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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, 

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.

December 20, 2015

Kerry opens door again for Iran to join in Syria peace talks

Secretary of State John Kerry is reopening the possibility of Iran playing a role in the Syrian peace talks, suggesting the entire Middle East region will remain unstable unless all countries come together at the negotiating table.

December 20, 2015

Top Senate Democrat opposes more Iran sanctions as nuclear deal nears start

A top Senate Democrat said Sunday he does not support bipartisan legislation in his chamber to impose new sanctions on Iran -- one day before the start of an international deal in which that country will curtail its nuclear program in exchange for the easing of existing sanctions.

December 20, 2015

US dispatching high-profile Americans to return prisoners appears thing of the past

The United States’ practice of sending powerful, high-profile Americans overseas to free fellow countrymen appears to have come down to Denis Rodman going rogue.

December 20, 2015

Indian diplomat's lawyer asks judge to toss federal charges

A lawyer for an Indian diplomat who was strip-searched when arrested and then complied with a Department of State order to leave the United States has asked the trial judge to dismiss her case.

December 20, 2015

White House announces US delegation to Sharon funeral

The White House on Sunday announced the U.S. delegation to former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's funeral.

December 20, 2015

India seeks to defuse tensions with US as diplomat returns home

India's government says there's no standoff with the U.S. over the arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat in New York, appearing eager to defuse a controversy that has threatened bilateral ties.

December 20, 2015

US withdraws diplomat after India demands expulsion amid dispute

The United States said Friday it was withdrawing a diplomat from India in hopes it would end a bitter dispute that started with the arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat in New York.

December 20, 2015

Boehner: US should help Iraq in anti-terror fight

House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday that the United States should provide more equipment and other aid to the Iraqi government in its battle against al-Qaida militants, but he ruled out a reintroduction of U.S. troops for now. The Republican leader said President Barack Obama must get more involved in helping Iraq as it seeks to reclaim two cities, Fallujah and Ramadi, overrun by al-Qaida fighters. Boehner said the U.S. has a vital national interest in Iraq and warned that the progress made by American forces before troops were withdrawn after nine years of war is being threatened.