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Obama lifts decades-old arms ban in his 1st visit to Vietnam

News 10 May 23, 2016

10 May 23, 2016

Obama lifts decades-old arms ban in his 1st visit to Vietnam

By FOSTER KLUG U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday lifted a half-century-old ban on selling arms to Vietnam, looking to bolster a government seen as a crucial, though flawed partner…

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Obama boosts Islamic State fight, asks Europe to do the same

News 5 April 25, 2016

5 April 25, 2016

Obama boosts Islamic State fight, asks Europe to do the same

By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY Evoking history and appealing for solidarity, President Barack Obama on Monday cast his decision to send 250 more troops to Syria as a bid to keep up…

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IN REBUKE, OBAMA CANCELS MOSCOW SUMMIT WITH PUTIN

News 5 August 7, 2013

5 August 7, 2013

IN REBUKE, OBAMA CANCELS MOSCOW SUMMIT WITH PUTIN

By JULIE PACE FILE – In this June 17, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin get up to leave after their meeting in Enniskillen, Northern…

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