Alliances - Page 69

December 20, 2015

Obama reportedly snubs NATO chief as Russia makes new threats against allies

President Barack Obama reportedly will not meet with NATO's new secretary general when he is in Washington this week, despite requests from the alliance chief's staff for a get-together. 

December 20, 2015

Pentagon official: Battle for Tikrit has ‘stalled,’ ISIS fighters ‘dug in’

Iraqi forces’ hard-fought battle to retake the city of Tikrit from the Islamic State has “stalled” as the extreme group digs in, Pentagon spokesman Col. Steve Warren said Tuesday.

December 20, 2015

Obama hosting Iraqi, Japanese leaders next month

President Obama plans to host Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi at the White House next month to discuss their fight against the Islamic State.  

December 20, 2015

Obama expected Tuesday to announce change in US troop withdrawal

President Obama is expected to announce in the coming days a modified plan on U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan to help that country’s new government fight the Taliban and other emerging insurgent groups.

December 20, 2015

Gen. Petraeus: Biggest threat to Iraq's stability is Iran-backed militias, not ISIS

Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus believes the biggest threat to long-term stability in Iraq isn’t the Islamic State but instead Iran-backed Shiite militias.

December 20, 2015

US to send Ukraine small drones, armored Humvees

Vice President Joe Biden told Ukraine's president Wednesday the U.S. will send more aid to the country, which U.S. officials said will include small drones and armored Humvees.

December 20, 2015

Exclusive: Egypt's president discusses ISIS, America's role in fighting terror on 'Special Report with Bret Baier'

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi sat down with Fox News’ Bret Baier for an exclusive interview on the growing threat of Islamic State militants in his country.

December 20, 2015

Rice meets with NATO chief after reported Obama snub

National Security Advisor Susan Rice met Thursday with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, one day after President Obama reportedly snubbed the alliance chief after he requested a meeting.

December 20, 2015

Biden reassures Iraqi prime minister of US support

Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi on Monday and once again pledged U.S. support for the Iraqi government’s fight against the Islamic State.

December 20, 2015

Turkey, US to provide air protection to Syrian rebels

Turkey and the U.S. have agreed in "principle" to provide air protection to Syrian rebels being trained and equipped to fight Islamic State militants, once they enter Syrian territory for battle, Turkey's foreign minister said.