U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrives on the platform to be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Reuters: Trump admin targets violent Islamist groups as foreign policy priority
The Trump administration will make defeating "radical Islamic terror groups" its top foreign policy goal, according to a statement posted on the White House website moments after Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president.
Trump, a Republican, used his inaugural address on Friday to promise to "unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the earth."
In the statement, titled "America First Foreign Policy," the Trump administration said, "Defeating ISIS and other radical Islamic terror groups will be our highest priority." ISIS is an acronym for Islamic State.
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MIDDLE EAST
Astana talks on Syria must not sideline UN.
Turkey says not 'realistic' to exclude Assad from Syria deal.
Reports: ISIS destroys facade of Roman theater in Syrian city of Palmyra. ISIS destroys another Roman monument in Palmyra, Syria: official.
Syria war: 'Forty jihadists' killed in Aleppo air strikes. Air strikes kill dozens of rebels in northern Syria.
Syrian rebels bitterly divided before new peace talks.
Jordan boosts border forces amid ISIS threat from Iraq, Syria.
Saudi-led air strikes kill 29 Yemen rebels.
Experts wary as world praises Iran for honoring terms of nuclear deal.
Brawl erupts in Turkey's parliament over constitutional reform.
ASIA
North Korea may be readying missile test, timing unclear: US officials.
Japan PM aims to strengthen U.S. alliance under President Trump.
Myanmar military captures key ethnic army command base in Kachin state.
Thai junta sets up military-led reconciliation panel ahead of election.
Amid tension, Taiwan says wants 'new era' of peace with China.
China GDP slows as growth risks mount.
Shippers avoid new 'pirate hotspot' in waters west of the Philippines.
Melbourne car incident: Four dead, man arrested after pedestrians hit in Bourke Street Mall.
AFRICA
Nigerian secessionists greet Trump as help against Muslim north.
Peacekeepers leaving Sudan's Darfur found with arms: UN.
West African military halt Gambia operation, issue Jammeh deadline. Senegal sends troops into Gambia to force longtime leader to step down. Gambia crisis: Jammeh given last chance to resign as troops close in.
More than 45,000 have fled The Gambia this month: UN.
French military: Death toll in Mali base attack rises to 77.
Pentagon says at least 80 IS fighters killed By air strikes in Libya.
Up to 170 feared dead following botched Nigerian airstrikes on refugee camp.
Tunisia rebukes German claims it mishandled Berlin attacker's deportation.
Call for Nigeria military chief to stop intimidating press.
Guterres: Thousands of child soldiers fight in Somalia.
EUROPE
Germany must prepare for 'rough ride' under Trump: Vice Chancellor.
In Trump We Trust: Inauguration prompts celebration in Russia.
Putin won't watch Trump's inauguration live: Kremlin.
Eight people including two children are found trapped ALIVE in Italian avalanche ski lodge –as well as the hotel’s dogs - as rescuers dig to free people.
In Trump We Trust: Inauguration prompts celebration in Russia.
Germany says U.S. under Trump must abide by trade deals.
Hundreds of German soldiers prepare to deploy to Baltics for NATO.
Council of Europe in dispute with Russia over Yukos case.
Denmark says deploying special forces to Syria against Islamic State.
Scotland will vote for independence in two years: Salmond.
First snow in more than a century in Torrevieja, Spain.
AMERICAS
Inauguration protesters vandalize, set fires, try to disrupt Trump’s oath, as police arrest nearly 100.
Mexico leader vows to protect Mexicans as he seeks close ties with Trump.
Inauguration Day: Trump to become America's 45th president. Trump to be sworn in, marking a transformative shift in the country’s leadership. Trump takes charge: 45th president vowing 'robust' first 100 days.
Security tight as Trump supporters, protesters flood DC for inauguration.
Obama is ready for life after the White House. But first, he'll retreat to Palm Springs.
Hillary Clinton under microscope at inauguration.
Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' pleads not guilty in U.S. court. Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' pleads not guilty in US.
El Chapo, Mexican drug kingpin, is extradited to U.S.. El Chapo's next stop? Brooklyn.
Timing of Mexico drug lord's extradition seen as political.
Troops deployed as Brazil riots spread.
Petrobras: Brazil judge Teori Zavascki dies in plane crash.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. air strike in Syria kills more than 100 al Qaeda members: Pentagon.
Obama tells Congress: Only 41 detainees remain at Guantanamo.
Taliban remains on defensive over bombing that killed 5 UAE dilomats.
Bin Laden documents: worry over IS tactics, 'aging' Al-Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple files $1 billion suit against chip supplier Qualcomm.
U.S. bankers tell Europeans to think positively on Trump.
Berlin: No reason to speculate about return to G8 format with Russia.
Paramount gets $1bn Chinese funding.
