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Message to Iran? 3 years after ‘red line,’ Syria chem weapons charges unresolved

January 12, 2017

Message to Iran? 3 years after ‘red line,’ Syria chem weapons charges unresolved

Three years after President Obama’s infamous “red line” threat to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, charges of chemical weapons use inside the war-torn country persist -- in turn fueling concerns about whether Iran can be held to the newly struck nuclear deal.

Americans stuck in Yemen file suit demanding State Department, military rescue them

January 12, 2017

Americans stuck in Yemen file suit demanding State Department, military rescue them

Claiming the Obama administration turned its back on them, 41 Americans stranded in war-torn Yemen filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the State Department and Defense Department for not evacuating them -- as fighting intensifies and U.S. allies launch airstrikes.

India's rape epidemic: Will the US apply pressure for change to its Asian ally?

January 12, 2017

India's rape epidemic: Will the US apply pressure for change to its Asian ally?

As grisly cases of rape in India start to emerge again, many are hoping the United States and others will apply pressure to their Asian ally to renew the fight against this epidemic.

One year later, families have few answers on Benghazi attack

January 12, 2017

One year later, families have few answers on Benghazi attack

On the one-year anniversary of the brutal terror attacks in Benghazi, the families of the four murdered Americans are still no closer to the truth about what happened to their loved ones than they were 12 months ago.

Lawmakers urge new US strategy as Boko Haram rampages through Africa

January 12, 2017

Lawmakers urge new US strategy as Boko Haram rampages through Africa

One of the most brutal and murderous Islamist militant groups has been steadily gaining ground, inflicting a streak of atrocities shocking by even their standards -- and it's not Al Qaeda or the Islamic State.

Trump was not given any summary of Russian claims about compromising info, source says

January 11, 2017

Trump was not given any summary of Russian claims about compromising info, source says

President-elect Donald Trump never received a summary of unsubstantiated allegations that Russian spies had collected compromising financial and sexual information about him, a highly-placed transition source told Fox News Wendesday.

US hits Russia with new sanctions amid hacking feud

January 9, 2017

US hits Russia with new sanctions amid hacking feud

The outgoing Obama administration on Monday blacklisted five Russians, including a senior law enforcement official close to President Vladimir Putin, as the two nations' feud over U.S. election hacking escalated.

Cuba's $6B debt to Americans for seized properties hangs over US talks

January 2, 2017

Cuba's $6B debt to Americans for seized properties hangs over US talks

A $6 billion sticking point could create headaches for the U.S.-Cuba talks.

Russian diplomats expelled in connection with cyber hacks depart US

January 2, 2017

Russian diplomats expelled in connection with cyber hacks depart US

The 35 Russian diplomats expelled by President Obama in connection with cyber-attacks during the 2016 White House race departed Sunday from a Washington, D.C.-area airport.

Republicans uneasy over Iran nuke 'deal,' lawmakers demand say on any final agreement

January 1, 2017

Republicans uneasy over Iran nuke 'deal,' lawmakers demand say on any final agreement

The highly touted "framework" for an Iranian nuclear deal, announced Thursday following days of intense negotiations, is being met with mixed reviews on Capitol Hill -- as Republicans voice skepticism and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reprise demands that Congress have a say.