Geopolitics - Page 168

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.

Kerry claims Muslim Brotherhood 'stole' Egypt revolution

December 20, 2015

Kerry claims Muslim Brotherhood 'stole' Egypt revolution

Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday accused Egypt's well-organized Muslim Brotherhood of having "stolen" the revolution that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak in 2011.

Former envoy criticizes Obama's North Korea policy

December 20, 2015

Former envoy criticizes Obama's North Korea policy

Preoccupied with domestic woes and high-stakes Mideast diplomacy, the Obama administration has little time these days to focus on the ominous signs that its enemy North Korea is advancing its nuclear weapons program.

Homeland Security quietly considering lifting ban on Libyans training in US

December 20, 2015

Homeland Security quietly considering lifting ban on Libyans training in US

The Department of Homeland Security is quietly considering lifting a long-standing ban on Libyans coming to the U.S. for training in the aviation and nuclear fields, according to an internal document, raising red flags for lawmakers who say Libya is still a security threat.

Pakistani PM meets with Obama, urges US to end drone strikes

December 20, 2015

Pakistani PM meets with Obama, urges US to end drone strikes

Seeking to improve a rocky relationship, President Obama and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday pledged cooperation on the security issues that have strained ties between their nations. But the sources of the long-standing tensions did briefly bubble to the surface.

US cutting military aid, hundreds of millions in cash assistance to Egypt

December 20, 2015

US cutting military aid, hundreds of millions in cash assistance to Egypt

The Obama administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in cash to Egypt, in addition to military aid, in response to the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi and the crackdown by the military-backed government on his supporters.

Sources: Administration to announce cut-off Wednesday of some aid to Egypt

December 20, 2015

Sources: Administration to announce cut-off Wednesday of some aid to Egypt

U.S. and Arab sources confirm to Fox News that the Obama administration will make an announcement Wednesday night that it is cutting some of its aid to the Egyptian interim government.

US reportedly to scale back aid to Egyptian government

December 20, 2015

US reportedly to scale back aid to Egyptian government

U.S. officials said Wednesday that the Obama administration is poised to slash hundreds of millions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Egypt. The announcement is expected this week, once official notifications have been made to all interested parties.

US rift with allies grows as Saudi Arabia, France voice concerns

December 20, 2015

US rift with allies grows as Saudi Arabia, France voice concerns

While the White House battles Congress over everything from the budget to ObamaCare, a potentially seismic shake-up is happening in America's relationship with some of its most-longstanding allies.

Report says NSA monitored 35 world leaders, on heels of Merkel spying claim

December 20, 2015

Report says NSA monitored 35 world leaders, on heels of Merkel spying claim

Tensions between the U.S. government and its allies continued to flare amid reports that the National Security Agency monitored phone calls of 35 world leaders -- this after Germany's government summoned the U.S. ambassador to account for allegations that the agency may have targeted Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone.