Russia will no longer observe the 1987 nuclear pact, which the Trump administration suspended on Friday. China urged both powers to observe the agreement, but showed no interest in joining it.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
As Hezbollah Rises in Lebanon’s Government, Fears About U.S. Response Follow
The Iran-backed group Hezbollah and its allies took key posts in Lebanon’s new cabinet, raising concerns that American sanctions could entangle state services for an already struggling nation.
McConnell: ISIS and Al Qaeda ‘Have Yet to Be Defeated’
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance legislation drafted by Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, to express opposition to President Trump’s withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria and Afghanistan.
Juan Guaidó Says Venezuelan Opposition Had Secret Talks With Military
Mr. Guaidó, the Venezuelan opposition leader, said in an opinion article that the support of key parts of the armed forces was critical to starting the transition away from the rule of Nicolás Maduro.
Afghan Government Control Over Country Falters, U.S. Report Says
The Afghan government’s control of its country declined last year, in terms of both territory and population, according to a United States government report.
Facing an Uncertain Future, Maduro Turns to Special Police Force to Crush Dissent
Facing the biggest challenge yet to his rule, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has called on a special police force to serve as enforcers where he once relied on the military.
White House Memo: Why Did Soviets Invade Afghanistan? Documents Offer History Lesson for Trump
President Trump claimed the Soviet Union went to war in 1979 to battle terrorists. But a newly published cable underscores Moscow’s fear that Afghanistan would switch loyalties to the West.
Kim Bok-dong, Wartime Sex Slave Who Sought Reparations for Koreans, Dies at 92
Ms. Kim, one of the thousands of women forced to work in Japanese brothels during World War II, was among the first to break decades of silence about their ordeal.
Cease-Fire in Syria’s Idlib Province Is at Risk After Extremists Take Over
An Al Qaeda-linked group now dominates Idlib, which could hasten an assault on the province by the Syrian government and its Russian allies.
The Saturday Profile: This Old Basque Soldier Expected to Die 80 Years Ago
Condemned to death during the Spanish Civil War, José Moreno recently turned 100. He is recognized as the last Basque veteran of the conflict.