A United Europe Weathers Crises, but Deeper Challenges Remain
Differences on NATO and E.U. enlargement, energy and climate, and relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Ukraine will prime Davos talks.
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Biden Administration Faces Resistance to Plan to Sell F-16s to Turkey
The State Department has contacted Congress about major arms deals for Turkey and Greece, but a prominent senator is strongly opposed to the Ankara sale.
Biden and Kishida, Japan’s PM, Meet to Discuss China’s Growing Power
The two leaders discussed tensions with China, North Korea and Russia and plans for deterrence in Asia with U.S. troops and missiles.
Russia Released US Navy Veteran Quietly Detained for 9 Months
The veteran, Taylor Dudley, had traveled to Poland to attend a music festival and “at some point crossed the Russian border,” a family spokesman said. It remained unclear on what charges he had been held.
U.S. and Japan Say They Will Strengthen Military Cooperation
Top officials from the two nations are meeting in Washington this week to discuss tensions with China, Russia and North Korea and to plan for deterrence with U.S. troops and missiles.
Biden Defends His Immigration Policy as Summit in Mexico Wraps Up
Even as President Biden and the leaders of Canada and Mexico sought to emphasize their shared commitments, the tricky issue of immigration dominated much of the discussion.
North American Leaders Emphasize Unity at Mexico Summit
President Biden, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico gathered for the North American Leaders’ Summit, which served as a forum to discuss pressing issues.
After Rocky Start, Biden Builds Rapport with Mexico President López Obrador
Warm gestures by the American president have helped cement a critical relationship with a Mexican leader whose cooperation on migration, climate change and the drug trade is crucial.
Jill Biden Focuses Empowerment of Women and Girls During Mexico Trip
Stressing the importance of economic opportunity, the first lady said empowered women are “the heart of a strong democracy.”
Robert Moller Dies at 85; Mediated Between U.N. Envoys and the City
As the U.S. liaison to some 50,000 United Nations diplomats and staff, he sought to resolve disputes on issues ranging from fugitives hiding in U.N. missions to diplomats’ unpaid parking tickets.