Special to WorldTribune.com Several members of Congress are questioning the “judgment and timing” of the Obama administration’s sale of F-16s to Pakistan, saying the Pakistanis could use the jets to attack India rather than the intended purpose of combating terrorism. The Obama administration plans to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan at an estimated […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has revised its assessment and now regards Islamic State of Iraq and Levant as a military force. The administration of President Barack Obama has told Congress that ISIL was transformed from what was termed a terrorist group to a veritable military in Iraq and Syria. Officials said […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Three years after the Sunni revolt, the United States continues to recognize the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Congressional sources said the administration of President Barack Obama, despite numerous statements, refused to withdraw U.S. recognition of the Assad regime. The sources said leading members of Congress were urging Obama […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has kept Congress away from the Western nuclear agreement with Iran. House members have asserted that the Obama administration refused to release details of the Iranian nuclear agreement with the so-called P5+1 in November 2013. The lawmakers said they were required to apply for permission to view […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Congress has urged the Palestinian Authority to fire a leading official for praising a killer in the West Bank. Five senior House members have called on PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to dismiss his aide, Sultan Abu Al Einan, a leader in the ruling Fatah movement. The members said Al Einan […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Congress, citing threats by China and Iran, has become concerned over plans to ease controls over U.S. arms exports. The focus of congressional concern has been the Obama administration’s effort to revise the U.S. Munitions List. The list, managed by the State Department, would remove restrictions on entire categories of […]