Counterterrorism
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 08:02
The United States is unlikely to undertake any military strikes against resurgent extremists in Iraq before a new government is formed, American officials and Arab diplomats told CNN.
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 07:35
“Somali Federal Government and its allies need to strike at the root of Al-Shabaab’s strength by imitating its grassroots political success and providing for local needs”. - Cedric Barnes, Crisis Group Horn of Africa Project Director
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 18:16
Kyrgyzstan made a speech at the UN on behalf of CSTO nations on the situation in Afghanistan.
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 13:34
The Lebanese Army enforced strict security measures around the Dbayieh Palestinian refugee camp north of Beirut, as police continued to raid more hotels Thursday, one day after a suicide bomber detonated his explosive belt to evade arrest during a hotel room bust.
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 13:06
Spokesperson Marie Harf the elections in Libya and the death of Libyan human rights activist Salwa Bugaighis, the security situation in Iraq and Iran and Saudi Arabia's role, and Secretary Kerry's meetings with Israel's foreign minister and Saudi Arabia's King.
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 12:59
Spokesperson Marie Harf discussed the ongoing conflict in Iraq and Iran's role, the rearrest of Meriam Ibrahim in Sudan, the parliamentary elections in Libya, tensions in the West Bank, and U.S. security assistance to Egypt.
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 08:42
Last week, both the Obama administration and certain members of Congress said that no congressional authorization is needed for U.S. military action in Iraq. I deeply disagree.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 14:44
Spokesperson Marie Harf discussed U.S.-Egyptian relations, Secretary Kerry's meetings with Iraqi officials, and a chemical weapons update in Syria.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 10:02
Spokesperson Marie Harf discussed U.S. aid to Egypt and the Al-Jazeera journalists, Secretary Kerry's visit to Iraq, Secretary Kerry's visit with the foreign minister of Jordan, and calls for restraint in Israel and Palestine.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 08:25
Kenya's veteran opposition leader demanded on Tuesday a national dialogue by July 7 and sought a timetable to pull Kenyan troops out of Somalia, hours after a fresh attack on the coast killed five people.