Obama Says US May Take Further Military Action To Protect Americans In South Sudan -- FOX News
President Obama told Congress Sunday that he may take further military action to protect Americans trying to evacuate violence-plagued South Sudan.
In a letter to Congress, Obama said that about 46 U.S. troops were deployed Saturday to help evacuate Americans. That's in addition to another 45 troops deployed to reinforce the U.S. Embassy in Juba.
Four U.S. troops were injured in the evacuation mission Saturday when gunfire hit three military planes in Bor. All four are in stable condition, the White House said.
It remains unclear how many Americans are still stranded in Bor and other rural towns.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hundreds killed in one week of punishing air assaults in Syria's Aleppo. Syria bombards Aleppo, killing hundreds ahead of talks. Syrian helicopter bomb raids kill 42 in Aleppo: Monitors.
Russia sends 75 combat vehicles to Syria to transport chemical weapons.
U.S. will seek triggers to reimpose sanctions on Iran: Rice.
Iran nuclear talks with world powers make 'slow progress'.
World powers and Iran pause nuclear talks for Christmas. Iran: World powers should avoid 'trouble making'.
Israeli military: Rocket fired from Gaza Strip hits near home in south Israel; no injuries.
Attacks in Iraq kill 20 as government hunts al-Qaeda.
Istanbul clashes as Turkey PM Erdogan condemns 'plot'.
Kuwait ministers submit resignations to PM: parliament speaker.
ASIA
Attacks kill 2 NATO soldiers in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley awaits the next fight with the Taliban.
Karzai standoff on security deal sows uncertainty.
Pakistani army launches offensive near Afghan border.
Pakistan-Bangladesh relationship strained.
Family of Kim Jong-un's late uncle reportedly taken to prison camps.
Rodman returns from North Korea visit.
Thai protesters try to block election sign-up.
People's Bank of China injects capital into economy to ease credit crunch fear.
China wants more party bosses reprimanded for ignoring graft.
AFRICA
South Sudan army set to move on rebel-held town of Bor.
South Sudan rebels seize key town as violence grows.
'Atmosphere of fear' in South Sudan town of Bor, says UN.
Thousands of foreigners still in South Sudan city evacuated by US.
Chadian peacekeepers clash with protesters in Central African Republic.
Benghazi suicide car bombing kills soldiers at military base.
EUROPE
Pussy Riot: Russia frees jailed Pussy Riot members. Pussy Riot protesters Tolokonnikova and Alyokhina released in amnesty.
Khodorkovsky: Russia still has political prisoners.
Ukraine opposition announces creation of new ‘people’s movement’. Kiev anti-government protest draws 100,000.
Deal on Czech coalition govt to be signed Jan. 6.
Italy PM Letta pledges reform pact in January.
Spain's El Gordo $3B lottery shared among thousands of winners.
AMERICAS
Toronto hit as winter storm grips eastern Canada and US. Toronto not under state of emergency after weekend ice storm, Ford says.
'Worst ice storm' in years wallops Texas, much of the Midwest.
IMF says will raise U.S. economic growth forecast.
US 'helped kill Colombia rebel leaders'.
Canada departs Afghanistan in 100 days.
Montreal Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto dies Monday in hospital at 67.
Obama hopes for trouble-free Hawaii vacation.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic charity officials gave millions to al-Qaeda, U.S. says.
Al-Qaeda apologises for Yemen hospital attack.
Al-Qaida-linked group in Egypt's volatile Sinai warns military, urges soldiers to desert ranks.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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