United States Minor Outlying Islands
September 2017
The U.S. Reduces Its Embassy Staff in Cuba by 60%
The U.S. has ordered the evacuation of 60% of its embassy staff in Cuba due to alleged targeted attacks affecting diplomats' health, while also warning…
Vladimir Putin: Russia Has Destroyed Its Last Chemical Weapons
Vladimir Putin announced the destruction of Russia's last chemical weapons, calling it a historic event and criticizing the U.S. for delays in its own chemical…
Kim Jong Un: Trump Will Pay a Heavy Price for Threatening North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of total destruction against North Korea, warning that Trump will face severe consequences.…
UN Secretary-General: Violence Against Myanmar's Muslim Minority is 'Ethnic Cleansing'
The UN Secretary-General has condemned the violence against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, labeling it as ethnic cleansing. He has called for an end to…
US Reports Killing of Six Al-Shabaab Fighters by Drones
The US military reported that six Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in drone strikes in southern Somalia as part of an intensified campaign against the group.…