What Obama Said About The World In The State Of The Union -- L.A. Times
Where in the world did the State of the Union take us? Here are the highlights from what President Obama said about all things international in his prepared remarks Tuesday night:
For the first time in nine years, there are no Americans fighting in Iraq. For the first time in two decades, Osama bin Laden is not a threat to this country. Most of Al Qaeda’s top lieutenants have been defeated. The Taliban’s momentum has been broken, and some troops in Afghanistan have begun to come home....
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MIDDLE EAST
Huge assault overnight in Syrian city.
Gulf states withdrawing monitors from Syria and urge U.N. action.
US determined to prevent nuclear-armed Iran.
Even without Hormuz blockade, Iran has options.
Jordan mulling sanctions against Israel.
Palestinians: low-level talks with Israel are over.
ASIA
Clashes spread in Tibetan region in China.
U.S. still taking cautious approach to North Korea aid.
Myanmar minister says no going back on reforms.
Japan kept silent on worst nuclear crisis scenario.
Uzbekistan cancels Valentine’s Day, orders medieval poetry reading.
AFRICA
Sudan military may be poised for major military offensive.
US military raid in Somalia frees American, Dane.
Nigeria arrests dozens of Boko Haram suspects in Kano.
Gaddafi loyalists take back Bani Walid.
Libyan government faces growing frustration.
A year after uprising, Egyptians celebrate and protest.
Rural Egypt holds key to political future.
Russia to pull helicopters from South Sudan.
EUROPE
New US ambassador sparks Russia's fury.
Russian billionaire cleared to stand for president.
Cruise ship captain admits 'mistake' in deposition.
Eastern EU states under pressure amid social unrest.
Renowned Spanish judge goes on trial, accused of abusing power.
The British economy is shrinking again – what does a double dip recession mean?
AMERICAS
Ottawa sees itself as protector of oil sands benefits.
Venezuela touts anti-drug effort, deports suspects.
Six killed in failed bid to spring prisoners in Mexico.
Salvadoran President Funes criticised for police choice.
Haiti creates nationwide food program.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Clashes in south Yemen kill 6 al-Qaida militants.
Islamist militants quit captured Yemeni town.
Boko Haram got al Qaeda bomb training, Niger says.
Al Qaeda affiliate targets US ships: Report.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
From Eisenhower to Obama: What the wealthiest Americans pay in taxes.
Megaupload founder denied bail.
The £100 fill-up looms for motorists as one of the UK's biggest refineries goes bankrupt.
Apple Q1 earnings soar on monster iPhone sales.
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