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U.S. to take at least 10,000 more Syrian refugees

U.S. to take at least 10,000 more Syrian refugees

Washington – President Barack Obama has ordered his administration to “scale up” the number of Syrian refugees admitted to the United States in the coming year,… Read More ›

Senate Democrats block disapproval bill on Iran deal

Senate Democrats block disapproval bill on Iran deal

Victory for Obama, as Republicans fail to garner enough support for a vote that would have prompted a presidential veto   WASHINGTON (AP) — US… Read More ›

House edges toward legal action against Obama on Iran deal

House edges toward legal action against Obama on Iran deal

Representatives pass resolution that declares president failed to comply with terms of Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act   WASHINGTON – Shortly after President Barack Obama declared… Read More ›

Obama declares victory as Senate Democrats block vote on Iran resolution

Obama declares victory as Senate Democrats block vote on Iran resolution

President lauds ‘historic step forward’ for diplomacy; AIPAC warns failure to vote on deal creates ‘dangerous moment for America’   WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama… Read More ›

Analysis: Syrian conflict worsens as outside states raise involvement

Analysis: Syrian conflict worsens as outside states raise involvement

The fact that Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia are willing to escalate conflict by entering ground forces and increasing arms shipments means that Assad’s position in… Read More ›

China has an unsettling nuclear deterrence strategy

China has an unsettling nuclear deterrence strategy

Military watchers around the world eagerly anticipated China’s Sept. 3 military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the surrender of Japan and the end… Read More ›

Asian stocks are tumbling

Asian stocks are tumbling

  Asian stocks, much like those in the US before them, have begun Thursday’s trading session deep in the red. Having soared by 7.71% yesterday… Read More ›

House Republicans just won a major, unexpected victory in a battle with Obama

House Republicans just won a major, unexpected victory in a battle with Obama

  Republicans in the US House of Representatives have standing to proceed with a lawsuit against US President Barack Obama’s administration over his signature healthcare… Read More ›

New York – Wall Street Ends Down 1 Percent, Led By Apple, Energy Sector

New York – Wall Street Ends Down 1 Percent, Led By Apple, Energy Sector

  New York – U.S. stocks ended more than 1 percent lower on Wednesday after rallying the day before, led by declines in Apple shares… Read More ›

New York – In A 1st, NYC To Require Salt Warnings On Eatery Menus

New York – In A 1st, NYC To Require Salt Warnings On Eatery Menus

  New York – Some sub sandwiches, movie theater pretzels and even milkshakes and salads will soon come with a first-of-its-kind salt warning symbol in… Read More ›

New York – Vatican Undecided If Will Fly Its Flag Next To Palestine’s At U.N.

New York – Vatican Undecided If Will Fly Its Flag Next To Palestine’s At U.N.

  New York – The Vatican’s chief delegate to the United Nations on Wednesday said it was unclear whether the Holy See would choose to… Read More ›

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

  London – Queen Elizabeth II has thanked people from around the world for their messages of “great kindness” as she marked the day she becomes… Read More ›

ISIS says Norwegian and Chinese hostages are ‘for sale’

ISIS says Norwegian and Chinese hostages are ‘for sale’

Two men stand in yellow jumpsuits, staring toward the camera with a chilling message posted below their portraits: “FOR SALE.” The images, tucked away in… Read More ›

British Airways fire: Jet’s suppression system didn’t work, source says

British Airways fire: Jet’s suppression system didn’t work, source says

The British Airways jetliner that caught fire on the Las Vegas airport’s tarmac had suppression equipment, but it just didn’t work to suppress the flames,… Read More ›

Last undecided Senate Democrat comes out for Iran deal

Last undecided Senate Democrat comes out for Iran deal

Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington state lauds deal for pushing Iran ‘away from a nuclear weapons threshold’   Senator Maria Cantwell, the lone undecided Democrat,… Read More ›

Republicans look to ditch bill against Iran deal

Republicans look to ditch bill against Iran deal

Leaders in the House of Representatives say Republicans considering alternative legislation due to lack of votes needed just to debate resolution of disapproval. Republicans who… Read More ›

House Republicans will move to stop Iran deal vote clock

House Republicans will move to stop Iran deal vote clock

“The House has no interest in being a midwife to a disastrous Obama foreign policy,” Rep. Peter Roskam says.   WASHINGTON – House Republicans have… Read More ›

Obama reinforces Iran win

Obama reinforces Iran win

If the 41 senators now openly supporting the nuclear deal stick to their guns, those opposing it in Congress will not be able to pass… Read More ›

United Airlines’ CEO has resigned

United Airlines’ CEO has resigned

  United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek has resigned from the company. The Chicago-based airline announced Smisek’s departure, as well as the installation of Oscar Munoz… Read More ›

Hillary Clinton: ‘I’m sorry’

Hillary Clinton: ‘I’m sorry’

  Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared to offer a direct apology on Tuesday for the email controversy that has become an obstacle for… Read More ›