Geopolitics - Page 159

Obama touts progress against ISIS, sets low expectations for Russian cooperation

May 2, 2016

Obama touts progress against ISIS, sets low expectations for Russian cooperation

President Obama used a press conference Tuesday at the Paris climate summit to once again claim progress in the U.S.-led coalition’s campaign against the Islamic State, while also setting low near-term expectations for gaining Russian President Vladimir Putin's full cooperation in the fight.

Obama huddles with Putin, backs France's pursuit of deadly terrorists, on sidelines of G-20 summit

May 2, 2016

Obama huddles with Putin, backs France's pursuit of deadly terrorists, on sidelines of G-20 summit

President Obama said Sunday at an international summit that America stands with France in its pursuit of those who committed the “horrific” terror attacks in Paris and met informally with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Former Secretary of State Shultz rips US policy, 'empty threats'

May 2, 2016

Former Secretary of State Shultz rips US policy, 'empty threats'

Amid implicit scathing criticism of current U.S. foreign policy, former U.S. Secretary of State George P. Shultz on Monday said that Iranian threats against Israel should in no way be underestimated.

Obama: US ready to negotiate with N. Korea on nukes if Pyongyang 'serious'

May 2, 2016

Obama: US ready to negotiate with N. Korea on nukes if Pyongyang 'serious'

The U.S. is ready to negotiate with longtime adversary North Korea as it has with Iran, but Pyongyang has to be serious about abandoning nuclear weapons, President Obama said Friday.

Obama, at UN, stakes out Syria position ahead of Putin meeting

May 2, 2016

Obama, at UN, stakes out Syria position ahead of Putin meeting

President Obama used a United Nations address Monday to both appeal for global cooperation in dealing with terrorism and other threats -- and stake out his negotiating position on Syria ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Official: Russia flying unmanned drones over Syria, sending more fighter jets

May 2, 2016

Official: Russia flying unmanned drones over Syria, sending more fighter jets

Russia is flying unmanned drones over Syria, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News, as Moscow's military build-up grows to include more fighter jets, tanks and other equipment.

Report: Obama administration seeking Vatican help on American prisoners in Iran

May 2, 2016

Report: Obama administration seeking Vatican help on American prisoners in Iran

The Obama administration reportedly is seeking help from Pope Francis in negotiating the release of three American prisoners held in Iran.

US eases rules for travel, business in Cuba

May 2, 2016

US eases rules for travel, business in Cuba

The U.S. has issued new regulations to ease travel and trade opportunities in Cuba for U.S. citizens.

Kerry warns North Korea of 'severe consequences' if it tests missile

May 2, 2016

Kerry warns North Korea of 'severe consequences' if it tests missile

Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday it may take more than sanctions to end North Korea's nuclear weapons threat because its isolation from the global marketplace makes U.S. economic pressure less effective than it was on Iran.

Trump set to deliver foreign policy speech during Ukraine conference

May 2, 2016

Trump set to deliver foreign policy speech during Ukraine conference

Attempting to burnish his foreign policy credentials, Donald Trump has agreed to deliver what is being touted as a major speech Friday about what the battle for Ukraine means for Russia and the West.