Gates defends criticism of Obama in memoir
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates defends criticizing President Obama in his memoir Duty claiming candor was needed on Afghanistan policy. He says waiting until 2017 would not have made sense and faulted Obama for an absence of passion toward troops and national security.
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Obama hails Iran nuclear deal as six month program
President Obama praised the six month Joint Plan of Action to curb Iran's nuclear activity starting Jan 20 in exchange for sanctions relief from Britain China France Germany Russia and the United States. He urged Congress to reject new sanctions. The plan aims to set a path to a comprehensive deal within six months.
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Pope names 19 new cardinals from around the world
Pope Francis elevates 19 prelates including Latin American, African and Asian archbishops to cardinal, with 16 electors under 80. Among them are leaders from Manila, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Ouagadougou, Abidjan, Seoul and Cotabato, signaling a focus on the developing world and Haiti in poverty after the 2010 earthquake.
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Egypt votes on new constitution amid skepticism and tight monitoring
Egyptians go to the polls this week to approve a military backed constitution amid public doubt that the process will be fair. turnout is expected low, with observers reduced from 19 000 in 2012 to about 6 000 this time across 13 000 stations.
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West Virginia taps strained as homes reopen after chemical spill
Public safety officials report restaurants and groceries allowed to reopen in nine counties and Charleston as the Elk River spill from Freedom Industries prompted testing by West Virginia American Water and the National Guard. Up to 300000 residents remain without usable tap water for drinking cooking or bathing days after the incident.
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