December 20, 2015 Former CIA deputy director says US misjudged Al Qaeda's resurgence after bin Laden's death A forthcoming book by the former deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency argues that the U.S. underestimated Al Qaeda's ability to regain its former strength following the killing of Usama bin Laden in 2011.Â
December 20, 2015 North Korea reportedly billed US for dinner during hostage mission Director of National Intelligence James Clapper was presented with a bill by North Korean officials for his share of a sumptuous dinner during a secret mission to retrieve two American prisoners from captivity last November, according to a published report.Â
December 20, 2015 Obama calls for religious tolerance, gender equity in final speech of India visit President Barack Obama gently nudged India Tuesday to fulfill its constitution's pledge to uphold the "dignity of the individual," drawing on his own experience as a minority in the United States as he closed out a three-day visit to New Delhi.
December 20, 2015 Obama becomes first US president to take in India's Republic Day parade President Barack Obama on Monday took in a grand display of Indian military hardware, marching bands and elaborately dressed camels, becoming the first American leader to be honored as chief guest at India's annual Republic Day festivities.
December 20, 2015 Obama, Bushes lead US tributes to late Saudi King Abdullah President Barack Obama expressed condolences and offered sympathy Thursday to the people of Saudi Arabia upon the death of King Abdullah, an important ally and a major force in the Muslim world.
December 20, 2015 NSA program reportedly helped US gather evidence against North Korea in Sony hack A program implemented by the National Security Agency to help the U.S. and its allies track the computers and networks used by North Korean hackers was critical in gathering information that led Washington to conclude Pyongyang was behind last year's cyberattack on Sony Pictures.
December 20, 2015 Obama hosts UK Prime Minister Cameron for working dinner President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron had a working dinner Thursday night at the White House as Cameron began a two-day visit.
December 20, 2015 Kerry praises Pakistan pursuit of North Waziristan militants U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday praised the Pakistani military's operation against militants in the country's northwest, saying the results are "significant."
December 20, 2015 Saudi connection? Lawmakers up pressure on Obama to release secret 9/11 documents Congressional lawmakers on Wednesday ramped up efforts to get President Obama to release 28 top-secret pages from a 9/11 report that allegedly detail Saudi Arabia's involvement in the terror attacks.
December 20, 2015 US citizens charged with aiding attempted Gambia coup Two men have been charged in the United States with conspiring to help overthrow the government of the small West African nation of Gambia, federal prosecutors said Monday.