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Monday, June 16, 2014 - 06:41
The Obama administration faces a tough decision on whether to provide more arms to Iraq’s government. Some arms have already fallen into the hands of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an al Qaeda-linked group that has taken over the Iraqi cities Mosul and Tikrit and is advancing on Baghdad.
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 07:33
A former top Obama administration official who was involved in the Iran negotiations said a six-month extension of the interim deal to curb Tehran’s nuclear program looks “inevitable.” Lawmakers say they are weary about extending the interim deal for another six months, which could buy Iran time to continue enriching uranium.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 06:51
The House adopted a proposal late Wednesday that would prevent the Defense Department from entering into contracts with a Russian state arms dealer. Contracts would only be permitted if the Russian firm ceased transferring weapons to Syria.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 06:48
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved a $491 billion spending plan for the Defense Department. The base funding recommendation is $200 million above President Obama’s request and $4.1 billion above last year’s enacted level, according to chairman Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.)
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 08:10
After what some see as a loss in the House, pro-reform lawmakers and advocates are hoping for a comeback in the upper chamber, where they are seeking an end to the NSA’s collection of bulk data from phone calls involving people in the United States.
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Monday, June 9, 2014 - 06:39
The Obama administration’s decision to work with the new “unity” Palestinian government backed by Hamas is creating new tensions with Israel and its champions on Capitol Hill.
Friday, June 6, 2014 - 10:36
Burkina Faso is ready and willing to be an increasingly vocal and active partner with the international community, particularly the U.S., to instill a permanent and effective human rights framework and culture all over the world, starting at home.
Friday, June 6, 2014 - 07:24
The world has joined those of us who have long fought to protect these young women and begun to speak power to evil to condemn these atrocities that could eventually put in jeopardy the lives and safety of millions across Africa and elsewhere.
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 06:47
Arabs living in the Middle East have warmed to President Obama’s policies related to Iraq, Iran, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in recent years, according to a comprehensive survey released Wednesday by Zogby Research Services.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 13:08
Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday announced $290 million in humanitarian assistance to those affected by Syria's civil war, bringing the total U.S. commitment to more than $2 billion. This statement comes after Kerry said a week ago the Obama administration plans to increase assistance to the Syrian opposition.