Friday News Roundup – International (Diane Rehm Show 2016-12-16)

President Obama promises retaliation against Russia over cyberattacks during the U.S. election. White House officials suggest Vladimir Putin was personally involved with the hacks while Donald Trump brushes off accusations of Russian interference. Renewed violence halts the evacuation of civilians from Aleppo. Putin calls for peace talks to end the war in Syria. Satellite images reveal China has installed weapons systems on contested islands in the South China Sea. And fallout continues over Donald Trump’s questioning of the “One China” policy.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2016-12-16/friday-news-roundup-international