Trump Lashes Out At FBI Amid Debate Over Controversial Memo

U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at the FBI amid a controversy over a memo that has heightened tension in Washington during investigations into alleged Russian meddling in the election that put him in office.

U.S. General Sees Afghan Troop Gains In Fight Against Taliban

A top U.S. commander says he has seen improvement in Afghan forces' capabilities in the fight against Taliban extremists in Helmand Province since the American military returned to the troubled region nine months ago.

Top Career Diplomat At U.S. State Department Stepping Down

The U.S. State Department's third-ranking official, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Shannon, is stepping down from his post, the State Department said on February 1.

CIA Director Defends Meeting With Russian Spy Chiefs

The director of the CIA has defended his decision to meet in Washington with the chiefs of Russian intelligence agencies, saying there was nothing untoward about it and that it was a routine practice.

Russian Military Talks Tough After 'Unsafe' Black Sea Flyby

Moscow is talking tough after being reprimanded by the United States over an "unsafe" incident in which a Russian military jet flew within 1.5 meters of a U.S. Navy surveillance plane over the Black Sea.

Islamic Scholar Ramadan Detained In France Over Rape Allegations

Prominent Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been taken into custody in France after being questioned by police in connection with "rape and assault allegations."

Chiefs Of Three Russian Intelligence Agencies Travel To Washington

The directors of Russia's three main intelligence and espionage agencies all traveled to the U.S. capital in recent days, in what observers said was a highly unusual occurrence coming at a time of heightened U.S.-Russian tensions.

Putin Calls Olympic Ban 'Outside Attack,' Expresses Support For Country's Athletes

President Vladimir Putin has urged Russian athletes to ignore doping scandals when they compete at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

U.S. Senators Decry Decision To Hold Off On New Russia Sanctions

U.S. senators have criticized President Donald Trump for not imposing new sanctions on Russia after his administration released a list of 210 officials and billionaires from the country's ruling elite, exposing them to scrutiny and potential future punitive measures.

Israel, Lebanon Argue Over Disputed Offshore Energy Block

Afghan Spy Chief, Interior Minister In Pakistan To Discuss Cooperation

The Afghan intelligence chief and interior minister have traveled to Islamabad to discuss cooperation on security issues with Pakistani officials following a series of deadly attacks in Afghanistan.