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Iran Pushes for Progress in Negotiations for Nuclear Program
| Dino Lirios | | Feb 09, 2015 01:54 AM EST |
Mohammad Javad Zarif, foreign minister of Iran, said last Sunday that Tehran did not want another extension of the talks limiting their nuclear programs, stressing that the expected economic sanctions should be lifted if an official agreement was reached.
State Secretary John Kerry Fined for Not Clearing Blizzard Snow Outside Home
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Jan 31, 2015 05:00 AM EST |
As proof that being a high government official does not exempt U.S. State Secretary John Kerry from federal and state laws, Boston authorities fined him $50 for not shoveling the snow outside his house.
Iraq Frustrated Over Coalition’s Efforts In Islamic State Fight
| Geann Pineda | | Jan 23, 2015 12:42 AM EST |
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has voiced his frustration over what he claims are the U.S.-led coalition's waning efforts in defeating the Islamic State.
Awkward Moments at Kerry’s Tribute to Paris Terror Victims
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Jan 17, 2015 08:49 AM EST |
His fluent but American-accented French failed to save U.S. State Secretary John Kerry from awkward moments when he paid tribute to the Paris terror victims on Friday.
U.S. Welcomes Iranian Offensive vs ISIS; Iran Denies Launching Air Strikes
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Dec 03, 2014 11:53 PM EST |
Even if there is no U.S. military cooperation with Iran, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday welcomed reported military action from Tehran via air strikes against militant extremists in Iraq. Pentagon claimed that Iran conducted four air strikes against the Islamic State.
Iranian Fighter Jets Join Fight Against Islamic State
| Dan Weisman | | Dec 03, 2014 06:13 PM EST |
Iranian fighter jets pounded Islamic State positions in Eastern Iraq last week, while this week U.S.-led coalition aircraft staged at least 25 strikes against Islamic State positions in Syria and western Iraq.
Call from U.S. State Secretary Fails to Convince Qatar to Let American Couple Leave Despite Court Acquittal over Death of Adopted Daughter
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Dec 01, 2014 03:29 AM EST |
An American couple, Matthew and Grace Huang, was prevented by Qatar authorities from leaving the country on Sunday despite their being acquitted by a local court over the death of their 8-year-old adopted daughter.
Iran Nuclear Deal May Face Extension As Talks Remain Bleak Amid Looming Deadline
| Christl Leong | | Nov 23, 2014 09:58 PM EST |
The United States on Sunday proposed to extend negotiations on Iran's nuclear program as several issues remain unresolved only hours away from the Nov. 24 deadline. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had formally raised the possibility of an extension with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday evening following internal discussions with the rest of the P5+1 - China, Britain, France, Germany and Russia, the Washinton Post noted. Kerry acknowledged that "serious gaps" between the two sides remained unresolved. But while a final settlement on a nuclear deal by the Monday deadline is "impossible," a framework outlining key principles for the final agreement is still within reach, according to a Western official cited by the Wall Street Journal. Two major points of contention appear to be the speed with which Iran could be granted relief from sanctions and the amount of nuclear fuel production to be reduced, the WSJ relayed. Tehran is seeking to lift most of the sanctions levied by the United Nations, European Union and the U.S. once the deal has been inked. However, Western nations argue that UN sanctions can only be eased after Iran has confirmed compliance to the agreement. As part of the condition to lift economic sanctions, the P5+1 wants assurances that Iran's nuclear program cannot reach capacities that would enable them to manufacture nuclear weapons. U.S. President Barack Obama said that a nuclear deal would bring an end to Iran's global isolation but that there was still a significant amount of work to be done, including in Iran where internal politics could hamper a resolution on the issue. Obama said that Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, who has pushed for a settlement on Tehran's nuclear initiatives in exchange for the easement of sanctions, is not the country's "ultimate" decision-maker. The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is. On Sunday, Iranian demonstrators signified their discontent with the government negotiators and accused Rouhani of acquiescing to Western pressure. The United States on Sunday proposed to extend negotiations on Iran's nuclear program as several issues remain unresolved only hours away from the Nov. 24 deadline. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had formally raised the possibility of an extension with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday evening following internal discussions with the rest of the P5+1 - China, Britain, France, Germany and Russia, the Washinton Post noted. Kerry acknowledged that "serious gaps" between the two sides remained unresolved. But while a final settlement on a nuclear deal by the Monday deadline is "impossible," a framework outlining key principles for the final agreement is still within reach, according to a Western official cited by the Wall Street Journal. Two major points of contention appear to be the speed with which Iran could be granted relief from sanctions and the amount of nuclear fuel production to be reduced, the WSJ relayed. Tehran is seeking to lift most of the sanctions levied by the United Nations, European Union and the U.S. once the deal has been inked. However, Western nations argue that UN sanctions can only be eased after Iran has confirmed compliance to the agreement. As part of the condition to lift economic sanctions, the P5+1 wants assurances that Iran's nuclear program cannot reach capacities that would enable them to manufacture nuclear weapons. U.S. President Barack Obama said that a nuclear deal would bring an end to Iran's global isolation but that there was still a significant amount of work to be done, including in Iran where internal politics could hamper a resolution on the issue. Obama said that Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, who has pushed for a settlement on Tehran's nuclear initiatives in exchange for the easement of sanctions, is not the country's "ultimate" decision-maker. The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is. On Sunday, Iranian demonstrators signified their discontent with the government negotiators and accused Rouhani of acquiescing to Western pressure. The United States on Sunday proposed to extend negotiations on Iran's nuclear program as several issues remain unresolved only hours away from the November 24 deadline.
U.S. Alarmed Over Increased Shelling, Russian Weapons In Ukraine
| Christl Leong | | Nov 10, 2014 08:00 PM EST |
The United States on Sunday expressed alarm over the increased fighting in eastern Ukraine and reports of a new wave of military reinforcements that recently made its way into the region from neighboring Russia.
Obama Warns of Big Gap in Iran Nuclear Negotiations as November 24 Deadline Approaches
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Nov 10, 2014 04:03 AM EST |
In spite of the high-level discussion on Sunday between Iran and the United States as the deadline for a nuclear agreement fast approaches, a big gap remains, warned U.S. President Barack Obama.
John Kerry Condemns Anonymous ‘Chickens**t’ Slur On Netanyahu As Disgraceful
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 30, 2014 11:14 PM EDT |
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry condemned the anonymous Obama administration official who was cited calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “chickenshit” Thursday, saying the characterization reflects neither his personal view nor the prevailing viewpoint at the White House.
Kerry Says No Special Treatment For U.S. Marine Accused Of Killing Filipino Transgender
| Erika Villanueva | | Oct 21, 2014 07:00 AM EDT |
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry assured the family of a murdered Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey "Jennifer" Laude that they will not seek special treatment for Joseph Scott Pemberton during the course of investigations.
Kerry Arrives In Indonesia Seeks More Support Regarding On ISIS Battle
| Kat De Guzman | | Oct 20, 2014 03:20 AM EDT |
United States Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Indonesia to witness the presidential inauguration of Joko Widodo on Monday and to seek more support from Southeast Asian leaders regarding the U.S.-led effort to dismantle the Islamic State (ISIS).
China Blames U.S. For Derailing Cyber Security Talks
| Bianca Ortega | | Oct 20, 2014 01:00 AM EDT |
A top diplomat from China on Wednesday said resuming the planned cyber security dialogue with the U.S. in the wake of cyber hacking charges would be difficult due to Washington's "mistaken practices."
U.S., Russia To Increase Intelligence Sharing Over ISIS, Paris Talk Signals Improving U.S.-Russia Relations
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 14, 2014 11:30 PM EDT |
The United States and Russia have on Tuesday agreed to increase intelligence sharing concerning the Islamic State in the Middle East and other global security threats in a talk that signals improving U.S.-Russia relations.
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