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Trump blasts NATO deadbeats in Brussels

BRUSSELS – U.S. President Donald J. Trump sharply criticized 23 of 28 nations that form NATO for not meeting their financial commitments to the …
Brian Bonner

New York Times: Trump scolds allies on cost-sharing, and stays vague on Article 5

On the fourth leg of a grueling overseas trip, President Trump lectured NATO allies in Brussels on not spending enough for collective defense, and …
New York Times

BBC: Greek ex-PM Lucas Papademos injured in car blast

Former Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos has been injured by an explosion inside his car in Athens, reports say. Mr Papademos and his driver …
BBC

New York Times: Aleppo after the fall (PHOTOS)

One morning in mid-December, a group of soldiers banged on the door of a house in eastern Aleppo. A male voice responded from inside: “Who are you?” A …
New York Times

Reuters: Trump talks trade with EU, varied differences remain

A smiling Donald Trump offered European Union chiefs assurances on security in Brussels on May 25 but EU officials did not conceal lingering …
Reuters

Reuters: Tusk says EU, Trump at odds on Russia, trade, climate

The European Union and U.S. President Donald Trump seem to have differing positions on dealing with Russia, climate change and global trade, European …
Reuters

Politico: Manafort advised Trump team on Russia scandal

Months after the FBI began examining Paul Manafort as part of a probe into ties between President Donald Trump’s team and Russia, Manafort called …
POLITICO

Washington Post: A dubious Russian document influenced the FBI’s handling of the Clinton email probe

The bureau’s then-director, James B. Comey, may have relied on unconfirmed intelligence in announcing on his own, without Justice Department …
Washington Post

Washington Post: Sessions didn’t disclose meetings with Russian officials on security clearance form

Attorney General Jeff Sessions did not reveal meetings with Russian officials when he applied for his security clearance to serve as the nation’s …
Washington Post

The Guardian: GOP candidate Greg Gianforte has financial ties to US-sanctioned Russian companies

A Republican congressional candidate has financial ties to a number of Russian companies that have been sanctioned by the US, the Guardian has …
The Guardian

EurActiv: Thousands protest against Trump in ‘hellhole’ Brussels

Thousands of protesters carrying effigies of Donald Trump marched through Brussels on May 24, after the US president arrived for talks with the EU and …
EurActiv.com

Reuters: Trump faces rougher reception in NATO, EU meetings

After a warm welcome in the Middle East and a “fantastic” visit with the pope, U.S. President Donald Trump walks on shakier ground on May 25 when …
Reuters

Money supply in Kazakhstan up 0.9% in April and down 2.2% in four months

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s money supply expanded by 0.9% in April 2017 to 19.469 trillion tenge, the National Bank said. In January-April 2017, money …
Interfax-Ukraine

Belarusian Deputy PM: MAZ modernization estimated at $500 million

MINSK – Around $500 million is expected to be invested to modernize Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ), Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko …
Interfax-Ukraine

Reuters: Trump arrives in Brussels, ahead of EU, NATO talks

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Brussels from Rome on May 24 ahead of meetings on May 25 with other NATO leaders and the heads of European …
Reuters

Politico: House Intelligence Committee to subpoena Flynn

The House Intelligence Committee will issue subpoenas to Michael Flynn, Rep. Adam Schiff said. Read more here.
POLITICO

New York Times: Trump expected to endorse NATO mutual aid pledge, ending silence

ROME — President Trump is expected to publicly endorse NATO’s mutual defense commitment at a ceremony May 25 at the alliance’s headquarters, an …
New York Times

The Guardian: Salman Ramadan Abedi named by police as Manchester Arena attacker

The man who murdered 22 people and injured 59 others has been named as Salman Ramadan Abedi, a Mancunian of Libyan descent. Read more here.
The Guardian
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