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‘Big ugly mess’: South Sudan, nation created with help of US aid, spirals into violence

December 20, 2015

‘Big ugly mess’: South Sudan, nation created with help of US aid, spirals into violence

American money and diplomats helped forge the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, in 2011 – giving more than $2 billion to the fledging country. Now, just four years later, the country whose creation was supposed to end the tragic cycle of Sudanese slaughter is falling apart as locals say a new wave of violence is only just beginning.

Saudi Arabia shoots down Scud missile fired from Yemen

December 20, 2015

Saudi Arabia shoots down Scud missile fired from Yemen

Saudi Arabia said it shot down a Scud missile fired by Yemen's Shiite rebels and their allies early Saturday at a Saudi city that is home to a large air base, marking a major escalation in the months-long war.

US sending disaster response team, $1M aid to Nepal after deadly earthquake

December 20, 2015

US sending disaster response team, $1M aid to Nepal after deadly earthquake

The United States is sending a disaster response team and $1 million in aid to Nepal following a devastating earthquake that shook three countries.

New Taliban threats challenge Obama narrative on Afghanistan progress

December 20, 2015

New Taliban threats challenge Obama narrative on Afghanistan progress

The Taliban's promise Wednesday of new attacks in Afghanistan as they enter the spring fighting season is the latest development to challenge the White House narrative that Afghanistan is poised to emerge from more than a decade of war.

Iraq's Al-Abadi making in-person appeal to Obama for financial help

December 20, 2015

Iraq's Al-Abadi making in-person appeal to Obama for financial help

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is making an in-person appeal to President Obama on Tuesday for more help defeating the Islamic State militants, hoping recent gains in the fight will encourage more investment from a war-weary United States.

Rebel takeover of eastern Ukraine city raises questions about cease-fire, Putin’s intentions

December 20, 2015

Rebel takeover of eastern Ukraine city raises questions about cease-fire, Putin’s intentions

The Ukrainian military’s withdrawal from a key eastern city – leaving Russia-backed rebels to roam the streets in celebration – has raised questions about a newly struck cease-fire and Vladimir Putin’s ultimate intentions.

Will a new deal with Republicans help UN funding in Congress?

December 20, 2015

Will a new deal with Republicans help UN funding in Congress?

Less than a month after Republicans took control of Congress, the controversial United Nations Development Program has signed a groundbreaking deal with the foremost Republican-affiliated organization operating abroad, to explore the basis for cooperation on future democracy-building projects.

White House asking authorization for military to fight ISIS

December 20, 2015

White House asking authorization for military to fight ISIS

The Obama administration is preparing to send Congress a proposal authorizing limited military force against the Islamic State, although it could prompt criticism from both parties. Fox News is told that the resolution will include language urging no “enduring combat ground forces” while also not expressly prohibiting so-called “boots on the ground."

Obama, Merkel aim to keep united front amid dispute over arming Ukraine

December 20, 2015

Obama, Merkel aim to keep united front amid dispute over arming Ukraine

A previously scheduled White House meeting between President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel took on greater import as both leaders attempt to keep a united front in the midst of a dispute over whether to arm Ukrainian forces battling Russian-backed separatists in the country's east.

White House reportedly re-examining whether to arm Ukrainian forces as rebels advance

December 20, 2015

White House reportedly re-examining whether to arm Ukrainian forces as rebels advance

The Obama administration reportedly is reconsidering whether to provide defensive weapons and equipment to Ukrainian forces after Russian-backed separatist rebels dealt them a series of reversals in recent weeks.