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Pompeo To Outline U.S.' Middle East Policy During Speech In Egypt
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's extensive trip to the Middle East takes him to Egypt. He is going to use the visit to give a speech in which he's expected to focus on U.S. policy for the region.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Meets With Top Officials In Iraq
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Iraq where he met top officials. The trip comes two weeks after President Trump visited U.S. troops but did not meet with government leaders.
Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Embarks On Reassurance Trip To Middle East
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo began an extensive trip to the Middle East on Tuesday to try to resolve confusion about the Trump administration's plans to withdraw troops from Syria.
U.S. Officials Visit American Man Detained In Moscow On Spying Charges
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
U.S. officials visited an American man detained in Moscow on espionage charges. The Trump administration said it would demand Paul Whelan's immediate release if the detention "is not appropriate."
U.S.-South Korea Forces Agreement Set To Expire With No New Deal In Place
Monday, December 31, 2018
President Trump wants South Korea to pay more for the U.S. troops based there. The current agreement expires Monday as the negotiations continue.
As Civil War Appears To Be Reaching An End, U.N. Envoy Prepares To Leave Syria
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Another U.N. envoy ends his tenure, with no peace process in sight, though the war in Syria does seem to be grinding to a halt.
Trump Administration Announces New Plan To Promote U.S. Businesses In Africa
Thursday, December 13, 2018
The Trump administration is trying to counter what it calls Russia and China's predatory practices in Africa and promote U.S. businesses instead through an initiative called "Prosper Africa."
Pompeo Warns That Iran's Missile Program Is 'Out Of Control'
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning the U.N. that Iran's missile program is "out of control." He's trying to build up more pressure on Iran, though some critics say that is a dangerous approach.
Heather Nauert Is Expected To Be Chosen As U.N. Ambassador
Friday, December 07, 2018
The White House is said to be nominating State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert as the next U.N. ambassador. She joined the State Department after working at Fox News as a reporter and host.
Trump Picks Heather Nauert, Former Fox News Anchor, As U.N. Ambassador
Thursday, December 06, 2018
From Fox & Friends to the State Department, and now possibly to the United Nations. President Trump says he will nominate the former journalist to be America's next U.N. ambassador.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Blasts Past U.S. Multilateralism, Defends 'America First'
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says many of the multilateral agreements and organizations built by the U.S. and its allies after WWII are failing, and the Trump administration is charting a new course for American leadership.
U.S. Investigators Conclude Violence Against Rohingya Muslims Amounts To Genocide
Monday, December 03, 2018
Human rights investigators, who helped gather information for a State Department report on Rohingya Muslims, say they found evidence of a genocide, but the State Department didn't go that far.
Trump Administration Appears To Be Lessening Push For Ceasefire In Yemen
Thursday, November 29, 2018
A month ago U.S. officials called for a ceasefire in Yemen — a country on the brink of famine under a Saudi-led offensive. But that call doesn't appear as strong, as Saudis try to take more ground.
Son Seeks Release Of Ailing 82-Year-Old Father Held Hostage In Iran
Monday, November 26, 2018
Former UNICEF official Baquer Namazi was detained in Iran nearly three years ago. His son is urging Tehran to let his 82-year-old father leave the country for medical treatment.
U.S. Diplomat To Africa Says The Horn Of Africa Is Now Full Of Hope After Peace Deal
Friday, November 16, 2018
Eritrea was once dubbed the North Korea of Africa. Now, the United Nations is lifting sanctions on it following a peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
North Koreans Don't Show Up For Scheduled Meeting With Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo
Thursday, November 08, 2018
The talks with North Korean officials Thursday were for planning the next summit, but the meeting was postponed over scheduling conflicts. President Trump now says he's in no rush.
U.S. Unilaterally Reinstates Sanctions On Iran In Attempt To Change Its Behavior
Monday, November 05, 2018
The Trump administration says it will be relentless with its sanctions against Iran until it's a "normal country," but still giving major importers of Iranian oil a chance to continue business without penalties.
Trump Administration Plans To Re-Impose Sanctions On Sales Of Iranian Oil
Friday, November 02, 2018
The Trump administration insists it is not pushing for regime change in Iran, just a change in behavior. But the State Department's messaging is clearly aimed at encouraging protesters in the country.
U.N. Says Yemen Is On The Brink Of A Massive Famine As War Gets Worse
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
The United Nations is warning of a famine in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia and its allies are fighting Iranian-backed rebels.
U.S. Aid At Risk For Countries Whose Citizens Joined Migrant Caravan
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Furious about a migrant caravan, President Trump has threatened to cut aid to countries that allowed their citizens to head north. But some members of Congress say cutting aid won't help.