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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani gives a press conference in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 16, 2020. Rouhani said Sunday that he doesn't believe the U.S. will pursue war with his country, because it will harm President Donald Trump's 2020 reelection bid.
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Iran's President: Trump Doesn't Want War Ahead of 2020 Vote
The Iranian leader added that war would be harmful to US interests and those of its regional allies, as well as Iran
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By Associated Press
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 16:53
Early Voting Begins in Nevada in Democrats’ Search for Presidential Candidate
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US Politics
Early Voting Begins in Nevada in Democrats’ Search for Presidential Candidate
Nevada becomes third state to cast votes for the person who will represent the Democratic Party in November’s election against President Trump
VOA Journalist Arash Arabasadi
By Arash Arabasadi
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 16:24
Members of the international committee take their seats for a follow-up meeting on Libya, arranged by German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, in Munich, Germany, Feb. 16, 2020.
Europe
Is The West Dying Or Thriving? U.S. And Europe Clash At Munich Conference
Pompeo, Macron offer starkly different diagnoses on health of Western alliance
Henry Ridgwell
By Henry Ridgwell
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 15:20
Senegal's Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation Amadou Hott, right, and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
USA
Pompeo Wraps Up Visit to Senegal
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Senegal to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties, promote deeper economic cooperation and strengthen security relationships
Cindy Saine
By Cindy Saine
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 13:02
U.S. Attorney General William Barr arrives for U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of…
USA
Former US Prosecutors Call for Attorney General's Resignation
They 'strongly condemn' William Barr for intervening to shorten the prison term for Trump confidant Roger Stone against the recommendation of career prosecutors
Ken Bredemeier
By Ken Bredemeier
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:24
FILE - Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh gestures as he speaks during a workshop on cooperation between Palestinians and East Asian countries, in Jericho in the Israeli-occupied West Bank July 3, 2019.
Middle East
Palestinian PM: Trump's Mideast Plan 'Will be Buried'
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Mohammad Shtayyeh said the US plan was 'no more than a memo of understanding between [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu and Trump'
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By Associated Press
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 11:31
The orangutan Sandra walks in her enclosure at the former city zoo now known as Eco Parque, in Buenos Aires outskirts,…
USA
Orangutan Granted ‘Personhood’ Turns 34, Makes New Friend in Florida
Sandra, the orangutan who was granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina, later found a new home in Florida
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By Associated Press
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 05:44
Exhibit Remembers Canine Contribution to 9/11 Rescue Efforts
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USA
Exhibit Remembers Canine Contribution to 9/11 Rescue Efforts
Almost two decades have passed since the tragedy of September 11, 2001. The heroic actions of the first responders have become the stuff of legend. But one story is not well known -- the story of the dogs who worked alongside firefighters and rescuers in the rubble of New York City's Twin Towers. A unique exhibit commemorates those four-legged heroes. Anna Nelson has the story narrated by Anna Rice.
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By Anna Nelson
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 01:53
U.S. Secretary for Defense Mark Esper speaks on the second day of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 15, 2020.
Europe
US: No Start Date Yet for Temporary Afghan Truce
US Pentagon chief says, 'We are ... on the doorstep of a reduction-of-violence period' 
Ayaz Gul
By Ayaz Gul
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 15:57
US Labels China ‘Greatest Potential Adversary’
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Europe
US Labels China ‘Greatest Potential Adversary’
Beijing is the center of attention at the Munich Security Conference
Henry Ridgwell
By Henry Ridgwell
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 15:25
US Labels China ‘Greatest Potential Adversary’
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Europe
US Labels China 'Greatest Potential Adversary'
Beijing is center of attention at Munich security conference
Henry Ridgwell
By Henry Ridgwell
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 13:38
U.S. Secretary for Defense Mark Esper speaks during a press conference on the first day of the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 14, 2020.
Europe
US Defense Secretary Calls on Global Security Leaders to 'Wake Up' to China’s Efforts to Impact World Affairs
China’s foreign minister said US does not want China to rejuvenate
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By VOA News
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 12:20
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo walks on the tarmac as he leaves Germany after taking part in the 56th Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, southern Germany, Feb. 15, 2020.
Africa
US Hails Senegal as 'Anchor of Democracy' in West Africa
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Senegal to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties, promote deeper economic cooperation and strengthen security relationships
Cindy Saine
By Cindy Saine
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 11:36
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, left, greets U.S. Senators Ron Johnson Chris, second left, Chris Murphy and John Barrasso during their visit in Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 14, 2020.
Europe
Ukraine's President Vows to End War, Invites Trump to Kyiv
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskiy said he hopes to end the conflict by the end of his presidential term in 2024
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By Associated Press
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 10:26
An Airbus A350 takes off at the aircraft builder's headquarters in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, Sept. 27, 2019.
Europe
Airbus 'Deeply Regrets' US Decision to Raise Tariffs on EU Aircraft
The US Trade Representative's Office said Friday tariffs on aircraft imported from the European Union would rise from 10% to 15%
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By VOA News
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 06:56