✔ MUST WATCH Trump at UN: I didn't expect that reaction 00:58 David A ✔ Instead, the boycott has simply had the salubrious effect for Iran of raising the price of oil to a four-year high when OPEC nations and Russia refused last weekend to raise production to counter any shortfall
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