Reuters: Trump and France's Macron seek new measures on Iran as deadline looms
President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Tuesday to seek stronger measures to contain Iran, as the U.S. leader considers whether to ditch an international accord meant to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
At a joint news conference after lengthy talks, Trump did not repeat threats to withdraw from the 2015 agreement with Iran which was negotiated by his predecessor, former President Barack Obama, but made clear he has little patience for staying in the deal.
Midway through a three-day state visit by Macron, the two leaders were remarkably chummy, repeatedly shaking hands and extolling each other’s friendship.
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MIDDLE EAST
Trump, Macron call for new nuclear deal with Iran.
Trump warns: Iran will pay if it restarts nuclear program.
Trump, top Iran diplomat trade threats as US decision nears.
Iran warns Trump it might withdraw from Non-Proliferation Treaty. Iran to Trump: Stay in nuclear deal or 'face severe consequences'.
UN warns Syria's Raqa still 'too dangerous' for returnees.
Syrian government plans to retake north Homs from rebels next: minister.
Syria: western nations seek to bypass Russian veto at UN.
UN envoy warns Syria's Idlib is 'big new challenge'.
At mass grave in Syria's Raqa, bodies and bad memories resurface.
Yemen rebels on defensive after strike takes out leader.
Iran's banks banned from dealing in crypto-currencies.
Mosul's landmark Great Mosque of al-Nuri to be rebuilt.
Israeli minister heads to US to discuss Iran 'expansion'.
ASIA
Afghan officials: Taliban attacks kill 11 troops, policemen.
Trump hails North Korea's 'honorable' Kim but tempers summit expectations.
Ahead of summits, US tones down war games with S. Korea.
Fortified border village of Panmunjom prepares for Korean summit.
Allies on edge over Trump summit with North Korea.
White House: ‘We have a long way to go’ in talks with North Korea.
Kim Jong-un visits survivors of bus crash that killed 32 Chinese tourists and expresses his 'bitter sorrow' in rare case of North Korean media being allowed to report negative news.
At least 37 Maoists killed in jungle raids in India.
Three suicide attacks rock Pakistani city of Quetta, killing six police, officials say.
Singapore PM reshuffles cabinet with succession question looming.
China unveils monument to South China Sea island building.
AFRICA
US postpones UN vote on Western Sahara.
Congo presidential hopeful rejects any deal with Kabila.
Eighteen killed in Nigerian church by suspected herdsmen.
European nations urged to stop Libya's trafficking gangs.
Madagascar protesters seek president's resignation.
Somali troops take over UAE-run military base in Mogadishu.
Angola's first satellite defunct four months after launch.
DR Congo main opposition set to hold key rally.
Africa loses billions due to high cost of remittances.
Egypt to fine people who pester tourists.
EUROPE
Armenia’s political transition unclear after PM’s ouster.
G7 countries might introduce new sanctions against Russia due to situation in Donbass.
G7 to study Russia's 'malign behavior'.
Russia ramps up pressure on Trump to honor Iran nuclear deal.
Russia opposes Bosnia and Herzegovina’s accession to NATO.
Prosecutors seek second genocide conviction, life sentence for Karadzic.
Tech firms could face new EU regulations over fake news.
Italian court rules Iuventa rescue vessel will remain impounded.
AMERICAS
Toronto van attack suspect was student, ex-military recruit.
Toronto van attack suspect faces murder charges in court.
Trumps host Macrons for a glitzy Mount Vernon evening.
State Dept. orders relatives of U.S. employees to leave Nicaragua.
Nicaragua: Protesters demand Ortega's resignation.
Peruvian judge orders arrest of two accused of lynching Canadian.
Paraguay election's runner-up demands recount.
Colombia's migrant crisis worsens with Venezuela nearing ‘implosion’.
Unfazed by Brazil's army, Rio drug gangs willing to wait out occupation.
Hillary Clinton unleashed foul-mouthed tirade in Trump debate prep session.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
G7 tells tech firms to boost efforts to combat extremism: Canada.
Some US-backed Kurdish fighters return to fight IS: coalition.
ISIS, al-Qaida ‘regrouping’ in Libya, what’s US strategy? Congress asks.
Daesh militants moving to Central, Southeast Asia after defeat in Syria, Iraq.
'Bin Laden bodyguard' on German welfare.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Sell-off in industrial, tech stocks sends Dow down 400.
US trade officials to visit China soon, Trump says.
Oil at $75 as Iran sanction fears mount.
Thank streaming: Global music sales jump 8.1 percent.
Facebook FINALLY releases 27-pages of rules on how it polices extremist, sexual and violent content, and reveals a new way for users to appeal decisions.
