Hamas attack was horrific, but Israeli attacks ‘unbearable’ – Obama
Hamas attacks on Israel were “horrific”, but the Israeli occupation and what Palestinians are suffering is…
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Israeli military’s actions in Gaza may backfire – Obama
Barack Obama, the former U.S. President, stated on Monday that Israeli military approach that disregards the human…
U.S. budget deficit widens to $666 billion in FY2016/17
The U.S. budget deficit widened to $666 billion for the financial year 2016/2017 as record spending more than…
Khamenei says Iran will ‘shred’ nuclear deal if U.S. quits it
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday Tehran would stick to its 2015 nuclear accord with…
U.S. to partake in biennial military exercise with Egypt, first time since Arab Spring
The U.S. military will participate in a biennial joint military exercise with Egypt called Bright Star 2017 --…
Obama’s response to Charlottesville is now the most ‘liked’ tweet of all…
Former President Barack Obama tweeted a picture and a quote in response to the violence in Charlottesville,…
Trump to nominate Huntsman as Russia ambassador: White Hous
U.S. President Donald Trump will nominate Jon Huntsman, an envoy to China under former Democratic President Barack…
Donald Trump to visit UK in 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to come to the UK next year, the BBC understands. Downing Street and the…
South Korea’s Moon says North Korea has chance to talk
North Korea has a last chance to engage in dialogue with the outside world, South Korean President Moon Jae-in…
Germany threatens retaliation if US sanctions harm its firms
Germany threatened on Friday to retaliate against the United States if new sanctions on Russia being proposed by…
Hackers pledge to release apparent black box of UAE ambassador’s emails
The hackers reveal a sample of alleged messages they claim show how a small rich company used lobbyists to hurt…
Trump’s administration nearing completion of Cuba policy review
Trump's administration is nearing completion of a policy review to determine how far it goes in rolling back…
European markets to open higher, OPEC and Trump meeting eyed
European markets are expected to open higher Thursday as investors look ahead to OPEC talks and the latest leg of…
Trump’s comments on Muslims could haunt him in appeals court
The first federal appeals court to hear a challenge to President Donald Trump's revised travel ban appeared…
Trump does not think U.S. should copy Australia’s health system: White House
President Donald Trump was simply saying nice things to an ally when he called Australia's universal healthcare…
US 9/11 lawsuit seeks $4.2 billion from Bin Laden companies, Saudi banks
Two Saudi banks, along with businesses related to the family of Osama bin Laden are facing more than $4 billion in…
Black lawmakers meet with Trump about infrastructure, reducing crime
Leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday about infrastructure and…
Trump to GOP: Pass health care bill or seal fate
Time for talk running out, President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned wavering House Republicans that their jobs were…
White House intruder on grounds 16 minutes before arrest: Secret Service
A man who scaled a White House fence earlier this month traipsed the grounds of the executive residence for more…
Top army commander says U.S. wants to resume major military exercise with Egypt
The top commander of American military operations in the Middle East said during a visit in the region on Sunday…
In final press call, Obama says Israel-Palestine status quo ‘unsustainable’
For the last time, US president Barack Obama took reporters’ questions in the White House briefing room on…
Trump promises Syria ‘safe zones’, Obama says no easy fix
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday his administration would build "safe zones" to try to help…
Obama orders review of 2016 election cyber attacks
U.S. President Barack Obama has ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks and foreign intervention…
Clinton failed, yet here are 12 women who could break glass ceiling
As the first black female Republican and first Haitian-American elected to Congress from Utah, which is only about…
Italian PM Renzi faces pressure to stay in office as referendum defeat looms
When a handful of European leaders met Barack Obama in Berlin during this month to say their goodbyes, Italy’ss…
Obama offers bleak assessment of situation in Syria
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday that chaos in Syria could persist for "quite some time" and that Russian…
European leaders and Obama to discuss Russia sanctions in Berlin
European leaders and President Barack Obama on Friday will discuss extending sanctions imposed on Russia for its…
Trump: Obamacare key provisions to remain
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he is open to leaving intact key parts of President Barack Obama's…
Trump pledges strong US ties with India if won elections
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged that the United States and India would be "best friends"…
Russia is ‘stimulating’ US thinking on nuclear security issues: Energy…
U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said on Thursday that Russia is forcing the United States to focus more intently…
Turkey says its troops to stay in Iraq until Islamic State cleared from Mosul
A planned U.S.-backed operation to drive Islamic State from the Iraqi city of Mosul could cause "blood and fire" in…
Obama, Netanyahu mourn death of Israel’s Shimon Peres
Former Israeli president and elder statesman Shimon Peres, 93, died in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, prompting U.S.…
Obama vetoes 9/11 Saudi bill, sets up showdown with Congress
President Barack Obama on Friday vetoed legislation allowing families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue…
U.S. says some 360,000 refugee spots pledged at United Nations
A summit hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama garnered pledges from dozens of countries to resettle or allow the…
U.S., China to step up cooperation on North Korea
U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang agreed on Monday to step up cooperation in the United…
Obama to meet with Iraq, Nigeria, Colombia leaders at U.N. Assembly
President Barack Obama will meet with the leaders of Iraq, Nigeria and Colombia on the sidelines of the annual…
U.S. pledges to remove sanctions on Myanmar despite military, human rights concerns
The U.S. has declared Wednesday its commitment to removing all sanctions on Myanmar, marking yet another milestone…
GOP slams Obama after explanation of $400M payment to Iran
The Obama administration is facing a storm of Republican criticism after acknowledging that a $400 million cash…
What Americans want from the world
When it comes to foreign policy, American voters have always been a mass of contradictions. The majority still…
Kerry, Chinese FM discuss Obama visit, North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke by phone on Friday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about President…