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Iran Wants to Import Tons of Uranium. Opponents of the Nuclear Deal Want the Trump Administration to Say No.
The Trump administration is facing pressure to definitively rule out a longstanding request by Iran to import 950 tons of natural uranium, according to government sources and proliferation experts who spoke to THE WEEKLY STANDARD. Tehran has signaled it will petition again for the yellowcake next week at a quarterly meeting in Vienna regarding implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal.
North Korea threatens to strike US aircraft carrier to show 'military's force'
North Korea threatened Sunday to sink a U.S. aircraft carrier to demonstrate its military prowess as two Japanese Navy ships joined a U.S. strike group for exercises in the Philippine Sea.
Russian jets buzz Alaska for fourth day in a row: report
Russian aircraft on Friday reportedly flew near Alaska for the fourth time in four days.
Trump raps Iran for violating 'spirit' of nuclear deal
Iran is failing to fulfill the 'spirit' of its nuclear deal with world powers, President Donald Trump declared Thursday, setting an ominous tone for his forthcoming decision about whether to pull the US out of the landmark agreement.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Fatah Calls for Palestinian 'Day of Rage' Against Israel
The West Bank’s ruling party Fatah called on Palestinians to participate in a day of rage this Friday in support of the hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners.
Netanyahu: If Palestinians Want Peace, Stop Paying Terrorists
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that if the Palestinians truly desire peace with Israel, they must first 'come clean' and put an end to 'rewarding terrorism.'
Palestinian officials head to US to prepare for Abbas visit
Senior Palestinian officials were set to travel to Washington Sunday to prepare for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbass's visit to the White House next week for his first meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Netanyahu issues stern warning on Iran in exclusive interview with Fox News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday in an exclusive Fox News interview that the world cannot allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.
Meeting Mattis, PM hails 'welcome change' of US leadership
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US Secretary of Defense James Mattis on Friday that Israel welcomes the 'strategic change of American leadership and American policy.'
In Israel, Pentagon chief says Iran deal 'still stands'
US Defense Secretary James Mattis on Friday said Iran is sticking to the terms of the nuclear deal, adding that the 2015 agreement between the Islamic Republic and world powers 'still stands and that's all I can say about it.'

Inside the United States
Trump pressures Democrats on Obamacare to get border wall deal
U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on congressional efforts to avoid a government shutdown, telling Democrats on Sunday that Obamacare will die without a cash infusion the White House has offered in exchange for their agreement to fund his border wall.
Sen. Dick Durbin: Democrats must back abortion rights to be part of party
A Democratic senator said Sunday that Democrats must back abortion rights to be part of the party even if their personal stance on abortion is different.
Trump orders review of financial rules to prevent future crises
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Treasury Department on Friday to examine two powers given to regulators to police large financial companies following the 2008 financial crisis, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.