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US expresses concern after China sets air defense zone over East China Sea

December 20, 2015

US expresses concern after China sets air defense zone over East China Sea

The Chinese Defense Ministry on Saturday issued a map of an East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone that includes a chain of disputed islands also claimed by Japan, triggering a protest from Tokyo. The United States also expressed concern about China's "unilateral action."

Obama, Morocco's king meet at White House

December 20, 2015

Obama, Morocco's king meet at White House

President Barack Obama has met with Morocco's King Mohammed VI at the White House for talks on a range of issues.

Bipartisan Senate group pledges to move forward with new Iran sanctions

December 20, 2015

Bipartisan Senate group pledges to move forward with new Iran sanctions

A bipartisan group of senators said Thursday they are determined to pass legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran in the coming weeks, and a key Republican introduced legislation that would limit President Obama's future negotiating ability with Tehran.

US, Afghan security deal at risk as Karzai calls for delay in signing

December 20, 2015

US, Afghan security deal at risk as Karzai calls for delay in signing

The tentative security deal reached between Secretary of State John Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai could be at risk after Karzai told a gathering of elders that the signing should be put off until after next year's Afghan presidential election -- and signed only if it is approved by the council and the parliament.

Tensions high as Iran nuclear talks set to resume

December 20, 2015

Tensions high as Iran nuclear talks set to resume

World powers and Iran were set to resume key talks Thursday on a deal to roll back Iran's nuclear program in exchange for limited sanctions relief, despite strong opposition from Israel and unease in both Congress and among Iranian hard-liners.

Obama reportedly to pen letter to Afghan people admitting 'mistakes,' as part of security deal

December 20, 2015

Obama reportedly to pen letter to Afghan people admitting 'mistakes,' as part of security deal

U.S. and Afghan officials reportedly have reached a tentative agreement on a critical security pact -- which would include President Obama writing a letter to the Afghan people acknowledging mistakes during the "war on terror."

New US Ambassador Kennedy to arrive in Tokyo Friday

December 20, 2015

New US Ambassador Kennedy to arrive in Tokyo Friday

Caroline Kennedy arrives in Japan on Friday as a new U.S. ambassador with one important strength: She has the ear of the American president.

Spokesman for South Korean president fired after alleged groping incident in DC

December 20, 2015

Spokesman for South Korean president fired after alleged groping incident in DC

The chief spokesman for South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been fired after he allegedly groped a Korean-American woman during the president's five-day trip to the U.S.

Iran's Rouhani says country won't give up uranium enrichment after talks end without deal

December 20, 2015

Iran's Rouhani says country won't give up uranium enrichment after talks end without deal

Negotiations among world powers to temporarily curb Iran's nuclear program ended with no deal Saturday after France objected that proposals did not go far enough.

Obama to make personal appeal to senators on Iran sanctions

December 20, 2015

Obama to make personal appeal to senators on Iran sanctions

President Obama is preparing to meet Tuesday with key senators as part of a full-court press by the administration to ensure that hawks on the Hill hold off on any new sanctions for Iran while delicate talks are underway.