Present and former women leaders from around the world congregate in Washington to discuss challenges to development,democracy
Leaders meet Thursday in a closed meeting with National Intelligence Director James Clapper
Hearing focused on laws recently enacted and pending legislation in countries such as Ethiopia that are limiting the ability of nongovernmental organizations to operate freely and independently
Democratic Representative Barbara Lee of California is spearheading efforts to bring US troops home earlier than planned withdrawal of NATO combat troops in 2014
In court, House Republicans are still fighting White House decision not to defend 1996 Defense of Marriage Act
Rights groups say away from the capital, there is still military violence against innocent civilians
US congressional panel told that urgent action is needed to counter increasing threat
Leon Panetta tells congressional panel US is providing 'non-lethal aid' to civilian-led opposition
Congressional panel holds hearing called 'North Korea After Kim Jong Il: Still Dangerous and Erratic'
President enjoys two-digit advantage over Republican contender among women, though campaign just beginning
US House Homeland Security Committee Chairman says Hezbollah, poses the greatest terrorist threat to Americans
US, NATO commander calls progress real and sustainable, but warns 'hard and deadly work' lies ahead
White House officials say they've made a difference in the region, but that millions remain in urgent need of assistance
Iran’s nuclear program reportedly dominated private talks Netanyahu had with bipartisan groups of Senate, House leaders
Republican measure would reverse Obama administration mandate that employers provide free birth control as part of health insurance
Birth control has surfaced as a divisive issue in US election year
But Democrats praise it as balance between higher taxes for wealthy Americans and pragmatic spending cuts
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says Iran 'now more willing to conduct an attack in the United States'
House Armed Services Committee told that since 2007 attacks have killed 70 people and left 110 others wounded
Republican, Democratic lawmakers joined to give Giffords standing ovations, unanimously passed border security bill she co-sponsored
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