The family of a British couple held in Iran while touring Europe with their motorcycles are seeking their safe return, describing their detention as a “distressing situation.”
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The family of a British couple held in Iran while touring Europe with their motorcycles are seeking their safe return, describing their detention as a “distressing situation.”
When Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago, the United States helped whip Europe into a staunchly unified response. Now U.S. leaders may be splitting Europe into pieces as President Donald Trump seeks to end the war, European leaders and policymakers say.
Mr.Marco Rubio kicked off his first Middle East tour as secretary of state Sunday with strong support for Israel and stern warnings to Iran as the region bristles from President Donald Trump’s proposal to “own” Gaza and evict its Palestinian population.
Residents in Ireland and the United Kingdom are bracing for ferocious winds that could top 100 mph in spots. The hurricane-like storm is a rare meteorological feature known as a “sting jet” — and the results could bring widespread damage.
ROME — Italy’s highest court on Thursday upheld the slander conviction of former American exchange student Amanda Knox, leaving one crime on her record at the end of a 17-year legal odyssey that began with the death of her British roommate.
Amid expectations in Moscow that President Donald Trump will speak by phone in the coming days with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian officials are staking out hard-line positions on the Ukraine war ahead of any talks and playing down any imminent major breakthrough on U.S.-Russia ties.