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U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley in a tiff with White House Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow over who said what about new sanctions being slammed on Russia and which the United States subsequently denied. (AFP/File Photo)

April 18th, 2018 - 03:00 GMT

'With all Due Respect, I don’t Get Confused': Haley Tells Top White House Advisor Over Russia Sanctions

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley has hit back at the White House, rejecting a top adviser’s claim that she was confused by saying President Donald Trump would impose new sanctions on Russia.

The U.S. Senate has decided to continue its support for Saudi Arabia's campaign in Yemen. (AFP/ File Photo)

March 21st, 2018 - 07:44 GMT

Senate Refuses Decision to End US Role in Yemen

A poster of iconic keffiyeh-wearer Yasser Arafat overlooks as textile machines weave the scarves - symbols of Palestinian pride - at Hebron's Herbawi Textile Factory. (AFP/Hazem Bader)

July 29th, 2015 - 07:26 GMT

Welcome to the last factory where you can get a keffiyeh 'made in Palestine'

US President Barack Obama has warned Republicans he will veto any new sanction propositions they put forth for Iran, while they say they're planning a bill which would ban him from vetoing for a period of 60 days. (AFP/File)

April 7th, 2015 - 06:35 GMT

US Republican lawmakers plan response to Obama's Iran deal

The White House and cabinet responded with disbelief to a Republican letter sent earlier this week to Iran about the possibility of a dissolving by Congress of any nuclear deal reached under Obama, with Biden, Kerry and Obama slamming the move as a threat to international negotiations. (AFP/File)

March 12th, 2015 - 06:26 GMT

Kerry warns Republicans against more Iran interference

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January 21st, 2015 - 11:18 GMT

Obama vows to veto Iran sanctions bill

Obama said instilling sanctions now would only harm a fresh round of nuclear talks with Iran, which are set to resume January 18 in Geneva.

January 17th, 2015 - 06:00 GMT

No new sanctions on Iran, says Obama

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December 12th, 2014 - 03:38 GMT

US Senate panel authorizes intervention against ISIL for three years

Negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis are threatening to collapse after nine months of talks. Kerry has visited the region over a dozen times in an attempt to salvage negotiations. (AFP/File)

April 8th, 2014 - 05:14 GMT

Kerry: Now is not the time for Palestinians to recognize Israel as a Jewish State

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April 6th, 2014 - 06:03 GMT

U.S. Israeli lobby accuses Iran of sabotaging nuclear talks

“So if we’re going to stop that nuclear programme and that quest for nuclear weapons, we have to either do it diplomatically or do it militarily,” he said.

February 4th, 2014 - 09:44 GMT

Hold your horses, everyone: US declares Iran not "open for business"

President Barack Obama urged Congress Friday not to enact new sanctions on Iran in the near future. [Getty Images]

December 21st, 2013 - 01:30 GMT

Senators to override Obama's Iran veto

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney warned that if the new legislation to impose fresh sanctions on Tehran is enacted, “the president would veto it.” [Getty Images]

December 20th, 2013 - 02:51 GMT

White House threatens to veto Iran sanctions bill