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US has 'opaque' picture of Syria rebels: top general
Mar 18, 2013 16:30 EDT
The United States is struggling to track a fragmented Syrian opposition and has found it increasingly difficult to get a clear picture of rebel factions, the US military's top officer said Monday.
Israel first stop on Obama legacy tour
Mar 17, 2013 18:45 EDT
US President Barack Obama will effectively begin to build the global legacy he will leave behind on the first foreign trip of his second term next week to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan.
Obama adds voice to accusations of China hacking
Mar 13, 2013 19:52 EDT
President Barack Obama entered the fray Wednesday on cyber attacks from China, saying some intrusions affecting US firms and infrastructure were "state sponsored."
Venezuela-US ties unlikely to thaw soon: experts
Mar 06, 2013 10:10 EST
The US has long hoped that a post-Chavez era could herald a new era in ties with Venezuela, but allegations of a US plot to kill the leftist leader show any rapprochement is still far off.
Analysts dismiss US 'biscuits and Band-Aid' for Syria
Feb 28, 2013 18:26 EST
The United States may be gingerly stepping more deeply into the Syrian war by agreeing to give the rebels direct aid for the first time, but some analysts fear it is likely too little, too late.
Obama, Japan PM firm on N.Korea, measured on China
Feb 22, 2013 20:46 EST
US President Barack Obama on Friday pledged with Japan's new leader to take a firm line on a defiant North Korea but the two sides also tried to calm rising tensions between Tokyo and China.
Japan PM wants 'good relationship' with S. Korea
Feb 22, 2013 18:50 EST
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday he wanted a strong relationship with South Korea, which responded angrily over a rally in Japan against Seoul's control of a set of islands.
Japan PM won't 'tolerate' China island challenge
Feb 22, 2013 16:34 EST
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed Friday that he would not "tolerate" any challenge to control over contested islands, after China's growing incursions into the area.
China: 'leading bad actor in cyberspace,' experts say
Feb 22, 2013 00:46 EST
China's full-throated denials of hacking and counter-accusations of its own do nothing to allay growing concern over large-scale cyberspying alleged in a bombshell report this week, Western analysts said.
China steps up defence on hacking allegations
Feb 21, 2013 08:10 EST
Chinese state media stepped up the war of words Thursday over allegations of sophisticated cyberattacks on US firms, branding the accusations a "commercial stunt" and accusing Washington of ulterior motives.
Cybersecurity battle looms after Obama directive
Feb 14, 2013 10:27 EST
President Barack Obama's order aimed at ramping up protection from cyberattacks will address only a small portion of threats and sets up a fresh battle in Congress over legislation.
Hacking incidents ignite fears over China
Feb 02, 2013 12:24 EST
A string of cyberattacks on major US media outlets like the New York Times has intensified worries over Chinese hackers, who analysts say are probably linked to the secretive Beijing government.
Hacking incidents ignite fears over China
Feb 01, 2013 21:56 EST
A series of brazen cyberattacks on America's most high-profile media outlets has revived concerns over Chinese hackers, who analysts say are likely linked to the secretive Beijing government.
Obama enters new term with tough tone on China
Jan 23, 2013 07:07 EST
When Barack Obama first entered the White House, the leader who campaigned on a message of hope and change had called for new areas of cooperation between the United States and a rising China.
Iran denies behind cyber attacks on US banks
Jan 11, 2013 04:41 EST
Iran has denied US media reports it carried out cyber attacks on US banks, the official IRNA news agency said Friday, quoting a statement from Tehran's UN mission.
Iran blamed for cyber onslaught on US banks
Jan 09, 2013 19:40 EST
US financial institutions are being pounded with high-powered cyber attacks that some suspect are being orchestrated by Iran as payback for political sanctions.
US hopes for progress on Okinawa base issue
Dec 18, 2012 18:27 EST
A US official voiced hope Tuesday for progress in the new year in a long-running dispute over a military base in Japan after voters swept conservative Shinzo Abe back into power.
Hawk's return in Japan heartens US
Dec 17, 2012 22:10 EST
The return of conservative leader Shinzo Abe in Japan has raised hopes in Washington for closer security ties, although US officials hope he keeps a lid on his more strident views.
Confusion on Internet future after UN treaty split
Dec 14, 2012 21:22 EST
The freewheeling, unregulated Internet seemed to survive a push for new rules at a UN treaty meeting, but the collapse of talks leaves unanswered questions about the Web's future.
Fracking shifts global energy balance
Dec 14, 2012 07:45 EST
North America's shale oil and gas boom has shifted the balance in global energy markets, giving the US and Canada new leverage as exporters, despite the Middle East retaining a pivotal role.
