Alliances December 13, 2016 US halts some Saudi arms sales over Yemen deaths concerns The Obama administration is terminating some sales of military arms to Saudi Arabia over concerns about the killing of civilians in Yemen by a Saudi-led coalition.
Alliances December 5, 2016 What a difference 2016 makes: Viral pic shows doomed Western leaders together With Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi the latest political casualty of the populist wave surging across Europe and the United States, a photograph from April is going viral that shows just how much the political situation in the West has changed in just a few tumultuous months.
Alliances November 22, 2016 As Congress eyes tough line on China in Hong Kong, Trump's stance unclear After Republican senators introduced legislation last week that would target Chinese interference in Hong Kong, questions linger as to whether Donald Trump’s hands-off foreign policy approach will go along with such measures – or whether his anti-China stance is limited to trade.
Trump Transition November 17, 2016 Japan PM says 'I can have great confidence' in Trump after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe became the first world leader to meet President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday, seeking reassurances over the future of the U.S.-Japan security and trade relations.
Alliances November 15, 2016 Obama defends legacy, takes swipe at Republicans on final European tour President Obama defended his "vision" and sought to shore up his legacy Tuesday on his final European tour, telling reporters that Americans think he did “a pretty good job” despite the election of Donald Trump – while using the occasion to take another swipe at congressional Republicans for blocking his initiatives.
ELECTIONS October 25, 2016 Obama to travel to Greece, Germany, Peru after Election Day President Obama will travel to Europe and Latin America the week after the presidential election. It's expected to be his last major foreign trip before he leaves office in January.
Alliances October 1, 2016 White House corrects itself after transcript puts Jerusalem in Israel The White House corrected itself Friday after it initially sent out a version of President Obama’s remarks at the funeral of former Israel President Shimon Peres listing Jerusalem as being in Israel.
Secretary of Defense September 30, 2016 Carter: Philippine president's 'Hitler' comments 'deeply troubling' Defense Secretary Ash Carter hinted Friday at U.S. impatience with the Philippine government over inflammatory comments by President Rodrigo Duterte.
Middle East September 17, 2016 Powell says Israel has 200 nukes pointed at Iran in leaked 2015 email In a private email exchange last year leaked this week by hackers, former Secretary of State Colin Powell discussed Israel's nuclear weapons capability with a friend, saying the country has 200 warheads.
Alliances September 14, 2016 Sources: US lifting sanctions on Burma as Suu Kyi visits A U.S. official and congressional aides say that President Barack Obama is set to lift U.S. economic sanctions on Myanmar.
Alliances August 29, 2016 Obama to meet with Turkey's Erdogan on Asia trip President Barack Obama will meet with the president of Turkey next week when he travels to Asia for meetings with world leaders.