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Benjamin Netanyahu: 'Iran will back down' if red lines are drawnBenjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, put the world on notice during his UN speech about his 'duty' to act 'before it's too late' to protect his country.
Iran's Ahmadinejad touts 'new world order' not led by 'arrogant' powersPresident Ahmadinejad of Iran, speaking at the United Nations, criticized the existing model as unfair, militaristic, and the reason 'uncivilized Zionists' are threatening his country. He did not address the reason for those tensions 鈥� Iran's nuclear program.
Dueling speeches: Obama, Romney offer different foreign policy visionsPresident Obama and Mitt Romney both spoke at the Clinton Global Institute's annual meeting in New York. Their presence showed the event's growing clout.
Consequences of a nuclear Iran 'immense,' Obama says at UNIn his speech Tuesday in New York, President Obama sounded tough on Iran, while also saying that global aspirations for change, expressed in the Arab Spring, must not be hijacked by violence.
Six reasons this UN General Assembly is must-see TV World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations gathering, starting Sept. 25. If the recent past is any guide, it can be a memorable, even explosive, occasion. Here are six moments to watch for, to brace for, this time.
Ahmadinejad nears last UN speech: expect a doozyMahmoud Ahmadinejad is in the US ahead of his last speech to the UN as Iranian president Wednesday, and he's already living up to his reputation as a provocateur.
White House pressured to tell more about Benghazi attackNearly two weeks after the attack in Libya that killed the US ambassador, it remains unclear what prompted it or the degree to which Al Qaeda or some other terrorist organization was involved. Critics say President Obama needs to explain and respond more fully to what happened.
Benghazi attack: Why the White House changed its storyPresident Obama had to reassess his view of what caused the attack in Libya that killed US Ambassador Christopher Stevens,聽raising questions about whether the White House has a solid grasp on the angry convulsions rocking the Middle East.
Iranian group MEK coming off US terror list: Unrelenting campaign pays offMembers of Congress lauded the decision by Secretary Hillary Clinton to remove MEK from the State Department's terror list, saying the opposition group has become an important asset.
US says Libya attack was terrorism: Was it unprepared for Arab Spring fallout?Now that the White House says a 'terrorist attack' struck the US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, questions could arise about President Obama's Middle East policy in the wake of the Arab Spring.
Pakistani TV stations air a real 'Made in USA' video. Will it calm violence?Seeking to stem a wave of anti-American violence, the US Embassy in Pakistan gave TV stations there a public service announcement featuring President Obama and Secretary Clinton.
Mitt Romney speaks like a neocon, but is he one?In his response to the anti-US violence in the Muslim world, and in comments on the Mideast and China, Mitt Romney sounds like a neocon. But some analysts say his policies would be more centrist.
How Arab Spring turned into protests and 'Death to America!'An outbreak of violence in Afghanistan this weekend was testament to a clear trend: In Muslim countries now enjoying more political freedom, anti-American anger is coming to the surface.
Libya attack: US doubts that Al Qaeda planned aheadUN Ambassador Susan Rice said Sunday she doubts the deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was a pre-planned Al Qaeda operation that could have been detected. As protests to an anti-Islam video continued, some knowledgeable lawmakers aren't so sure.
US, Israel play down differences over IranAs the presidential election approaches, the US and Israel are playing down any differences regarding Iran鈥檚 nuclear capabilities, although defining any 'red line' remains elusive. In the Strait of Hormuz, the US is leading a major naval exercise aimed at Iran.
Ally no longer? Obama weighs options in post-Arab Spring Egypt.Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's slow and tepid response to protests targeting the US embassy confirmed Washington's worries: The US-Egypt relationship is entering a testing phase.
Can Obama-Netanyahu rift over Iran be put on hold for the election?Netanyahu, a day after saying the US had no 'moral right' to stop an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites, sought to defuse the spat with Obama. But it's destined to linger through the election and potentially for long after.
Obama response to Egypt mob 'disgraceful'? Most Republicans steer clear.Mitt Romney strongly criticized an Obama administration tweet about the protests that threatened the US embassy in Egypt. But most congressional Republicans struck a gentler tone.聽
Ambassador Chris Stevens killed in Libya: Is Arab Spring turning against US?The flareup of violence in which Ambassador Chris Stevens was killed in Libya shows how the Arab Spring has unleashed forces that are vehemently opposed to America and its ideals.
Hillary Clinton vs. Condi Rice: Who gets the 'most traveled' crown?Traveler magazine awards the title to Hillary Clinton, based on the number of countries she has visited (soon to be 111). But in the miles traveled category, Condi Rice is ahead with a million-plus.
