Politics Jan 20 WATCH: Secretary Blinken gives remarks on tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning that there would be a "swift, severe" response from the United States and its allies if Russia sends military forces into Ukraine.
World Jan 07 U.S. and NATO reject Russian demand that alliance not admit new members The United States and NATO are roundly rejecting Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance.
World Jan 05 U.S. pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings The Biden administration and its European allies are beginning a series of meetings aimed at showing Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would be met with a forceful response.
World Nov 22 In Africa, Blinken sees limits of US influence abroad U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken saw first-hand the limits of America's influence abroad as he traveled across Africa.
World Nov 17 Blinken seeks to cool regional crises with stop in Kenya In a lengthy, private meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and other top officials, Blinken hailed Kenya’s role in seeking to ease the conflict in Ethiopia and as an example of a vibrant, inclusive democracy.
World Nov 16 Blinken travels to Africa to boost U.S. response to region The Biden administration's competition with China for influence hasn't gotten off to a great start in Africa. In August, the top U.S. diplomat planned a visit, only to postpone it because of the turmoil in Afghanistan that preoccupied Washington.
World Nov 12 Qatar agrees to represent U.S. interests in Afghanistan Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Qatari counterpart say Qatar will serve as the "protecting power" for the United States in Taliban-run Afghanistan. Qatar will handle consular services for American citizens.
Politics Nov 10 U.S. presses Russia over troop buildup along Ukraine border As Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington, the top U.S. diplomat for Europe said the administration is watching the situation closely and would regard any escalation with deep concern.
Arts Nov 09 U.S. Holocaust Museum report shows China increasing Uyghur repression The new findings include allegations of forced sterilization, sexual violence, enslavement, torture and forcible transfer.
Nation Nov 05 WATCH: Family, friends gather to honor trailblazer Colin Powell A Vietnam combat veteran, he rose to become the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first Black secretary of state.