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Handshake sets stage for meeting between Obama, Castro

December 20, 2015

Handshake sets stage for meeting between Obama, Castro

With a cordial evening handshake, President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro moved Friday toward a historic meeting on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas.

Obama, Congress on collision course over Iran nuke deal

December 20, 2015

Obama, Congress on collision course over Iran nuke deal

President Obama appealed to lawmakers to reconsider contentious legislation giving Congress a say on an Iran nuclear deal, as the co-author of the bill vowed to hold a key vote next week.

Schiff says Al Qaeda having 'resurgence' amid Yemen chaos

December 20, 2015

Schiff says Al Qaeda having 'resurgence' amid Yemen chaos

California Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff said Sunday that al Qaeda is having a “resurgence.”

US reportedly backed down on initial goals in Iran talks

December 20, 2015

US reportedly backed down on initial goals in Iran talks

U.S. negotiators reportedly lowered the bar for their own goals during talks over Iran's nuclear program in response to resistance from the Tehran team.

GOP senators demand answers over disclosure of mission to oust ISIS from Mosul

December 20, 2015

GOP senators demand answers over disclosure of mission to oust ISIS from Mosul

Top Republican senators on Friday demanded answers after a military official revealed “detailed operational information” about a looming Iraqi mission to retake Mosul from the Islamic State, saying the disclosure has put the mission at risk.

Rebel takeover of eastern Ukraine city raises questions about cease-fire, Putin’s intentions

December 20, 2015

Rebel takeover of eastern Ukraine city raises questions about cease-fire, Putin’s intentions

The Ukrainian military’s withdrawal from a key eastern city – leaving Russia-backed rebels to roam the streets in celebration – has raised questions about a newly struck cease-fire and Vladimir Putin’s ultimate intentions.

US withholding details of Iran nuke talks from Israel

December 20, 2015

US withholding details of Iran nuke talks from Israel

The Obama administration said Wednesday it is withholding from Israel some sensitive details of its nuclear negotiations with Iran because it is worried that Israeli government officials have leaked information to try to scuttle the talks -- and will continue to do so.

Chinese leader to make first state visit to US in September

December 20, 2015

Chinese leader to make first state visit to US in September

China's leader Xi Jinping will make his first state visit as president to the United States in September, Chinese official media reported Wednesday, underlining positive momentum in the often-troubled relationship between the world's largest economies.

White House asking authorization for military to fight ISIS

December 20, 2015

White House asking authorization for military to fight ISIS

The Obama administration is preparing to send Congress a proposal authorizing limited military force against the Islamic State, although it could prompt criticism from both parties. Fox News is told that the resolution will include language urging no “enduring combat ground forces” while also not expressly prohibiting so-called “boots on the ground."

Obama, Merkel aim to keep united front amid dispute over arming Ukraine

December 20, 2015

Obama, Merkel aim to keep united front amid dispute over arming Ukraine

A previously scheduled White House meeting between President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel took on greater import as both leaders attempt to keep a united front in the midst of a dispute over whether to arm Ukrainian forces battling Russian-backed separatists in the country's east.