Michele Kelemen

Michele Kelemen appears in the following:

Review: U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations In Central African Republic

Friday, December 18, 2015

Nearly two years ago, there were allegations from young children at a camp where they were supposed to be protected from war. They said French peacekeepers offered them food in exchange for sex acts.

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U.N. Security Council Calls For Crackdown On ISIS Funding Streams

Thursday, December 17, 2015

The U.N. Security Council meets for the first time on the subject of how to clamp down on the various ways ISIS raises money — from oil sales to extortion.

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One Year After Pledge To Fix Relations, U.S. Continues Diplomatic Dance With Cuba

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

It has been a year since President Obama and Raul Castro set relations on a new course. The U.S. and Cuba now have reopened embassies, but they're still testing each other on key disputes.

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U.S., Cuba Begin Negotiating Billions Of Dollars In Financial Claims

Tuesday, December 08, 2015

The U.S. and Cuba begin talks on one of the thorniest issues between them: financial claims dating back to the Cuban revolution.

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For A Syrian Activist, Optimism Is Increasingly Hard To Find

Tuesday, December 08, 2015

Activist Aram al-Doumani has opposed the Syrian government since the uprising began in 2011. Despite talks aimed at a cease-fire this month, he's skeptical that there will be a breakthrough.

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Kerry Takes On Big Diplomatic Challenge: Reuniting A Divided Cyprus

Friday, December 04, 2015

Secretary of State Kerry tried his hand at Middle East peace, and he's also trying to resolve the conflict in Syria. He's traveling to Cyprus, hoping to solve the decades old confrontation there.

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U.S. Military Personnel Help Rescue Hostages From Hotel In Mali

Friday, November 20, 2015

American military personnel helped rescue some Americans and others in Mali after the hotel where they were staying was overrun by gunmen.

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Paris Attacks Cloud Conversation At Summit Of World Powers

Sunday, November 15, 2015

At the Group of 20 summit, President Obama reassured Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the U.S. will do more to find a solution to Syria's political crisis, while also countering ISIS.

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Paris Attacks Lend Urgency To Diplomatic Talks In Vienna

Saturday, November 14, 2015

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Secretary Of State John Kerry Expresses 'Outrage' Over Paris Attacks

Friday, November 13, 2015

Secretary of State John Kerry in Vienna expresses his "outrage" over the Paris terror attacks and plans to meet with France's foreign minister in the morning.

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Secretary Of State Kerry Finds Inspiration In Tunisia Ahead Of Syria Talks

Friday, November 13, 2015

Before his latest round of talks in Vienna on the war in Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry makes a stop in Tunisia, where the Arab Spring began.

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International Leaders Approach Diplomatic Puzzle In New Syria Talks

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

As international diplomats prepare for a new round of talks on Syria, they are struggling with some fundamental questions: Who is a terrorist and who can be part of an eventual settlement?

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The Motives Beneath The 'Bedrock' To Come, In U.S.-Israeli Relations

Sunday, November 08, 2015

This week's Words You'll Hear is "bedrock," which President Obama is expected to use to describe U.S. commitments to Israel, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House on Monday.

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Surge In Cyberattacks Signals Strength Of Iran's Hard-Liners

Thursday, November 05, 2015

The U.S. has noticed an uptick in cyberattacks from Iran. The hacks seem to be from hard-liners in Iran hoping to undermine better relations with the West, possibly in backlash to the nuclear deal.

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U.S. Diplomats Defend U.S. Policy In Syria Before Congressional Panel

Wednesday, November 04, 2015

Two top State Department officials visit Capitol Hill Wednesday to explain how the US is countering Russia's military campaign in Syria. Some analysts say the U.S. is waiting for Russia to fail.

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With Help From Kerry, Israel And Jordan Reach A Deal To Quell Violence

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Secretary of State John Kerry has helped forge an agreement between Israel and Jordan, in an effort to defuse violence between Israelis and Palestinians over the past few weeks.

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John Kerry's Latest Stop In Mideast Diplomacy

Saturday, October 24, 2015

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The Week In World Series: Kansas City Royals To Face New York Mets

Saturday, October 24, 2015

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Kerry, Netanyahu Discuss Recent Violence In Israel

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Secretary of State John Kerry meets Israel's prime minister Thursday in a bid to calm Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Kerry also huddles with major players on Syria, a day after Russia hosted Bashar al-Assad.

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State Department Report Warns Of Global Threat To Religious Diversity

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Religious diversity is under threat across the Middle East and other parts of the globe, according to a State Department report on religious freedoms, which recounts the rise of ISIS ...

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