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December 20, 2015

Obama calls Netanyahu after Israeli leader slams Iran nuke deal

Obama called Netanyahu on Sunday to discuss the deal that the U.S. and five other world leader reached to curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting some sanctions, amid the prime minister’s outspoken concerns the agreement still allows Iran to purse a nuclear weapon.  

December 20, 2015

US appoints new ambassador to the Philippines

The United States has sworn in a veteran diplomat as its new ambassador to the Philippines as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with the aftermath of a devastating typhoon.

December 20, 2015

US, Afghan security deal at risk as Karzai calls for delay in signing

The tentative security deal reached between Secretary of State John Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai could be at risk after Karzai told a gathering of elders that the signing should be put off until after next year's Afghan presidential election -- and signed only if it is approved by the council and the parliament.

December 20, 2015

Rep questions Kerry on secret Benghazi reward offer

The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee is questioning Secretary of State John Kerry on the administration's apparent decision to quietly offer a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the Benghazi terror attack.

December 20, 2015

Testimony gives more evidence administration's Benghazi claims were ‘indefensible,’ rep says

New classified testimony on Benghazi by five CIA employees shows the administration's initial narrative about a protest gone awry was "indefensible," according to a lawmaker who took part in two classified sessions before the House Intelligence Committee.

December 20, 2015

State Department reveals it's been offering $10M reward for Benghazi info

The State Department announced Friday it has been quietly offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the deadly 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi. 

December 20, 2015

Former First Daughter Caroline Kennedy sworn in as US ambassador to Japan

Kennedy, who was confirmed by the Senate last month, was nominated for the ambassador's job by President Barack Obama after playing a role in his re-election campaign. 

December 20, 2015

Republicans seek files on omission of Benghazi suspects from State Dept. tipline

House Republicans are seeking documents from the State Department that could show whether the administration even considered including Benghazi attack suspects as part of its "Rewards for Justice" program -- after Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ reported that the suspects were not listed in the terror tipline.

December 20, 2015

CBS' '60 Minutes' apologizes for flawed report on Benghazi attack

During brief remarks at the end of the hour correspondent Lara Logan said "60 Minutes" was misled and made a mistake in its reporting.

December 20, 2015

Publisher suspends CBS source's Benghazi book

Publication has been halted for a disputed book about the attack last year on a U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya.