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Alliances March 27, 2017

Touting Trump ties, Netanyahu skips thorny US-Israel issues

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touted a close and growing relationship with the new Trump administration during a speech Monday to a major pro-Israel lobby group, but skipped over thornier issues like settlement construction and a path forward for peace with Palestinians.

Alliances March 22, 2017

Trump to attend NATO meeting in Brussels in May

President Trump will travel to Brussels for a NATO conference in late May, the White House announced Tuesday.

Secretary of State March 19, 2017

Tillerson ends first trip to Asia with meeting with Chinese president

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ended his first trip to Asia Sunday by saying that the United States is looking forward to the first meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Alliances March 16, 2017

Ireland's leader pushes Trump on illegal Irish immigrants

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny is urging President Donald Trump to help Irish people living in the U.S. illegally, saying they just want to "make America great."

FOREIGN POLICY March 16, 2017

Tillerson: Asia allies 'critical' for addressing North Korean threat

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday cooperation with allies Japan and South Korea is "critical" to addressing the threat from North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.

Political March 16, 2017

Canadian prime minister, Ivanka Trump attend Broadway musical

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — along with first daughter Ivanka Trump as a guest — welcomed a new musical that celebrates Canadian compassion and openness to international travelers following the Sept. 11 attacks.

Alliances March 1, 2017

Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia

While countless European politicians have grumbled at the change in tone under the Trump White House, particularly on the Syrian refugee crisis, at least one populist leader across the Atlantic sees his government’s policies being vindicated and bolstered by the new American president.

Middle East February 25, 2017

Pence: Administration backs Israel

Vice President Mike Pence is assuring the Republican Jewish Coalition that he and President Donald Trump will work tirelessly on foreign and domestic issues important to the group, such as enacting business-friendly policies at home and supporting Israel abroad.

Alliances February 20, 2017

UK Conservative MPs back Trump visit in fiery parliament debate

UK Members of Parliament clashed Monday in a heated debate over President Trump’s state visit as left-wing MPs called for it to be withdrawn -- while some Conservative Party MPs accused their opponents of hypocrisy and insulting the American people.

Alliances February 20, 2017

Kremlin: Trump associates' peace plan for Ukraine 'absurd'

The Kremlin said Monday that the Russian government does not know anything about a Ukraine peace plan crafted by an opposition Ukrainian lawmaker and two of President Donald Trump's associates.

Alliances February 18, 2017

'UNWAVERING' COMMITMENT: Pence tries to assure Europe that US will support partnership

Vice President Pence said at a conference early Saturday morning that the United States strongly supports NATO and "will be unwavering in our commitment to this trans-Atlantic alliance."