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The United States Embassy to Ukraine stands closed on April 25, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. U.S. officials announced that plans have begun to re-open the embassy, which was shut down due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile President Biden nominated Bridget Brink as the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, a position that has remained empty for more than a year. ​ Photo by John Moore/Getty Images

Politics Apr 25

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

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Nation Oct 20

FILE PHOTO: Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago, speaks during the Wall Street Journal CEO Council
WATCH: Rahm Emanuel faces confirmation hearing for ambassador to Japan job

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.

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

World Sep 22

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

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.

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

World 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…

World 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…

Jan 12

With Trump’s nominee in limbo, envoy post in UAE stays empty

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

When Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, no U.S. ambassador was there to welcome him.

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Oct 12

U.S. has no ambassadors in Turkey or Saudi Arabia amid Khashoggi disappearance

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Trump has yet to nominate candidates for ambassadorial posts in 20 nations, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

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Jan 25

Haley sworn in as U.S. ambassador to the UN

By Associated Press

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has been sworn in to be President Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations.

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Jul 24

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Caroline Kennedy on why this is a critical time for U.S. and Japan

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Feb 17

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Recent confirmation hearings raise eyebrows at ambassador nomination criteria

By PBS NewsHour

Gaffes made by a fresh crop of ambassadorial nominees — several of them Obama campaign donors — have stirred up consternation about political appointments to diplomatic positions. Gwen Ifill gets analysis from former Foreign Service officer Nicholas Burns and Walter…

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