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US military confirms rocket near embassy in Iraq
Dubai, May 20 (AP/UNB) —The U.S. military command that oversees the Mideast has confirmed an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and says there are no U.S. or coalition casualties.
Digital billboard catches fire in Times Square
New York (AP/UNB) — Firefighters have responded to the scene of digital billboard on fire in Times Square.
Iran tests President Trump's 'America First' pledge
Washington, May 18 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump won the White House pledging to wind down the nation's many foreign entanglements and put "America First." But as his administration in recent days has sent mixed signals on the prospects of a military conflict with Iran, Trump's campaign trail promise is being put to the test.
Trump tries to tamp down talk of war with Iran
Washington, May 17 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he hopes the U.S. is not on a path to war with Iran amid fears that his two most hawkish advisers could be angling for such a conflict with the Islamic Republic.
Trump pushes immigration plan favoring 'merit' over family
Washington, May 17 (AP/UNB) — Unveiling a new immigration plan, President Donald Trump said Thursday he wanted to provide a sharp contrast with Democrats, and he did — aiming to upend decades of family-based immigration policy with a new approach that favors younger, "totally brilliant," high-skilled workers he says won't compete for American jobs.
US targets $300B of Chinese goods for new tariff hikes
Beijing, May 14 (AP/UNB) — U.S. officials listed $300 billion more of Chinese goods for possible tariff hikes while Beijing vowed Tuesday to "fight to the finish" in an escalating trade battle that is fueling fears about damage to global economic growth.
North Korea demands return of cargo ship seized by US
Seoul, May 14 (AP/UNB) — North Korea on Tuesday called the U.S. seizure of a North Korean cargo ship involved in banned coal exports a "robbery" and demanded that the vessel be returned immediately.
Connecticut man accused of threatening to kill Trump
New Haven, May 12 (AP/UNB) — A Connecticut man has been indicted on charges that he threatened to kill President Donald Trump and sent letters he claimed contained anthrax.
US issues new warning to ships after 'sabotage' off UAE
Dubai, May 13 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. issued a new warning early Sunday to sailors over alleged "acts of sabotage" targeting ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates amid heightened regional tensions between America and Iran.
US-China talks break up after US raises tariffs
Washington, May 11 (AP/UNB) — Trade talks between the U.S. and China broke up Friday with no agreement, hours after President Donald Trump more than doubled tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports.