Nov 06 U.S. to consider new Russia sanctions over spy poisoning in U.K. By Maria Danilova, Associated Press The State Department said in a statement that Russia has failed to meet a 90-day deadline that fell on Tuesday to comply with a 1991 U.S. law on preventing the use of chemical weapons. Continue reading
Oct 29 Enrollment of U.S. diplomats is up this year, State Department says By Susannah George, Associated Press During the 2018 fiscal year, 546 diplomats enrolled in the Foreign Service Institute's introductory class. The previous year's enrollment was 473. Continue reading
Oct 27 U.S. defense chief: Killing of writer is threat to stability By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi “undermines regional stability” and the U.S. State Department plans to take further action in response to the killing, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday. Continue reading
Oct 23 U.S. to revoke visas of Saudis implicated in killing of writer Jamal Khashoggi By Associated Press The visa revocations are the first punitive measures taken by the Trump administration against the Saudis since Khashoggi disappeared after entering the consulate on Oct. 2. Continue reading
Sep 10 Trump administration orders closing of Palestinian office in Washington By Ken Thomas, Susannah George, Associated Press The Trump administration ordered the closure of the Palestinian diplomatic mission in Washington on Monday, citing the refusal of Palestinian leaders to enter into peace talks with Israel. The Palestinians accused the administration of dismantling decades of U.S. engagement with… Continue reading
Aug 17 U.S. ends Syria stabilization funding, cites more allied cash By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration is ending funding for Syria stabilization projects as it moves to extricate the U.S. from the conflict, citing increased contributions from anti-Islamic State coalition partners. Continue reading
Jun 22 A mystery illness is still affecting diplomats in Cuba and China By Harry Zahn The mysterious illness, often reported along with unusual sounds and vibrations, have puzzled investigators for nearly two years — not just in Cuba, but also in China, where a number of U.S. government employees were pulled from the southern Chinese… Continue reading
Jun 22 Another U.S. worker confirmed hurt by mysterious Cuba incidents By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Medical tests have confirmed that one additional U.S. Embassy worker has been affected by mysterious health incidents in Cuba, the State Department said, bringing the total number to 25. Continue reading
Jun 19 McCain, Coons urge Trump to withdraw State Department nominee over stance on immigrants By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons called on President Donald Trump's administration Tuesday to withdraw its nominee for a key State Department position over his "lack of empathy" for immigrants. Continue reading
May 29 U.S. report says ethnic cleansing of Rohingya persists in Myanmar By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Ethnic cleansing targeting Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar has not stopped despite growing condemnation from the international community, the Trump administration said Tuesday. Continue reading