Reuters: Trump tells Mideast leaders he'll move embassy to Jerusalem; breaks with U.S. policy
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told Arab leaders on Tuesday that he intends to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, a decision that breaks with decades of U.S. policy and risks fueling violence in the Middle East.
Senior U.S. officials have said Trump is likely on Wednesday to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital while delaying relocating the embassy from Tel Aviv for another six months, though he is expected to order his aides to begin planning such a move immediately.
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MIDDLE EAST
Pentagon signals open-ended troop commitment in Syria.
Red Cross urges aid access after 'unprecedented' Yemen violence.
Yemen: UN says fighting stops in Sanaa as ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh's funeral expected.
Yemen rebels tighten grip on Sanaa after Saleh's death.
Yemen's exiled President Hadi calls for new uprising.
UN says 400,000 civilians trapped in Syrian enclave.
Syria says it shot down 3 Israeli missiles near Damascus. Syrian groups report Israeli airstrikes near Damascus.
Tillerson contradicts Trump on Iran nuclear deal.
Arab world warns US not to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital.
Turkey could break ties with Israel over Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision. Erdogan: Jerusalem status a red line for Muslims.
Trump misses deadline over moving US embassy to Jerusalem.
Lebanon's Saad Hariri withdraws resignation.
GCC summit cut short by a day amid diplomatic rift.
Most detained in Saudi purge agree to cash settlements.
ASIA
Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar cancel Chinese Projects.
US airstrikes rise sharply in Afghanistan — and so do civilian deaths.
Possible 'elements of genocide' in Myanmar: UN rights chief.
Russia 'increasing oil exports' to North Korea.
North Korea: UN political affairs chief Jeffrey Feltman visits Pyongyang.
Philippines army claims it killed 15 communist rebels in Batangas.
Days after release, alleged terror mastermind announces his party’s election bid in Pakistan.
One Belt, One Road: China heralds 'Digital Silk Road'; foresees internet-era power shift soon.
Floods wreak havoc across Southern Thailand.
AFRICA
Election delay sends 'bad signal' for Mali stability.
Thousands of Congolese fleeing into Zambia to escape violence in DRC.
S. Sudanese opposition politicians, activists embrace 'Troika' statement.
South Sudan wants thousands sheltering in UN camps to leave.
S.Africa deputy president leads ruling party leadership race.
Ex-Boko Haram fighters hardly finding peace.
Nigeria's #ENDSARS campaign at police brutality video.
Egypt says Mubarak-era security chief arrested.
German government pledges €120 million for Libya migrants and refugees.
EUROPE
After Africa trip, France's Macron breaks 50 percent popularity rating.
British PM May faces pressure to soften Brexit divorce after EU exit deal crumbles.
Ireland border deal collapses after Northern Ireland's DUP objects.
Spain court revokes European arrest warrant for Catalonia's Carles Puigdemont. Catalan arrest warrants withdrawn by Spain's Supreme Court.
Polish prime minister’s tweet hints she might be replaced.
Greek islanders protest in Athens over migrant overcrowding.
Arrest of ex-Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili prompts street violence in Kyiv.
Russia designates Radio Free Europe and Voice of America as 'foreign agents'.
Russia pledges to defend its athletes as IOC mulls blanket ban over doping.
Romania's former King Michael I dies at age of 96.
AMERICAS
Trump to deliver remarks on decision on Jerusalem embassy: White House.
US arrests of illegal immigrants soar in Trump's first year.
White House denies Trump bank records subpoenaed.
Mueller details millions in cost of early months of probe.
Shoot-out between Colombia rebels kills 13, government says.
Venezuela's U.N. envoy says he was pushed out by Maduro.
Honduras: police refuse to obey government as post-election chaos deepens. Honduras police revolt amid tension over election.
Fury as Mexico presidential candidate pitches amnesty for drug cartel kingpins.
Canada and China hail ties as trade talks languish.
'I do not have any hope': Inside Venezuela's economic and political meltdown.
Ventura fire: Thousands evacuated in southern California.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders killed in Afghanistan: officials.
Coalition says fewer than 3,000 IS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria.
US-Pakistan stalemate persists after Mattis visit.
Taliban touts defection of Islamic State ‘deputy’.
Efforts under way to verify chatter about death of Indonesian ISIS leader linked to Marina Bay plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street wanes as tech rebound fades; copper dulls.
Bitcoin hits new record high of $11,850.
Ireland forced to collect Apple's disputed €13bn tax bill.
EU blacklist names 17 tax havens and puts Caymans and Jersey on notice.
Peace diamond: Precious stone fetches $6.5m in New York.
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