'Americans, murderers of peoples:' Thousands in Greece protest US-led missile attack in Syria
ATHENS -- Greek police say about 6,000 to 7,000 people turned up at a rally and march in central Athens organized by Greece's Communist Party to protest the U.S.-led missile attack against Syria.The protesters gathered at Athens' central Syntagma Square before marching to the U.S. embassy, chanting anti-U.S. slogans and holding banners.
ATHENS -- Greek police say about 6,000 to 7,000 people turned up at a rally and march in central Athens organized by Greece's Communist Party to protest the U.S.-led missile attack against Syria.The protesters gathered at Athens' central Syntagma Square before marching to the U.S. embassy, chanting anti-U.S. slogans and holding banners.
Syrians gather in capital in defiance after airstrikes
DAMASCUS, Syria — Hundreds of Syrians gathered at landmark squares in the Syrian capital Saturday, honking their car horns, flashing victory signs and waving Syrian flags in scenes of defiance that followed unprecedented joint airstrikes by the United States, France and Britain.A few hours earlier, before sunrise, loud explosions jolted Damascus and the sky turned orange as Syrian air defense units fired surface-to-air missiles in response to three waves of military strikes meant to punish President Bashar Assad for his alleged use of chemical weapons.Associated Press reporters saw smoke rising from east Damascus and what appeared to be a fire lighting up the sky.
DAMASCUS, Syria — Hundreds of Syrians gathered at landmark squares in the Syrian capital Saturday, honking their car horns, flashing victory signs and waving Syrian flags in scenes of defiance that followed unprecedented joint airstrikes by the United States, France and Britain.A few hours earlier, before sunrise, loud explosions jolted Damascus and the sky turned orange as Syrian air defense units fired surface-to-air missiles in response to three waves of military strikes meant to punish President Bashar Assad for his alleged use of chemical weapons.Associated Press reporters saw smoke rising from east Damascus and what appeared to be a fire lighting up the sky.
Explosions rock Syrian capital as President Trump announces strikes
BEIRUT — Loud explosions rocked Syria's capital and filled the sky with heavy smoke early Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes in retaliation for the country's alleged use of chemical weapons.
BEIRUT — Loud explosions rocked Syria's capital and filled the sky with heavy smoke early Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes in retaliation for the country's alleged use of chemical weapons.
President Trump: US, allies attacking Syria to stop chemical weapons
WASHINGTON -- The United States, France and Britain together launched military strikes in Syria to punish President Bashar Assad for a suspected chemical attack against civilians and to deter him from doing it again, President Donald Trump announced Friday.
WASHINGTON -- The United States, France and Britain together launched military strikes in Syria to punish President Bashar Assad for a suspected chemical attack against civilians and to deter him from doing it again, President Donald Trump announced Friday.
President Trump puts off Syria strike decision, will talk to allies
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday put off a final decision on possible military strikes against Syria after tweeting earlier that they could happen "very soon or not so soon at all." The White House said he would consult further with allies.Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned such an attack carried the risk of spinning out of control, suggesting caution ahead of a decision on how to respond to an attack against civilians last weekend that U.S. officials are increasingly certain involved the use of banned chemical weapons.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday put off a final decision on possible military strikes against Syria after tweeting earlier that they could happen "very soon or not so soon at all." The White House said he would consult further with allies.Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned such an attack carried the risk of spinning out of control, suggesting caution ahead of a decision on how to respond to an attack against civilians last weekend that U.S. officials are increasingly certain involved the use of banned chemical weapons.
President Trump: Syria attack 'very soon or not so soon at all!'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that an attack on Syria could take place "very soon or not so soon at all," arguing he had never signaled the timing of retaliation for a suspected chemical weapons attack that he had suggested was imminent a day earlier.The president made his latest statement in a tweet Thursday morning.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that an attack on Syria could take place "very soon or not so soon at all," arguing he had never signaled the timing of retaliation for a suspected chemical weapons attack that he had suggested was imminent a day earlier.The president made his latest statement in a tweet Thursday morning.
President Trump says 'missiles coming' against Syria, 'new and smart'
WASHINGTON — Defying Russian warnings against U.S. military strikes in Syria, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that missiles "will be coming" in response to Syria's suspected chemical attack that killed at least 40 people."Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria," President Trump tweeted. "Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!' You shouldn't be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!"Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, however, indicated that evidence of what happened in Saturday's suspected attack near Damascus is still being studied.
WASHINGTON — Defying Russian warnings against U.S. military strikes in Syria, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that missiles "will be coming" in response to Syria's suspected chemical attack that killed at least 40 people."Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria," President Trump tweeted. "Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!' You shouldn't be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!"Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, however, indicated that evidence of what happened in Saturday's suspected attack near Damascus is still being studied.
Chemical weapons experts to inspect attack site in Syria
BEIRUT— The international chemical weapons watchdog said Tuesday it was sending a fact-finding mission to the Syrian town where a suspected chemical gas attack took place over the weekend, following a request from the Syrian government and its Russian backers that appeared to be aimed at averting punitive Western military action.It was not immediately clear whether the announcement would delay or prevent a U.S. strike in Syria.
BEIRUT— The international chemical weapons watchdog said Tuesday it was sending a fact-finding mission to the Syrian town where a suspected chemical gas attack took place over the weekend, following a request from the Syrian government and its Russian backers that appeared to be aimed at averting punitive Western military action.It was not immediately clear whether the announcement would delay or prevent a U.S. strike in Syria.
President Trump condemns 'heinous' gas attack in Syria, promises quick response
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Monday he will decide on a U.S. response to the apparent chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians "probably by the end of today."Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, President Trump condemned the "heinous attack" Saturday that killed at least 40 people, including children. "It was an atrocious attack," he said. "It was horrible." He said he will be huddling with military advisers to consider U.S. options and "nothing's off the table."President Trump said the U.S. is still investigating the possible involvement of the Iranian and Russian governments in the strike."If it's Russia, if it's Syria, if it's Iran, if it's all of them together, we'll figure it out," he said.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Monday he will decide on a U.S. response to the apparent chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians "probably by the end of today."Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, President Trump condemned the "heinous attack" Saturday that killed at least 40 people, including children. "It was an atrocious attack," he said. "It was horrible." He said he will be huddling with military advisers to consider U.S. options and "nothing's off the table."President Trump said the U.S. is still investigating the possible involvement of the Iranian and Russian governments in the strike."If it's Russia, if it's Syria, if it's Iran, if it's all of them together, we'll figure it out," he said.
Amid trade fight, President Trump says China will do the 'right thing'
WASHINGTON — Amid global fears of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump suggested that Beijing will ease trade barriers "because it is the right thing to do" and that the economic superpowers can settle the conflict that has rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.But fostering more uncertainty, the president's top economic advisers offered mixed messages Sunday as to the best approach with China, which has threatened to retaliate if Washington follows through with its proposed tariffs, even as President Trump emphasized his bond with Chinese President Xi Jinping."President Xi and I will always be friends, no matter what happens with our dispute on trade," President Trump wrote. "China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do.
WASHINGTON — Amid global fears of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump suggested that Beijing will ease trade barriers "because it is the right thing to do" and that the economic superpowers can settle the conflict that has rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.But fostering more uncertainty, the president's top economic advisers offered mixed messages Sunday as to the best approach with China, which has threatened to retaliate if Washington follows through with its proposed tariffs, even as President Trump emphasized his bond with Chinese President Xi Jinping."President Xi and I will always be friends, no matter what happens with our dispute on trade," President Trump wrote. "China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do.
President Trump warns Assad: 'Big price to pay' for fatal Syria attack
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian President Bashar Assad an "animal" and delivered a rare personal criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting the Damascus government.As Washington worked to verify the claim by Syrian opposition activists and rescuers that poison gas was used, President Trump said there would be a "big price to pay" for resorting to outlawed weapons of mass destruction.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian President Bashar Assad an "animal" and delivered a rare personal criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting the Damascus government.As Washington worked to verify the claim by Syrian opposition activists and rescuers that poison gas was used, President Trump said there would be a "big price to pay" for resorting to outlawed weapons of mass destruction.
Suspected poison gas kills at least 40 in Damascus suburb
BEIRUT — Suspected poison gas was used to attack the last remaining foothold for the Syrian opposition in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, killing at least 40 people, including families found in their homes and shelters, opposition activists and local rescuers said Sunday.The attack on the besieged town of Douma came almost exactly a year after a chemical attack in the northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun killed dozens of people.
BEIRUT — Suspected poison gas was used to attack the last remaining foothold for the Syrian opposition in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, killing at least 40 people, including families found in their homes and shelters, opposition activists and local rescuers said Sunday.The attack on the besieged town of Douma came almost exactly a year after a chemical attack in the northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun killed dozens of people.
Members of migrant caravan protest in Mexico City after Pres. Trump deploys National Guard
MEXICO CITY — Central American immigrants traveling through Mexico in a caravan that drew the attention of President Donald Trump protested in front of the U.S. Embassy on Saturday in Mexico City.Mexico's capital was the final planned stop of the migrant caravan that left from the Mexico-Guatemala border late last month to draw attention to policies toward immigrants and refugees.Caravan organizer Irineo Mujica said at Mexico City's Angel of Independence monument that what remains of the caravan would visit the basilica of Mexico's patron saint later Saturday and seek meetings with representatives of the United Nations and Organization of American States."We are looking for some reaction, some change in the policies," Mujica said.Last Tuesday, as the caravan camped at a sports complex in southern Mexico, President Trump tweeted that "The big Caravan of People from Honduras, now coming across Mexico and heading to our "Weak Laws" Border, had better be stopped before it gets there."Later in the week President Trump announced that National Guard soldiers would be deployed to bolster the security presence along the U.S.-Mexico border, a move also made during the presidencies of George W.
MEXICO CITY — Central American immigrants traveling through Mexico in a caravan that drew the attention of President Donald Trump protested in front of the U.S. Embassy on Saturday in Mexico City.Mexico's capital was the final planned stop of the migrant caravan that left from the Mexico-Guatemala border late last month to draw attention to policies toward immigrants and refugees.Caravan organizer Irineo Mujica said at Mexico City's Angel of Independence monument that what remains of the caravan would visit the basilica of Mexico's patron saint later Saturday and seek meetings with representatives of the United Nations and Organization of American States."We are looking for some reaction, some change in the policies," Mujica said.Last Tuesday, as the caravan camped at a sports complex in southern Mexico, President Trump tweeted that "The big Caravan of People from Honduras, now coming across Mexico and heading to our "Weak Laws" Border, had better be stopped before it gets there."Later in the week President Trump announced that National Guard soldiers would be deployed to bolster the security presence along the U.S.-Mexico border, a move also made during the presidencies of George W.
White House sends mixed signals on trade fight; markets dive
WASHINGTON — The trade clash between President Donald Trump and China's government is escalating, with Beijing pledging to "counterattack with great strength" if President Trump follows through on threats to impose tariffs on an additional $100 billion in Chinese goods.President Trump made his out-of-the-blue move when China threatened to retaliate for the first round of tariffs planned by the United States.
WASHINGTON — The trade clash between President Donald Trump and China's government is escalating, with Beijing pledging to "counterattack with great strength" if President Trump follows through on threats to impose tariffs on an additional $100 billion in Chinese goods.President Trump made his out-of-the-blue move when China threatened to retaliate for the first round of tariffs planned by the United States.
'No choice but to act:' Pres. Trump signs order to send troops to US border
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation directing the National Guard to be deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border.President Trump says Wednesday in a memorandum to his secretaries of defense and homeland security and to his attorney general that the "situation at the border has now reached a point of crisis."The document orders the Secretary of Defense to support the Department of Homeland Security in securing the southern border to stop the flow of drugs and people.And it orders the agency heads to submit a report within 30 days outlining what other steps can be taken.President Trump says that "lawlessness" at the southern border is "fundamentally incompatible with the safety, security, and sovereignty of the American people." And he says his administration "has no choice but to act."
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation directing the National Guard to be deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border.President Trump says Wednesday in a memorandum to his secretaries of defense and homeland security and to his attorney general that the "situation at the border has now reached a point of crisis."The document orders the Secretary of Defense to support the Department of Homeland Security in securing the southern border to stop the flow of drugs and people.And it orders the agency heads to submit a report within 30 days outlining what other steps can be taken.President Trump says that "lawlessness" at the southern border is "fundamentally incompatible with the safety, security, and sovereignty of the American people." And he says his administration "has no choice but to act."
Escalating US-China trade dispute heightens global concerns
CHINA -- An escalating trade dispute between the world's two biggest economies heightened fears Wednesday of a global trade war, sent global stock markets tumbling but also left the door open to a negotiated settlement that might prevent any serious damage before it begins.The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled after markets fell in Europe and Asia on worries of an intensifying trade conflict between the United States and China.After the United States unveiled plans to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports Tuesday, China lashed back within hours, matching the American tariffs with plans to tax $50 billion of U.S. products, including soybeans and small aircraft.The tariffs wouldn't kick in right away.
CHINA -- An escalating trade dispute between the world's two biggest economies heightened fears Wednesday of a global trade war, sent global stock markets tumbling but also left the door open to a negotiated settlement that might prevent any serious damage before it begins.The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled after markets fell in Europe and Asia on worries of an intensifying trade conflict between the United States and China.After the United States unveiled plans to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports Tuesday, China lashed back within hours, matching the American tariffs with plans to tax $50 billion of U.S. products, including soybeans and small aircraft.The tariffs wouldn't kick in right away.
President Trump scales back US goals in Syria, leaves future to others
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is dramatically scaling back U.S. goals in Syria as he pushes for a quick military withdrawal, Trump administration officials said Wednesday, abandoning plans to stay long-term to stabilize the country and prevent the Islamic State group from re-emerging.President Trump has given no formal order to pull out the 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria, nor offered a public timetable, other than to say the United States will pull out just as soon as the last remaining IS fighters can be vanquished.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is dramatically scaling back U.S. goals in Syria as he pushes for a quick military withdrawal, Trump administration officials said Wednesday, abandoning plans to stay long-term to stabilize the country and prevent the Islamic State group from re-emerging.President Trump has given no formal order to pull out the 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria, nor offered a public timetable, other than to say the United States will pull out just as soon as the last remaining IS fighters can be vanquished.
Rival Korean leaders to meet April 27 in historic summit
PAJU, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in at a border village on April 27, the South announced Thursday, for a rare summit that could prove significant in global efforts to resolve the decades-long standoff over the North's nuclear program.The announcement was made after officials of the two countries met at the border village of Panmunjom.
PAJU, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in at a border village on April 27, the South announced Thursday, for a rare summit that could prove significant in global efforts to resolve the decades-long standoff over the North's nuclear program.The announcement was made after officials of the two countries met at the border village of Panmunjom.
Russia responds quid pro quo to diplomats' expulsions
MOSCOW — Russia announced the expulsion of more than 150 diplomats, including 60 Americans, on Thursday and said it was closing a U.S. consulate in retaliation for the wave of Western expulsions of Russian diplomats over the poisoning of an ex-spy and his daughter in Britain, a tit-for-tat response that intensified the Kremlin's rupture with the United States and Europe.The Russian move came as a hospital treating Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, said the woman was improving rapidly and was now in stable condition, though her father remained in critical condition.The Skripals were found unconscious and critically ill in the English city of Salisbury on March 4.
MOSCOW — Russia announced the expulsion of more than 150 diplomats, including 60 Americans, on Thursday and said it was closing a U.S. consulate in retaliation for the wave of Western expulsions of Russian diplomats over the poisoning of an ex-spy and his daughter in Britain, a tit-for-tat response that intensified the Kremlin's rupture with the United States and Europe.The Russian move came as a hospital treating Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, said the woman was improving rapidly and was now in stable condition, though her father remained in critical condition.The Skripals were found unconscious and critically ill in the English city of Salisbury on March 4.
Iowa family died of gas asphyxiation at Mexican resort
MEXICO CITY — Autopsies indicate an Iowa couple and their two children died from inhaling toxic gas at a rented condo on Mexico's Caribbean coast, but there was no sign of foul play or suicide, Mexican authorities said Saturday, March 24.The prosecutors' office in the Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo said that "the cause of death was asphyxiation from inhaling toxic gases." It said the type of gas hadn't yet been determined, but added that "any violent act or suicide has been discounted."Photos released by the office showed investigators in anti-contamination suits and firefighters with air tanks examining gas connections to a stove in the condo in Tulum.
MEXICO CITY — Autopsies indicate an Iowa couple and their two children died from inhaling toxic gas at a rented condo on Mexico's Caribbean coast, but there was no sign of foul play or suicide, Mexican authorities said Saturday, March 24.The prosecutors' office in the Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo said that "the cause of death was asphyxiation from inhaling toxic gases." It said the type of gas hadn't yet been determined, but added that "any violent act or suicide has been discounted."Photos released by the office showed investigators in anti-contamination suits and firefighters with air tanks examining gas connections to a stove in the condo in Tulum.