Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies

At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.

By Glenn Thrush

Iran Evaluating US Proposal to End War as China Calls for Peace - Bloomberg.com

Iran Evaluating US Proposal to End War as China Calls for Peace  Bloomberg.com

Iran war live: Trump says deal with Tehran ‘possible’; Israel bombs Beirut

UN calls on Israel to free two members of Gaza aid flotilla abducted in international waters and held without charge.

Trump flagged 'fake crime numbers' in DC months before 13 officers accused of cooking books

Thirteen D.C. police officers placed on leave amid probe into alleged crime statistic manipulation, nearly a year after Trump warned of fake numbers.

Markets soar, oil prices plummet as hopes rise for U.S.-Iran peace

Oil prices fell under $100 US following pleas for peace in the Middle East by China's foreign minister, before rising a bit again. Markets in Europe and Asia soared at the same time, as did futures for major Wall Street indexes.

Iran war: Trump optimistic for deal as Tehran yet to respond

Iran is reviewing the latest US proposal and will pass its response to Pakistan after "finalizing its views." Trump claimed the latest round of talks were "very good." DW has more.

Stocks soar and oil sinks on fresh peace deal hope

The FTSE 100 closed up 219.55 points at 10,438.66.

By Jeremy Cutler

USSF Selects Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) For Space-Based Interceptor Program

US shuts Peshawar consulate despite soft talk on Pakistan

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By Chidanand Rajghatta

Seoul shares open at fresh high on hopes for US-Iran peace deal, extended chip rally

South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high Thursday after a more than 6 percent rally the previous session, driven by simmering signs of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, and an extended advance in chipmakers. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index opened at a fresh high of 7,499.07, up 114.51, or 1.55 percent. The index breached the 7,300-point threshold Wednesday, closing at a fresh peak of 7,384.56, continuing its record-breaking run. Supported by strong gains i

By The Korea Herald

Iran reviewing U.S. proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Trump has repeatedly played up the prospect of an agreement that would end the war ⁠that started February 28, so far without success.

Netanyahu 'not surprised' by US-Iran negotiations development, says there is 'full coordination'

"We are maintaining continuous contact with our friends in the US. I speak with President Trump on an almost daily basis," Prime Minister Netanyahu said.

Dar says Pakistan's focus is now on making US-Iran ceasefire permanent

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed hope on Wednesday that the indefinitely extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran could be made permanent. US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended what was initially a two-week ceasefire between the two countries, brokered with the help of Pakistan’s mediation, but the conflict — and its widespread economic fallout — remains unresolved. Addressing the second session of the Ulema Council Conference in Islama...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed 

In Europe we hear remigration, a word that is not at all Christian says Parolin

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 6 - The word 'remigration', about sending migrants home, is being heard increasingly in Europe and it is a word that is not at all Christian, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Wednesday. "Today in Europe, we hear a word brandished, remigration, that has very little to do with Christianity," said Parolin, speaking at the presentation of the book "Free Under Grace," which collects the writings of then Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the future Pope Leo,...

By ANSA

United States Antimony appoints Shawn Winkler as interim CFO

Trump predicts Iran war will be over quickly

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

By Reuters

Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note

• Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not • PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic • Tehran yet

By afp

Trump says Iran agreed to forego nuclear weapons as Tehran mulls deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran had agreed not to possess nuclear weapons, signaling potential progress in talks, as Tehran confirmed it is reviewing a U.S. pr...

‘Project Freedom’ runs aground in Hormuz Strait - Tehran Times

‘Project Freedom’ runs aground in Hormuz Strait  Tehran Times