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Turkey expects visa spat with U.S. to be resolved soon: deputy PM
Turkey considered the safety and security of U.S. diplomats and employees in Turkey a "top priority" and described the detention of staff at U.S. missions in Turkey as "routine" investigations.
Thu Oct 12 2017
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Trump says was being 'sarcastic' in thanking Putin for embassy staff cuts
"I'm very thankful that he let go of a large number of people because now we have a smaller payroll," adding "there's no real reason for them to go back."
Sat Aug 12 2017
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Russia hits back over sanctions, orders US diplomats to leave
President Vladimir Putin had warned on Thursday that Russia had so far exercised restraint, but would have to retaliate against what he described as boorish and unreasonable U.S. behaviour.
Fri Jul 28 2017