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In new UN chief, redefining what's needed to be world's 'top diplomat'As former prime minister of Portugal,聽Ant贸nio Guterres is the first UN head to bring national political experience to the table 鈥� a skill many say is much needed to address the organization's looming challenges.
October surprise? Americans support a US engaged with world, survey finds.Despite the isolationist notes in the presidential election, Americans prefer to remain engaged with the world, a new survey says.
Collapse of diplomacy in Syria forces US to consider new optionsThe US and Russia are now so far apart on Syria that the US might need to take a harder line if it wants to influence events in Aleppo.
How the US vets Syrian refugeesPresident Obama exceeded his goal of admitting 10,000 Syrians by 25 percent. Here's how they're screened 鈥� and why some intelligence officials and congressmen have expressed concern.
From Aleppo to Rwanda, when is a president morally forced to act?The Syrian civil war has been a humanitarian tragedy. But the moral compass of presidents is guided by more than just doing the 'right thing.'
US Senate overrides Obama on Sept. 11 bill to allow terrorism lawsuitsThe US Senate voted 97-1 to override Obama's veto of the law allowing Sept. 11 victim's families to sue Saudi Arabia. The House is also expected to override the veto.聽
First LookCould Congress defy Saudi Arabia on a bill for 9/11 victims鈥� families?The president and much of the international community believes it undermines a fundamental precept of international law. But Congress looks ready to override Obama鈥檚 veto.
Remarkably unremarkable: Rouhani's UN visit sign of new US-Iran normal?What stood out about the Iranian president's visit to New York was how much less strident US-Iran relations have become.
Syria's failing cease-fire: Is there still room for US-Russian cooperation?The US and Russia are pointing fingers over a faltering cease-fire in Syria. But there are forces that are compelling them to try to cooperate, too.聽
Once a rock star at UN, Obama now faces skeptical worldPresident Obama gives his last speech to the UN general assembly Tuesday. As president, he has dramatically changed foreign policy. But allies aren't yet convinced that's a good thing.聽
UN makes big push to help refugees, but political tides have shiftedThis year's General Assembly meeting confronts a counter-current of global resistance to helping refugees. Leaders who do act, such as Germany's Merkel, face political risk.- U.S., China agree to step up cooperation at U.N. on North KoreaU.N. diplomats say China and the United States have started discussions on a possible U.N. sanctions resolution in response to the test earlier this month.
Hundreds of immigrants mistakenly granted US citizenshipThe Homeland Security Department's inspector general found that the immigrants used different names or birthdates to apply for citizenship with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
North Korea sends a nuclear note to the worldNorth Korea's nuclear test Friday suggests that the world's attempts to rein in the country need to change, some say.聽
First LookPhilippines president briefly meets with Obama, days after issuing dareThe Filipino president put aside his differences with US President Obama to share a brief meeting prior to the ASEAN regional summit this week.聽
What message North Korea missile launch really sendsIn the past, North Korea's attempts to threaten the region were seen as bumbling. But Monday's successful missile test is a sign that the world needs to pay attention.聽
Obama's swan song tour of Asia: how he changed China鈥檚 backyardPresident Obama, who arrived Saturday in China, will be cementing a key aspect of the US pivot toward Asia: expanding American influence in a region where China is increasingly asserting its role.
First LookWhat Kerry's visit to India says about its relations with the USDespite a bungled comment earlier this week about too much media coverage of terrorists attacks, Secretary Kerry's southeast Asia tour aims to bolster virtues of the US-Indian relationship.
The refugee milestone Obama doesn't want to talk aboutOn Monday, the US met President Obama's goal of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees in a year. But it was not a broadly popular goal.聽
How close are the US and Russia to a ceasefire in Syria?The talks are the second attempt at a ceasefire. The first, in February, broke down among multiple violations from both sides.
