Middle East December 20, 2015 US reportedly waives sanctions on Iran's state broadcaster The Obama administration is temporarily waiving sanctions on Iran's state broadcaster, a senior Obama administration official said late Thursday.
Alliances December 20, 2015 Top diplomat apparently drops the F-bomb in leaked telephone conversation about the EU It’s a good bet that in Diplomacy 101 students are taught not to throw around F-bombs. But it also appears that Victoria Nuland missed that day in class.
State Department December 20, 2015 Watchdog: Afghan ministries cannot properly account for how US dollars are spent The U.S. government is keeping tens of millions of dollars flowing to Afghanistan despite a pair of private audits that found Afghan ministries could not properly account for the funds, according to a pointed watchdog report released on Thursday.
State Department December 20, 2015 US says Russia conducted missile test banned by 1987 treaty U.S. officials have reportedly acknowledged that Russia has tested a new ground-launched cruise missile, in apparent violation of a 1987 treaty banning the testing, production, and possession of medium-range missiles.
Geopolitics December 20, 2015 US reportedly preparing financial sanctions against Ukraine leaders The Obama administration is reportedly readying financial sanctions that could be levied against Ukrainian government officials and protest leaders if violence between President Viktor Yanukovych's government and pro-European Union protesters continues to escalate.
Geopolitics December 20, 2015 NSA reportedly spied during 2009 UN climate conference in Copenhagen The National Security Agency carried out spying operations during the 2009 United Nations conference on climate change in Copenhagen, Denmark, according to a new report based on documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
Alliances December 20, 2015 Obama's pick for ambassador embraces criticism of China President Obama's choice to become U.S. ambassador to China embraced several criticisms of that country Tuesday,
Alliances December 20, 2015 Amid Egypt's uprising anniversary, US condemns violence, pledges Middle East support The three-year anniversary of Egypt’s political uprising was marked this weekend with government-backed rallies and deadly anti-government protests, as the Obama administration vowed continued support toward stabilizing the Middle East and urged residents to move toward peace -- not violence.
Human Rights December 20, 2015 US reportedly offers to send envoy to North Korea to secure American's release The Obama administration has offered to send an envoy to North Korea to secure the release of American missionary Kenneth Bae after he appeared in front of reporters urging action from Washington, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
Geopolitics December 20, 2015 Top Hill lawmakers concerned about Olympic security, amid new terror threats and attacks Top Capitol Hill lawmakers on Sunday expressed concerns about terror attacks at the upcoming Olympic games in Sochi, Russia, amid nearby terror attacks and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assurances that his country will “do whatever it takes” to protect athletes and visitors.
Middle East December 20, 2015 Inhofe urges administration to provide more support to Iraqi government amid violence The top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee called Sunday for the Obama administration to provide more assistance to the Iraqi government as it battles Al Qaeda-aligned fighters in the Anbar Province.