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Alliances December 21, 2015

Man poised to lead India barred from entering US

The man poised to lead India -- one of America's staunchest allies in Asia and a nation of more than a billion people -- cannot even legally enter the United States.

Alliances December 21, 2015

Biden goes to Asia to reconnect amid China rumblings and recent Middle East focus

The Obama administration turns its attention next week to Asia with Vice President Biden taking a week-long trip to the region amid China’s renewed claim to a dispute territory and warnings to encroaching planes.

Alliances December 21, 2015

US airlines advised to comply with China defense zone

As tensions flare over Beijing’s newly declared air defense zone, U.S. airlines are being advised to comply with China’s demand that it be told of any flights passing through the disputed area.

Alliances December 21, 2015

Obama briefs Saudi Arabia's king on Iran deal

President Barack Obama has briefed Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on the interim agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Alliances December 20, 2015

US-Afghan security pact in jeopardy as Karzai makes new demands

A long-term Afghanistan security pact was in jeopardy Tuesday after Afghan President Hamid Karzai made new demands, prompting the United States to threaten to withdraw all forces after 2014.

Alliances December 20, 2015

Capitol Hill skepticism over Iran nuclear deal results in sanctions threat

Congress is voicing widespread, bipartisan skepticism about the deal between the United States and Iran to curb that country’s nuclear program, with several senators vowing Sunday to weigh additional sanctions on the isolated Middle East country.

Alliances December 20, 2015

President Obama's statement on nuclear deal with Iran

President Barack Obama's statement Saturday night on the interim nuclear deal reached with Iran, as provided by the White House:

Alliances December 20, 2015

US expresses concern after China sets air defense zone over East China Sea

The Chinese Defense Ministry on Saturday issued a map of an East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone that includes a chain of disputed islands also claimed by Japan, triggering a protest from Tokyo. The United States also expressed concern about China's  "unilateral action."

Alliances December 20, 2015

Obama, Morocco's king meet at White House

President Barack Obama has met with Morocco's King Mohammed VI at the White House for talks on a range of issues.

Alliances December 20, 2015

Obama reportedly to pen letter to Afghan people admitting 'mistakes,' as part of security deal

U.S. and Afghan officials reportedly have reached a tentative agreement on a critical security pact -- which would include President Obama writing a letter to the Afghan people acknowledging mistakes during the "war on terror."

Alliances December 20, 2015

New US Ambassador Kennedy to arrive in Tokyo Friday

Caroline Kennedy arrives in Japan on Friday as a new U.S. ambassador with one important strength: She has the ear of the American president.