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Weakness Or Effective Diplomacy? Candidates, Officials React To Iranian Deals

This weekend saw a prisoner swap between Iran and the U.S., and the arrival of "Implementation Day," when the international nuclear pact with Iran goes into effect. Reactions to the news varied.

Congressman Jeff Duncan displays pictures of Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, Jason Rezaian and Robert Levinson during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing in Washington, D.C. on July 28, 2015. Abedini, Hekmati and Rezaian were freed this weekend as part of a prisoner swap; Levinson's location remains unknown.

Americans Released By Iran; 3 Arrive In Germany

The four Americans who were part of a prisoner exchange have been released, a senior administration official says, and those who wished to depart Iran have left. A fifth prisoner was also released.

Iranian Release Of Prisoners May Be Part Of Broader Deal To Lift Sanctions

Secretary of State John Kerry is in Vienna this morning, and Iranian state media are reporting the release of four Iranian-American prisoners. It may be part of a deal with Iran to lift sanctions.

Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen celebrates her victory in Taipei on January 15. Voters in Taiwan elected a Beijing-skeptic president in a dramatic democratic journey, carving their own political path against China's wishes.

Taiwan Elects First Female President, From Pro-Independence Party

Tsai Ing-Wen claimed victory in Taiwan's elections Saturday. Mainland China has threatened war if Taiwan declares independence, and Tsai has pledged not to provoke the island's powerful neighbor.

You Won't Believe How Many Special Days Are On The U.N. Calendar

The answer: 129 (give or take). They range from serious (victims of slavery day) to seemingly silly (toilet day). Do the days really make a difference?

Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron One deploy to Djibouti and Bahrain from Naval Air Station North Island, March 11, 2015.

10 San Diego-Based Sailors Back In U.S. Hands

Iran detained the sailors for less than 24 hours

Two riverine command boats like this one were taken into custody by Iran, along with 10 U.S. sailors.

Iran Releases 10 U.S. Navy Sailors, After Detaining Them Overnight

"There are no indications that the sailors were harmed during their brief detention," the Department of Defense says, confirming the release of nine men and one woman.

President Obama delivers his final State of the Union address before members of Congress.

State Of The Union And NPR's Live Reality Check

President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address Tuesday. NPR reporters provided context on a variety of policy issues.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman (left) speaks with his son Mohammed in the capital Riyadh in 2012. The king was the crown prince at the time. When he assumed the throne last year, Salman named Mohammed, now 30, the deputy crown prince and defense minister. They have pursued a much more aggressive foreign policy in the region, particularly when it comes to confronting Iran.

Long Guarded And Reserved, Saudi Arabia Goes Big And Bold

King Salman's first year on the throne has brought big changes to the kingdom. It has a more aggressive foreign policy, is actively confronting Iran and is speaking out more openly than in the past.

Long Guarded And Reserved, Saudi Arabia Goes Big And Bold

King Salman's first year on the throne has brought big changes to the kingdom. It has a more aggressive foreign policy, is actively confronting Iran and is speaking out more openly than in the past.

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