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US says Soleimani not on 'diplomatic mission' when he was killed

US Secretary of State Mike #Pompeo has been defending Trump's decision to kill Qassem Soleimani but refused to present evidence explaining why the Iranian military general was an "imminent threat".

USA

Pompeo accuses Europe of not being 'helpful' over Soleimani attack

"The Brits, the French, the Germans all need to understand that what we did ... saved lives in Europe," said Pompeo about the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

USA

Euroviews. The impeachment hearing eviscerates Trump and shows how he broke the rules of diplomacy ǀ View

In contrast to their day jobs promoting American interests, often through discrete conversations, Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, and Kent, the deputy assistant secretary of state for Europe, were asked to publicly testify against an administration and a president they continue to serve.

USA

Euroviews. Trump rages about the impeachment process. But the GOP created those rules ǀ View

If Trump is unhappy with how the impeachment process is unfolding, he has mostly Republicans to blame. After all, they are the ones who have written the rules that impeachment investigations follow.

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World News

Pompeo condemns Turkey over 'unacceptable' drilling in Cypriot waters

Pompeo condemns Turkey over drilling in Cypriot waters

World

Pompeo in North Macedonia seen as sign of US Balkan re-engagement

A former NATO spokesperson says the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to North Macedonia is an important sign of re-engagement with the Balkan region.

Italy

Make America Grate Again: Pompeo given parmesan in US tariffs stunt

'Give it to Trump,' the woman said.

USA

Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats over Trump-Ukraine scandal

The committee chairmen also sent a separate letter to Pompeo to schedule the depositions of five State Department officials over the next two weeks.

Europe News

Brexit by the sea – Tiny Dutch village braces for huge Brexit party

"The idea of waving to the Brits and waving back is great and to have different types of music from different European countries. It is amazing idea and we support it," Mayor of Wijk ann See

Italy

Italy's Matteo Salvini in US for talks with Mike Pompeo and Mike Pence

Italy's Deputy PM Matteo Salvini met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence during an official visit to Washington

World News

Is the US right to claim the EU is not treating it fairly on trade?

In an interview with Euronews on Monday, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said the US hadn't "been treated fairly" by the EU. Did he have a point?

Europe News

Pompeo says current US-Europe trade deal is 'not fair'

Relations between Europe and the U.S. are “excellent” but current trade terms are “not fair” to America, Mike Pompeo said.

Switzerland

Mike Pompeo: Iran should behave like 'a normal nation'

Mike Pompeo said the U.S. is prepared to engage with Iran about its nuclear programme but first needs to see the country behaving like "a normal nation."

Germany

Merkel meets Pompeo in Berlin for talks on issues including Iran

Pompeo began a five-day European trip on Friday with a delayed visit to Berlin, where he was expected to press Germany to boost its military spending, avoid dealings with China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and reconsider a pipeline project with Russia.

World News

Iran nuclear deal tops agenda at talks between Pompeo and EU officials

The nuclear agreement with Iran tops the agenda at urgent talks between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and European officials in Brussels

World

Raw Politics in full: Northern Ireland talks and UK in the EU elections

Catch the full episode of Wednesday's Raw Politics.

United Kingdom

International community slams Tehran plans to restart nuclear programme

The international community reacted strongly to news that Tehran plans to restart parts of its nuclear programme that had been suspended since 2015

World News

Watch: Pompeo visit highlights US-UK differences on Iran and Huawei

Key differences remain between London and Washington over the Iran nuclear deal and Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

Finland

Arctic Council: US goes cold on climate change agreement

Diplomats from nations bordering the Arctic say the United States' refused to sign an agreement on challenges in the Polar region, because of discrepancies over climate change wording.

Venezuela

International community takes wait and see stance on Venezuelan crisis

The international community is taking a wait and see stance on Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido's efforts to oust President Nicolas Maduro