'Likely to raise prices:' Tariffs on Chinese imports could deliver direct hit on consumers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is likely to deliver a direct hit on many consumers, who were largely spared from higher prices in his previous rounds of import taxes.Beginning Sunday, Sept. 1, the U.S. government will begin collecting 15% tariffs on $112 billion in Chinese imports — items ranging from smartwatches and TVs to shoes, diapers, sporting goods, and meat and dairy products.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is likely to deliver a direct hit on many consumers, who were largely spared from higher prices in his previous rounds of import taxes.Beginning Sunday, Sept. 1, the U.S. government will begin collecting 15% tariffs on $112 billion in Chinese imports — items ranging from smartwatches and TVs to shoes, diapers, sporting goods, and meat and dairy products.
2 Israeli drones crash over Beirut, Hezbollah denies firing
BEIRUT — Two Israeli drones crashed in a Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital overnight, Lebanese and Hezbollah officials said Sunday, saying the first fell on the roof of a building housing the group's media office while the second landed in a plot behind it.The spokesman for the Iran-backed Hezbollah said the group did not fire on any of the drones, which crashed amid heightened tensions between neighboring Israel and Iran and shortly after Israeli warplanes attacked targets near the Syrian capital, Damascus.Israeli aircraft continued to violate Lebanese airspace Sunday, flying low over Beirut hours after the drones had crashed, raising fears of a wider conflict.Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif said a small, unmanned reconnaissance drone fell on a building housing Hezbollah's media office in the Moawwad neighborhood in Dahyeh, the group's stronghold in southern Beirut.
BEIRUT — Two Israeli drones crashed in a Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital overnight, Lebanese and Hezbollah officials said Sunday, saying the first fell on the roof of a building housing the group's media office while the second landed in a plot behind it.The spokesman for the Iran-backed Hezbollah said the group did not fire on any of the drones, which crashed amid heightened tensions between neighboring Israel and Iran and shortly after Israeli warplanes attacked targets near the Syrian capital, Damascus.Israeli aircraft continued to violate Lebanese airspace Sunday, flying low over Beirut hours after the drones had crashed, raising fears of a wider conflict.Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif said a small, unmanned reconnaissance drone fell on a building housing Hezbollah's media office in the Moawwad neighborhood in Dahyeh, the group's stronghold in southern Beirut.
Afghanistan mourns, vows to crush militants after attack
KABUL, Afghanistan — As Afghanistan mourned the 63 people killed in a suicide bombing at a Kabul wedding , a brother of the groom spoke through tears of his weariness at the bloodshed in the country and the crushing guilt he felt at having to face his neighbors, many of whom lost relatives in the weekend blast."Around 20 victims' families live in our very neighborhood," said 22-year-old Ramin, whose brother, Mirwais Alami, survived along with his bride, Raihana."We don't know how we should look at them," said Ramin, who like many Afghans uses only one name. "Maybe they don't want us, or like us, anymore."He was drained after a day of burying the dead, which included the 8-year-old brother of the bride.
KABUL, Afghanistan — As Afghanistan mourned the 63 people killed in a suicide bombing at a Kabul wedding , a brother of the groom spoke through tears of his weariness at the bloodshed in the country and the crushing guilt he felt at having to face his neighbors, many of whom lost relatives in the weekend blast."Around 20 victims' families live in our very neighborhood," said 22-year-old Ramin, whose brother, Mirwais Alami, survived along with his bride, Raihana."We don't know how we should look at them," said Ramin, who like many Afghans uses only one name. "Maybe they don't want us, or like us, anymore."He was drained after a day of burying the dead, which included the 8-year-old brother of the bride.
US officials: Afghan soldier kills 2 US troops
WASHINGTON — An Afghan soldier shot and killed two American service members in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Monday.The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak on the record about details that have not yet been made public.U.S. Central Command confirmed that two U.S. troops were killed, but provided no details.
WASHINGTON — An Afghan soldier shot and killed two American service members in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Monday.The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak on the record about details that have not yet been made public.U.S. Central Command confirmed that two U.S. troops were killed, but provided no details.
Decorated Green Beret who served multiple tours died in combat in Afghanistan
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A decorated Special Forces company sergeant major has died during combat in Afghanistan, U.S. military officials said Sunday.James G. "Ryan" Sartor, 40, was killed Saturday during combat operations in Faryab Province, according to Lt.
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A decorated Special Forces company sergeant major has died during combat in Afghanistan, U.S. military officials said Sunday.James G. "Ryan" Sartor, 40, was killed Saturday during combat operations in Faryab Province, according to Lt.
US service member killed in action in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — An American service member was "killed in action" in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Saturday without offering further details about the service member's identity or the circumstances surrounding their death.In a telephone interview, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed said the militant group was behind Saturday's killing, even as U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has been holding talks with the Taliban in recent weeks to try and negotiate an end to the war in Afghanistan.
KABUL, Afghanistan — An American service member was "killed in action" in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Saturday without offering further details about the service member's identity or the circumstances surrounding their death.In a telephone interview, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed said the militant group was behind Saturday's killing, even as U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has been holding talks with the Taliban in recent weeks to try and negotiate an end to the war in Afghanistan.
US military says 2 service members killed in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. military said two of its service members were killed on Wednesday in Afghanistan, but did not offer any details surrounding the circumstances of their deaths.The killings occurred a day after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a quick visit to the Afghan capital of Kabul where he said Washington was hopeful of a peace deal before Sept. 1.It's not clear if the deaths were the result of the war, which at nearly 18 years is America's longest running.
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. military said two of its service members were killed on Wednesday in Afghanistan, but did not offer any details surrounding the circumstances of their deaths.The killings occurred a day after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a quick visit to the Afghan capital of Kabul where he said Washington was hopeful of a peace deal before Sept. 1.It's not clear if the deaths were the result of the war, which at nearly 18 years is America's longest running.
Trump administration puts new restrictions on Cuba travel
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is imposing major new travel restrictions on visits to Cuba by U.S. citizens, including a ban on many forms of educational and recreational travel.A Treasury Department statement says the U.S. will no longer allow the group educational and cultural trips known as "people to people" travel to the island.Those "people to people" trips have been used by thousands of American citizens to visit the island even before the U.S. restored formal relations with the communist government in December 2014.Treasury said Tuesday it will also deny permission for private and corporate aircraft and boats.The administration says the measures are a response to what it calls Cuba's "destabilizing role" in the Western Hemisphere, including support for the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is imposing major new travel restrictions on visits to Cuba by U.S. citizens, including a ban on many forms of educational and recreational travel.A Treasury Department statement says the U.S. will no longer allow the group educational and cultural trips known as "people to people" travel to the island.Those "people to people" trips have been used by thousands of American citizens to visit the island even before the U.S. restored formal relations with the communist government in December 2014.Treasury said Tuesday it will also deny permission for private and corporate aircraft and boats.The administration says the measures are a response to what it calls Cuba's "destabilizing role" in the Western Hemisphere, including support for the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.
Pres. Trump hitting Mexico with 5 percent tariff in response to migrants
WASHINGTON — In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the border.He said the percentage will gradually increase "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied."President Trump made the announcement by tweet after telling reporters earlier Thursday that he was planning "a major statement" that would be his "biggest" so far on the border."On June 10th, the United States will impose a 5% Tariff on all goods coming into our Country from Mexico, until such time as illegal migrants coming through Mexico, and into our Country, STOP.
WASHINGTON — In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the border.He said the percentage will gradually increase "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied."President Trump made the announcement by tweet after telling reporters earlier Thursday that he was planning "a major statement" that would be his "biggest" so far on the border."On June 10th, the United States will impose a 5% Tariff on all goods coming into our Country from Mexico, until such time as illegal migrants coming through Mexico, and into our Country, STOP.
North Korea fires several short-range projectiles into sea
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Saturday fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide coveted sanctions relief in return for nuclear disarmament.The South initially reported a single missile was fired, but later issued a statement that said "several projectiles" had been launched and that they flew up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) before splashing into the sea toward the northeast.South Korea's military has bolstered its surveillance in case there are additional weapons launches, and South Korean and U.S. authorities are analyzing the details.
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Saturday fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide coveted sanctions relief in return for nuclear disarmament.The South initially reported a single missile was fired, but later issued a statement that said "several projectiles" had been launched and that they flew up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) before splashing into the sea toward the northeast.South Korea's military has bolstered its surveillance in case there are additional weapons launches, and South Korean and U.S. authorities are analyzing the details.
Russia confirms its military personnel arrived in Venezuela
MOSCOW — Russia's Foreign Ministry says that Russian military personnel that arrived in Venezuela over the weekend has every right to be there.The rift between Russia and the United States over how to resolve the crisis in Venezuela widened following the arrival of Russian military personnel to support Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend.In Moscow's first comment on the reports of the deployment, foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement late on Tuesday that Russia has sent personnel "in strict accordance" with the Venezuelan constitution and a bilateral agreement on military cooperation.
MOSCOW — Russia's Foreign Ministry says that Russian military personnel that arrived in Venezuela over the weekend has every right to be there.The rift between Russia and the United States over how to resolve the crisis in Venezuela widened following the arrival of Russian military personnel to support Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend.In Moscow's first comment on the reports of the deployment, foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement late on Tuesday that Russia has sent personnel "in strict accordance" with the Venezuelan constitution and a bilateral agreement on military cooperation.
President Trump says US recognizes Israeli control of Golan Heights
JERUSALEM — President Donald Trump said Thursday that it's time for the United States to recognize Israel's control over the disputed Golan Heights, an announcement that signals a shift in U.S. policy and comes ahead of the Israeli prime minister's planned visit next week to the White House.The administration has been considering recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan, which Israel captured from Syria in 1967.
JERUSALEM — President Donald Trump said Thursday that it's time for the United States to recognize Israel's control over the disputed Golan Heights, an announcement that signals a shift in U.S. policy and comes ahead of the Israeli prime minister's planned visit next week to the White House.The administration has been considering recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan, which Israel captured from Syria in 1967.
US-backed force says it captured IS camp in Syria
BAGHOUZ, Syria — U.S.-backed Syrian forces took control Tuesday of an encampment held by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, after dozens of militants surrendered overnight, a spokesman said.
BAGHOUZ, Syria — U.S.-backed Syrian forces took control Tuesday of an encampment held by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, after dozens of militants surrendered overnight, a spokesman said.
Pres. Trump asks China to remove tariffs on US farm products
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has asked China to remove its tariffs on U.S. farm products such as pork and beef.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has asked China to remove its tariffs on U.S. farm products such as pork and beef.Pres.
5 killed in China in Lunar New Year fireworks accident
BEIJING — Authorities say five people have been killed in southern China after an explosion at an illegal fireworks stand.Reports Sunday say the operator of the stand in the southern region of Guangxi has been formally arrested on the criminal charge of causing an accident through the use of dangerous articles.
BEIJING — Authorities say five people have been killed in southern China after an explosion at an illegal fireworks stand.Reports Sunday say the operator of the stand in the southern region of Guangxi has been formally arrested on the criminal charge of causing an accident through the use of dangerous articles.
President Trump salutes remains of 4 Americans killed in Syria attack
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — A solemn procession.
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — A solemn procession.
2 US troops, 2 US civilians dead in Syria blast
BEIRUT — The Latest on developments in Syria (all times local):10:20 p.m.Two U.S. soldiers and two American citizens were among those killed Wednesday in a suicide bombing in northern Syria.U.S. Central Command says one of the civilians was employed by the Defense Department and the other was a contractor.
BEIRUT — The Latest on developments in Syria (all times local):10:20 p.m.Two U.S. soldiers and two American citizens were among those killed Wednesday in a suicide bombing in northern Syria.U.S. Central Command says one of the civilians was employed by the Defense Department and the other was a contractor.
Israeli PM rejects corruption allegations in live address billed as 'dramatic announcement'
JERUSALEM — In what was billed as a "dramatic announcement," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a prime-time address on Monday to again dismiss a series of corruption allegations against him.Netanyahu said that it would be "unjust" for him to be indicted ahead of early elections called for April 9 without a chance to respond to the claims against him.
JERUSALEM — In what was billed as a "dramatic announcement," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a prime-time address on Monday to again dismiss a series of corruption allegations against him.Netanyahu said that it would be "unjust" for him to be indicted ahead of early elections called for April 9 without a chance to respond to the claims against him.
President Trump in Iraq on 1st visit to troops in troubled region
IRAQ -- President Donald Trump made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Wednesday, leaving behind a partially shuttered U.S. government to greet American troops helping hold off extremists in a country where thousands of Americans died during the recent war.It comes a week after President Trump stunned his national security advisers by announcing that he would withdraw U.S. troops from neighboring Syria where they have been fighting Islamic State militants.
IRAQ -- President Donald Trump made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Wednesday, leaving behind a partially shuttered U.S. government to greet American troops helping hold off extremists in a country where thousands of Americans died during the recent war.It comes a week after President Trump stunned his national security advisers by announcing that he would withdraw U.S. troops from neighboring Syria where they have been fighting Islamic State militants.
President Trump pulling all US troops from Syria, declaring IS defeat
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is pulling all 2,000 U.S. troops out of Syria, officials announced Wednesday as the president suddenly declared victory over the Islamic State, contradicting his own experts' assessments and sparking surprise and outrage from his party's lawmakers who called his action rash and dangerous.The U.S. began airstrikes in Syria in 2014, and ground troops moved in the following year to battle the Islamic State, or ISIS, and train Syrian rebels in a country torn apart by civil war.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is pulling all 2,000 U.S. troops out of Syria, officials announced Wednesday as the president suddenly declared victory over the Islamic State, contradicting his own experts' assessments and sparking surprise and outrage from his party's lawmakers who called his action rash and dangerous.The U.S. began airstrikes in Syria in 2014, and ground troops moved in the following year to battle the Islamic State, or ISIS, and train Syrian rebels in a country torn apart by civil war.