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Countries react to Iraqi troop withdrawal demand

NATO said Tuesday it would take "some personnel" out of Iraq because of the increased risk to their safety after the US killed a top Iranian general there. The withdrawal is temporary but "the safety of our personnel is paramount", a NATO official said. The military alliance announced on...

Pompeo defends legality of US killing Iran's Soleimani

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended Tuesday the legality of the US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and any future military action against Iran. "I have never seen this administration engage in an activity of this nature without a thorough and complete legal...

Leading EU foreign ministers meet on Iran, Libya

The foreign ministers of four leading European powers meet in Brussels Tuesday for emergency talks on Iran and Libya, as the EU scrambles to respond to two escalating crises on its doorstep. The talks between Britain, France, Germany and Italy, plus the EU diplomatic chief, will cover...