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ngs if elected, they predicate their tax plan= on the assumption that growth will soar and raise revenues. Democrats are=far more cautious. Yet Mrs. Clinton is completely right about the record: =istorically, the economy has indeed done better under Democrats. Thi= contrast raises two big questions. Firs

sed. "sappy to see dialog and respect, not threats and impetuousness, swiftly resolved =he #sailors episode. Let's learn from this latest example," Zarif=wrote. But as Rachelle Maddow poin=ed out, that now that this incident is over, obviously the good news is that all ten sailors are safe =nd that t

ssisted with their return to the f=eet earlier today." While Iranian official said that the incident was a learning moment. Iranian Foreig= Minister Javad Zarif, who has maintained open lines with Kerry and U.S. officials, made no mention of an apology in a tweet he sent after the sailors were released. "sap

fined KPMG £5 million and issued a reprimand. The fine was discounted to £3.5 million because the firm admitted misconduct, the regulator said. Mr. Hinton received a discounted fine of £52,000 and a reprimand. "We regret that aspects of our work did not meet the standards expected by our regulator," K

ion of tensions between the two countries, citing what top officials called unacceptable provocations by Tehran. The sanctions freeze any assets Mr. Zarif might have in the U.S. and prohibit his travel across U.S. borders. Because companies and people who engage with Mr. Zarif are at risk of being sub

and challenges emerge around the globe," she said. —Mengqi Sun Compliance The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in a marked escalation of tensions between the two countries, citing what top officials called unacceptable provocations by Tehran. The sanctions fr

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under John Harris: "Donald Trump, You're No Bill Clinton." • Karen Tumulty: "Nancy Pelosi and that four-l

ship will not travel to Syria in breach of European Union sanctions. British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt said he held a "constructive call" with Zarif. (Erin Cunningham) 10. The Congolese health ministry confirmed an Ebola case in Goma, the first time the virus has reached the city of more than 2

bate EFTA00047482 -- The hyper-politicization of the Justice Department is one of the many norms that have eroded since Trump called for Hillary Clinton to be jailed repeatedly throughout the 2016 campaign. Chants of "Lock her up!" still break out at the president's rallies, more than two and a half

ANN with Mariana Alfaro THE BIG IDEA: In the Age of Trump, even the extraordinary has become ordinary. After he was impeached 21 years ago today, Bill Clinton spoke on the South Lawn of the White House. "We must stop the politics of personal destruction," he said. "We must get rid of the poisonous venom

ship will not travel to Syria in breach of European Union sanctions. British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt said he held a "constructive call" with Zarif. (Erin Cunningham) 10. The Congolese health ministry confirmed an Ebola case in Goma, the first time the virus has reached the city of more than 2

ident — so proud of his record as a putative war- ender — to launch the warplanes yet again in the Middle East. The temptation here is to follow the Clinton administration's course — a futile salvo of cruise missiles, followed by self- congratulation and an attempt to change the topic. It would not work

arif as foreign minister. In addition to being educated in the United States and serving many years as Iran's ambassador at the United Nations, Mr. Zarif has been at the center of several rounds of secret negotiations over the years to try to overcome EFTA_R1_00441479 EFTA01964640 decades of enmit

claims on what former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called the "West Philippine Sea." In this enviro

, and even an American administration that has all but committed itself to expedited talks. Indeed, the minute Rouhani and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif talked to the U.S. president and Kerry in late September, this process wasn't on mullah time anymore. Ticking clocks can be good if they build urge

some of the most EFTA00707177 consequential international security challenges currently facing the United States. It is a big change. While Mrs. Clinton earned plaudits for her tireless travels, the sixty-seventh secretary will be remembered more for talking about diplomacy's importance than for act

the ensuing press statements by White House aides promoted the disturbing theme that, just as Secretary Kerry had met with Iranian foreign minister Zarif in New York, President Obama had made a connection with his own "counterpart," talking `president to president' with Hassan Rouhani. President Obam

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commends DOJ, BuCor for their prudence in implementing GCTA system • Manila Bulletin Full Coverage EFTA00043528 IN IN Pan as irre'evanl Iran's Zarif lands in France's Biarritz, talks with US not on agenda Yahoo News Iranian state TV also reported that Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mous

e was reminiscent of Trump's response to Hillary Clinton during a 2016 debate: "No puppet. No puppet. You

if, a dramatic step bound to further escalate tensions with Tehran. Carol Morello and Karen DeYoung report: "A senior administration official said Zarif had acted more as a `propaganda minister' than a diplomat. The announcement came as Trump's national security adviser said that nuclear- Page 13603