WASHINGTON (Reuters)- The U.S. State Department accused Russia on Thursday of developing destabilizing nuclear weapons in violation of its treaty obligations after Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech unveiling a new array of nuclear weapons. State Department spokeswoman...

The European Union said Thursday it would react firmly with a proposal within days for WTO-compatible countermeasures against the United States for trade restrictions on steel and aluminum, which it called a "blatant intervention" to protect U.S. industry. "We strongly regret this step,...

Iraq's parliament demanded Thursday that the government set a timeline for the withdrawal of foreign troops stationed in the country to help fight Daesh (ISIS), a ruling coalition lawmaker told Reuters. "Parliament voted on a decision to thank friendly nations for their support in...

Catalonia's majority separatist parliament denounced Madrid's "shift towards authoritarianism" Thursday and defended ousted leader Carles Puigdemont as it voted on its first motion since December elections, as talks continue to form a regional government. The motion defends Puigdemont...