World Jan 17 U.S.-Iran ties warming after nuclear deal The lifting of sanctions and the exchange of prisoners this weekend show American relations with Iran are improving. President Obama on Sunday attributed the developments to effective diplomacy, even as his critics said the moves would adversely influence U.S. security.
Politics Jan 17 After delicate diplomacy, Americans freed by Iran begin long journey home The Americans imprisoned by Iran began their journey home Sunday, their friends and family awaiting emotional reunions, after delicate diplomatic negotiations that played out quietly in the shadows of international nuclear talks.
Politics Jan 06 AP: U.S. sees Assad staying in Syria until March 2017 WASHINGTON — The Obama administration's best-case scenario for political transition in Syria does not foresee Bashar Assad stepping down as the country's leader before March 2017, outlasting Barack Obama's presidency by at least two months, according to a document obtained…
World Oct 31 U.S. troops in Syria will only fight Islamic State, Kerry says U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says American special operations troops being sent to Syria will only fight Islamic State militants and won't become involved in the long-running civil war.
World Oct 21 Official: U.S. can’t abstain from UN vote on Cuba embargo A U.S. official says the Obama administration has concluded it must oppose a U.N. resolution criticizing the U.S. economic embargo against Cuba because the draft doesn't "fully reflect" the new spirit of engagement between the former Cold War foes.
Politics Sep 21 U.S. weighs abstention on Cuba embargo vote at UN for first time WASHINGTON -- For the first time, the United States may be willing to accept a United Nations condemnation of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba without a fight, The Associated Press has learned.
World Sep 17 U.S., Cuba to resume mail service this year The United States and Cuba should be able to transform their new diplomatic relationship into a deeper commercial partnership before the end of the year, with direct postal service to begin and an agreement on regularly scheduled commercial flights between…
Nation Aug 15 After ceremonial flag raising, real talk of diplomacy begins in Cuba A jubilant flag-raising at the reopened U.S. Embassy in Havana is giving way to serious talk about the road ahead in improving relations between the United States and Cuba.
World Jul 02 Iran takes hard line on inspections, sanctions at nuke talks VIENNA — Iran took a hard line Thursday on two of the biggest demands of world powers in a final nuclear accord, rejecting any extraordinary inspection rules and threatening to ramp up enrichment of bomb-making material if the United States…
World Mar 14 Kerry: ‘Important gaps’ stand in way of Iran nuclear deal U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday delivered a highly cautious assessment ahead of the next round of nuclear talks with Iran, citing "important gaps" in the way of a deal before an end of March deadline.