Obama in Cuba: 5 things to watch
Jordan Fabian - 03/19/16 01:18 PM EDT
Fidel Castro is one of the wild cards for Obama's historic trip.
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New president in Myanmar, but same persecution of Rohingya?
Joseph K. Grieboski, contributor - 03/18/16 06:30 AM EDT
For Myanmar to be considered a democracy, the Rohingya must be recognized as citizens.
GOP senators to introduce new Iran sanctions bill
Kristina Wong - 03/17/16 12:35 PM EDT
GOP senators are planning to introduce a bill to sanction Iran for its support of terrorist...
Refugee stream a ‘potential opportunity’ for terrorists, DHS secretary says
Julian Hattem - 03/16/16 11:04 AM EDT
"I agree that there is that potential," Jeh Johnson said.
Trump's top foreign policy advisor? 'I'm speaking with myself'
Jesse Byrnes - 03/16/16 08:24 AM EDT
"I have a very good brain, and I've said a lot of things," Trump says.
Former LA mayor calls for Mexican-Americans to vote against Trump
Rafael Bernal - 03/15/16 05:51 PM EDT
Antonio Villaraigosa lamented that Mexican-Americans are the ethnic group least likely to vote.
House votes to label ISIS attacks as genocide
Cristina Marcos - 03/14/16 07:09 PM EDT
"It raises the international consciousness," said Rep. Fortenberry.
Russia to withdraw forces from Syria
Rebecca Kheel - 03/14/16 03:33 PM EDT
Putin said Russian forces had "fulfilled" their mission.
The true cost of the EU turning back refugees
Mostafa Minawi, contributor - 03/11/16 04:00 PM EST
It will mean millions of shattered lives and turning a blind eye to an authoritarian Turkey.
Genocide or not, civilians need protection from ISIS
Matthew Levitt, contributor, and A.J. Beloff - 03/11/16 10:00 AM EST
Whether the State Dept. labels ISIS violence 'genocide' or not, civilians must be protected.
Senate kills Rand Paul's attempted block on aircraft sale to Pakistan
Jordain Carney - 03/10/16 03:17 PM EST
Paul hoped to block the sale of military aircrafts to "frenemy" Pakistan.
In Brazil, an economic threat closer to home
Desmond Lachman, contributor - 03/10/16 07:00 AM EST
US policymakers downplay the Brazilian economic and political crisis at their own peril.
Military personnel to be punished for Afghan hospital strike: report
Harper Neidig - 03/18/16 08:28 AM EDT
At least 10 people involved in the bombing will face some form of "administrative action."
North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea
Jesse Byrnes - 03/17/16 07:11 PM EDT
A defense official said two missiles were launched into the Sea of Japan.
Kerry will miss deadline to label ISIS violence 'genocide'
Julian Hattem - 03/16/16 02:48 PM EDT
The State Department was facing a Thursday deadline to make the designation.
Obama to visit UK, Saudi Arabia next month
Jordan Fabian - 03/16/16 09:50 AM EDT
Obama is set to address Iran, as well as Britain's EU referendum.
Trump’s unorthodox foreign policy unnerves Republicans
Julian Hattem - 03/16/16 06:00 AM EDT
Republicans question his national security acumen, argue he would make the country less safe.
Pentagon: 'We'll see' if Russia withdraws from Syria
Rebecca Kheel - 03/15/16 02:26 PM EDT
The Pentagon will “wait to see” whether Russian President Vladimir Putin was sincere in announcing...
House effort would put Congress in charge of refugees
Julian Hattem - 03/14/16 05:08 PM EDT
Lawmakers have repeatedly battled Obama over the Syrian refugee crisis.
Iran missile tests reignite sanctions fight
Kristina Wong - 03/13/16 07:22 PM EDT
Iran's ballistic missile tests are reigniting the debate over sanctions.
Russian pleads guilty to spying in US
Julian Hattem - 03/11/16 01:20 PM EST
The Justice Department compared the case to a “Cold War-era movie."
Autopsy: Ex-Putin aide’s death caused by blunt force trauma
Julian Hattem - 03/10/16 05:23 PM EST
Previous reports had indicated the RT co-founder's D.C. death was due to a heart attack.
GOP resolution calls for sending captured ISIS fighters to Gitmo
Kristina Wong - 03/10/16 10:13 AM EST
The capture of an ISIS fighter sparked new questions on how to handle terror detainees.
What the US can learn from Canada
Carla Barqueiro, contributor - 03/10/16 06:30 AM EST
Prime Minister Trudeau has shown what's possible when you elect a progressive leader.
