Alliances - Page 59

December 20, 2015

Obama to hold talks with Jordan's King Abdullah at White House

President Obama will hold talks at the White House next week with Jordan's King Abdullah, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East.  

December 20, 2015

Biden urges Russia to uphold east Ukraine truce

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden criticized Russia on Friday for its role in eastern Ukraine, urging Moscow to uphold a cease-fire in the war-torn region as he visited Kiev on the anniversary of the country's anti-government protests.

December 20, 2015

Obama to visit India in January for Republic Day

President Barack Obama will travel to India in January for celebrations marking the country's Republic Day.

December 20, 2015

US Labor Department grants $1.4M to help Mexico support anti-discrimination laws

The Department of Labor is coming under fire from some who say a $1.4 million grant to the Mexican government to support anti-discrimination laws in that country is a waste of U.S. time, money and resources.

December 20, 2015

Modi sworn in as Indian PM; a better relationship with Pakistan possible?

Narendra Modi has taken the oath of office as India's new prime minister. The ceremony at the sprawling presidential palace in New Delhi was made more historic by the presence of the leader of archrival Pakistan. 

December 20, 2015

Obama makes surprise trip to Afghanistan, tells troops 'We stand in awe of your service'

President Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan this Memorial Day weekend, thanking troops for their fight to protect America and vowing to repay the sacrifice with lifetime commitments.

December 20, 2015

Obama to argue for avoiding overreach overseas, in upcoming foreign policy speech

Confronting critics of his foreign policy, President Obama will soon outline a strategy for his final years in office that aims to avoid overreach as the second of the two wars he inherited comes to a close.

December 20, 2015

US gets serious about coup in Thailand, threatens to cut military aid

The Pentagon on Saturday canceled military exercises in Thailand amid a military coup and urged organizers to restore democracy in the Southeast Asian country.

December 20, 2015

Egypt courts convict 170 in mass trials

A pair of Egyptian courts on Sunday convicted 170 suspected supporters of toppled President Mohammed Morsi on charges related to violent attacks last year, the country's latest mass trials ahead of this month's presidential elections.

December 20, 2015

Obama, Hollande discuss Ukraine, Nigeria

President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande have discussed developments in Ukraine and the terrorist threat posed by the group Boko Haram in Nigeria.