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Nato seeks to ‘understand the details’ of US decision to withdraw troops from Germany
May 2, 2026 - World 
German government calls redeployment of 5,000 troops ‘anticipated’ and reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence‘We love our Americans’: the German town rocked by Trump’s plan to withdraw US troopsNato is seeking to “understand the details” of a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a redeployment ordered by Donald Trump amid a feud with the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz.The German government sought to play down the severity of Trump’s move, describing it as “anticipated”, and a reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence. The US withdrawal, which the Pentagon said would take place over the next six to 12 months, comes after criticism from Merz over Trump’s war with Iran and his handling of subsequent talks with Tehran. Continue reading...
Iran Claims Trump Rejected New Proposal That Would Open Strait Of Hormuz
May 2, 2026 - World 
Under the proposal, the war would end with a guarantee that Israel and the United States would not attack again, an Iranian official reportedly said.
Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down
May 2, 2026 - World 
They both are members of Mexican President Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state.
Imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer Narges Mohammadi at 'very high risk' after health crisis
May 2, 2026 - World 
The health of imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer Narges Mohammadi was at "very high risk," her foundation and family said Saturday, adding that Iran's Intelligence Ministry was opposing her transfer to Tehran for treatment by her own doctors.
31 Bases, 68,000 Personnel: How US Is Stacked Up Militarily In Europe
May 2, 2026 - World 
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, following a spat over Iran war between Trump and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
