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3:11pm, 12th May, 2019

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

When he ran for president in 2016, Donald Trump delighted crowds with his harsh rhetoric on China. As he runs for re-election in 2020, he is likely to keep talking tough, but the reception - at least in some key states - may not be as euphoric.

Exclusive: New training document for asylum screenings reflects tougher U.S. stance

3:38pm, 4th May, 2019

US

Exclusive: New training document for asylum screenings reflects tougher U.S. stance

The Trump administration has revised training guidelines for asylum officers in ways that could make it harder for migrants seeking refuge in the United States to pass an initial screening.

North Korea warns of 'undesired consequences' if no change in U.S. nuclear stance

3:05pm, 30th April, 2019

World

North Korea warns of 'undesired consequences' if no change in U.S. nuclear stance

North Korea's vice foreign minister said on Tuesday the United States will face "undesired consequences" if it fails to present a new position in denuclearization talks by the end of the year, state media reported.

Labour sticks to second Brexit referendum stance

12:45pm, 30th April, 2019

UK

Labour sticks to second Brexit referendum stance

Britain's opposition Labour Party resisted calls to unconditionally embrace a second referendum on Tuesday, restating its support for such a vote only if the government refuses to change its EU deal or there is no new election.

Labour meets to decide stance on second Brexit referendum

8:45am, 30th April, 2019

UK

Labour meets to decide stance on second Brexit referendum

Britain's main opposition Labour Party meets on Tuesday to hammer out its position on whether to demand a second referendum on any Brexit deal as part of its campaign for the European parliament election next month.

4:45am, 30th April, 2019

UK

Britain's Labour meets to decide stance on second Brexit referendum

Britain's main opposition Labour Party meets on Tuesday to hammer out its position on whether to demand a second referendum on any Brexit deal as part of its campaign for the European parliament election next month.

Stocks, U.S. dollar inch higher on ECB stance

11:24am, 10th April, 2019

Business

Stocks, U.S. dollar inch higher on ECB stance

The U.S. dollar and world stock markets edged higher on Wednesday amid tame U.S. inflation data and as the European Central Bank left its ultra-easy policy stance unchanged but warned that economic risks remained to the downside.

Erdogan says Turkey continues S-400 payments, criticizes U.S. stance

3:57pm, 5th April, 2019

World

Erdogan says Turkey continues S-400 payments, criticizes U.S. stance

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that Turkey was continuing to make payments under its deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defense systems and the United States had not presented the same terms when it offered to sell the rival Patriot missi...

Trump stance on Muslims, Fox host in spotlight after mosque shootings

12:46pm, 17th March, 2019

Politics

Trump stance on Muslims, Fox host in spotlight after mosque shootings

President Donald Trump on Sunday championed a Fox News personality who made anti-Muslim remarks as his White House rejected any attempt to link the U.S. leader to a shooter who killed 50 people in two New Zealand mosques.

With Troubles in mind, Irish concern grows over British stance on border

1:38pm, 7th February, 2019

UK

With Troubles in mind, Irish concern grows over British stance on border

As Britain's exit from the European Union grows closer with no agreement reached on the Irish border, many in Ireland fear that pro-Brexit British politicians have forgotten the bombs and bullets of three decades of conflict in Northern Ireland...

Latvia exit poll reafirms pro-Europe stance

1:29pm, 6th October, 2018

World

Latvia exit poll reafirms pro-Europe stance

Latvia's pro-Russian party Harmony, regularly the biggest party but never in government, looks set to top polls again in Saturday's general election, but pro-Europe parties registered strong gains, an exit poll suggested.

Trump administration to take tough stance against International Criminal Court

10:40pm, 9th September, 2018

Politics

Trump administration to take tough stance against International Criminal Court

The United States on Monday will adopt an aggressive posture against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, threatening sanctions against its judges if they proceed with an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Americans in...

Mueller hardens stance on Trump interview in Russia probe, Giuliani says

8:08pm, 6th September, 2018

Politics

Mueller hardens stance on Trump interview in Russia probe, Giuliani says

Special Counsel Robert Mueller wants President Donald Trump to commit to a follow-up interview to written answers to questions in his probe of any coordination between Trump campaign members and Russia in the 2016 U.S. election, Rudy Giuliani, who is...

Irish foreign minister urges UK to clarify its Brexit stance

4:23am, 28th August, 2018

UK

Irish foreign minister urges UK to clarify its Brexit stance

Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Tuesday that more clarity was needed about Britain's stance regarding its planned departure from the European Union.

U.S. senators quibble over Kavanaugh stance on abortion

6:48am, 22nd August, 2018

Politics

U.S. senators quibble over Kavanaugh stance on abortion

U.S. President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh considers the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion to be settled law, Republican Senator Susan Collins said on Tuesday, but Democrats were deeply skeptical.

Around 25,000 protest immigration stance of Merkel's Bavarian allies

8:52pm, 22nd July, 2018

World

Around 25,000 protest immigration stance of Merkel's Bavarian allies

Around 25,000 people braved the rain in Munich on Sunday to protest the hardline immigration stance of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies three months before they face a tough state election in Bavaria.

Stock futures erase losses on softer U.S. stance on foreign investments

7:57am, 27th June, 2018

Business

Stock futures erase losses on softer U.S. stance on foreign investments

(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were nearly flat on Wednesday, pulling back from sharp losses earlier, after the Trump administration softened its stance on restricting foreign investments.

OPEC agrees modest hike in oil supply after Iran softens stance

8:24am, 22nd June, 2018

Business

OPEC agrees modest hike in oil supply after Iran softens stance

VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC agreed on Friday on a modest increase in oil production from July after its leader Saudi Arabia persuaded arch-rival Iran to cooperate amid calls from major consumers to help reduce the price of crude and avoid a supply shorta...

U.S. toughens stance on Iran, lists sweeping demands

2:00pm, 21st May, 2018

World

U.S. toughens stance on Iran, lists sweeping demands

WASHINGTON/ANKARA (Reuters) - The United States on Monday demanded Iran make sweeping changes -- from dropping its nuclear program to pulling out of the Syrian civil war -- or face severe economic sanctions as the Trump administration hardened its ap...