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Rubio plans to visit Israel next week as U.S.-Iran tensions remain high after latest talks

By Sam Mednick, Sam Metz, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The announcement of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit came just hours after the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem implemented “authorized departure” status for non-essential personnel and family members, which means that eligible staffers can leave the country voluntarily at government…

4 things to know about the deadly boat shooting in Cuban waters

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The confrontation has resulted in investigations in both Cuba and the United States and could add to tensions between the two countries.

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were were attempting to infiltrate the country

By Andrea Rodriguez, Dánica Coto, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Cuba’s government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism.

Rubio defends U.S. ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders

By Matthew Lee, Dánica Coto, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brushed aside concerns about the legality of Maduro’s capture last month that have been raised among Venezuela’s island-state neighbors and others.

Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers

By Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that he was made aware of the incident and that the U.S. is now gathering its own information to determine if the victims were American citizens or permanent residents.

Rubio visiting Caribbean to reassert Trump's interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reassert the Trump administration’s interests in the Western Hemisphere.

WATCH: Trump says 'nobody occupied' U.S. Institute of Peace, he 'had nothing to do' with renaming the building after him

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the driving force behind renaming the U.S. Institute of Peace the “Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace,” in a move still being contested in courts.

Rubio bolsters Hungary's far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe

By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev

America’s top diplomat traveled to Hungary and endorsed that country’s far-right prime minister, who is seeking his fifth straight term in office. Viktor Orban has cracked down on the media, civil society and weakened judicial independence in Hungary. He also…

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Rubio boosts Orbán's bid for another term during Budapest visit

By Matthew Lee, Justin Spike, Associated Press

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday enthusiastically endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's bid to serve a fifth straight term after upcoming elections in April.