Alliances - Page 70

December 20, 2015

Congressional Dems, Republicans agree Obama's Islamic State strategy is now, at best, stuck in neutral

Top congressional Democrats and Republicans agreed Sunday that President Obama is not winning the fight against the Islamic State, with one of his top House supporters acknowledging a “stalemate” at best.

December 20, 2015

Obama tells people of Israel: 'America has its back'

President Obama said Friday he "forcefully" objects to suggestions that policy differences between his administration and the Israeli government signal his lack of support for the longtime U.S. ally.

December 20, 2015

US to host talks with Cuba on re-establishing diplomatic relations

The State Department announced Thursday that it will host talks with Cuba on re-establishing diplomatic relations, with the intention of opening a U.S. Embassy in the Cuban capital.

December 20, 2015

Former CIA deputy director says US misjudged Al Qaeda's resurgence after bin Laden's death

A forthcoming book by the former deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency argues that the U.S. underestimated Al Qaeda's ability to regain its former strength following the killing of Usama bin Laden in 2011. 

December 20, 2015

Gulf states want weapons, promises from US for Iran nuke deal support

Leading Persian Gulf states want major new weapons systems and security guarantees from the White House in exchange for backing a nuclear agreement with Iran, according to U.S. and Arab officials.

December 20, 2015

Obama calls for religious tolerance, gender equity in final speech of India visit

President Barack Obama gently nudged India Tuesday to fulfill its constitution's pledge to uphold the "dignity of the individual," drawing on his own experience as a minority in the United States as he closed out a three-day visit to New Delhi.

December 20, 2015

Obama becomes first US president to take in India's Republic Day parade

President Barack Obama on Monday took in a grand display of Indian military hardware, marching bands and elaborately dressed camels, becoming the first American leader to be honored as chief guest at India's annual Republic Day festivities.

December 20, 2015

Obama, Bushes lead US tributes to late Saudi King Abdullah

President Barack Obama expressed condolences and offered sympathy Thursday to the people of Saudi Arabia upon the death of King Abdullah, an important ally and a major force in the Muslim world.

December 20, 2015

Obama hosts UK Prime Minister Cameron for working dinner

President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron had a working dinner Thursday night at the White House as Cameron began a two-day visit.

December 12, 2015

Kerry says no nuke deal yet with Iran, Israel PM criticizing plan to loosen sanctions

Israel remains defiant and outraged over talks between the international community and Iran over its nuclear program – talks that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the ‘deal of the century’ for Tehran.