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China warns US of ‘serious consequences’ over Washington plaza name
World
February 16, 2016
China warns US of ‘serious consequences’ over Washington plaza name
China's Foreign Ministry warned the United States on Tuesday there would be "serious consequences" if a plaza in front of…
Judge’s death boosts legal chances for Obama’s climate plan
Environment
February 16, 2016
Judge’s death boosts legal chances for Obama’s climate plan
A vote to block the Obama administration's ambitious climate regulation was one of Antonin Scalia's last acts as a Supreme…
Young blacks more open to Bernie Sanders’ White House bid
World
February 13, 2016
Young blacks more open to Bernie Sanders’ White House bid
If Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders has a chance of drawing African-American voters away from rival Hillary Clinton in South Carolina's…
Few Russian strikes in Syria are against Islamic State, U.S. official says
Middle East
January 9, 2016
Few Russian strikes in Syria are against Islamic State, U.S. official says
Only a third of Russia's air strikes in Syria are targeting Islamic State and its imprecise attacks are forcing the…
New York Police Department officer shot in the leg: local media
World
January 9, 2016
New York Police Department officer shot in the leg: local media
A New York Police Department officer was in stable condition on Saturday after being shot in the leg on Saturday…
IS shooter of Philadelphia cop had previously travelled to Egypt: Investigators
World
January 9, 2016
IS shooter of Philadelphia cop had previously travelled to Egypt: Investigators
US investigators have said that a suspected Islamic State loyalist who shot at and wounded a Philadelphia police offcer had…
Egypt prone to more political instability: US Council on Foreign Relations
Egypt
January 4, 2016
Egypt prone to more political instability: US Council on Foreign Relations
A new survey by the US Council on Foreign Relations has warned of “increased political instability” in Egypt and highlighted…
Putin names United States among threats in new Russian security strategy
World
January 2, 2016
Putin names United States among threats in new Russian security strategy
A new appraisal names the United States as one of the threats to Russia's national security for the first time,…
Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile program, in challenge for Obama
Middle East
January 2, 2016
Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile program, in challenge for Obama
A series of Iranian officials vowed on Friday to expand Tehran's missile capabilities, a challenge to the United States which…
Special Report: Pentagon thwarts Obama’s effort to close Guantanamo
World
December 29, 2015
Special Report: Pentagon thwarts Obama’s effort to close Guantanamo
In September, US State Department officials invited a foreign delegation to the Guantanamo Bay detention center to persuade the group…