Politics Sep 21 U.S. weighs abstention on Cuba embargo vote at UN for first time WASHINGTON -- For the first time, the United States may be willing to accept a United Nations condemnation of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba without a fight, The Associated Press has learned.
World Sep 17 U.S. accepts Russia’s offer to hold military talks on Syria WASHINGTON — Amid increasing unease and uncertainty over Russia's intentions, the Obama administration plans to accept an offer from Russia for direct talks on its military buildup in Syria that U.S. officials believe is aimed at propping up Syrian President…
Nation Sep 11 Spy fears drive U.S. officials from Chinese-owned Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Fears of espionage have driven the U.S. government from New York's famed Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, which has housed presidents and other top American officials for decades but was bought last year by a Chinese firm from Hilton Worldwide.
Nation Aug 31 State Department to release 7,000 pages of Clinton’s emails, 150 redacted The State Department is expected to release roughly 7,000 pages of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's emails later Monday, including about 150 that have been censored because they contain information that has now been deemed classified.
World Aug 03 Gulf Arab states welcome Iran nuke deal but seek further assurance DOHA, Qatar -- Gulf Arab states on Monday welcomed the nuclear deal negotiated between Iran and world powers but said they would like further assurances that the U.S. would help them counter increasing Iranian assertiveness in the region.
Politics Jul 31 U.S. condemns terrorist attack that killed Palestinian toddler WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is condemning an arson attack by suspected Jewish extremists in the West Bank that killed a Palestinian toddler, branding it a "vicious terrorist" act that must be punished.
Politics Jul 24 Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard could be freed from prison soon WASHINGTON -- Convicted American spy Jonathan Pollard could be released from federal prison within months.
Nation Jul 24 New inquiry into Clinton emails fuels political questions WASHINGTON -- A new letter by intelligence investigators to the Justice Department says secret government information may have been compromised in Hillary Rodham Clinton's private server, underscoring an inescapable reality for her presidential campaign: Email is forever.
World Jul 23 Turkey allows U.S. to use key base to launch airstrikes against Islamic State Turkey has agreed to let the U.S. military use a key air base near the border with Syria to launch airstrikes against the Islamic State, senior Obama administration officials said Thursday, giving a boost to the U.S.-led coalition amid a…
Politics Jul 20 New era begins as Cuba raises flag at embassy in U.S. The United States and Cuba restored full diplomatic relations Monday after more than five decades of frosty relations rooted in the Cold War.