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Obama concludes peace between Israelis, Palestinians unlikely during his term, officials say

December 20, 2015

Obama concludes peace between Israelis, Palestinians unlikely during his term, officials say

President Obama has concluded that a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians cannot be reached during the remainder of his time in office, White House officials said Thursday.

US Pacific commander says Navy patrols in South China Sea are no threat to Beijing

December 20, 2015

US Pacific commander says Navy patrols in South China Sea are no threat to Beijing

The U.S. Navy's challenge last week to China's sovereignty claims in the South China Sea was not designed as a military threat, the head of U.S. Pacific military forces said Tuesday in a mostly upbeat speech about prospects for preventing U.S.-China disputes from escalating to conflict.

North Korea reportedly willing to sign peace treaty with US to end conflict

December 20, 2015

North Korea reportedly willing to sign peace treaty with US to end conflict

North Korea reportedly rejected the idea of resuming talks to abandon its nuclear program on Saturday, but said it would welcome negotiations for a peace treaty with Washington.

Message to US? Netanyahu warns allies against ‘false symmetry’ on Israel unrest

December 20, 2015

Message to US? Netanyahu warns allies against ‘false symmetry’ on Israel unrest

Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to take a swipe Thursday at the Obama administration and others who have urged both sides to stop the violence in Israel -- saying the country’s “friends” should not “draw false symmetry” between Israeli victims and Palestinian attackers.

Gowdy says new emails show Clinton confidant naming CIA source, pushing Libya interests

December 20, 2015

Gowdy says new emails show Clinton confidant naming CIA source, pushing Libya interests

Longtime Hillary Clinton confidant Sidney Blumenthal allegedly sent her an email with the name of a CIA source, further casting doubt on her claim she never sent or received classified information on her private email address, according to the Republican chairman of the committee investigating the 2012 Benghazi attacks.

Congress reportedly investigating possible intel lapses over Russian presence in Syria

December 20, 2015

Congress reportedly investigating possible intel lapses over Russian presence in Syria

U.S. lawmakers have begun investigating possible intelligence lapses related to Russia's ongoing military action in Syria, it was reported early Thursday, as NATO defense ministers held a crisis meeting in Brussels.

Ukraine parallels seen in Russia's Syria push, Obama under pressure to do more

December 20, 2015

Ukraine parallels seen in Russia's Syria push, Obama under pressure to do more

Russia's continuing military buildup and ongoing airstrikes in Syria are raising concerns that President Obama is "flummoxed" by an intervention reminiscent, analysts say, of the incursion into eastern Ukraine.

Officials reach Trans-Pacific Partnership deal; faces tough fight in Congress

December 20, 2015

Officials reach Trans-Pacific Partnership deal; faces tough fight in Congress

The United States and 11 Pacific Rim nations agreed Monday on the Trans-Pacific Partnership -- a historic, international deal backed by President Obama that continues to create divisions on both ends of the U.S. political spectrum.

Romney again makes case Russia most dangerous foe, amid Syrian air strikes

December 20, 2015

Romney again makes case Russia most dangerous foe, amid Syrian air strikes

Mitt Romney on Wednesday renewed his warnings about Russia being a dominant world threat, hours after Moscow began airstrikes in Syria and urged the U.S. to stay clear.

Obama, Putin to meet face-to-face for first time in 10 months at UN General Assembly

December 20, 2015

Obama, Putin to meet face-to-face for first time in 10 months at UN General Assembly

President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet face-to-face Monday for the first time in ten months amid increasing Russian influence in the Middle East, as well as the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.