Dec 31 Iran-backed Iraqi militia, protesters breach U.S. Embassy compound By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press Dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, prompting tear gas and sounds of gunfire, angered over deadly U.S. Continue reading
May 19 Rocket attack hits near U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press A rocket crashed Sunday night in the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone, landing less than a mile from the sprawling U.S. Embassy, an Iraqi military spokesman said. Continue reading
Aug 20 Suspect detained after shots fired at U.S. Embassy in Turkey By Zeynep Bilginsoy, Associated Press Shots were fired from a moving car at the U.S. Embassy in Turkey before dawn on Monday, an attack that came during heightened tensions between the two NATO allies. Continue reading
Jul 26 Man explodes small bomb outside US Embassy in Beijing By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Photos on social media showed a large amount of smoke and police vehicles surrounding the embassy shortly after the incident. Apart from a heightened security presence, the scene outside appeared to be normal by early afternoon. Continue reading
Jun 22 Another U.S. worker confirmed hurt by mysterious Cuba incidents By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Medical tests have confirmed that one additional U.S. Embassy worker has been affected by mysterious health incidents in Cuba, the State Department said, bringing the total number to 25. Continue reading
May 15 Palestinians bury dead after bloodiest day in Gaza since 2014 By Fares Akram, Karin Laub, Associated Press Thousands joined funeral processions Tuesday for some of the dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in a mass march on the Gaza border, as Israelis faced growing diplomatic fallout from the use of lethal force against unarmed protesters. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: White House addresses violence around opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem By Associated Press White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah is expected to hold a briefing at 2:00 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
May 13 Israel prepares for opening of U.S. embassy in Jerusalem By Associated Press As Israel marks Jerusalem Day, it is also preparing for the opening and protests of the new location of the U.S. embassy there. Continue reading
May 11 What moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem means for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks By Larisa Epatko The U.S. Embassy opens its doors for the first time in Jerusalem on Monday, nearly six months after President Donald Trump's controversial decision to move it. We asked experts what comes next. Continue reading
Feb 23 U.S. may move embassy to Jerusalem as early as May 2018 By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Two Trump administration officials say the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will open in May 2018 to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel declaring independence. The officials say Congress is being notified of the impending move on Friday. Continue reading