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US and China sign agreement aimed at ending trade war

China said the trade deal with the US was "``good for China, the US and for the whole world`".

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Analysis: Iran nuclear deal on the brink

With Iran diplomacy in limbo, the nuclear agreement seems at the brink of falling apart. Yet, the European guarantors of the deal, France, Germany and the UK, triggered the mediation mechanism in a last-ditch effort to save what was praised as one of the biggest diplomatic achievements of our time.

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Euroviews. Greta Gerwig and other Oscar snubs show that being a white male is still key to recognition ǀ View

The 92nd Academy Award nods shows Hollywood can't quit its habit of valuing derivative and self-referential works by established white men above all else.

USA

What is Trump's 'beautiful' acronym for NATO in Middle East? NATOME

"I'm good at names, right?" Trump asked reporters.

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Europe News

Middle East crisis: EU's delicate balancing act between Washington and Tehran

In the past week, the EU has struggled to find a voice on foreign policy amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Thursday, the new EU Council President on a visit to Croatia - dismissed those claims, insisting he would be play a more important role.

Europe News

US-Iran: EU urges de-escalation and commitment to Iran nuclear deal

The first weekly meeting this year of the EU's commissioners focusing on the developments in the Middle East. The EU's foreign policy chief still clinging onto the hope that they can keep Iran within the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA.

Iraq

Iran launches missile attack on US bases in Iraq

Iran launches missile attack on US bases in Iraq in revenge for killing of top Iranian commander

Europe News

The Brief: US-Iran tensions- first test for 'geopolitical commission'

The EU scrambled to respond after tensions rose in the Middle East following the assassination of a top Iranian security official by a U.S. strike in Iraq.

Iran

US-Iran war is a lot closer but won't be conventional — expert

Iran expert Soraya Lennie tells Euronews: "I really don't see a lot of positive avenues left open to de-escalate this crisis.

USA

Strike on Soleimani was carried out without approval from Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the U.S. strike that killed the commander of Iran's Quds Force "risks provoking further dangerous escalation of violence."

USA

Plane crash in Louisiana kills five en route to college football game

A twin-engine plane headed to Atlanta crashed shortly after takeoff Saturday in Lafayette, Louisiana, killing five and injuring at least two, officials said.

USA

8 shot in music video 'ambush' near Houston

Investigators believe a group of men were shooting the video in a parking lot when gunmen opened fire.

USA

Remains of 6 people found at scene of helicopter crash in Hawaii

The grim announcement came hours after the wreckage of the helicopter, which had 7 aboard, was found on Kauai.

USA

US halts sending sniffer dogs to Egypt and Jordan over care concerns

It comes after a US government report uncovered several preventable deaths of its bomb-sniffing dogs in Egypt and Jordan.

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Special Christmas delivery for US troops in Syria

Troops taking part in 'Holiday Express' transported stockings stuffed with gifts to five bases in the country's east. A military band also travelled by helicopter, playing Christmas carols as the troops received their presents.

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Impeachment supporters sing outside White House

Tens of thousands of Americans marched in support of impeachment this week, from New York's Times Square to small towns around the country.

North Korea

North Korea conducts 'crucial' test at a missile launch site

State media outlet KCNA said it boosted the country's strategic nuclear deterrence. South Korea's defence minister said it was an engine test.

USA

Democrats unveil formal impeachment charges against Donald Trump

Donald Trump to be third US president in history to face impeachment after Democrats unveil formal charges

USA

Man who inspired Ice Bucket Challenge dies aged 34

Pete Frates inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised more than $220 million towards researching motor neurone disease

USA

Gunman who killed 3 at U.S. Navy base watched mass-shooting videos

The shooter was at a dinner prior to Friday's rampage at which mass-shooting videos were viewed, an official said.

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