Trump to Pull U.S. Out of World Health Organization

Reuters
May 29, 2020 4:12 PM

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he is terminating the U.S. relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus, saying the WHO had essentially become a puppet organization of China.

Trump Orders His Administration to Begin Eliminating Hong Kong Privileges

The White House Holds Daily Briefing On Coronavirus Pandemic

Reuters
May 29, 2020 3:52 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was directing his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong, in response to China’s plans to impose new security legislation in the territory.

Beijing Moves Forward With Anti-Democracy ‘Security Law’ in Hong Kong

Anti-government protesters raise their hands as they attend the "Lest We Forget" rally in Hong Kong

Reuters
May 28, 2020 2:18 PM

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s parliament approved a decision on Thursday to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could erode its freedoms and jeopardize its role as a global financial hub.

U.S. Military Says Russia Deployed Fighter Jets to Libya

Reuters
May 26, 2020 9:59 AM

TUNIS (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Tuesday that Russia has deployed fighter aircraft to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for eastern forces, adding to concerns of a new escalation in the conflict.

U.S. to Pull Out of Open Skies Treaty, Citing Russian Violations

Reuters
May 21, 2020 11:39 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States announced its intention to withdraw from the 35-nation Open Skies treaty that permits unarmed aerial surveillance flights over participating countries, saying Russia has repeatedly violated the pact’s terms.

Senate Passes Bill That Could Block Chinese Firms From U.S. Securities Exchanges

Reuters
May 20, 2020 4:24 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that could prevent some Chinese companies from listing their shares on U.S. exchanges unless they follow standards for U.S. audits and regulations.

Aid Groups Slam U.N. Council Failure to Take Coronavirus Action

Reuters
May 19, 2020 4:37 PM

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Several aid groups criticized the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday for being unable to agree on a resolution backing U.N. chief Antonio Guterres’ call for a global ceasefire so the world can focus on combating the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Moves to Cut Huawei Off From Global Chip Suppliers

Reuters
May 15, 2020 11:09 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday moved to block shipments of semiconductors to Huawei Technologies from global chipmakers, in an action ramping up tensions with China.

Palestinian Rams Israeli Soldier With Car and Is Shot Dead

Reuters
May 14, 2020 1:22 PM

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli soldier shot dead a Palestinian on Thursday who drove deliberately at high speed towards troops in the occupied West Bank, injuring one of them, the military said.

U.S. Judge Asks If Ex-Trump Aide Flynn Should Be Held in Contempt

Reuters
May 14, 2020 10:19 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday signaled reluctance to allow the Justice Department to drop its criminal prosecution of Michael Flynn, tasking a retired judge with advising on whether the former Trump administration official should face an additional criminal contempt charge for perjury.