Washington Post: Biden: Iran under close watch amid reports of missile tests
JERUSALEM — Vice President Biden warned Wednesday that the United States would not hesitate to act against any “conventional” military activity by Iran outside of last year’s landmark nuclear deal, underscoring the Obama administration’s concern after apparent back-to-back missile tests by Tehran.
The remarks by Biden, on a visit to reassure Israeli allies strongly opposed to last year’s nuclear pact, came as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps reported the test firings of two ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel.
Similar Iranian tests reported Tuesday brought threats of further sanctions by the United States, which in January announced punitive measures against Iran in the wake of missile tests last year.
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MIDDLE EAST
Clinton calls for sanctions on Iran after more missile tests.
Syrian Army wins back strategic region in Homs in blitz offensive.
Syria opposition sees fewer truce breaches, U.N. prepares talks.
U.N. sees no halt in Syria truce, talks to run to March 24.
Reports: Iran fires missile marked with ‘Israel should be wiped’.
Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels hold direct talks on Yemen war. Yemen rebels and Saudis swap prisoners, agree border 'calm'.
Yemen war generates widespread suffering, but few refugees.
Biden, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Islamic State, Syria in Jerusalem meeting. Biden, Netanyahu meet in Israel amid spate of new attacks. Biden criticizes Palestinians for not condemning attack.
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia seeks $6-8 billion bank loan to shore up state coffers.
ASIA
Philippines to lease Japanese planes to patrol disputed sea.
North Korea fires two short-range missiles into sea -South Korea
Kim Jong Un poses beside possible nuclear warhead mock-up.
U.S. serves up Korean rocket salad in war drill response to North's nuclear threats.
Taliban attack police headquarters in Afghanistan's Helmand.
Philippine president denies militants in south are linked to Islamic State.
No more smiles: Myanmar's transition sours ahead of presidential vote.
China says takes 'distinctly Chinese approach' to national security.
Asian stocks hit as China economy fears persist.
AFRICA
Tripoli volatile as push for unity government stalls.
Tunisian forces kill 7 attackers in new round of clashes. Over 50 dead as Tunisia foils 'emirate' bid on Libya border.
South Sudan’s rival armies trade accusations over new clashes in Upper Nile region.
Mogadishu car bombing kills police officers.
Foreign Commandoes said to carry out night raid in Somalia. Helicopter raid targets Al-Shabaab camps in southern Somalia. Somali forces kill 10 extremists in Somalia: Officials.
US commander in Africa says Libya is a failed state.
Tripoli volatile as push for unity government stalls.
Morocco accuses U.N.'s Ban of dropping neutral tone in West Sahara dispute.
Record 1,300 rhinos poached in Africa in 2015: wildlife body.
EUROPE
Germany's Merkel underestimated refugee crisis.
Europe's deal with Turkey fails to deter migrant attempts for now.
Balkan route shutting down fast for refugees as Slovenia, Croatia close borders for transit. Balkan countries enact new restrictions on migrants.
Migrant crisis: Macedonia shuts Balkans route.
Hungary to send more police, army to patrol its borders.
Greek Prime Minister concerned with Turkey’s airspace violations.
Protests in France as labour reform anger grows.
Ukrainian pilot Savchenko vows to continue refusing water, food. Captured Ukrainian pilot defies Russian judge at end of trial.
Russia running out of time for Rio, says Pound.
Polish constitutional crisis deepens as judges reject court reform.
AMERICAS
Justin Trudeau arrives in Washington for official visit.
Pentagon report justifies deployment of military spy drones over the U.S..
Mexican former president: A Trump presidency risks trade war.
Trump takes Michigan in repudiation of Republican establishment.
Michigan win rescues Bernie Sanders campaign ahead of key primaries. Bernie Sanders beats Hillary Clinton in stunning Michigan primary upset.
Venezuela opposition starts multi-pronged push to oust Maduro.
Socialist dream under threat in Venezuela's 'Chavez City'.
While not formal, Colombia has been enjoying de facto truce for 3 months.
Cuba issues bristling editorial ahead of Obama visit.
Peru bars Fujimori's biggest rival from presidential race.
El Salvador mulls suspending some rights as crime spikes.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Iraqi officials: US captured top IS chemical arms engineer.
ISIS 'minister of war' likely killed in US airstrike in Syria, defense official says.
GOP introduces resolution rejecting Obama's Gitmo plan.
ISIS glorifies the death of a 14-year-old child soldier.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Signs of life for Apple's stock as Wall St. eyes new iPhone.
Oil rally lifts Wall Street, extending tight correlation.
Iran plays hardball with European oil buyers, slowing exports.
Concerns over a scramble for resources quiet for now, says World Bank.
Oil prices above $40, European shares bounce back.
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