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December 20, 2015

China’s aid for Philippines dwarfed by that of US, private companies

It’s been spending tens of billions of dollars to become the most powerful regional military force, in a bid to rival America as the world’s superpower. It’s the second-largest economy in the world – and happens to be the Philippines’ neighbor.

December 20, 2015

US quietly releasing $1.6B in Pakistan assistance

The U.S. has quietly decided to release more than $1.6 billion in military and economic aid to Pakistan that was suspended when relations between the two countries disintegrated over the covert raid that killed Osama bin Laden and deadly U.S. airstrikes against Pakistani soldiers.

December 20, 2015

US reportedly to scale back aid to Egyptian government

U.S. officials said Wednesday that the Obama administration is poised to slash hundreds of millions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Egypt. The announcement is expected this week, once official notifications have been made to all interested parties.

December 20, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Pakistani premier pledges to reconsider jailed doctor case

Congressional and private activists lobbying to free the doctor who helped the CIA pinpoint Usama Bin Laden have won assurances from Pakistan's prime minister that his government will reconsider the case, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ has learned.

December 20, 2015

Pro-strike lawmakers mum as startling videos surface of Syrian rebels

Lawmakers who were early champions of a U.S. strike on Assad regime targets in Syria have stayed mum as video clips emerge appearing to show opposition soldiers both killing unarmed men and indicating they have possession of chemical weapons. 

December 20, 2015

Report: USAID wasting millions in taxpayer dollars in Afghanistan

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has continued to provide millions of American taxpayer dollars to an Afghan government agency that has been repeatedly cited for fraud and abuse, according to a new report. 

December 20, 2015

Michigan lawmaker launches campaign to free American prisoner in Iran

Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., marched onto the House floor Thursday night, earnestly seeking support from as many colleagues as he could  find on an issue beholden to no party line. Armed with a one-paged pamphlet slightly larger than a post card, Kildee passed out information on an American from his district who has been held prisoner in Iran for the past two years.

December 20, 2015

McCain, Graham call for suspending US aid to Egypt

Two Republican senators are calling on the Obama administration to suspend U.S. aid amid spiraling violence in Egypt. 

December 20, 2015

China slams US over $1.83B weapons sale to Taiwan

The Obama administration announced a $1.83 billion arms sale to Taiwan on Wednesday, drawing an immediate rebuke and threats of retaliation from Taipei's rival Beijing.

December 20, 2015

US ambassador to UN will visit Ebola-hit West Africa

The United States ambassador to the United Nations is on her way to visit all three of the West African countries hit hardest by the Ebola outbreak, amid rising calls for travel restrictions back home in the U.S.