U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs
US lawmakers unveil Iran sanctions bill
Jun 21, 2010 18:19 EDT
Top US lawmakers crafting Iran sanctions legislation announced Monday they had reached a deal on a series of punitive measures aimed at piling pressure on Tehran over its suspect nuclear program.
US lawmakers ready Iran sanctions bill
Jun 21, 2010 17:53 EDT
Top US lawmakers crafting Iran sanctions legislation announced Monday they had reached a deal on a series of punitive measures aimed at piling pressure on Tehran over its suspect nuclear program.
US, Europe tighten screws on Iran nuclear program
Jun 16, 2010 23:03 EDT
The Obama administration added Iranian individuals and firms to a blacklist, as the United States and Europe tighten the screws on Iran's nuclear program a week after the UN imposed new sanctions.
US extends sanctions list aimed at Iran's nukes
Jun 16, 2010 17:36 EDT
US adds individuals, institutions to sanctions list aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear efforts. U.S. sanctions on Iran expanded Wednesday to hit more than three dozen additional companies and individuals with penalties meant to curb Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
US adds Iranians, firms to blacklist under new sanctions
Jun 16, 2010 16:23 EDT
US President Barack Obama's administration on Wednesday tightened the noose on Iran's nuclear program when it added more Iranian individuals and firms to a long blacklist under extended sanctions.
Obama says Mideast 'progress' possible this year
Jun 10, 2010 05:36 EDT
President Barack Obama is pledging unwavering commitment to forging significant progress in the Middle East this year, despite the furor whipped up by Israel's raid on a Gaza aid flotilla.
Obama sees Mideast 'progress' possible this year
Jun 10, 2010 04:00 EDT
President Barack Obama is pledging unwavering commitment to forging significant progress in the Middle East this year, despite the furor whipped up by Israel's raid on a Gaza aid flotilla.
Obama sees Mideast 'progress' possible this year
Jun 09, 2010 21:43 EDT
President Barack Obama pledged unwavering commitment to forging significant progress in the Middle East this year, despite the furor whipped up by Israel's raid on a Gaza aid flotilla.
AP National News Calendar
Jun 04, 2010 15:06 EDT
Associated Press National News Calendar. Eds: Major scheduled events for the week of June 5-12, 2010. Note that many events, especially court appearances, are subject to change at the last minute.
Ethiopia vote not up to global standards: US
May 26, 2010 09:11 EDT
The White House Tuesday said it was "concerned" Ethiopia's weekend elections, which gave long-time ruler Meles Zenawi a landslide win, appeared to fall short of global standards.
Congress to wait on bilateral sanctions on Iran
May 25, 2010 15:44 EDT
Congress to hold Iran sanctions bill until UN and EU act. Congressional leaders putting together a new round of U.S. sanctions against Iran said Tuesday they will defer bringing their legislation to a vote to give the United Nations and the European Union a chance to first impose multinational penalties against the Tehran government over its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
US lawmakers see Iran sanctions bill in late June
May 25, 2010 15:41 EDT
The US Congress will pass in late June a package of economic sanctions on Iran that will "complement and augment" those under consideration at the United Nations, key US lawmakers said Tuesday.
Ethiopia vote not up to international standards: US
May 25, 2010 12:35 EDT
Ethiopia's weekend elections, which gave long-time ruler Meles Zenawi a landslide victory, were "not up to international standards," a senior US diplomat said Tuesday.
US lawmakers call for new North Korea sanctions
May 20, 2010 17:45 EDT
US lawmakers united behind South Korea on Thursday as Seoul accused North Korea of sinking one of its warships in a torpedo strike that left 46 sailors dead, urging new sanctions on Pyongyang.
US lawmakers back Israel missile defense aid
May 20, 2010 15:44 EDT
The US House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly backed President Barack Obama's plans to help Israel deploy an anti-missile system, in an unmistakable election-year show of support.
US lawmakers back Israel missile defense aid
May 20, 2010 14:39 EDT
The US House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly backed President Barack Obama's plans to help Israel deploy an anti-missile system, in an unmistakable election-year show of support.
US lawmakers call for new North Korea sanctions
May 20, 2010 14:14 EDT
US lawmakers united behind South Korea on Thursday as Seoul accused North Korea of sinking one of its warships in a torpedo strike that left 46 sailors dead, urging new sanctions on Pyongyang.
US lawmakers call for new North Korea sanctions
May 20, 2010 13:57 EDT
US lawmakers united behind South Korea on Thursday as Seoul accused North Korea of sinking one of its warships in a torpedo strike that left 46 sailors dead, urging new sanctions on Pyongyang.
US lawmakers call for new North Korea sanctions
May 20, 2010 12:22 EDT
US lawmakers united behind South Korea on Thursday as Seoul accused North Korea of sinking one of its warships in a torpedo strike that left 46 sailors dead, pushing for new sanctions on Pyongyang.
Obama adviser warns Russia against arms sale to Iran
May 11, 2010 18:34 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has made it clear to Russia that delivering an anti-aircraft system to Iran would have severe consequences for U.S. ties with Moscow, a senior advisor to President Obama said Tuesday.
