- US nuclear weapons tests caused the death of 340,000 to 690,000 Americans. [Link]
- Nikki Haley is putting the US on the path to war with Iran. [Link]
- Preu’s president faces corruption charges. Several Central and South American politicians have been caught taking bribes from a construction company. [Link]
- Two people have been arrested in connection with a terror attack in Austraila that injured 14. [Link]
- The Myanmar government is cracking down on journalists to suppress possible evidence of mass graves. [Link]
- General Haftar says the UN decree that legitimized a government in western Libya has expired. [Link]
- The UN General Assembly votes 128-9 in favor of a resolution condemning the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. [Link]
- India looks to expand weapons exports in 2018. [Link]
- Russia says there is no reason for US troops to remain in Syria. [Link]
Note: There will not be a news roundup or episode of Foreign Policy Focus on Monday. Have a Merry Christmas!
