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May 2, 2016

White House announces pause in US troop drawdown from Afghanistan

President Obama announced Tuesday that the U.S. will keep nearly 10,000 troops in Afghanistan through the end of the year, hitting pause on the scheduled drawdown after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani voiced security concerns.

May 2, 2016

Standoff between Obama, Netanyahu deepens despite Palestinian state clarification

Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday seemed to dial back his pre-election remarks opposing the creation of a Palestinian state -- but that did little to ease the emerging standoff between his government and the Obama administration, which reportedly is considering going to the U.N. to pressure Israel.

May 2, 2016

GOP senators to Iran: Nuclear deal needs Congress’ sign-off to last

Forty-seven Republican senators warned Iran's leaders on Monday that any nuclear deal needs congressional approval in order to last beyond President Obama's term, in a stark letter aimed at re-asserting lawmakers' role as talks near a key deadline.

May 2, 2016

Netanyahu warns Iran deal could 'threaten the survival' of Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that a potential nuclear deal with Iran "could threaten the survival of Israel," as he kicked off a contentious visit to the United States meant to build the case against such an agreement.

May 2, 2016

History of Obama-Netanyahu tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned address to Congress on Tuesday marks just the latest period of turbulence for the Obama administration's relationship with Israel's government. Here's a look back at past disagreements between the two administrations. 

May 2, 2016

Cuba removed from US terror sponsor list

The Obama administration on Friday formally removed Cuba from a U.S. terrorism blacklist as part of the process of normalizing relations between the Cold War foes.

May 2, 2016

Obama signs bill giving Congress a say on Iran nuclear deal

President Barack Obama has signed legislation that gives Congress the power to review and potentially reject a nuclear deal with Iran.  

May 2, 2016

Obama agrees to boost military ties with Arab partners, tries to ease Iran fears

President Obama announced expanded military ties with Persian Gulf nations on Thursday, as he sought to assure the anxious Arab allies that the U.S. would help protect their security in the face of mounting regional unrest and concerns about Iran's growing influence.

May 2, 2016

Obama keeps key ally in anti-ISIS fight as Cameron's party dominates UK elections

British Prime Minister David Cameron and his Tory party's decisive victory in parliamentary elections likely has President Obama breathing a sigh of relief, with analysts saying the win virtually ensures the continuation of vital U.K. support in fighting the Islamic State and other security matters.

May 2, 2016

Obama vs. Cameron: British PM takes hard line on ‘Islamist’ extremists, Obama avoids I-word

British Prime Minister David Cameron was unsparing in his condemnation of Islamist terrorists on Friday, as he stood beside President Obama in the White House. Obama? The U.S. president stayed the rhetorical course.