NATO has contingency plans for Syria, US admiral states
‘We are prepared if called upon to be engaged as we were in Libya,’ military’s Europe commander tells Senate Armed Services Committee
View ArticleMomentum weakened for Syrian president’s ouster
Beyond threats of military intervention, there is growing consensus that little can be done to put new pressure on Assad
View ArticleWashington focuses on plight of Mideast’s minorities
House and Senate bills, coupled with Obama’s Bethlehem visit, may signal a keen interest in the tribulations of non-Muslim groups
View ArticlePolice arrest suspect in DC ricin mailing
Letter containing potentialy deadly toxin addressed to Mississippi Republican senator’s Washington office
View ArticleObama’s Syria caution reflects US division over resort to force
Response to likely use of chemical weapons shows lack of agreement in Washington over aggressive military intervention
View ArticleWallenberg Congressional Gold Medal unveiled
First recipient of the congressional honor was George Washington
View ArticleSenators to Obama: Arming Syrian rebels not enough
In letter, John McCain, Carl Levin and Robert Menendez urge president to consider aerial attacks on Assad regime targets
View ArticleWashington divided on continued support for Egypt
Obama and many legislators are reluctant to label Morsi’s overthrow a ‘coup'; such a designation could halt US aid
View ArticleUS considering using force in Syria, top general says
Martin Dempsey says deploying air power ‘under deliberation’ but situation ‘can be made worse’ by military intervention
View ArticleRebels say Assad transferred chemical weapons to Hezbollah
Free Syrian Army spokesman claims two weapons shipments made their way from Syria to Lebanon in recent weeks
View ArticleUS Senators press Joint Chiefs chairman on Syria
John McCain says he’ll block Gen. Martin Dempsey’s nomination to a 2nd term until a clear assessment on US force in Syria is given
View ArticleTop US brass: Syria no-fly zone would cost $1b. a month
Joint Chiefs of Staff head Martin Dempsey tells Congress Syria intervenion would require huge manpower, amount to act of war
View ArticleUS won’t call Egypt’s government overthrow ‘a coup’
Obama administration intends to maintain $1.5 billion in annual aid to impoverished and chaotic country
View ArticleUS Senate leaders demand progress reports on Iran
Distrustful top Democrats seek assurances that Tehran is complying with the terms of the interim deal reached in Geneva
View ArticleHillary Clinton warns against new Iran sanctions
In letter to Senate, former secretary of state backs Obama’s attempts to keep Congress from passing further penalties
View ArticleUS Navy to name destroyer for Jewish senator from Michigan
Carl Levin was key in shepherding through funding for military during his last eight years in Senate
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Longtime Jewish senator Carl Levin dies at 87
Michigan Democrat remembered for his 'personified integrity and the notion of putting the public good above self-interest'
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