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Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

BERLIN (AP) — The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move Sunday, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”

The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat.

It was also the most forceful rebuke of Trump from the European allies since he returned to the White House almost a... Read More

Syrian government forces sweep into Raqqa in ongoing push into Kurdish-held areas

RAQQA, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces Sunday entered the city of Raqqa in its ongoing push in areas held by Kurdish-led forces in eastern Syria.

The military push into the city deep into eastern Syria after tensions between Damascus and the U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, flared up earlier this month, leading to deadly clashes and the government taking control of three Aleppo neighborhoods from Kurdish fighters. The SDF is also losing ground in Deir el-Zour province.

The SDF didn't immediately comment on the developments, but earlier... Read More

More countries confirm invites to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys a permanent seat

JERUSALEM (AP) — At least four more countries on Sunday said the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a new body meant to oversee next steps in Gaza that’s showing ambitions for a broader mandate in global affairs.

A $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership on the Trump-led board instead of a three-year appointment, which has no contribution requirement, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity about the charter, which hasn’t been made public. The official said the money raised would go to... Read More

Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump's threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to almost anything the Trump administration has done since taking office.

They gave floor speeches on the importance of NATO last week. They introduced bills meant to prevent the U.S. from attacking Denmark. And several traveled to Copenhagen to meet with Danish counterparts.

But it's not clear that will be enough, as the president continues to insist that he will take control of the Arctic... Read More

Indonesian rescuers find a body near wreckage of a plane that crashed with 11 aboard

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian rescuers on Sunday recovered a body in their search for 11 people aboard a plane that crashed while approaching a mountainous region on Sulawesi island.

The body of a man was retrieved from a ravine about 200 meters (656 feet) deep on the slope of Mount Bulusaraung, near scattered aircraft debris, said Muhammad Arif Anwar, who heads Makassar’s Search and Rescue Office.

Teams also found additional wreckage, including parts of the aircraft frame and passenger seats, and visually identified what is believed to be the engine of the... Read More

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Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Syrian government forces sweep into Raqqa in ongoing push into Kurdish-held areas

More countries confirm invites to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys a permanent seat

Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?

Indonesian rescuers find a body near wreckage of a plane that crashed with 11 aboard

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