U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands as they meet in Warsaw, Poland, February 14, 2019. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Reuters: Pence, at summit, lashes out at Europeans over Iran
WARSAW (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence accused European powers on Thursday of undermining Washington’s crack down on Iran by trying to break U.S. sanctions against Tehran, in remarks that were likely to further strain transatlantic relations.
Pence spoke at a Middle East peace conference in Warsaw attended by 60 countries, notably including both Gulf Arab states and Israel, in what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a “historical turning point” for an alliance against Tehran. Iran, Russia and the Palestinians were absent.
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MIDDLE EAST
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ISIS militants make last stand in remaining 1 sq km of 'caliphate' in Syria.
PM says Iraq to repatriate Iraqi IS fighters held in Syria.
Russia, Turkey, Iran see US pullout from Syria as positive step.
Kremlin, after summit, says no offensive planned in Syria's Idlib.
Bomb blast kills eight Shiite militiamen in Iraq.
Iran's Rouhani vows punishment for Sistan-Baluchestan attack. Iran warns neighbours after bombing kills Revolutionary Guards.
Top Iran cleric links suicide blast to foreign spy services.
Turkey food prices soar to 20-year high.
ASIA
Pompeo: U.S. aims to 'get as far down the road as we can' with North Korea.
Shanahan: US will not unilaterally withdraw from Afghanistan.
Indian security forces killed in Kashmir blast. Blast kills at least 40 Indian soldiers in Kashmir.
India says Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed carried out Kashmir attack.
Pakistan says will host peace talks between U.S. and Afghan Taliban: minister.
US vows to work with allies on any Afghanistan withdrawal.
China and US kick off high-level trade talks in Beijing.
US-based China academics urge US not to neglect Taiwan.
Indonesians urged to defy Valentine’s Day celebrations as love police carry out raids.
AFRICA
Nigeria in last day of campaigning warned to ‘choose wisely’.
Nigeria rebels threaten more attacks if Buhari is reelected.
Last day of campaigning in Nigeria before polling.
Jihadist repatriation poses dilemmas for North African states.
Sudan says protest campaigners threatening national security.
Egypt parliament votes to extend Sisi presidency.
S.Africa president denies selling out anti-apartheid comrades.
38 miners feared dead in two Zimbabwe mine floods.
Somali Muslim clerics condemn Valentine's Day.
EUROPE
More Brexit humiliation for May as parliament defeats her again.
Brexit row risks ruining PM May's date with parliament.
Pence calls on EU allies to withdraw from nuclear deal in latest trans-Atlantic rift.
EU members and leaders agree on compromise for Nord Stream 2.
Germany narrowly avoids slipping into recession, figures show.
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Sweden investigates its Beijing ambassador over 'strange' meetings.
AMERICAS
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Senate OKs border deal; Trump will sign, declare emergency.
Senate confirms Trump's attorney general pick William Barr, who will now oversee Mueller probe.
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Top Dem demands US State Department documents on Khashoggi killing.
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Death toll rises in Haiti protest crackdown.
Migrants waiting in a Mexican shelter riot over long waits, poor conditions.
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"El Chapo" attorney claims unfair trial included "out of his mind" witness.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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US military hits Shabaab in haven south of Somali capital.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Report: Facebook, FTC discussing ‘multibillion dollar’ fine.
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Google, other tech giants lose out in Europe’s copyright revamp.
Amazon cancels plans to open offices in New York.
End of the superjumbo: Airbus is giving up on the A380.
Apple and Google urged to remove Saudi app that tracks women.
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