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July 18, 2007
Report Says Al-Qaeda Planning New U.S. Attacks

The White House has released portions of a classified intelligence report that says Al-Qaeda is regrouping and planning to increase its efforts to attack the United States.
July 13, 2007
U.S.: Bush To Press Ahead Despite Uneven Iraq Progress

President Bush discussing Iraq on July 12 (file photo) (official site) WASHINGTON, July 13, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- U.S. President George W. Bush, delivering a mixed White House report on progress in Iraq, has vowed to stay the course in the four-year-old war despite growing calls in Congress for U.S. troops to pull out of the conflict.
July 12, 2007
Should Congress Judge Iraq Now, Or Wait For General's Report?

As early as today, the White House is to issue an interim report on the Iraqi government's progress in meeting goals set by the U.S. Congress.
July 10, 2007
U.S. Experts Discuss Prospects For 'Soft Partitioning'

If the partioning of Iraq is inevitable, it should be managed properly, two U.S. analysts are arguing.
June 29, 2007
U.S.: 'Complex' Challenge Seen In Hostility Cited In Pew Survey

Many around the world suspect U.S. motives in spreading democracy (file photo) (AFP) WASHINGTON, June 29, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- A new poll of people in 47 countries shows growing negative feelings about the United States around the world. Among the findings in the survey, released on June 27, is that majorities or pluralities in all but six of the countries view the United States unfavorably.
June 08, 2007
U.S.: Rights Groups Say 39 Missing From CIA Custody

The CIA says all of the detainees were brought to the prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (file photo) (AFP) WASHINGTON, June 8, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- In a new report titled "Off The Record," six human rights groups say they can't account for 39 people who were once held in secret prisons run by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which they say raises questions about how closely the United States is complying with international law.
May 24, 2007
Bush Calls For Tougher Sanctions On Iran

Bush speaks to reporters in Washington today (epa) WASHINGTON, May 24, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- U.S. President George W. Bush today urged stronger UN sanctions against Iran after a new report revealed that Tehran has been greatly increasing uranium enrichment.
May 22, 2007
Archive | Bush, de Hoop Scheffer regret civilian casualties

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- U.S. President George W. Bush welcomed NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer to his Texas ranch on May 21, where the two men discussed a range of issues, including the war in Afghanistan, Kosovo's final status, and NATO enlargement.
May 03, 2007
Meeting 'Very Good' First Step For Region

As officials gather to discuss the situation in Iraq, some of the participants, including the United States, are pursuing their own regional agendas as well.
May 01, 2007
U.S./EU: Summit Presents United Front On Missile Defense, Iran

Merkel (left), Bush (center), and Barroso answering questions at the White House on April 30 (epa) WASHINGTON, May 1, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- The United States and Europe have presented a united front on Iran's nuclear program and Russia's objections to a missile-defense system that includes components in Poland and the Czech Republic.
April 26, 2007
Top U.S. General Calls Situation In Iraq 'Very Tough'

General Petraeus (file photo) (epa) WASHINGTON, April 27, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- General David Petraeus, the senior U.S. commander in Iraq, has said violence in Baghdad would increase if Congress got its way in mandating a specific date for withdrawal of U.S. troops.
April 26, 2007
U.S.: Administration Seeks To Engage Iran, Syria On Iraq

Ambassador Ryan Crocker (file photo) (epa) WASHINGTON, April 26, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- For months, the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush has resisted the idea of holding talks with Iran and Syria, which he accuses of mischief in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq.
April 23, 2007
World Leaders Hail Yeltsin As Courageous

April 24, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- The passing of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin is being felt most deeply in Russia and the other former Soviet states, but the memory of this forceful leader is also strong in the West.
April 13, 2007
North Korea: Reactor Shutdown Deadline Looms

North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear facility (file photo) (epa) April 13, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- North Korea has until April 14 to begin dismantling its nuclear-weapons program.
April 03, 2007
U.S.: Bush Demands 'Clean' Bill To Fund Iraq, Afghan Wars

George W. Bush (file photo) (epa) WASHINGTON, April 3, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- U.S. President George W. Bush is fighting back against increased pressure from Congress about how he conducts the war in Iraq. Bush has all along insisted that he and he alone is empowered to conduct war, and that Congress has no business trying to limit his actions by controlling how military money is spent.
March 30, 2007
U.S.: Congressional Panel Hears Arguments On Guantanamo

Prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility (file photo) (epa) WASHINGTON, March 30, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- The controversy about the Guantanamo Bay detention center for suspected terrorists just won't go away.
March 28, 2007
Washington Disappointed In UN Rights Council

Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva earlier this month (epa) WASHINGTON, March 28, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- The U.S. administration has criticized the UN Human Rights Council for a recent vote ending a routine examination of the status of human rights in Iran and Uzbekistan.
March 20, 2007
U.S. General Backs Bush's Assessment Of Iraq Progress

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- A top general in the U.S. Army today reinforced President George W. Bush's assertion of progress in pacifying Baghdad since a "surge" in troops began last month.
March 19, 2007
Bush Says Success In Iraq Plan Will Take Months

Bush speaking on March 19 (epa) WASHINGTON, March 19, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- U.S. President George W. Bush today marked the fourth anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq by urging Americans to be more patient with the progress of the war, and then demanded that Congress pass a military-spending bill that includes no conditions on how he is to manage the conflict.
March 12, 2007
Cheney Rejects Moves To Limit Iraq War

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney today detailed the administration's argument against efforts in Congress to limit the war in Iraq.

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