Sep 17 U.S. accepts Russia’s offer to hold military talks on Syria By Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Amid increasing unease and uncertainty over Russia's intentions, the Obama administration plans to accept an offer from Russia for direct talks on its military buildup in Syria that U.S. officials believe is aimed at propping up Syrian President… Continue reading
Sep 09 Kerry: US committed to accepting more refugees to aid allies By Bradley Klapper, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States is committed to increasing the number of refugees it is willing to take in as U.S. allies in Europe struggle to accommodate tens of thousands of refugees from the Middle East… Continue reading
Sep 06 Iran nuclear deal gains further momentum By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Already a done deal in Congress, the Iran nuclear agreement is gaining more momentum. Continue reading
Aug 16 A Congressional veto would not necessarily kill the Iran deal By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The September vote on the Iran nuclear deal is billed as a titanic standoff between President Barack Obama and Congress. Yet even if lawmakers reject the agreement, it's not game-over for the White House. Continue reading
Aug 15 After ceremonial flag raising, real talk of diplomacy begins in Cuba By Bradley Klapper, Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press A jubilant flag-raising at the reopened U.S. Embassy in Havana is giving way to serious talk about the road ahead in improving relations between the United States and Cuba. Continue reading
Aug 14 Watch 6:29 U.S. restores embassy while pushing for changes in Cuba By Ariel Min The U.S. Embassy has reopened in Cuba after 54 years. U.S. Marines raised the American flag and Secretary of State John Kerry called for change in a country where the Communist Party continues to rule unchallenged. Hari Sreenivasan talks to… Continue watching
Aug 14 Flag flies over U.S. Embassy in Cuba – now what? By Larisa Epatko The American flag unfurled at the U.S. Embassy in Havana for the first time in 54 years on Friday. But what about the unresolved issues of the trade embargo, the future of Guantanamo Bay and the decades of mistrust?… Continue reading
Aug 06 Chuck Schumer, No. 3 Senate Democrat, to oppose Obama’s Iran nuclear deal By Donna Cassata, Associated Press New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a statement that there is a real risk that Iran will not moderate and will use the pact to pursue its nefarious goals. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 2:08 Kerry visits Persian Gulf to sell allies on Iran deal By PBS News Hour After campaigning on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to the Middle East to promote the Iran nuclear agreement. In Qatar, he suggested that a nuclear deal might change Iran's aggressive actions in neighboring states. But Kerry did… Continue watching
Aug 03 Gulf Arab states welcome Iran nuke deal but seek further assurance By Matthew Lee, Associated Press DOHA, Qatar -- Gulf Arab states on Monday welcomed the nuclear deal negotiated between Iran and world powers but said they would like further assurances that the U.S. would help them counter increasing Iranian assertiveness in the region. Continue reading