Aug 18 WATCH: Tillerson condemns hate speech, says bigotry is un-American By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Speaking to interns and young minority staffers at the State Department, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson also pledged to diversify the overwhelmingly white ranks of the senior diplomatic corps. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 2:29 News Wrap: Military response to North Korea still an option, says Tillerson By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted that a potential response to North Korea is still on the table, despite President Trump’s Chief Strategist Steve Bannon’s comments to The American Prospect that there is no military… Continue watching
Aug 09 Tillerson leaves Malaysia, wraps up Southeast Asia tour By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wrapped up an overnight visit to Malaysia on Wednesday, ending a Southeast Asia tour aimed at signaling President Donald Trump's commitment to the region. Continue reading
Aug 09 Trump touts nuke strength as Tillerson urges calm on North Korea By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged calm and said Americans should have "no concerns" after North Korea and President Donald Trump traded fiery threats. Continue reading
Aug 07 When asked about human rights, Philippine president Duterte says ‘don’t go there’ By Josh Lederman, Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met Monday with America's top diplomat, where he voiced solidarity with the U.S. amid global concerns over North Korea's nuclear program and angrily dismissed media questions about human rights abuses by his government. Continue reading
Aug 06 Russia ready for more engagement with U.S., despite sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Russia's top diplomat said Sunday his country was ready for more engagement with the United States on North Korea, Syria, Ukraine and other pressing matters. Continue reading
Aug 06 Welcome boost from China to global pressure on North Korea By Josh Lederman, Associated Press A global pressure campaign on North Korea received a welcome boost Sunday from China as Beijing called on its neighbor to halt its missile and nuclear tests. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 4:29 Tillerson to address the Philippines’ deadly drug crackdown By PBS News Hour Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has embarked on a five-day trip across Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, he is expected to address President Rodrigo Duterte’s ongoing war on drugs, in which over 2,500 people have been killed. Lindsey Ford, the… Continue watching
Aug 01 WATCH: Tillerson says he isn’t ‘very happy’ with Russia sanctions, but is hopeful about improving relations By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Tillerson also sought to dispel speculation that he is frustrated and looking for a way out. Continue reading
Jul 29 Russia derides Tillerson statement on sanctions By Matthew Lee, Associated Press An attempt by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to portray recently passed Russian sanctions legislation as a sign Americans want Russia to improve relations with the U.S. has been derided by Moscow. Continue reading