Alliances January 12, 2017 Lawmakers urge new US strategy as Boko Haram rampages through Africa One of the most brutal and murderous Islamist militant groups has been steadily gaining ground, inflicting a streak of atrocities shocking by even their standards -- and it's not Al Qaeda or the Islamic State.
Trump Transition January 11, 2017 Trump was not given any summary of Russian claims about compromising info, source says President-elect Donald Trump never received a summary of unsubstantiated allegations that Russian spies had collected compromising financial and sexual information about him, a highly-placed transition source told ӣƵ Wendesday.
Threats January 9, 2017 US hits Russia with new sanctions amid hacking feud The outgoing Obama administration on Monday blacklisted five Russians, including a senior law enforcement official close to President Vladimir Putin, as the two nations' feud over U.S. election hacking escalated.
State Department January 2, 2017 Cuba's $6B debt to Americans for seized properties hangs over US talks A $6 billion sticking point could create headaches for the U.S.-Cuba talks.
Geopolitics January 2, 2017 Russian diplomats expelled in connection with cyber hacks depart US The 35 Russian diplomats expelled by President Obama in connection with cyber-attacks during the 2016 White House race departed Sunday from a Washington, D.C.-area airport.
Alliances January 1, 2017 Republicans uneasy over Iran nuke 'deal,' lawmakers demand say on any final agreement The highly touted "framework" for an Iranian nuclear deal, announced Thursday following days of intense negotiations, is being met with mixed reviews on Capitol Hill -- as Republicans voice skepticism and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reprise demands that Congress have a say.
OPINION December 30, 2016 As relations with Cuba thaw, US must check Russia, China military interests We must take steps now to ensure that Cuba doesn’t become a Russian or Chinese pawn, and thus serve as a launch pad to threaten America’s security were they to establish a military presence.
Europe December 21, 2016 Kremlin calls US-Russia ties 'frozen,' unsure about Trump The Kremlin hopes that Donald Trump's administration will help improve the strained Russia-U.S. ties that it describes as "frozen," but it doesn't expect any immediate breakthroughs, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said Wednesday.
Geopolitics December 13, 2016 Trump sees moving US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem as 'big priority' President-elect Donald Trump considers moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv a “very big priority,” senior adviser Kellyanne Conway said in a radio interview Monday, describing a step that would represent a major reversal of longstanding U.S. policy.
Geopolitics December 12, 2016 China official says Trump's Taiwan comments cause 'serious concern' A China official said Monday that there is “serious concern” about President-elect Donald Trump’s latest comments suggesting he’s reconsidering a relationship with Taiwan.
Trump Transition December 7, 2016 Trump picks Iowa Gov. Branstad as ambassador to China President-elect Donald Trump has picked Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad for the key post of U.S. Ambassador to China, the transition team announced Wednesday