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US says Russia conducted missile test banned by 1987 treaty

December 20, 2015

US says Russia conducted missile test banned by 1987 treaty

U.S. officials have reportedly acknowledged that Russia has tested a new ground-launched cruise missile, in apparent violation of a 1987 treaty banning the testing, production, and possession of medium-range missiles.

US reportedly preparing financial sanctions against Ukraine leaders

December 20, 2015

US reportedly preparing financial sanctions against Ukraine leaders

The Obama administration is reportedly readying financial sanctions that could be levied against Ukrainian government officials and protest leaders if violence between President Viktor Yanukovych's government and pro-European Union protesters continues to escalate.

NSA reportedly spied during 2009 UN climate conference in Copenhagen

December 20, 2015

NSA reportedly spied during 2009 UN climate conference in Copenhagen

The National Security Agency carried out spying operations during the 2009 United Nations conference on climate change in Copenhagen, Denmark, according to a new report based on documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

Obama's pick for ambassador embraces criticism of China

December 20, 2015

Obama's pick for ambassador embraces criticism of China

President Obama's choice to become U.S. ambassador to China embraced several criticisms of that country Tuesday,

Amid Egypt's uprising anniversary, US condemns violence, pledges Middle East support

December 20, 2015

Amid Egypt's uprising anniversary, US condemns violence, pledges Middle East support

The three-year anniversary of Egypt’s political uprising was marked this weekend with government-backed rallies and deadly anti-government protests, as the Obama administration vowed continued support toward stabilizing the Middle East and urged residents to move toward peace -- not violence.

US reportedly offers to send envoy to North Korea to secure American's release

December 20, 2015

US reportedly offers to send envoy to North Korea to secure American's release

The Obama administration has offered to send an envoy to North Korea to secure the release of American missionary Kenneth Bae after he appeared in front of reporters urging action from Washington, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Top Hill lawmakers concerned about Olympic security, amid new terror threats and attacks

December 20, 2015

Top Hill lawmakers concerned about Olympic security, amid new terror threats and attacks

Top Capitol Hill lawmakers on Sunday expressed concerns about terror attacks at the upcoming Olympic games in Sochi, Russia, amid nearby terror attacks and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assurances that his country will “do whatever it takes” to protect athletes and visitors.

Inhofe urges administration to provide more support to Iraqi government amid violence

December 20, 2015

Inhofe urges administration to provide more support to Iraqi government amid violence

The top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee called Sunday for the Obama administration to provide more assistance to the Iraqi government as it battles Al Qaeda-aligned fighters in the Anbar Province.

US withdraws diplomat after India demands expulsion amid dispute

December 20, 2015

US withdraws diplomat after India demands expulsion amid dispute

The United States said Friday it was withdrawing a diplomat from India in hopes it would end a bitter dispute that started with the arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat in New York.

Indicted Indian envoy accused of lying about maid's pay leaves US

December 20, 2015

Indicted Indian envoy accused of lying about maid's pay leaves US

The Indian envoy accused of lying about how much she paid her housekeeper was indicted on criminal counts Thursday but left the U.S. after being given clearance by the State Department and a federal court, authorities said.