Congress Passes Russia Sanctions Bill; Backs Arms for Ukraine | Russia threatens retaliatory sanctions
US Spending Bill Resumes Egypt Military Aid
US Spending Bill Resumes Egypt Military Aid | Allows State Dept. to bypass rules on coups
US ‘Undecided’ on Vetoing Palestinian Statehood at UN
US ‘Undecided’ on Vetoing Palestinian Statehood at UN | Netanyahu says resolution would ‘fuel radical Islam’
Proposed Senate Bill Would Make Future CIA Torture Prosecutable
Proposed Senate Bill Would Make Future CIA Torture Prosecutable | Sen. Wyden: Time to end culture of denial
Syrian Troops Seize Key Area North of Aleppo
Syrian Troops Seize Key Area North of Aleppo | Military close to cutting off rebel supply route
Afghan President Vows Shakeup as Taliban Surges
Afghan President Vows Shakeup as Taliban Surges | Taliban seizing large portions of Helmand Province
At Least Two US Soldiers Among 21 Killed in Afghanistan
At Least Two US Soldiers Among 21 Killed in Afghanistan | Taliban targeted US convoy in Bagram
Broke Again, Afghan Govt Seeks Donors ‘Bailout’
Broke Again, Afghan Govt Seeks Donors ‘Bailout’ | Doctors haven’t been paid in months, officials say
US Won’t Force NYT Reporter James Risen to Disclose Sources
US Won’t Force NYT Reporter James Risen to Disclose Sources | Announcement caps years of threats against top journalist
Justice Department’s Torture Photo Deadline Looms
Justice Department’s Torture Photo Deadline Looms | Judge demanded official justification for keeping photos secret