Security
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 06:50
The United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act would require the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the USAID to submit to Congress a multiyear strategy focused on enhancing engagement with the countries of the Caribbean and enhancing outreach to diaspora communities in theU.S., with particular emphasis on energy security, countering violence, expanded diplomacy, and other priority areas.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 06:38
Lebanon's prime minister said on Monday a bomb attack at a major bank had harmed national security after an incident seen as a dangerous escalation of a crisis over a US law targeting the finances of Shiite group Hezbollah.
Monday, June 13, 2016 - 06:46
The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hailed Uganda for its commitment and sacrifices to ensure that peace and stability prevails in Somalia and the region.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 11:20
This hearing in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs will review the U.S.'s policy towars Egypt. Witnesses wil testify from research groups and George Washingotn University.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 07:04
U.S.-backed opposition forces in Syria’s largest city are facing a ferocious Russian-led assault, raising fears that the rebels could be eliminated in a matter of weeks.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 06:54
Reports of violent repression by Colombian police takes place as lawmakers consider a controversial legislation that would violate civil liberties.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 13:44
Infographic showing what U.S. cybersecurity assistance has looked like over the past two fiscal years.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 06:28
The security situation continues to erode in Trinidad and Tobago as the island nation struggles to combat organized crime fueled by the drug trade and deterioration in nearby Venezuela is feeding fears of an influx of firearms.
Monday, June 6, 2016 - 06:53
A US-backed offensive to retake ISIS-held northern Syrian city of Manbij has displaced some 20,000 civilians and could uproot about 216,000 more if it continues, a UN humanitarian agency said on Monday.
Monday, June 6, 2016 - 06:46
The rise of an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt is altering the security landscape in a critical corner of the Middle East, according to Israeli and Western officials.