U.S. President Barack Obama will unveil plans Friday to move the economy forward, in negotiations with Congress that are designed to avoid automatic spending cuts and tax hikes in January. In his first policy speech since being re-elected, Mr. Obama is expected to urge Congress to agree on a plan that resolves the political stalemate […]
Obama to Address Economic Issues
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama will unveil plans Friday to move the economy forward, in negotiations with Congress that are designed to avoid automatic spending cuts and tax hikes in January. In his first policy speech since being re-elected, Mr. Obama is expected to urge Congress to agree on a plan that resolves the political stalemate […]
Iran Implicitly Confirms Attack on US Drone
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
Iran is vowing to confront any aircraft that enters its airspace, one day after the Pentagon said Iranian warplanes fired on an unarmed U.S. drone over international waters in the Persian Gulf. Iranian Revolutionary Guard General Massoud Jazayeri did not explicitly confirm the incident in his comments to the FARS news agency on Friday. But […]
Obama to Address Economic Issues
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to make a statement on the U.S. economy Friday, as a January 1 “fiscal cliff” looms that would institute automatic deep spending cuts and tax hikes. The president is expected to urge members of Congress to arrive at a budget plan before the deadline. Experts fear the cuts could […]
U.S. Navy Accuses SEALs of Disclosing Secrets
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. Defense Department says seven members of an elite Navy SEAL team have been disciplined for disclosing classified information when they served as consultants to developers of a video game. Officials said Thursday that the SEALs are alleged to have divulged the information and shown the designers specially-designed combat equipment without authorization from their […]
Clinton Praises Slain U.S. Ambassador to Libya
Posted November 9th, 2012 at 1:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised slain U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens, calling him a “fallen hero” and praising his improvisational style of diplomacy. She spoke at a ceremony honoring Stevens and others with a Common Ground award, which focuses on conflict resolution, negotiation, and peace building. In her speech Thursday in […]
Pentagon: Iran Shoots at US Drone Over Persian Gulf
Posted November 8th, 2012 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. Defense Department says Iranian fighter jets fired on an unarmed U.S. drone over international waters in the Persian Gulf last week. Pentagon spokesman George Little says the unmanned Predator was on a routine classified surveillance mission November 1. Little said the plane did not enter Iranian waters, was not hit and returned safely […]
Balance of Power Remains Unchanged in US Congress
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 10:50 pm (UTC-5)
While a few congressional seats changed hands in U.S. elections Tuesday, the balance of power in Congress remains the same, with Democrats in control of the Senate, and Republicans keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said now that the election is over, it is time to put politics […]
Balance of Power Remains Unchanged in US Congress
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
While a few congressional seats changed hands in U.S. elections Tuesday, the balance of power in Congress remains the same, with Democrats in control of the Senate, and Republicans keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said now that the election is over, it is time to put politics […]
World Leaders Send Obama Congratulations, Challenges
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
World leaders are sending their congratulations to U.S. President Barack Obama, who won a second term Tuesday in a tightly contested race with challenger Mitt Romney. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he “warmly congratulates” Mr. Obama and looks forward to continuing to work together “in the spirit of the enduring partnership between the United States […]
