CNN: Trump blasts Iran deal as 'insane' and 'ridiculous' as Macron looks on
President Donald Trump railed against the Iran nuclear deal Tuesday, calling the Obama administration-negotiated deal as "insane" and "ridiculous" while seated next to French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office.
The outburst proved that a dinner of Dover sole and a glitzy military welcome could not paper over the two leaders' differences as they begin intensive talks on Iran and Syria.
Trump offered scant assurances to Macron that he was reconsidering his pledge to exit the agreement.
"People know my views on the Iran deal," Trump said. "It was a terrible teal. It should have never been made."
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MIDDLE EAST
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 warns Trump it might withdraw from Non-Proliferation Treaty. Iran to Trump: Stay in nuclear deal or 'face severe consequences'.
Iran's banks banned from dealing in crypto-currencies.
Mosul's landmark Great Mosque of al-Nuri to be rebuilt.
ASIA
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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.
