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The U.S. has lifted the terrorist label on Colombia's FARC
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The U.S. State Department removed Colombia's FARC rebel group from its list of international terrorist organizations.
U.S. and Iran will meet for another attempt at reviving the nuclear deal
Sunday, November 28, 2021
After months of stalemate, the U.S. and Iran meet with European mediators Monday in Vienna for another attempt at reviving the nuclear deal that the Trump administration pulled out of.
U.S. and Iran to talk nuclear deal on Monday
Friday, November 26, 2021
The Biden administration will take another try at reviving the Iran nuclear deal in talks that start in Vienna. Time has passed and much has changed since the Trump White House abandoned the deal.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour
Saturday, November 20, 2021
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour in Senegal at a very tense time in the region. There's a civil war in Ethiopia and military coup in Sudan.
Blinken lays out the Biden administration's approach to Africa
Friday, November 19, 2021
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave the speech in Nigeria. He's been in Africa this week saying the U.S. wants to help back African solutions to Africa's problems.
On a tour of Africa, Blinken used his stop in Nigeria to put more pressure on Sudan
Thursday, November 18, 2021
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Nigeria, the second stop on his three-nation Africa tour. He took the opportunity at a news conference to send a warning to Sudan's military rulers.
Antony Blinken starts his 3-nation visit to Africa in Kenya
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Kenya, the first stop on a three-nation Africa tour. He joined Kenya's foreign minister in calling for a ceasefire in Ethiopia.
Blinken is the highest-level Biden administration official to visit Africa
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a three-nation Africa tour. His visit comes as eastern Africa is in turmoil — with civil war in Ethiopia and a military coup in Sudan.
U.S. and Egypt meet for strategic talks
Monday, November 08, 2021
The Biden administration often says that human rights are at the center of its foreign policy. Egypt is a big test case of that, as it and the U.S. are holding high level talks.
Major embassies are without ambassadors, as Republicans block Biden's picks
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
Republicans have been blocking many of President Biden's diplomatic nominations, leaving major embassies without ambassadors.
Crises in the Horn of Africa monopolize the U.S. envoy in the region
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
U.S. Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltmen is managing two crises at once: a military assault on Sudan's democracy and a civil war in Ethiopia. What are the U.S. goals for the region?
Secretary of State Blinken announces a new bureau for cyber policy
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
In a speech, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that he's working with Congress to set up a new bureau for cybersecurity and digital policy.
What the military coup in Sudan means for Washington
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The military takeover in Sudan came just as the U.S. envoy to the region left Khartoum. Now, the U.S. is trying to figure out a way to salvage a transitional government.
Rahm Emanuel addresses handling of Chicago police shooting during ambassador hearing
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Two key Biden administration ambassador nominees, Rahm Emanuel and Nicholas Burns, face the Senate to answer questions about U.S. policy in Asia.
U.S. secretary of state and Israeli foreign minister talk stalled Iran nuclear deal
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
With the Israeli foreign minister in Washington to meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the focus is on how to approach talks with Iran over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
G20 meets to find a way to prevent economic collapse and help citizens in Afghanistan
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The G20 is holding a special summit on Afghanistan as the country heads toward a humanitarian crisis.
Quad Countries Have 1st In-Person Summit At The White House
Friday, September 24, 2021
President Biden hosted the first face to face summit with leaders of Japan, Australia and India. The four countries are known as the Quad and see themselves as a democratic bulwark against China.
Secretary Of State Blinken's Busy Week Of Diplomacy: U.N. And Quad Summits
Friday, September 24, 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his first U.N. General Assembly, returning to Washington in time for the first in-person Quad summit, a diplomatic group aimed at China.
U.S. Special Envoy To Haiti Quits Over Deportations Of Haitian Migrants
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Career diplomat Daniel Foote called the Biden administration's approach "inhumane" and "counterproductive" in his resignation letter.
Committee To Decide Who Speaks On Behalf Of Afghanistan At The U.N. General Assembly
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
An obscure committee will decide who speaks on behalf of Afghanistan at the U.N. The Taliban sent a letter saying they want to speak to the General Assembly and they have a new ambassador.