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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.

US prosecutors investigating high-ranking Venezuelan officials over alleged drug trafficking

December 20, 2015

US prosecutors investigating high-ranking Venezuelan officials over alleged drug trafficking

U.S. prosecutors are investigating several high-ranking Venezuelan officials, including the president of the country’s congress, on suspicion that they have turned the country into a global hub for cocaine trafficking and money laundering, according to more than a dozen people familiar with the probes.

US, China refuse to budge over South China Sea activity

December 20, 2015

US, China refuse to budge over South China Sea activity

China and the U.S. did not budge Saturday over Beijing’s assertive development in the disputed territories of the South China Sea, with Foreign Minister Wang Ji politely but pointedly dismissing Washington’s push for a diplomatic solution to ease the tensions.

Obama seeks to reassure Gulf leaders amid specter of Iran, possible nuclear race

December 20, 2015

Obama seeks to reassure Gulf leaders amid specter of Iran, possible nuclear race

President Obama will welcome leaders from six Persian Gulf nations to Camp David Thursday in an attempt to reassure them about their security amid the backdrop of a possible nuclear deal between the West and Iran, as well as reports that some Arab nations will try to match whatever enrichment regime Iran agrees to.

China reportedly warns US against sending ships, aircraft to South China Sea

December 20, 2015

China reportedly warns US against sending ships, aircraft to South China Sea

China has reportedly warned the U.S. against sending U.S. Navy aircraft or ships to the South China Sea to contest territorial claims made by Beijing in disputed waters.

Former CIA deputy director says US misjudged Al Qaeda's resurgence after bin Laden's death

December 20, 2015

Former CIA deputy director says US misjudged Al Qaeda's resurgence after bin Laden's death

A forthcoming book by the former deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency argues that the U.S. underestimated Al Qaeda's ability to regain its former strength following the killing of Usama bin Laden in 2011.

North Korea reportedly billed US for dinner during hostage mission

December 20, 2015

North Korea reportedly billed US for dinner during hostage mission

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper was presented with a bill by North Korean officials for his share of a sumptuous dinner during a secret mission to retrieve two American prisoners from captivity last November, according to a published report.

Obama calls for religious tolerance, gender equity in final speech of India visit

December 20, 2015

Obama calls for religious tolerance, gender equity in final speech of India visit

President Barack Obama gently nudged India Tuesday to fulfill its constitution's pledge to uphold the "dignity of the individual," drawing on his own experience as a minority in the United States as he closed out a three-day visit to New Delhi.