Tension defines U S Russia talks despite olive branch
Secretary Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned of dangerous lows in U S Russian relations as they met in Moscow to discuss Syria and Ukraine. They sparred over Assad legitimacy and alleged election interference while Putin offered to revive aviation safety accords amid broader disputes.
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Xi and Trump urge peaceful Korea crisis solution
Beijing reports Xi Jinping and Donald Trump spoke by phone to seek a peaceful settlement on the Korean Peninsula. The leaders discussed concerns over escalation, with China pressing for talks and avoiding military actions while noting North Korea’s missiles and potential sixth nuclear test.
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Trump shifts stance NATO no longer obsolete
President says NATO is no longer obsolete after remarks at a joint news conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. He cited alliance changes in counterterrorism efforts and noted a new assistant secretary general for intelligence and security added in 2016.
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Russia veto blocks U.N. condemnation of Syria gas attack
At the United Nations Security Council Russia blocked a US backed draft condemning the Khan Sheikhoun gas attack. The veto marked the eighth use of Moscow's power to shield Bashar al Assad as China Ethiopia and Kazakhstan abstained and Bolivia joined Russia in voting no.
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ICE suspends sanctuary city detainer reporting practice
Immigration and Customs Enforcement pauses the weekly declined detainer reports after early printings contained errors. The program aimed to pressure jurisdictions not to hold detainees for ICE, a priority of President Trump and Attorney General Sessions. Officials cited misnamed counties and detainee-release timing as flaws and did not specify when reports would resume.
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Legal action sought over United passenger removal at O'Hare
David Dao seeks court orders to preserve video cockpit recordings and personnel files from the United flight incident at O'Hare. The filing comes as Chicago aviation officials place officers on leave and United CEO Oscar Munoz apologizes, taking responsibility and pledging changes to oversold removal practices.
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