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U.S. Defense Secretary Carter says Russia is ‘nuclear saber-rattling’
Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Defense Secretary Ash Carter used a U.S. military changing-of-the-guard ceremony Tuesday to blast Russian aggression in Europe, saying Moscow is “going backward in time” with warlike actions that compel a U.S. military buildup on NATO’s eastern flank.
Germany pushes for European army
Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Germany is pushing for a European army in the 28-member EU bloc, according to a white paper put forward by the German government. The army is envisaged to have a joint headquarters and shared military plans.
U.S., Russia to meet this week on Syria ceasefire
Posted on Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hope to meet by Thursday to find a way to boost the deteriorating ceasefire in Syria.
Iran to Build Seven New Nuke Plants By 2020
Posted on Monday, May 2, 2016
Iran is offering to help the global community construct nuclear power plants, according to a top official, who said that Iran would be home to seven new nuclear plants by 2020, according to recent remarks.
Obama, Merkel push for trade deal as foreign crises weigh
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday he would do whatever he could to advance a controversial trade deal with the European Union in his last eight months in office, but warned that time was running short.
Obama to send more U.S. troops to Syria
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2016
President Obama is expected to announce Monday that he is sending another 250 military personnel to Syria to assist local forces combat the Islamic State, according to multiple reports.
France announces global summit on Israel-Palestinian peace process
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2016
France will host a meeting of ministers from 20 countries on May 30 to try and relaunch the Israel-Palestinian peace process, Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault announced on Thursday. He told the international press, however, that Israel and the…
Russia Moves Artillery Units to Northern Syria
Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2016
Russia has reportedly been moving artillery units to parts of northern Syria populated by President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, a move that could indicate that Russia is readying to bolster its ally should full-scale fighting resume.
Iran Conducts Space Launch
Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2016
Iran this week conducted the first launch of a new rocket that the Pentagon views as a key element of Tehran’s effort to build long-range missiles.
Tensions Rise Over Granting Iran Access to U.S. Dollar
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016
Treasury Department officials are moving to reassure Congress that Iran will not be granted access to U.S. financial markets following comments by top Obama administration officials suggesting such a plan was under consideration, according to correspondence obtained by…
Russian attack jets buzz U.S. destroyer
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2016
The U.S. Navy on Wednesday released photos and video of Russian Su-24 attack planes and helicopters flying dangerously close to a U.S. Navy destroyer this week.
Iran Blocking Congressional Access to Country, Nuke Sites
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Leading members of Congress have petitioned Iranian officials to grant them entry to the country ahead of a major speech by a top Iranian diplomat scheduled to take place Friday in Washington, D.C., according to documents obtained by…
Iran to US: Missile program ‘not open to negotiation’
Posted on Monday, April 11, 2016
Iran’s foreign minister said Sunday the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile program is “not open to negotiation” with the United States, seemingly spurning an overture from Secretary of State John Kerry.
