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Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds

Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds

By Jesus Calero May 8 (Reuters) - Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, an annual study on democracy published on Friday showed, as U.S. President Donald Trump's policies continue to severely strain the NATO alliance.

Explainer-Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?

Explainer-Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced that he will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as a rift over the Iran war widens between the Republican's administration and NATO allies and other partners in Europe.

The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'

The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican

Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged European allies to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action against Iran, even as he sought to repair strained ties with Italy and the Vatican

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it. A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of U.S.

On This Day: U.S. Withdraws From Iran Nuclear Deal

On This Day: U.S. Withdraws From Iran Nuclear Deal

In May 2018, the United States made a significant foreign policy decision by withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Co...

Take Five: Trump on Tour

Take Five: Trump on Tour

May 8 (Reuters) - Shuttle diplomacy reaches a peak in the week to come as U.S. President Donald Trump heads to China and his finance chief visits Japan.

Oil prices fall and stocks rise on hopes for a deal to allow crude to flow from the Persian Gulf

Oil prices fall and stocks rise on hopes for a deal to allow crude to flow from the Persian Gulf

Crude oil prices are sinking, and stock markets are bursting higher worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to once again deliver crude from the Persian Gulf

China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait

China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait

President Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place

Wall Street soars, oil plunges as China calls for comprehensive ceasefire in Iran-US war

Wall Street soars, oil plunges as China calls for comprehensive ceasefire in Iran-US war

Markets on Wall Street soared overnight and U.S. crude prices plunged 13% after China’s foreign minister called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Iran war, the latest spark of optimism that the two-month war could end soon

Factbox-Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts

Factbox-Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts

May 6 (Reuters) - A surge in jet fuel prices from $85-$90 to $150-$200 per barrel amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has blindsided the aviation industry, where fuel accounts for up to a quarter of operating expenses, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise their financial outlooks.

Trump says he is pausing the US effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says he is pausing the US effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to finalize an Iran deal, but that the American forces’ blockade of the Iranian ports would remain in place