NATO

Ambush Hits NATO Convoy In Afghanistan, Killing 2 U.S. Service Members

4:56pm August 02, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The Pentagon says the bombing Wednesday occurred near a U.S. base outside Kandahar. It was not immediately clear how many people were wounded in the attack, which was quickly claimed by the Taliban.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, right, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg attend a joint news conference in Kiev on Monday.

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Ukraine Recommits To NATO Membership Over Moscow's Objections

12:22pm July 10, 2017

by Scott Neuman

After a meeting in Kiev between President Petro Poroshenko and NATO's secretary general, the Ukrainian leader pledged reforms aimed at qualifying his country for the western alliance by 2020.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former President of the United States Barack Obama arrive for a discussion on democracy in Berlin Thursday.

As Trump Slams NATO Allies, Obama Defends 'International Order'

4:59pm May 25, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Former President Obama spoke to a large crowd in Berlin Thursday, calling for a renewal of the international order. His message was in sharp contrast to President Trump's policy of "America First."

President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May await a photo opportunity at a NATO summit meeting in Brussels on Thursday.

In NATO Speech, Trump Scolds Leaders But Doesn't Recommit To Defense Pledge

3:35pm May 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

At a dedication for two memorials, President Trump told gathered NATO leaders that it was "not fair" to U.S. taxpayers for NATO countries to spend less than they pledged on their own national defense.

Poll Shows Increased Support For NATO On Both Sides Of The Atlantic

12:10pm May 23, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The uptick in support, especially among U.S. Democrats, comes after the turbulent U.S. presidential race where Donald Trump called NATO "obsolete." He now says it's "no longer obsolete."

The old town area of Budva, a seaside town in Montenegro.

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Alleged Plot, Coming Trial In Montenegro Reads Like a Thriller

7:20am April 13, 2017

by Joanna Kakissis

In February, Montenegro's special prosecutor announced that "Russian state bodies" had backed a plot to overthrow the government and kill the prime minister. A trial is expected to begin this fall.

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President Trump reaches to shake hands with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a news conference in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday.

Trump, In A 180-Degree Switch, Says NATO 'No Longer Obsolete'

6:13pm April 12, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump, who has questioned the relevance of NATO and challenged allies to spend more on their own defense, met on Wednesday with the head of the military alliance.

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President Trump looks on as German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the media at a joint news conference Friday at the White House.

Trump Stands By Unproven Wiretap Claim At Joint News Conference With Merkel

6:26pm March 17, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

In an awkward moment, Trump referred to 2013 revelations the NSA spied on the German chancellor: "We have something in common." The leaders, meeting for the first time, also spoke of trade and NATO.

Supporters of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan walk to the Dutch consulate in Istanbul on Saturday. Turkey and the Netherlands escalated their spat on Saturday as the Dutch withdrew landing permission for the Turkish foreign minister's plane.

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Dutch Ban Turkish Official From Entry, Erdogan Hits Back With 'Nazi' Comment

11:40pm March 11, 2017

by Miles Parks

For the second time this month, the Turkish president compared a European Union ally's government to that of Nazi Germany.

Speaking at NATO headquarters Monday, Vice President Pence addressed the ousting of Michael Flynn and attempted to assuage fears that the United States might not uphold its commitments to NATO under President Trump.

Pence Reaffirms Commitment To NATO, But Says Europe Must Commit More

6:24pm February 20, 2017

by Maggie Penman

Vice President Mike Pence told allies at NATO headquarters in Brussels that President Trump expected to see "real progress" by NATO members in raising their defense spending by the end of 2017.