De-escalating the military confrontation while leaving the economic pressure campaign in place.
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"That neighbor did a very good job in de-escalating the situation," Limani said.
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We believe that de-escalating the term addiction, and instead using "overuse," is key.
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France sent an emissary to Iran on Tuesday aimed at de-escalating the tensions.
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France sent an emissary to Iran on Tuesday aimed at de-escalating the tensions.
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Over the past several years, U.S. policymakers have called for "de-escalating" the Syrian war.
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"As you all see the situation on the peninsula is generally de-escalating," Geng said.
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A second area of potential cooperation is de-escalating surging tensions between Israel and Iran.
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"We have to find ways of de-escalating police response to black people," she said.
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Officers should be better trained at de-escalating intense situations, having situational awareness and prioritizing threats.
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Are you equally capable of de-escalating tensions, or are you just a one-trick pony?
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The trade war with China shows no signs of ending — or even de-escalating — this year.
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What's happening: The dovish shift from the Fed and global central banks, and de-escalating China-U.
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National security adviser John Bolton said Monday that Pakistan has committed to de-escalating tensions with India.
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Instead of de-escalating and searching for a diplomatic exit-ramp, Trump is compounding his original mistake.
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Women are more successful at de-escalating situations and understand the loss of being away from family.
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Relaxing the rules on small arms exports is counterproductive to the U.S. objective of de-escalating these conflicts.
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Lately, officials in Beijing and Washington have telegraphed that they're making progress in de-escalating the trade war.
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Central to de-escalating situations on the streets is helping law enforcement learn their implicit biases, experts say.
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He says that when authorities are conducting in-home searches, labs can also help by de-escalating tense situations.
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This month in Vancouver environmental groups gave free training on mass protests, blockades, and de-escalating confrontations with police.
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At Mayo, he's been slowly and methodically de-escalating or de-intensifying treatments with informed consent from his patients.
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Together, we are targeting problem situations in real time, de-escalating tensions and frustrations that inevitably lead to violence.
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However, in the hopes of de-escalating the situation, the captains directed their gunners to step away from their weapons.
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A deal is would be seen as a step in de-escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
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In response, the officer appears to replace his gun with a baton, visibly de-escalating the threat to Mr. Minassian.
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What will happen if Trump feels de-escalating the situation in Korea will involve a loss of face for him?
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A vote on the resolution comes after tensions between Tehran and the United States spiked earlier this year before de-escalating.
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"Our focus in the Gulf remains firmly one of de-escalating the current tensions," said Andy Brown, the ship's commanding officer.
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During the Nevada debate, Bloomberg called for de-escalating trade tensions with China and called for greater cooperation on climate matters.
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The news raised hopes that the world's two largest economies could soon make substantial progress in de-escalating their protracted trade dispute.
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Women are generally experts at recognizing, de-escalating and calming the rage of angry men in order to get the job done.
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As Fast Company noted, big tech companies currently seem more interested in de-escalating cyberwarfare (and thus avoiding its headaches) than starting it.
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The PLO's current chair is the relatively moderate Mahmoud Abbas, whose opposition to violence played a role in de-escalating the second intifada.
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"Acting Secretary Shanahan's focus is on de-escalating tensions and urging both of the nations to avoid further military action," the statement added.
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The deputy who stunned Phounsy had received psychiatric emergency response training, a program similar to CIT that emphasizes de-escalating mental health emergencies.
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Those gains came amid hopes that the world's two largest economies could soon make substantial progress in de-escalating their protracted trade dispute.
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It has raised hopes that the two economic giants might soon be able to make substantial progress in de-escalating their trade war.
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The U.K. and Iran are working on de-escalating tensions after the tit-for-tat seizure of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.
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Given decades of war in the Middle East, the American people know that de-escalating a conflict is much harder than starting one.
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The three countries also highlighted the importance of de-escalating tensions in Iraq and Iran, and reaffirmed their determination to fight Islamic State.
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"We must hold Russia accountable and demand that they honor the Minsk Agreements, beginning by de-escalating the violence in eastern Ukraine," Pence said.
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S. trade negotiators edged closer towards sealing a phase one deal in a boost to hopes for de-escalating a drawn out tariff dispute.
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It has been an invaluable guide for both of us, especially when it comes to de-escalating those inevitable conflicts between parents and kids.
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For veteran officers, training now includes three full days of instruction in de-escalating confrontations and treating people, including criminals, with respect and fairness.
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Europe is emphasizing its efforts at de-escalating tensions, and has already had three meetings as part of a new security dialogue with Iran.
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The apparent pause in North Korea's belligerent behavior raised hopes in Seoul and Washington that Mr. Kim's government might be de-escalating the standoff.
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Markets appear to be betting that Trump's new tariffs are merely another negotiating tactic, one that will ultimately result in a de-escalating deal.
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Both Barton and Doyle said the attack appeared to be politically motivated and urged lawmakers to begin de-escalating partisan tensions within their own ranks.
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Our number one priority at that point was artist and guest safety, and de-escalating tension as the cops were very close to calling back up.
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He said the White House should reexamine how extensively cops are trained -- especially on de-escalating conflict -- and additional equipment they can receive from the military.
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"It's one way of de-escalating tensions in the South China Sea," she said, adding that hotlines between China and the ASEAN governments would be established.
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With this decision, it's earning back some of the goodwill it's lost in recent months, and de-escalating a potential platform war for PC virtual reality.
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Moon and Kim's meeting ended with the two signing a declaration aimed at de-escalating tensions between the two Koreas, neighboring countries still technically at war.
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S. strategy or de-escalating and turning his attention to the manifold social and economic problems that the Chinese people will surely demand that he address.
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Brown's officers were now required to take refresher courses on de-escalating conflict, and the department regularly shared all use-of-force data with the public.
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" But pointing to the new set of sanctions the president announced against Iran, he said, "It also doesn't seem as if we are truly de-escalating.
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In the House, Republicans across the board said the situation with Iran is de-escalating and now is not the time to challenge the president's authority.
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However, nervousness about the United States and China agreeing a so-called "phase one" deal aimed at de-escalating their prolonged trade dispute limited further gains.
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South Korea responded to Kim's remarks on Tuesday, calling for a dialogue between Seoul and Pyongyang aimed at de-escalating tensions ahead of the Winter Games.
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However, nervousness about the United States and China agreeing a so-called "phase one" deal aimed at de-escalating their prolonged trade dispute weighed on sentiment.
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Pakistan touted Abhinandan's return as "as a goodwill gesture aimed at de-escalating rising tensions with India" after weeks of unease that threatened to spiral into war.
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Because health care professionals are not permitted to attack, shoot or otherwise harm patients, they have been forced to develop techniques for de-escalating potentially violent situations.
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"Risk assets extended their gains after it was clear (Trump's) speech was de-escalating the U.S.-Iran conflict," said Edward Moya, senior market analyst, OANDA New York.
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It added that Mattis and Attiyah had also discussed the current state of operations against Islamic State and the importance of de-escalating tensions in the Gulf.
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Catalonia will declare independence from Spain on Monday, a pro-independence lawmaker claimed Wednesday, further dimming hopes of de-escalating tensions between Madrid and the semiautonomous region.
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The quashing of that sentence last month was seen by some opposition activists as a way of de-escalating tensions with Kremlin critics while avoiding making bigger concessions.
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Malcolm Tarbitt, Executive Director of Safety and Security at the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), suggested de-escalating police activity, while counterintuitive, might also help improve security.
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On narcotics Mr Obama shifted the government's emphasis from interdiction to reducing demand at home, de-escalating the drug war, which is fought most ferociously on foreign soil.
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For now, they are only hurling abuse and threats at each other, but there is no sign of either de-escalating their confrontation over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme.
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Tostee, who plead not guilty in the Queensland state Supreme Court, maintained he was "de-escalating" the situation by locking Wright out after she became erratic and aggressive.
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Instead of the tactical weapons de-escalating the conflict, as proponents claim they would, the simulation shows conflict spiraling out of control after the use of tactical weapons.
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Mattis discussed the state of relations among Gulf Arab states and "the importance of de-escalating tensions" in his call with Attiyah, the Pentagon said in a statement.
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While very light on substance, Trump and Kim Jong Un's meeting is a positive step in de-escalating tensions and addressing the threat of North Korea's nuclear weapons.
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"Based on the president's speech today and certainly based on the intelligence … I would say that I'm optimistic that we can look at a de-escalating environment," Rep.
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"We are ready to continue talks with all parties in order to contribute to de-escalating tensions and re-establishing stability in the region," added the E3 group.
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President Obama promised peace in the Middle East, and initially ran on de-escalating U.S. interventionist foreign policy and the perpetual warfare the United States has been engaged in.
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While the agreement is a welcome development in de-escalating tensions between the world's two biggest economies, it apparently makes commitments that China will find almost impossible to fulfill.
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But both sides said the two leaders quickly turned to a discussion of how they could work together, including on combating cyberattacks and de-escalating the war in Syria.
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While the agreement is a welcome development in de-escalating tensions between the world's two biggest economies, it apparently makes commitments that China will find almost impossible to fulfil.
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France can help in crisis management or de-escalating problems, as with Mr Hariri, but Mr Macron must ultimately recognise that "what matters is getting Americans on board," he suggests.
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Realizing that anxiety is just part of the human experience and—despite our worries—people aren't noticing us, can be incredibly helpful at normalizing and de-escalating anxiety, Chapman says.
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He will continue to tweet wild stabs at escalation and propose more double-secret sanctions, before de-escalating and repeating the cycle, because it is all he knows to do.
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This is a clear opportunity for businesses to retrain their managers on how to cater to the customer and learn the essential art of de-escalating a hairy situation.3.
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Ali said foreign mediation would be essential to de-escalating the situation, due to the high levels of domestic pressure on both sides not to back down to their bitter rivals.
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It's a lighthearted comedy whose final act includes a drive-by shooting, and whose last moments show Craig putting down his gun and de-escalating the violence that fills his neighborhood.
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"The agreement can be fruitful if it is expanded to all of Syria and includes all the area that we discussed in Astana talks for de-escalating the tension," Qasemi said.
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The United States and China are expected to sign the Phase 1 trade deal on Wednesday, de-escalating a prolonged confrontation that has disrupted global supply chains and rattled financial markets.
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Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the Phase 1 trade deal on Wednesday in Washington, de-escalating the 18-month bilateral dispute that stokes fears of a global recession.
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Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the Phase 1 trade deal on Wednesday in Washington, de-escalating the 18-month bilateral dispute that stokes fears of a global recession.
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Beijing and Washington continue to negotiate for a phase one trade deal aimed at de-escalating a trade dispute that has roiled global markets and stoked worries about a global recession.
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PARIS (Reuters) - France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he would meet Iranian officials ahead of this weekend's G7 summit and make proposals aimed at de-escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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If the Iranian government is able to speak with one voice and manage the rogue actions of radicals, it will help pave the way toward de-escalating tensions with their Saudi counterparts.
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There are "rising hopes that the upcoming U.S.-China trade talks will be off to a good start with the recent de-escalating moves," OCBC analysts said in a note to clients.
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President Trump was within his right to order this attack and is now correctly de-escalating the conflict with the clear mandate that we must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear capability.
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Mogherini said international efforts in Syria were aimed at "de-escalating the military activities, and not escalating them," and urged Turkey, Russia and Iran to work on de-escalation zones as promised.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Monday Pakistan's foreign minister has assured him Islamabad is committed to de-escalating tensions with India and dealing "firmly" with terrorists.
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A statement from the Kurdish-led authorities on Wednesday seemed telling, the saying they welcomed statements by Russia's foreign minister and hoped that Russia would play a role in de-escalating the situation.
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In addition to learning moves like the eye-strike, head-kick, and knee-to-the-groin, women practice verbal sparring with the men and drill in de-escalating situations before they become physical.
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"Iraq has shown zero signs of de-escalating," said a statement by the KRG Security Council about the deployment, adding that units being brought to the region include Iranian-backed Popular Mobilisation paramilitaries.
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LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that the accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger jet in Iran reinforced the importance of de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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On Tuesday, 12 July, a panel of international maritime law experts will deliver a legal ruling that is the best chance to begin de-escalating the territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
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"Indeed, the dramatic de-escalating China-US trade talks should warrant a more conservative monetary easing," he said, adding that market attention is likely to shift to the outcome of the trade negotiations.
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The UAE would show restraint after the sabotage attacks, a senior official said on Wednesday, and was committed to de-escalating tensions during a "difficult situation" caused by Iranian behavior in the region.
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"More broadly, the president and King discussed the challenges posed by Iran's provocative activities in the region, agreeing on the importance of an inclusive approach to de-escalating regional conflicts," the White House said.
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In last night's two-episode finale, Holden and his crew work to counter Ashford's plans, ultimately de-escalating the situation, and convinces the station to open up gates to the rest of the galaxy.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan announced his return "as a goodwill gesture aimed at de-escalating rising tensions with India", it added, echoing Pakistan's stance this week that wants to resolve the conflict through talks.
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While many departments have reacted to police violence with soul-searching and an emphasis on de-escalating tense situations, some Phoenix officials blame people who they say are just too aggressive toward the police.
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Biden and Erdogan also talked about the "importance of de-escalating recent tensions between Turkey and Iraq in a manner that respects Iraqi sovereignty," the White House said in a statement released on Sunday.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Washington this week to discuss de-escalating the tensions in the region and fighting ISIS.
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Though the occupation is still in its early days, the government seems committed to de-escalating the situation, not only to avoid loss of life, but also to diminish the appeal of the occupiers.
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Asian stocks edged higher on Friday after the United States and China agreed on Thursday to hold high-level talks early in October, raising hopes for substantial progress in de-escalating their trade conflict.
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Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Premier Liu reportedly said Tuesday that he had been in discussion with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, with the aim of de-escalating a global trade war.
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The latest violence came amid concerns that Beijing, frustrated by an eight-week crisis that shows no sign of de-escalating, may be gearing up for a more hard-line response to the protest movement.
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Iran: The country unloaded missiles from at least two small boats in its territorial waters on Friday, a move that two American officials said was a sign of de-escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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United States diplomacy has emphasized calls for peace but has conspicuously declined to offer what diplomats call "offramps" — easy, low-stakes opportunities for both sides to begin de-escalating, which are considered essential first steps.
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LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that the accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger jet in Iran reinforced the importance of de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Don't hold an objectI get that officers have tasers with great de-escalating, limb-aiming abilities, but if you're rocking a screwdriver that'll put the fear in three or more able-bodied crime-fighting professionals.
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Erler welcomed Rex Tillerson's post-G20 trip to Kiev, where the U.S. Secretary of State made clear that the United States expected Russia to make the first move in de-escalating the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
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As Trump made clear in his interview with "Axios on HBO," he has no interest in de-escalating his fights with the press, because he thinks it works for him politically and his crowds demand it.
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The national interest now requires that the available plethora of loyal Republicans with considerable policy experience be tapped to generate new and workable strategies for de-escalating this confrontation as a way to attain U.S. goals.
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"Secretary Pompeo led diplomatic engagement directly, and that played an essential role in de-escalating the tensions between the two sides," State Department deputy spokesperson Robert Palladino said in a briefing in Washington on March 5.
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The agreements, which usually expire after five years, mandate changes in training and policies like supervision, reporting contacts with the public, conducting searches, using force, de-escalating conflict, handling people with mental illnesses, and race relations.
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The global headwinds that were primarily responsible for the Fed's dovish pivot in 2019 have now largely subsided, with trade tensions de-escalating and recent developments in the UK reducing the likelihood of a disorderly Brexit.
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Wanzhou's arrest has sparked concern of a major collision between the U.S. and China, at a time when both economic powers were set to begin three months of negotiations aimed at de-escalating their global trade war.
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Her set was undoubtedly the most controversial moment of the evening, but whether her statement sufficiently captured the nuance of the situation, or will be remotely useful in terms of de-escalating violence, is far less certain.
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Pakistan touted Abhinandan's return as "as a goodwill gesture aimed at de-escalating rising tensions with India" after weeks of unease that threatened to spiral into war after both countries used jets for bombing missions this week.
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The decision to reopen discussions on the South China Sea after a hiatus of several years offers the promise of de-escalating tensions in the South China Sea, an issue that has strained Washington's relationship with Beijing.
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Rome has long said that existing sanctions are damaging Italian firms trading with Moscow, and calls for de-escalating tensions with Moscow have grown louder since a new anti-establishment government took office in Italy in June.
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Migrants at the Greek-Turkish land border began to be transported back to Istanbul by bus this week, witnesses at the border said, de-escalating a standoff that initially set off fears of another European migration crisis.
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The news came as Washington and Beijing are set to begin negotiations aimed at de-escalating their bruising trade war, which is adding to deepening worries over higher U.S. interest rates and other risks to global growth.
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Turkey and Russia, which support opposing sides in Syria, agreed to work toward de-escalating the fighting in Idlib and creating a demilitarized zone under agreements in 2017 and 2018 known as the Astana and Sochi accords.
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He also said Mr. Trump wants to try to identify potential areas of cooperation with Russia, be it on de-escalating the conflict in Syria, addressing the nuclear threat from North Korea or confronting transnational terrorist threats.
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Germany, one of the few Western countries with a permanent embassy in Pyongyang, has advocated peaceful approaches to de-escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula and criticized some of Trump's more bellicose rhetoric regarding the potential nuclear flashpoint.
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According to the Police Executive Research Forum, a law enforcement think tank, police recruits receive an average of 107 hours of training in firearms and defensive techniques, but only 16 hours in crisis intervention and de-escalating conflicts.
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Officer Zink pointed out that sirens and flashing lights alone can be catastrophic sensory overload for people with autism, while a calm voice and a reassuring demeanor can go a long way toward de-escalating a tense confrontation.
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And in making the announcement, Mr. Putin noted at length areas where the United States could continue or expand their cooperation, including space rockets, de-escalating the war in Syria and the long history of shared oil projects.
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The news came as Washington and Beijing begin three months of negotiations aimed at de-escalating their bruising trade war, which is adding to global investors' worries over rising U.S. interest rates and other risks to global economic growth.
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"The unilateral cancellation of the nuclear agreement caused a crisis that could have been avoided through negotiations," he said referring to Trump's withdrawal from the deal, but added the EU could play an important role in de-escalating tensions.
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The news came as Washington and Beijing begin three months of negotiations aimed at de-escalating their bruising trade war, which is adding to lingering investor jitters over higher U.S. interest rates and other risks to global economic growth.
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Analysts at Eurasia Group predicted the most likely outcome of Soleimani's death would be a months-long "escalatory cycle" of tit-for-tat responses in the Middle East, before mediation efforts eventually lead to de-escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
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"It seems there were multiple opportunities to do this in a de-escalating way, and it seems like everything they did in response was escalating," said Mark Dorosin, the managing lawyer at the University of North Carolina Center for Civil Rights.
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The warring parties, which have been meeting in Sweden for the past week, also agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange and to de-escalating violence around Taiz, where intense battles have raged between the Saudi-backed forces and Houthi rebels.
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Yet even when detailed policies are present, as in New York, the police have not always succeeded in de-escalating tense situations involving mentally ill people, which have become one of the most common and fraught calls that officers respond to.
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Risk appetite was also whetted by news that the United States and China had agreed to hold high-level talks early in October that fueled optimism for substantial progress in de-escalating the long, bitter trade conflict between the two.
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Risk appetite was also whetted by news that the United States and China had agreed to hold high-level talks early in October that fuelled optimism for substantial progress in de-escalating the long, bitter trade conflict between the two.
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The ECB's problem is the global trade war shows no sign of de-escalating, Italy is once again in conflict with the European Commission, German industry continues to post dismal figures, stock markets are tumbling and a hard Brexit is threatened.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday and the two men "emphasized the importance of de-escalating tensions and the need to support security and stability in Iraq," Trudeau's office said in a statement.
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CAIRO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Salman rang Iraqi President Berham Saleh on Saturday to discuss the importance of de-escalating regional tensions, the Saudi news agency reported, after Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani was killed in a U.S. air strike.
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RISKS Draghi's problem is that a global trade war shows no sign of de-escalating, Italy is again in conflict with the European Commission, German industry continues to post dismal figures, stocks are tumbling, and the threat of a hard Brexit looms.
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"These provocative actions risk exacerbating the current conflict and narrow the prospects for a peaceful settlement," State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement, calling on all parties to return to U.N. negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions in the conflict.
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"The secretary and the minister also discussed mutual security interests, including the current status of operations against ISIS, and the importance of de-escalating tensions so all partners in the Gulf region can focus on next steps in meeting common goals," Cabiness added.
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While this type of rhetoric is consistent with past statements from Pyongyang, it is notable that it comes just hours after Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson alluded to signs of progress toward diplomatically de-escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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We need more facilities where these hurting people can be treated and helped, and we need more funding to train our law enforcement professionals to deal with the mentally ill, de-escalating scary situations that all too often end up in bloodshed.
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Speaking to CNBC's Steve Sedgwick at the Ambrosetti Forum in Italy on Friday, Ferguson said President Donald Trump was now in a position where he would be unable to prevent lasting damage to U.S.-China relations by de-escalating their protracted trade dispute.
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"Investors have been very bullish, thanks to de-escalating risks, which is causing valuations to expand - the sort of context that becomes more sensitive when a new risk like the virus emerges," said Salman Baig, a cross-asset investment manager at Unigestion.
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But others sentenced in connection with a summer of Moscow protests calling for free elections remain behind bars, and Ustinov's case is seen by some opposition activists as a way of de-escalating tensions with Kremlin critics while avoiding making bigger concessions.
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CAIRO, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Salman rang Iraqi President Berham Saleh on Saturday to discuss the importance of de-escalating regional tensions, the Saudi news agency reported, after Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani was killed in a U.S. air strike.
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"This reduction in the use of force cannot be attributed to anything other than what can now be statistically shown: Officers in the field are de-escalating volatile situations with regularity and skill," Seattle Police Department Chief Kathleen O'Toole said in a statement.
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RISKS Draghi's problem is that the global trade war shows no sign of de-escalating, while Italy is once again in conflict with the European Commission, German industry continues to post dismal figures, stock markets are tumbling, and the threat of a hard Brexit looms.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is focused on de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and urged them both to avoid further military action, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, without saying if he had spoken with his counterparts from either nation.
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A Saudi-based money market manager told Reuters that although he had not received a directive from the Saudi central bank to stop dealings with Qatar, he was "taking precautionary steps to keep away" until the situation started to show signs of de-escalating.
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"While very light on substance, the meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un in Singapore represents a positive step in de-escalating tensions between our countries, addressing the threat of North Korea's nuclear weapons, and moving toward a more peaceful future," Sanders said.
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The yuan notched its third straight monthly gain in November, but traders said they were reluctant to chase the currency higher while there was still uncertainty over a possible interim deal between China and the United States to begin de-escalating their trade war.
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China and the United States have imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of each others' goods, and the talks are aimed at de-escalating a conflict that has roiled financial markets, disrupted manufacturing supply chains and shrunk U.S. farm exports.
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"I'm not sure how this situation de-escalates, not just because of the media hype on both sides, but also because China may not have an interest in de-escalating," said Yvonne Chiu, assistant professor at the Department of Politics at the University of Hong Kong.
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China and the United States have imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of each others' goods, and the talks are aimed at de-escalating a conflict that has roiled financial markets, disrupted manufacturing supply chains and shrunk U.S. farm exports.
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"The mandate provides Switzerland the opportunity to contribute to de-escalating tensions between the two countries and thus play a constructive role on behalf of regional stability," a Swiss government statement announcing the agreement said, noting such stability would also be in the interest of Venezuela's neighbouring countries.
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He will have to fulfill Mr. de Blasio's promise to make neighborhood policing a permanent and meaningful change in how the department operates, with well-trained officers getting out of their patrol cars, getting to know shopkeepers and pastors, children and parents, gaining trust, de-escalating conflicts, preventing crime.
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A senior administration official told the news service last week that the Trump administration was hopeful that more U.S. prisoners could be released if Iran is serious about de-escalating tensions between the two countries following a series of incidents that have drawn the U.S. and Iran close to war.
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After delivering a speech last week that appeared aimed at de-escalating the primary battle against Mr. Biden, Mr. Sanders laced into his opponent on Sunday night with a vigor that signaled that the fight — if not for delegates, then for the soul of the Democratic Party — was not over.
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Defense Secretary Mattis and Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid al-Attiyah also discussed the current state of operations against the ISIS and the importance of de-escalating tensions so all partners in the gulf region can focus on next steps in meeting common goals, the Pentagon added.
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Stein also advocates measures to reduce cultures of violence in the schools and communities through restorative justice and expanding access to mental health services, and periodic training for law enforcement officers on de-escalating mental health crises, restorative justice and conflict resolution, mental health self-checks and privilege and bias self-checks.
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"We welcome the result of the G7 summit in Biarritz, namely that the United States is more willing to talk... Everyone must contribute, including Iran, towards de-escalating the situation in the region and we want to play our part too," Maas told reporters before a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Helsinki.
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Rather than encouraging humane enforcement and 21st century policing reforms at one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the country, the NBPC has too often used a thin green line to shield wrongdoing, like when it reflexively denounced as "despicable" a CBP award for de-escalating deadly-force encounters to save lives.
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This can be achieved by immediately de-escalating tensions; by eventually bringing the 2015 Iran Nuclear accord (JCPOA) back to the bargaining table, albeit in a new and strengthened form; and by fully supporting peace negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Iran that could include implementation of a regional Missile Technology Control Regime.
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Despite tensions related to Russia's ongoing attack on the United States, a shared goal of de-escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula could prove fertile ground for combining efforts, particularly if Putin can help deliver a Kim who actually wants to talk and is willing to take "concrete and verifiable" steps toward denuclearization.
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The New York Times interviewed experts in police officers' tactics about the recent shooting of Keith Lamont Scott, a black man whose death set off protests in Charlotte, N.C. They offered their views on the crucial moments when the officers at the scene might have tried a different approach aimed at de-escalating the standoff.
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The footage of Satan-2 was likely meant to show the ongoing sophistication of Russia's missile program and how little Putin is deterred from pursuing more advanced capabilities in the wake of reporting that you, Mr. President, noted that he was taking a more moderate tone and talking about de-escalating the nuclear arms race.
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Earlier on Wall Street, stocks initially rose across the board after news emerged that China would cut tariffs on cars made in the U.S. In addition, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He was reportedly in discussion with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, with the aim of de-escalating a global trade war.
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A president embarking on a re-election campaign — and who complained repeatedly on Sunday that he receives no credit from the media for de-escalating tensions with North Korea and for the freeze on underground nuclear tests and test-launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles — would most likely cast this as a victory, as another restraint on Mr. Kim.
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The execution has been, inevitably, Trumpy, but the goals — drawing down in Syria and Central Asia, confronting China while de-escalating with North Korea, burden-shifting to other NATO powers in Europe while keeping our relationship with Russia cool but short of Cold War hostility — are more strategically reasonable than the Bushian and Clintonite forms of interventionism that Trump campaigned against.
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Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoAfghan president vows to take revenge after Islamic State attack on wedding The Hill's Morning Report - Trump on defense over economic jitters Latest pro-democracy rally draws tens of thousands in Hong Kong MORE on Sunday said Iran would have to make "enormous change" in order for the U.S. to consider de-escalating sanctions against the country.
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As national security adviser, his comment about using the "Libyan model" of diplomacy toward North Korea was widely viewed as being unhelpful in de-escalating tensions between Washington and Pyongyang, because after then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi agreed to abandon his nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief during the Bush administration, he was overthrown and killed by rebels backed by Washington years later.
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Sheila Jackson LeeSheila Jackson LeeThe US should work to counter India's actions against the people of Kashmir Sheila Jackson Lee tops colleagues in House floor speaking days over past decade Omar calls on US to investigate Turkey over possible war crimes in Syria MORE (D-Texas), agree – Pakistan is playing a constructive, restrained role in de-escalating tensions in the region, including efforts to help end America's longest war, in Afghanistan.
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It could be higher, and personally I will certainly wish that we take all the right policies in order to have more growth, so de-escalating the trade tensions, sitting around the table, addressing the issues that the system has, and proposing new terms and a new legal framework within which trade operators, companies, the enterprises, the SMEs, the big corporates can trade and can expect the terms of trade, is in my view an imperative if you want to continue to see growth.
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Rep. Mike GallagherMichael (Mike) John GallagherGOP lawmaker: New sanctions provide 'offramp' from rising US-Iran tensions GOP Congressman reacts to Trump's address Hillicon Valley: DHS warns of Iranian cyber threats | YouTube updates child content policy | California privacy law takes effect | Tech, cyber issues to watch in 2020 MORE (R-Wis.) on Wednesday praised President TrumpDonald John TrumpPence: Intelligence shows Iran directing militias not to attack U.S. targets Mnuchin aims to wait until end of 2020 to disclose Secret Service costs for Trump's travel: report Pressure building on Pelosi over articles of impeachment MORE for de-escalating tensions with Iran by focusing on sanctions instead of further hostilities.
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Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersTop Sanders adviser: Warren isn't competing for 'same pool of voters' Eight Democratic presidential hopefuls to appear in CNN climate town hall Top aide Jeff Weaver lays out Sanders's path to victory MORE (I-Vt.) on Tuesday expressed cautious optimism about President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump pushes back on recent polling data, says internal numbers are 'strongest we've had so far' Illinois state lawmaker apologizes for photos depicting mock assassination of Trump Scaramucci assembling team of former Cabinet members to speak out against Trump MORE's historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. "While very light on substance, the meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un in Singapore represents a positive step in de-escalating tensions between our countries, addressing the threat of North Korea's nuclear weapons, and moving toward a more peaceful future," Sanders said in a statement.
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