Terror Wars
US destroys old chemical weapons left in Panama
The United States has started destroying a stock of old, World War II-era chemical weapons it left in Panama decades ago, the foreign ministry said.
Nukewars
US deputy military chief ‘in secret Israel visit’
The Vice Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral James Winnefeld, is on a secret visit to Israel as tensions rise over Iran's nuclear progress, Israel's army radio reported on Thursday.
Sino Daily
US denies expulsion of Chinese diplomat in NY
The US State Department denied on Wednesday that China's consul general in New York had been expelled amid a spying row with Beijing, after the state governor asserted that he had been removed.
Africa News
US dentist who killed Cecil the lion breaks silence
The US dentist who killed Zimbabwe's Cecil the lion has broken weeks of silence, saying in an interview that he had no idea it was a special feline and announcing he would return to work after lying low.
Oil And Gas
US demands Venezuela release Marine veteran
The United States on Friday demanded the "immediate and unconditional" release of a former US serviceman detained for two years in Venezuela.
The Stans
US demands Pakistan act against Haqqani insurgents
The United States demanded Friday that Pakistan "break any link they have" with the insurgent group that attacked the US embassy in Kabul and take immediate action against them.
The Stans
US defense secretary postpones visit to Saudi Arabia
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who is on a tour of the Gulf, has indefinitely postponed a visit to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said Wednesday, citing "…
Iraq Wars
US defense secretary makes surprise visit to Iraq
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived on a surprise visit to Iraq early Wednesday, as the US Army officially ended its combat mission there, an AFP journalist said.
Energy Tech
US defends China role in South Asia
A senior US official on Monday defended a role for China in South Asia despite Indian sensitivities and said that New Delhi likewise had a role to play in East Asia.
Africa News
US defence chief chides coup leaders in Africa trip
The United States will continue to support "civilian-led" militaries in Africa, its defence chief said on Wednesday, censuring a series of recent coups as he outlined Washington's security strategy in the continent.
Iraq Wars
US debates paring down mission in Iraq
As the White House debates keeping a much smaller force in Iraq after 2011, it must decide whether to axe a peacekeeping role in the country's volatile north, officials and analysts said Wednesday.
Superpowers
US defence chief in India to boost military ties
Stronger military ties between India and the United States should not affect relations with neighbours such as Pakistan, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said ahead of a visit to New Delhi.
The Stans
US defence chief Gates meets Karzai amid disagreement
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday visited Afghanistan for military and government talks that highlighted tensions and disagreement between President Hamid Karzai and his top Western sponsor.
Del.icio.us
US decides to slap duties on Chinese steel pipes
The United States made a preliminary decision Wednesday to slap tariffs as high as 31 percent on steel pipes from China following claims they were backed by unfair subsidies.
Del.icio.us
US dampens hopes that Iran offer will revive nuclear talks
The United States said Thursday that Iran's new offer is "not really responsive" to concerns about its nuclear program, dampening hopes for new talks aimed at breaking a three-year impasse.
Iraq Wars
US cuts troops in Iraq on Trump pledge to stop ‘endless wars’
The US announced a sharp cut Wednesday to troop numbers in Iraq, as President Donald Trump seeks to honor his pledge to halt the country's "endless wars" overseas with just two months to go until the election.