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Graham threatens to cut funds to UN if Obama bypasses Congress on Iran sanctions

December 20, 2015

Graham threatens to cut funds to UN if Obama bypasses Congress on Iran sanctions

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham is throwing down the gauntlet, warning the White House he’ll move to cut funding to the United Nations if the administration turns to the international body to lift sanctions on Iran as part of a nuclear deal.

Gen. Petraeus: Biggest threat to Iraq's stability is Iran-backed militias, not ISIS

December 20, 2015

Gen. Petraeus: Biggest threat to Iraq's stability is Iran-backed militias, not ISIS

Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus believes the biggest threat to long-term stability in Iraq isn’t the Islamic State but instead Iran-backed Shiite militias.

Firestorm erupts over GOP letter challenging Obama's power to approve Iran nuclear deal

December 20, 2015

Firestorm erupts over GOP letter challenging Obama's power to approve Iran nuclear deal

A political firestorm erupted late Monday after an open letter from Republican senators to Iran's leaders challenged President Obama's ability to strike a permanent nuclear deal with Tehran.

Exclusive: Egypt's president discusses ISIS, America's role in fighting terror on 'Special Report with Bret Baier'

December 20, 2015

Exclusive: Egypt's president discusses ISIS, America's role in fighting terror on 'Special Report with Bret Baier'

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi sat down with Fox News’ Bret Baier for an exclusive interview on the growing threat of Islamic State militants in his country.

As nuke deal deadline draws near, US and Iran hold 'intense' talks

December 20, 2015

As nuke deal deadline draws near, US and Iran hold 'intense' talks

As a deadline for a nuclear deal with Iran nears, Secretary of State John Kerry met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Saturday in what officials described as "at times intense" talks as part of the effort to flesh out a framework agreed in April.

Carter vows U.S. will continue, even step up operations over disputed South China Sea island

December 20, 2015

Carter vows U.S. will continue, even step up operations over disputed South China Sea island

Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Saturday urged China to stop trying to convert artificial reefs in the South China Sea into a military airfield but also made clear the U.S. has no intentions of ending air-and-sea operation in that region.

US surveillance shows Chinese artillery on artificial islands, officials say

December 20, 2015

US surveillance shows Chinese artillery on artificial islands, officials say

U.S. surveillance images show China has positioned weaponry on at least one of the artificial islands it is developing in the South China Sea, officials say, apparently confirming suspicions that Beijing has been building up the area for military use.

Carter defends US military flights over China's artificial islands

December 20, 2015

Carter defends US military flights over China's artificial islands

Defense Secretary Ash Carter strongly defended U.S. flights over artificial islands that Beijing is building in the South China Sea Wednesday, but did not give any indication of what the U.S. was willing to do to stop the buildup.

Turkey, US to provide air protection to Syrian rebels

December 20, 2015

Turkey, US to provide air protection to Syrian rebels

Turkey and the U.S. have agreed in "principle" to provide air protection to Syrian rebels being trained and equipped to fight Islamic State militants, once they enter Syrian territory for battle, Turkey's foreign minister said.

US warns China not to challenge military flights over South China Sea

December 20, 2015

US warns China not to challenge military flights over South China Sea

The U.S. warned China Thursday against confronting U.S. aerial patrols over the South China Sea days after a verbal dispute between a Chinese military dispatcher and a U.S. Navy surveillance aircraft.