Matthew Lee

Associated Press

In this July 11, 2016, file photo U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland talks to the media at a news conference at the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, Macedonia.

U.S., Germany Seal Deal on Contentious Russian Gas Pipeline

The U.S. and Germany committed to countering any Russian attempt to use the Nord Stream 2 pipeline as a political weapon.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken gives a statement at the start of the Second Berlin Conference on Libya at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Berlin, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Blinken begins a week long trip in Europe traveling to Germany, France and Italy.

Russian Gas Pipeline Vexes U.S. Charm Offensive in Germany

The U.S. believes Russia will use the pipeline to exert political pressure on Eastern and Central European nations.

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with tourism industry executives about the coronavirus, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Washington.

Coronavirus Rocks Strained US-China Ties

Two sides hurling harsh accusations and bitter name-calling over responsibility for the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Icebergs are photographed from the window of an airplane carrying NASA Scientists to eastern Greenland.

Trump has Talked About Buying Greenland

An aide said Trump brought up the notion enough times to make them wonder, but they have not taken his comments seriously.

President Donald Trump waves as he steps off Air Force One after arriving, Friday, June 7, 2019, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

Tariffs on Mexico Suspended

The move puts to an end — for now — a threat that had sparked dire warnings from members of Trump's own party, who warned the tariffs would damage the economy.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto, right, shakes hands with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the ministry in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, February 11, 2019. Pompeo is on an official visit to Hungary.

U.S. Urges Allies to Shun Huawei

The U.S. has repeatedly accused China of using technology to pilfer trade secrets.

National security adviser John Bolton listens as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin takes questions from reporters during a press briefing at the White House.

Venezuela Hit with Oil Sanctions

The sanctions are seen as a way to ratchet up pressure on socialist President Nicolas Maduro to cede power to the U.S.-backed opposition.

Rules Eased on Armed Drones

The decision removes restrictions that barred U.S. manufacturers from directly selling drones, including those that are armed or can be used to guide missile strikes, abroad.

Boeing's Iran Deal Rests on Shaky Foundations

A recent decision by U.S. officials permits American firms to do business in Iran's civilian aviation sector, but fears remain that the country could use its new planes for "terrorist-supporting activities."