Michele Kelemen

Michele Kelemen appears in the following:

20 Years After Embassy Attacks In Africa, U.S. Vows To Remain Vigilant

Tuesday, August 07, 2018

It's been 20 years since U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were hit by blasts that killed more than 200 people. They were the first major attacks on U.S. targets by al-Qaida.

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U.S. Restores Economic Sanctions On Iran

Monday, August 06, 2018

The U.S. phased in sanctions on Iran that it had lifted in the nuclear deal. These are meant to signal to other countries that they should stop trading with Iran or risk losing access to U.S. markets.

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U.S. Levels Sanctions Against Turkish Officials After Pastor's Detention

Thursday, August 02, 2018

U.S. relations with Turkey have taken a turn toward the worse as the U.S. imposes sanctions over the case of an American pastor under house arrest.

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Priest Describes Attack On Church In Nicaragua

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Vice President Pence is accusing Nicaragua's leader of waging war against the Catholic Church. We hear from a priest whose parish came under siege.

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Senators Grill Secretary Of State Pompeo On Trump-Putin Summit

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was not in the room when President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met last week, but senators on the Foreign Relations Committee want to know what happened.

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Trump Administration's Support For Iran Protests May Backfire, Experts Warn

Monday, July 23, 2018

The administration has ramped up rhetoric about what it calls Iran's "malign" behavior, and seems to be trying to encourage Iranians to rise up against their government.

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If Iranians Rise Up Against Their Government, It's Not Clear What Would Come Next

Monday, July 23, 2018

The Trump administration seems intent on encouraging protest against the government in Iran. But experts doubt that will work create the kind of change the US seeks and could pose risks to the protest movement.

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Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia Opposed to Joint Interference Investigation

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

A former U.S. ambassador to Russia says President Trump needs to denounce a deal suggested by Russian President Putin in Helsinki, which would allow Russian intelligence officers to interrogate U.S. officials.

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Trump's Refusal To Criticize Russia Will Likely Impact American Diplomats Working Overseas

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

U.S. diplomats have a new challenge on their hands: how to push back against Russia's interference in elections and its aggressive behavior against its neighbors as President Trump leans more toward Moscow.

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U.S. Pulls Out Of U.N. Human Rights Council

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

The Trump administration pulled out of the U.N. Human Rights Council, saying it's hypocritical in who it criticizes. But that could cede influence to some countries with a record for violations.

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U.S. Announces It Will Leave U.N.'s Human Rights Council

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

The Trump administration is reversing another decision its predecessor made and is pulling out of the United Nation's Human Rights Council.

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Secretary of State Pompeo Faces Questions On Growing Number Of Trade Disputes

Monday, June 18, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China is guilty of an "unprecedented level of larceny." He made his comments to a business group in Detroit. It comes amid increased trade tensions with China, the European Union, Canada and Mexico.

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Trump's South Korea Ambassador Nominee Defends Cancellation Of Joint Military Exercises

Thursday, June 14, 2018

U.S. Navy Adm. Harry Harris faces questioning from senators at his confirmation hearing for to be the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea. It's a key job that has been unfilled since the start of the Trump administration.

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Who's Who At Tuesday's Trump-Kim Summit In Singapore

Monday, June 11, 2018

When President Trump and Kim Jong Un meet on Tuesday, it will be the result of strenuous diplomacy by officials from the U.S., North Korea and other countries. Here are some of the key figures.

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What It Would Mean For U.S.-South Korea Relations If The Korean War Ends

Tuesday, June 05, 2018

As he prepares to meet North Korea's leader, President Trump has held out the prospects of working on a peace treaty to end the Korean war. What would that mean for the U.S.-South Korea alliance and troops' presence on the peninsula?

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Secretary Of State Pompeo Meets With North Korean Official Kim Yong Chol

Thursday, May 31, 2018

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with North Korean official Kim Yong Chol in New York Thursday ahead of a possible summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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News Brief: North Korea Summit Plans Continue, Europe And Iran, NBA Playoffs

Thursday, May 31, 2018

A top North Korean official is meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to plan a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Also, an update on Europe and the Iran nuclear deal.

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North Korea Sends Senior Official To New York To Plan For Summit

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

A senior North Korean official is visiting the U.S. ahead of a proposed June 12 summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Why Plans For The North Korea-U.S. Summit Fell Apart

Thursday, May 24, 2018

President Trump canceled the scheduled June 12 meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said there had been little response from North Korea in the past few days regarding planning for summit.

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Secretary Of State Pompeo Says Trump Administration Has Worked Hard To Counter Russia

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is promising to bring back the department's "swagger," testified at a budget hearing Wednesday about his plans for Iran, North Korea and his own department.

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