World Aug 26 Kerry: ‘Clarity’ achieved with Russia on Syria truce steps GENEVA — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov "have achieved clarity" on a path to restore a truce in Syria but details remain to be worked out.
World Aug 25 U.S. pursues Syria cooperation with Russia amid new volatility WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is launching a fresh bid to enlist Russia as a partner in Syria despite more than a month of dashed hopes as the situation on the ground becomes more volatile and uncertain with the introduction…
Politics Aug 15 State Department wants to review FBI notes on Clinton email ahead of Congress State spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau says her department wants the FBI to keep it apprised of any documents provided to Congress that contain sensitive information.
World Aug 10 U.S. takes aim at blasphemy laws, religious discrimination WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is highlighting concerns over laws against blasphemy and apostasy that limit religious freedom in Muslim and other nations where they are on the books.
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.
World Aug 02 Obama: Libya airstrikes critical to U.S. security WASHINGTON — U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Libya continued for a second day Tuesday, as President Barack Obama called the new bombing campaign critical to protecting U.S. national security interests.
World Aug 01 U.S. joint chiefs chairman visits Turkey with anti-coup message WASHINGTON — The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff is visiting Turkey to address U.S. troops and meet senior Turkish military officials. It's the most senior visit by an American official since last month's failed coup attempt.
World Jul 07 Kerry pledges American support to Ukraine U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday pledged sustained American support to Ukraine and offered assurances that the United States stands by the former Soviet republic in its territorial disputes with Russia.
World Jul 06 Kerry visits Georgia, Ukraine to show solidarity TBILISI, Georgia — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Georgia and Ukraine to reassure the former Soviet republics of America's commitment to their security amid unease over Russia's intentions.
World Jun 16 Kerry tours Arctic Circle to see climate change impact U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday visited Norway's extreme north, viewing areas where climate change has melted ice and opened new sea lanes.