Apr 14 U.S. conducts joint patrols with Philippines in South China Sea By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — In a military buildup certain to inflame tensions with China, the United States said Thursday it will be conducting joint South China Sea patrols — and eventually air patrols — with the Philippines. Continue reading
Jan 19 Obama touts Australia’s contribution to Islamic State fight By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday thanked Australia for its "steadfast" alliance and key contributions in the fight against Islamic State group, as he we welcomed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to the White House for the new leader's first… Continue reading
Nov 17 President Obama tries to build momentum for climate change deal By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press With a high-stakes deadline two weeks away, President Barack Obama hopes to build momentum on Wednesday for a broad and potentially legacy-burnishing global climate change agreement. Continue reading
Nov 17 In signal to China, Obama will give two ships to Philippine Navy By Josh Lederman, Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — With a towering warship behind him, President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that the U.S. will hand over two ships to the Philippine Navy to boost its maritime security capabilities, in a bid to show the U.S. and… Continue reading
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