World Oct 04 As Trump approaches deadline, what’s next for the Iran nuclear deal? Trump faces an Oct. 15 deadline to tell Congress if he believes Iran is complying with the seven-nation pact and if it advances U.S. interests.
Politics Oct 04 WATCH: Tillerson says he never considered leaving his post WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson declared Wednesday that he never considered abandoning his job as President Donald Trump's top diplomat, disputing what he called "erroneous" reports that he was on the verge of resigning earlier this year.
Arts Feb 25 Syrian who worked on nominated film can’t attend Oscars U.S. immigration authorities are barring entry to a 21-year-old Syrian cinematographer who worked on a harrowing film about his nation's civil war, "The White Helmets," that has been nominated for an Academy Award.
Politics Dec 18 Election questions leave U.S. distrustful, like other nations Americans' enduring confidence that their elections are unimpeachably fair is teetering.
World Nov 29 U.S. officials concede there is little chance for a breakthrough in Syria WASHINGTON — With Syria’s Russian-backed military appearing close to seizing total control of Aleppo, U.S. officials concede they have little to no chance of securing a diplomatic breakthrough to halt the 5½-year civil war in President Barack Obama’s last weeks…
World Oct 04 Kerry says U.S. not abandoning peace efforts in Syria BRUSSELS — The United States won't abandon its pursuit of peace in Syria after suspending direct U.S.-Russian talks on a cease-fire, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday, even as he announced no new strategy to replace diplomatic efforts…
World Sep 13 A look at some of the details of the confidential Syria cease-fire deal The new Syria cease-fire is rich in detail on the mechanics of ending violence in Aleppo. Officials familiar with the document outline a highly technical series of requirements for both Syrian President Bashar Assad's government and opposition forces.
Politics Aug 15 AP fact check: Donald Trump on U.S. intervention in the Middle East Donald Trump painted the Middle East as an oasis of stability before Hillary Clinton's tenure as secretary of state, arguing that she and President Barack Obama "launched" the Islamic State group onto the world. In trying to outline how he…
Politics Aug 07 Clinton’s ‘Moscow Spring’ ended as Putin returned to power As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton basked in a diplomatic "Moscow Spring," seizing on Vladimir Putin's break from the presidency.
Politics Jun 26 Kerry urges Britain, EU to cooperate, handle Brexit divorce responsibly U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged Britain and the European Union to manage their divorce responsibly for the sake of global markets and citizens, a day before he was to become the first senior American official to…