Democracy
US voters asked ‘are you better off than 4 years ago?’
A simple question that distils much of the debate swirling in America's Great Recession election appears to have Democrats tied in knots.
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US voices bomb fears as Iran submits nuclear proposals
Iran may have enough nuclear material to put together an atomic bomb, the United States said Wednesday, as Tehran submitted proposals to resolve the international standoff.
Disaster Management
US veteran and hunter becomes unlikely gun control advocate
An avid hunter and ex-soldier who knows how to handle a weapon, Vic Bencomo has a new preoccupation: tightening gun regulation in the United States, where firearms take tens of thousands of lives a year.
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US view of China’s military threat ‘groundless’: state media
Washington's view that China's increasingly advanced weaponry could undermine US military power in the Pacific were "groundless and irresponsible," China's defence ministry said Thursday.
Nukewars
US urges world court to reject Iran sanctions case
The United States on Monday urged the UN's top court to throw out a bid by Iran to lift sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump, saying Tehran remained a "grave threat" to global security.
Superpowers
US urges world to take risks for Mideast peace deal
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged the global community to overcome old prejudices and take the risks needed to help reach a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians.
Climate Science
US urges greater ambition as UN Security Council tackles climate
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday urged all countries to raise their climate ambitions as the UN Security Council took up the environmental crisis, warning that it is aggravating conflicts.
Superpowers
US urges ‘cooler heads’ between Japan, China
The United States called Tuesday for calm between Japan and China after Beijing sent ships to disputed islands in the East China Sea in response to Tokyo's purchase of them.
Trade Wars
US using false accusations on trade to ‘intimidate’ countries: China
China accused the United States on Monday of using false accusations on trade to "intimidate" other countries, as the tariff battle between the global giants intensifies.
Superpowers
US urges ‘cooler heads’ to preserve Asia’s stability
The United States on Thursday called for cooler heads to prevail amid regional tensions over disputed island chains, saying it was vital for the world economy to preserve stability in Asia.
Democracy
US urges Hong Kong authorities to show ‘restraint’ amid protests
The United States on Monday asked Hong Kong's leaders to show restraint after riot police fired tear gas on mass democracy protests, and said it had told Beijing it backs universal suffrage in the territory.
Cyber War
US urges NATO to build ‘cyber shield’
NATO must build a "cyber shield" to protect the transatlantic alliance from any Internet threats to its military and economic infrastructures, a top US defence official said Wednesday.
Superpowers
US urges Russia to open war games to media
General Ben Hodges, the commander of US ground forces in Europe, called on Russia Friday to expand media access to its upcoming military exercises, adding that Moscow's statements could not be trusted.
Energy Tech
US urges China-Japan dialogue after boat captain arrest
The United States called Tuesday for China and Japan to open a dialogue on their diplomatic rift that escalated after the arrest of a Chinese boat captain, while reaffirming the importance of the US-Japanese alliance.
Nukewars
US urges China, Russia to act after N. Korea missile launch
The United States Thursday called on China and Russia to take "direct actions" to rein in North Korea after it fired a ballistic missile over Japan into the Pacific.
Sino Daily
US urges China to respect Tibetans’ rights
The United States on Tuesday urged China to respect the rights of Tibetans and address their grievances after two monks set themselves on fire, triggering a security clampdown.