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Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting

Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting

US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc. Trump's outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join in

Houston, we have a problem ... with the toilet

Houston, we have a problem ... with the toilet

After a successful trip around the Moon, everything has been going smoothly on the Orion spacecraft’s journey back to Earth – except for the $23 million toilet, which has gotten clogged. The system designed to flush wastewater into space is malfunctioning, and NASA believes that a chemical reaction in the

Trump makes up with Sahel juntas, with eye on US interests

Trump makes up with Sahel juntas, with eye on US interests

After years of sidelining the Sahel's military rulers, the United States under President Donald Trump is shifting to engagement and prioritizing the quest for security and minerals over promotion of democracy. The Trump administration has made little secret that Africa is not its top priority but has watched

'Total victory' or TACO? Trump faces questions on Iran deal

'Total victory' or TACO? Trump faces questions on Iran deal

Donald Trump claimed "total" victory after a ceasefire with Iran. But critics say the deal is a fresh example of their maxim that the tough-talking US president always "chickens out." In the space of 12 nerve-wracking hours, Trump went from warning that a "

Tehran residents relieved but divided by Trump truce

Tehran residents relieved but divided by Trump truce

While some Iranians in the capital Tehran fear the ceasefire with the United States will lead to nothing, others declared victory and most breathed a sigh of relief after weeks of war. "Everyone is at ease now, we are more relaxed," Sakineh Mohammadi, a 50-year-old housewife,

'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs

'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs

A British-American dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who sold the drugs that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry, and boasted she supplied an elite circle of Hollywood VIPs, was jailed for 15 years on Wednesday. Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the

Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win

Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win

Five Americans with multiple major triumphs but no green jacket made final preparations Wednesday at Augusta National on the eve of the 90th Masters. For two-time major winners Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau and five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, a firm and fast layout will