Trip follows President Obama’s recent visit to the region, which resulted in an end to the Turkish-Israeli diplomatic deadlock
The NATO and US troop withdrawal is scheduled to be completed next year
Disagreements over role and location of US troops are fueling controversy and mistrust
Vice president speaks to AIPAC, the most powerful pro-Israel lobbying organization in US
Convention convenes as President Obama prepares for visit to Middle East
President, Abe agree to further economic sanctions against North Korea following that country’s nuclear test, missile launches
Military leaders warn of severe consequences if automatic budget cuts are triggered on March 1
Analysts say results of the vote could set the stage for an improved relationship with Washington
A major political battle is brewing in the United States over gun control
Obama said American troops in Afghanistan will move to a supporting role several months earlier than expected
US officials say it is one of the most significant cases of copyright infringement ever uncovered
Authorities rescue 123 sexually abused children, some as young as three years old
Some of the gun control efforts are likely to face opposition from National Rifle Association
Delegates expected to craft strategy for political transition if Assad government is toppled
An estimated 12 million Kurds live in Iran, mostly in areas bordering Iraq and Turkey
Analysts trying to decipher what may have been the causes of poor judgment and sexual improprieties
Analysts say following the US election, Syrian opposition fighters are more optimistic a bolder US approach on Syria might begin
President Barack Obama, Republican challenger Mitt Romney have made their final arguments to voters Monday in key political battleground states
The United States and more than 30 other countries have conducted the largest ever minesweeping exercise in the Persian Gulf -- where Iran is threatening to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The moves come as the U.S. and Israel are again warning that force could be used to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear weapons capability. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has details from Washington.
US leads minesweeping exercise in Persian Gulf where Iran has threatened to block strategic Strait of Hormuz
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