Iran-U.S. diplomacy intensifies as Trump seeks ‘right answers,’ Tehran signals gaps ‘reduced’
A new burst of diplomatic action intensified Thursday in a push to break the deadlock between the United States and Iran.
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U.S. Embassy in India rolls out “Happy Birthday America” rickshaws
Rickshaws bearing a large image of President Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!” have been popping up across New Delhi in recent weeks. The unusual advertising campaign was rolled out by Sergio Gor, the U.S. ambassador to India, as a part of a broader push to mark America250 in several countries.
Trump says he will hold protocol-shattering call with Taiwan leader
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be “happy” to speak with President Donald Trump, the Beijing-claimed island’s foreign ministry said Thursday, after Trump suggested the two leaders might talk in what would be a major break in U.S. presidential protocol that is likely to antagonize China.
Taiwan welcomes idea of Trump talking to its president, which would be a major break in protocol
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be “happy” to speak with President Donald Trump, the Beijing-claimed island’s foreign ministry said Thursday, after Trump suggested the two leaders might talk in what would be a major break in U.S. presidential protocol that is likely to antagonize China.
U.S.-bound flight diverted after entry-restricted passenger boarded ‘in error’ amid Ebola outbreak
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was redirected to Canada after a passenger from Congo boarded “in error” amid the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, officials said.
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U.S.-bound flight diverted to Canada after Congolese passenger boarded ‘in error’ amid Ebola outbreak
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was redirected to Canada after a passenger from Congo boarded “in error” amid the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, officials said.
Justice Department charges Raul Castro with murder
A Florida grand jury indicted Raul Castro, the former leader of Cuba’s Communist regime, with murder and other charges for the 1996 shootdown of American humanitarian airplanes. NBC News Gabe Gutierrez reports.
Raúl Castro indictment brings back history of Cuba’s downing of U.S. civilian planes
Cuba shot down two Brothers to the Rescue U.S. civilian planes in 1996, killing four Cuban Americans and drawing swift condemnation from the U.S. and the international community.
Blanche faces questions over how Castro will stand trial in the U.S.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that an arrest warrant has been issued for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down two civilian planes, killing four Cuban Americans. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on how Blanche responded to questions over how Castro is expected to stand trial in the U.S.
DOJ indicts Raúl Castro over fatal 1996 civilian planes’ shooting
The Justice Department indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro on Wednesday in connection to the 1996 shooting of two civilian planes that killed four Cuban Americans.
Absence of USAID likely slowed Ebola detection and response, former officials say
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China and Russia sign agreements strengthening their ties after Xi-Putin meeting
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing for a meeting one week after Xi met with President Donald Trump for a summit. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports on how China is seeking to project itself as a stabilizing force on the world stage.
Putin and Xi say ties are at ‘unprecedented’ high at friendly summit after Trump visit
China-Russia relations are at a “historic high,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Wednesday, as he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after hosting U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ebola death toll rises as two Americans are flown to Europe for monitoring
The suspected death toll from the Ebola outbreak in central Africa rose again Wednesday, as a group of potentially exposed Americans were arriving in Europe for monitoring and the World Health Organization warned a vaccine was still months away
Could a soccer match help mend ties between North and South Korea?
A North Korean women’s soccer team will take the field Wednesday in South Korea, a rare cross-border clash as Kim Jong Un pursues a more hostile policy toward his neighbor.
Raúl Castro is expected to be indicted by the U.S., sources say
A U.S. indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro is expected to be announced Wednesday in Miami, two federal sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News
Raúl Castro is expected to be indicted by U.S. on Wednesday, sources say
A U.S. indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro is expected to be announced Wednesday in Miami, two federal sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News
Senate advances resolution to end Iran war as GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy flips to support it
The Senate voted to move forward with a resolution to force President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran, a breakthrough for the Democratic-led effort.
Israeli forces appear to fire weapons at Gaza aid boat
Video from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is carrying food and medicine towards Gaza, appears to show Israeli forces firing shots as they intercept one of the aid boats in international waters.
Goodbye Trump, hello Putin: China’s Xi welcomes Russian leader facing pressure at home
Vladimir Putin landed in China on Tuesday to a warm welcome from his “dear friend” President Xi Jinping, but he arrived with the heavy burden of a war he increasingly seems unable to win.
Goodbye Trump, hello Putin: China welcomes Russian leader facing pressure at home
Vladimir Putin landed in China on Tuesday to a warm welcome from his “dear friend” President Xi Jinping, but he arrived with the heavy burden of a war he increasingly seems unable to win.
Ebola deaths rise sharply as outbreak’s ‘scale and speed’ worry WHO chief
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in central Africa rose sharply Tuesday, with the head of the World Health Organization expressing concern over the “scale and speed of the epidemic.”At least 131 people are believed to have died and 531 suspected to have been infected in the latest outbreak, according to the Congolese Health Ministry.
Ebola deaths rise sharply as ‘scale and speed’ of outbreak concerns WHO
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in central Africa rose sharply Tuesday, with the head of the World Health Organization expressing concern over the “scale and speed of the epidemic.”At least 131 people are believed to have been killed and 531 suspected to have been infected in the latest outbreak, according to the Congolese Ministry of Health.
U.S. prosecutors drop fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman
The Department of Justice said Monday that it would drop its criminal fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautam Adani, marking a significant reversal in a high-profile case.
2 men detained after break-in at enclosure of 'Punch' the monkey
A man in a costume jumped into the zoo exhibit of “Punch," the viral monkey. Two men were detained in connection to the stunt as Japanese authorities consider new security measures to protect the precious primate. NBC News' Kathy Park reports.
American tests positive for Ebola as outbreak spreads in Africa
An American aid worker exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive and is being transferred to Germany for treatment, according to the CDC. The U.S. says six additional exposed citizens will also be evacuated. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown to nearly 500 suspected cases and 116 deaths, the United Nations said Monday.
What to know about the Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown to nearly 500 suspected cases and 116 deaths, the United Nations said Monday.
American working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
A person from the U.S. has tested positive for Ebola in connection to the deadly outbreak in Congo and Uganda, the CDC announced Monday.
2 arrested after person breaks into Punch the monkey’s enclosure in Japan, zoo says
Two people were arrested in Japan after a person broke into the viral macaque Punch’s enclosure at a zoo outside of Tokyo, officials said