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Kerry: Captive Americans raised at all meetings with Iran

December 20, 2015

Kerry: Captive Americans raised at all meetings with Iran

Secretary of State John Kerry says there was "not one meeting that took place" during the recent Iranian nuclear talks at which the U.S. didn't raise the issue of four Americans still held captive by Tehran.

Done deal? Iran nuclear agreement to be announced Monday, report says

December 20, 2015

Done deal? Iran nuclear agreement to be announced Monday, report says

An agreement aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief will likely be announced Monday, according to a published report.

New era in ties begins as Cuba raises flag at embassy in US

December 20, 2015

New era in ties begins as Cuba raises flag at embassy in US

Cuba's blue, red and white-starred flag was hoisted Monday at the country's embassy in Washington in a symbolic move signaling the start of a new post-Cold War era in U.S.-Cuba relations.

Obama announces opening of US Embassy in Cuba

December 20, 2015

Obama announces opening of US Embassy in Cuba

President Obama formally announced on Wednesday that the United States and Cuba have both agreed to open embassies in each other’s capitals following more than a half-century of hostilities between the two nations. "This is an historic step," Obama said.

Jeb Bush to call for closer ties with Europe in Berlin speech

December 20, 2015

Jeb Bush to call for closer ties with Europe in Berlin speech

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will call for the U.S. to deepen economic ties with Europe in his first major foreign policy speech as a presumptive presidential candidate Tuesday in Berlin.

Saudi Arabia shoots down Scud missile fired from Yemen

December 20, 2015

Saudi Arabia shoots down Scud missile fired from Yemen

Saudi Arabia said it shot down a Scud missile fired by Yemen's Shiite rebels and their allies early Saturday at a Saudi city that is home to a large air base, marking a major escalation in the months-long war.

Behind tough talk on Russia, G-7 leaders face tough reality

December 20, 2015

Behind tough talk on Russia, G-7 leaders face tough reality

Behind the tough talk on Russia expected from President Obama and other leaders gathering in Germany this weekend is a stark reality.

Pentagon says US 'able to respond' if needed after Iran seizes cargo ship

December 20, 2015

Pentagon says US 'able to respond' if needed after Iran seizes cargo ship

The Pentagon said Wednesday that the U.S. would "be able to respond" if necessary to help a Marshall Islands-flagged ship that was diverted, and boarded, a day earlier by Iran -- though it remains unclear how far the U.S. Navy might be willing to go if the tense situation escalates.

Kazakhstan ruler, lauded by Bill Clinton for democratic and human rights gains, wins re-election -- with 98 percent of vote

December 20, 2015

Kazakhstan ruler, lauded by Bill Clinton for democratic and human rights gains, wins re-election -- with 98 percent of vote

Former President Bill Clinton, already under the microscope for reportedly traveling to Kazakhstan with a Canadian investor seeking a uranium deal there, also gave the nation's longtime strongman a thumbs-up on democracy -- though it appears he's won re-election with a stunning 98 percent of the vote.

New Taliban threats challenge Obama narrative on Afghanistan progress

December 20, 2015

New Taliban threats challenge Obama narrative on Afghanistan progress

The Taliban's promise Wednesday of new attacks in Afghanistan as they enter the spring fighting season is the latest development to challenge the White House narrative that Afghanistan is poised to emerge from more than a decade of war.