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Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew attends the portrait unveiling of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the State Department in Washington, U.S., September 26, 2023. Photo by Ken Cedeno/REUTERS

Politics Oct 31

Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Israel

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

World Aug 31

Colonel Ibro Amadou delivers a message as he stands with other Nigerien junta leaders while Nigeriens gather one month since coup, in support of the putschist soldiers and to demand French ambassador to leave, in the capital Niamey, Niger August 26, 2023. Photo by Mahamadou Hamidou/REUTERS
Niger’s military regime orders police to expel French ambassador and revokes his diplomatic immunity

A communique from Niger's foreign ministry says the ambassador "no longer enjoys the privileges and immunities attached to his status as a member of the diplomatic staff of the embassy."…

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

World Aug 24

APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War
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Ukraine’s ambassador to U.S. on progress and setbacks in counteroffensive against Russia

On August 24, 1991, Ukraine issued a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. But 32 years later, Ukraine is fighting to be free of Russian attacks and occupation. Nick Schifrin spoke with Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana…

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

World Apr 24

China's Ambassador to Canada Lu Shaye delivers a speech during the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Conference at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, December 14, 2018. Photo by Chris Wattie/REUTERS
China affirms ex-Soviet nations’ sovereignty after ambassador comments

The Chinese government says it respects the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing's ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they aren't sovereign nations.

By Associated Press

World Mar 23

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen shakes hands with her Honduran counterpart Juan Orlando Hernandez during a visit to the Pr...
Taiwan recalls Honduran ambassador as country establishes diplomatic ties with China

Taiwan says it has recalled its ambassador to Honduras amid moves by the Central American country to establish formal diplomatic ties with China.

By Associated Press

Apr 25

Biden nominates Bridget Brink as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The U.S. hasn't had a permanent ambassador to Ukraine since Marie Yovanovitch was forced out by President Donald Trump in 2019, and Biden was slow to name his own nominee.

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Oct 20

WATCH: Rahm Emanuel faces confirmation hearing for ambassador to Japan job

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Several liberal House lawmakers and activists complain that Emanuel's handling of the death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, who was shot 16 times as he ran away from police, should have disqualified him for consideration for a coveted role.

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Sep 22

U.S.-French tension seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden agreed in a phone call to meet next month over a submarine spat that sent relations between the longtime allies into a tailspin.

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Dec 10

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With Biden in office, an opportunity to restore U.S.-European relations

As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office next month, many see an opportunity to restore U.S.-European relations after a Trump administration that backed away from the two side's traditional multilateral framework. Nick Schifrin spoke with Philippe Étienne, France's Ambassador…

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Jan 06

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Ambassador: Iran vows revenge, but has nothing against Americans

The Friday killing of Iran’s best-known military commander in a U.S. airstrike prompted an outpouring of grief in Tehran -- along with vows of vengeance. In the aftermath of Qassem Soleimani’s death, the country’s leaders and President Trump exchanged threats…

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