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• Furious over sanctions, N. Korea vows to nuke US

  March 7, 2013 in Nation/World SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday vowed to launch a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the United States, amplifying its threatening rhetoric hours ahead of a vote by … 55

• Senate confirms Kerry nomination for State Dept.

  January 29, 2013 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Barack Obama’s choice of five-term Sen. John Kerry to be secretary of state, with Republicans and Democrats praising him as the ideal … 46

• Possible Hagel pick raises concerns in Senate GOP

  December 19, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s possible pick of Republican Chuck Hagel to run the Pentagon raises serious concerns among some of his former Senate colleagues, who question his pronouncements …

• House, Senate reach agreement on defense bill

  December 18, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — House and Senate negotiators reached agreement Tuesday on a $633 billion defense bill that would tighten sanctions on Iran, increase security at diplomatic missions worldwide after the …

• On foreign policy, Kerry is Obama’s good soldier

  December 17, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Kerry stands tall as President Barack Obama’s good soldier. The Massachusetts lawmaker has flown to Afghanistan and Pakistan numerous times to tamp down diplomatic …

• Pentagon front-runner has strong Obama ties

  December 17, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel is a contrarian Republican moderate and decorated Vietnam combat veteran who is likely to support a more rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops …

• On foreign policy, Kerry is Obama’s good soldier

  December 16, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Kerry stands tall as President Barack Obama’s good soldier. The Massachusetts lawmaker has flown to Afghanistan and Pakistan numerous times to tamp down diplomatic …

• Pentagon front-runner has strong Obama ties

  December 16, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel is a contrarian Republican moderate and decorated Vietnam combat veteran who is likely to support a more rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops … 1

• Obama defense pick could come sooner than expected

  November 30, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama could name his next defense secretary in December, far sooner than expected and perhaps in a high-powered package announcement with his choice for secretary …

• With Egypt’s Morsi, US facing a familiar dilemma

  November 27, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has been here before, praising an Egyptian leader for championing Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts while expressing concern over his commitment to democracy at home. But … 2

• Personal, strategic motivations for Obama in Asia

  November 17, 2012 in Nation/World BANGKOK (AP) — For President Barack Obama, expanding U.S. influence in Asia is more than just countering China or opening up new markets to American businesses. It’s also about building …

• Asia trip gives Obama opportunity to build legacy

  November 17, 2012 in Nation/World YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AP) — For President Barack Obama, expanding U.S. influence in Asia is more than just countering China or opening up new markets to American businesses. It’s … 1

• Obama: No evidence of security breach in scandal

  November 14, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Wednesday he has seen no evidence that national security was threatened by the widening sex scandal that ensnared his former CIA director and … 1

• AP sources: US weighs broader nuke deal with Iran

  November 9, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is considering a new approach in negotiations to curb Iran’s nuclear program that would ease economic sanctions faster than previously offered if Tehran makes …

• Obama to visit Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand

  November 9, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than two weeks after his re-election, President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit the once pariah nation of Myanmar, drawing attention to …

• Obama to visit Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand

  November 8, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than two weeks after his re-election, President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit the once pariah nation of Myanmar, drawing attention to …

• US targets Iranians blamed for blocking Internet

  November 8, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has imposed financial sanctions against officials and government bodies in Iran that the U.S. blames for jamming satellite broadcasts and blocking Internet access for …

• US officials: No delays in rescue effort in Libya

  November 1, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA security officers went to the aid of State Department staff less than 25 minutes after they got the first call for help during the attack on … 1

• Foreign policy fireworks

  October 22, 2012 in News President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, accusing him of “wrong and reckless leadership that is all over the map.” … 7

• Obama, Romney cram foreign policy for last debate

  October 21, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — One day out from their last debate, Republican Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are cramming foreign policy and taking a rare break from swing-state campaigning. Monday’s … 1

• White House prepared to meet one-on-one with Iran

  October 20, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says it is prepared to talk one-on-one with Iran to find a diplomatic settlement to the impasse over Tehran’s reported pursuit of nuclear weapons, …

• Romney ups criticism of Obama’s second-term plans

  October 20, 2012 in Nation/World DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Heading into the campaign’s final weeks, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is upping his criticism of President Barack Obama’s plans for a second term, accusing … 5

• Ryan says Obama misleading on Libya questions

  October 19, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan slammed President Barack Obama on Friday for describing response to the deadly attack in Libya as “not optimal” and said the … 5

• Ryan says Obama stonewalling on Libya questions

  October 19, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan, responding to President Barack Obama’s description of the response to a deadly attack in Libya as “not optimal,” on Friday accused … 2

• After a few laughs, Romney, Obama back to the fray

  October 19, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are returning to the sometimes-nasty rhetoric of a close presidential campaign after a brief truce, renewing their focus …

• After Clinton, Obama takes Benghazi responsibility

  October 16, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama assumed responsibility Tuesday for the deadly terror attack in Libya last month that killed four Americans just hours after Secretary of State Hillary Rodham …

• Romney criticizes Biden on consulate attack

  October 12, 2012 in Nation/World RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Broadening his attack on administration foreign policy, Mitt Romney accused Vice President Joe Biden on Friday of “doubling down on denial” in a dispute over security … 1

• Biden to play ‘hardball’ in VP debate

  October 10, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Four years ago, Joe Biden was careful not to appear overly aggressive in his vice presidential debate with Sarah Palin, then a newcomer to the national stage. … 1

• Ryan prepares to take on skilled debater Biden

  October 10, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — To prepare for his biggest test yet on the national stage, untested debater Paul Ryan has been hauling two thick briefing books around the country and intently …

• State Dept. description of attack in sync with GOP

  October 9, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says it never concluded that an attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya was simply a protest gone awry, a statement that places …

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