World Oct 05 U.S. again lashes out at Israeli settlements in West Bank WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Wednesday once again condemned Israel for plans to construct housing on land claimed by the Palestinians, saying a new project announced last week profoundly hurts efforts to forge a two-state solution to the long-running…
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 22 US, Russia attack each other over Syria conflict during UN After a fractious meeting of the council on Wednesday, Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov were set to duel again at a gathering of foreign ministers from the roughly 20 nations that have interests in…
World Sep 19 U.S. says it's willing to extend Syria truce despite violations The United States said it is prepared to extend the window for Syria's fractured week-old cease-fire despite numerous violations and the Syrian military's announcement that the truce is over.
World Sep 18 U.S., Japan, South Korea condemn nuclear test by North Korea The United States, Japan and South Korea are roundly condemning North Korea's recent nuclear test and calling for tough new measures to further isolate the communist state.
World Sep 14 U.S., Israel sign $38 billion military aid deal over 10 years The aid totals $3.8 billion a year — up from $3.1 billion the U.S. gave Israel annually under the current 10-year deal that expires in 2018.
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.
World Aug 28 Kerry heads to Bangladesh, India amid South Asian tensions U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's stops in Bangladesh and India come amid increasing concerns about terrorism in both South Asian nations.
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…