Tag: backed
Iran-backed Iraqi groups urge full US withdrawal
BAGHDAD: Two major Iraqi Shi‘ite groups backed by Iran are demanding all US forces leave Iraq, opposing plans by Baghdad and Washington to keep...
Trump ordered Mueller’s firing, then backed off, reports NY Times
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump last June ordered Special Counsel Robert Mueller fired but backed down after the White House counsel threatened to resign...
Mexican presidential front-runner condemns being backed by Russia
MEXICO CITY: The leftist front-runner in Mexico's presidential election is making light of allegations by his opponents and a top US official that his...