Foreign Policy

Romney's Stake in Chinese Stocks

The GOP candidate invested in 10 Chinese companies recently—including ones that embezzled, partnered with Iran, and stole US trade secrets.

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| Tue Oct. 9, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Corn on "Hardball": Romney Attacks Obama's Foreign Policy

Mitt Romney takes an aggressive stance on foreign policy.

Mon Oct. 8, 2012 6:42 PM PDT

Romney's Foreign Policy Coming-Out, Part VII

Meet the new Mitt: same tired policies, new moderate-friendly chassis.

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| Mon Oct. 8, 2012 1:45 PM PDT

The War in Afghanistan Turned 11 Today

But did Americans even notice?

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| Sun Oct. 7, 2012 7:13 PM PDT

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5 Debate Questions for Obama on Libya

A few debate questions moderators could ask about the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 6:47 AM PDT

The Truth About Attacks on Our Diplomats

Shocker: When terrorists attack US interests abroad, they don't distinguish between administrations that are "projecting weakness" or practicing "peace through strength."

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Donald Rumsfeld Inadvertently Disses Himself Yet Again

This time, the ex-Defense Secretary does it while slamming UN ambassador Susan Rice over the Benghazi embassy attack.

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| Tue Oct. 2, 2012 11:39 AM PDT

Chart: A Grisly Milestone in Afghanistan

US military deaths in Afghanistan have reportedly surpassed 2,000, but sources say the death toll is actually higher. We break down the numbers.

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| Tue Oct. 2, 2012 8:48 AM PDT

We're Still at War, Terrifying Helmet-Cam Edition

While you were thinking about the election, this US soldier in Afghanistan was hit by incoming fire.

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| Mon Oct. 1, 2012 12:47 PM PDT

The Drone Unknowns

A new report says the impact of drones goes far beyond how many people they kill.

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| Mon Oct. 1, 2012 8:15 AM PDT

Chart of the Day: The Afghanistan Surge Didn't Work

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| Fri Sep. 28, 2012 8:20 AM PDT

As Appeal Trial Approaches, Pussy Riot Asks the World for Help

The band's defense team rallies for international support ahead of the October 1st trial.

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| Fri Sep. 28, 2012 3:01 AM PDT

Bloggingheads: 47 Percent Edition

Kibitzing over Romney's "47 percent" remarks, the two-state solution, and the embassy protests.

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| Fri Sep. 21, 2012 2:32 PM PDT
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State Department Officially Removing MEK From US Terror List

The Iranian opposition group has a sketchy past—and a long list of powerful bipartisan support in the US.

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| Fri Sep. 21, 2012 11:31 AM PDT

Obama Official Says No Evidence Gitmo Detainee Behind Benghazi Attack

An administration official disputes a Fox News report that a former Gitmo detainee led the attack that killed the US ambassador to Libya.

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| Thu Sep. 20, 2012 2:02 PM PDT

Romney Funder's Israeli Newspaper Buries Video Controversy

Sheldon Adelson spends millions on ads for Mitt, but tries to downplay the GOP candidate's gaffes.

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| Wed Sep. 19, 2012 9:48 AM PDT
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WATCH: Full Secret Video of Private Romney Fundraiser

Mitt Romney wanted the full tape. Here it is.

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| Tue Sep. 18, 2012 11:30 AM PDT

Obama Legal Theory on Targeted Killing Cribbed From Clarence Thomas?

A legal analysis notes that the administration's legal arguments resemble those of Justice Thomas.

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| Fri Sep. 14, 2012 1:24 PM PDT
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The US Embassy Attacks, Explained

Four Americans are dead. What went wrong?

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| Thu Sep. 13, 2012 8:20 AM PDT

Mitt Romney Is a Guy Who Doesn't Know When to Quit

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| Wed Sep. 12, 2012 12:01 PM PDT