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U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Threats to International Peace and Security, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in New York City, U.S., March 7, 2022. Photo by Carlo Allegri/REUTERS

Politics Feb 01

WATCH: State Department says U.S. focus is to de-escalate Mideast tensions

By Associated Press

World Aug 09

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Congo
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U.S. makes diplomatic push in Africa to counteract Russian and Chinese influence

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tuesday as part of a tour across sub-Saharan Africa to unveil the Biden administration's new strategy for the region. It comes as Russia and China try to raise…

By Nick Schifrin

Politics Mar 11

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Threats to International Peace and Security, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in New York City, U.S., March 7, 2022. Photo by Carlo Allegri/REUTERS
WATCH: U.S. accuses Russia of using U.N. council to spread ‘disinformation’ about bioweapons in Ukraine

The United States has accused Russia of using a U.N. Security Council meeting for "spreading disinformation" as part of a potential false-flag operation by Moscow for the use of chemical or biological agents in Ukraine.

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Politics Feb 10

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin addresses the news media about Russia and the crisis in the Ukraine during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., January 28, 2022. Photo by Joshua Roberts/REUTERS
WATCH: Black Biden administration Cabinet members hold a roundtable on ‘Making Black History’

The six Black members of President Joe Biden's Cabinet met for a Black History Month event Thursday highlighting their roles in the administration, some of which are historic firsts.

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Politics Feb 24

WATCH: Harris swears in Linda Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

Senators voted 78-20 to confirm Thomas-Greenfield to the post, which will be a Cabinet-level position. Some Republicans said they feared she was soft on China and would not stand up for U.S. principles at the U.N.

By News Desk and Associated Press

Feb 23

Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as U.N. ambassador

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Her confirmation on Tuesday reflected the Biden administration's determination to reengage with the world body and former President Donald Trump's diplomacy that often left the U.S. isolated internationally.

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Jan 27

WATCH: U.N. Ambassador nominee Linda Thomas-Greenfield appears at Senate confirmation hearing

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Linda Thomas-Greenfield says that if confirmed by the U.S. Senate as America's ambassador to the United Nations she will vigorously counter China’s authoritarian agenda.

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Mar 30

U.S. official ‘hopeful’ Nigerian elections will remain violence-free

By Larisa Epatko

Nigerians stood in long lines to vote for their next president over the weekend, and on Monday were still awaiting results that were too close to call. “We’re all waiting with baited breath,” U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African…

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May 08

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‘Slow progress’ for U.S. on addressing terror insurgencies in Africa

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