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January 27, 2021

U.S. Agencies Halt and Review Trump's Designation of Yemen's Houthi Rebels as Terror Group
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Tony Blinken as secretary of state Tuesday in
a 78-22 vote. Blinken has said he will prioritize multilateralism and
suggested during his confirmation hearing the U.S. is open to reentering
the Iran nuclear deal. He has also promised a tougher stance against
Russia and the continuation of a hard-line approach on China and
Venezuela.

In other news from the State Department, a spokesperson said it is
reviewing the designation of Yemen's Houthi rebels by the Trump
administration as a terrorist group. On Monday, the Treasury Department
said it was authorizing financial transactions with the Houthis for the
next month, after aid groups and the U.N. warned the move would cut off
Yemenis from much-needed aid and essential transactions.


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