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Hard-left UK pol who compared US to ISIS poised to be next Labor leader

May 2, 2016

Hard-left UK pol who compared US to ISIS poised to be next Labor leader

Hard-left British politician Jeremy Corbyn, who has sought warmer ties with Putin’s Russia and compared U.S. troops to ISIS, appears to be leading the race to take over one of Britain’s two major parties – a development that could have serious repercussions for the "special relationship" between the U.K. and U.S.

Malaysia gets better grade on human trafficking, but senators suspect political influence

May 2, 2016

Malaysia gets better grade on human trafficking, but senators suspect political influence

Senators angered by the decision to upgrade Malaysia in the State Department's human trafficking report threatened a subpoena on Thursday unless they receive all communications related to the annual U.S. ranking of countries' efforts to combat modern-day slavery.

Treasury Secretary Lew booed at Jerusalem Post conference

May 2, 2016

Treasury Secretary Lew booed at Jerusalem Post conference

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew was booed repeatedly Sunday during an annual Jerusalem Post conference as he tried to discuss the Iran nuclear negotiations and the Obama administration's commitment to Israeli security.

Japanese PM offers ‘condolences’ for Americans lost in WWII, in speech pushing trade pact

May 2, 2016

Japanese PM offers ‘condolences’ for Americans lost in WWII, in speech pushing trade pact

Japan's prime minister used a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday to offer his condolences for the Americans who died during World War II, highlighting the close relationship since to urge lawmakers to back a contentious trade bill being negotiated by President Obama.

State Department rejects call for Iran deal to affirm Israel's 'right to exist'

May 2, 2016

State Department rejects call for Iran deal to affirm Israel's 'right to exist'

A State Department official dismissed a plea Friday from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the Iran nuclear agreement include clear recognition of his nation's "right to exist," declaring negotiations are "only about the nuclear issue."

Obama confirms arming Ukraine on the table if diplomacy with Russia fails

May 2, 2016

Obama confirms arming Ukraine on the table if diplomacy with Russia fails

President Obama confirmed Monday that his administration is weighing the possibility of sending arms to Ukraine to help the country beat back Russian-backed separatists, if diplomacy fails.

Calls grow to arm Ukraine, as European leaders scramble for last-ditch peace plan

May 2, 2016

Calls grow to arm Ukraine, as European leaders scramble for last-ditch peace plan

European leaders scrambled Thursday to try and forge a diplomatic deal to end fighting in eastern Ukraine, in an apparent bid to head off U.S. consideration of lethal military aid for the Ukrainian government in its war against Russian-backed separatists.

UAE stops flying airstrike missions against ISIS, US faces pressure to boost Jordan aid

May 2, 2016

UAE stops flying airstrike missions against ISIS, US faces pressure to boost Jordan aid

A key Arab partner in the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State stopped flying airstrike missions over Syria after a Jordanian pilot -- who was later killed -- was shot down in December, senior U.S. officials and diplomats from the region told Fox News.

Proxy war? Obama facing rising pressure to send lethal aid to Ukraine

May 2, 2016

Proxy war? Obama facing rising pressure to send lethal aid to Ukraine

President Obama is facing rising pressure from former officials, security analysts and top lawmakers to provide Ukraine lethal military aid to help battle Moscow-backed rebels gaining ground in the country's east -- raising the prospect of a proxy war with Russia should the U.S. take that step.

Emerging details of possible Iranian nuclear deal draw bipartisan ire

May 2, 2016

Emerging details of possible Iranian nuclear deal draw bipartisan ire

Emerging details of a possible nuclear deal with Iran have drawn sharp criticism from congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, who say the U.S. and its international partners may be ceding too much as a key deadline nears.