Secretary of State John Kerry travels to Ukraine and Germany next week for talks on issues including the heightened tensions over what the U.S. and its Western allies say is Russian aggression in Ukraine. Kerry is expected to raise the issue when he meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of a security conference in Germany. VOA State Department Correspondent Pam Dockins has the story.
Top US envoy’s plans include meeting with Russia’s foreign minister over Ukraine tensions
Recent arrest of three alleged Russian spies is latest in series of points of contention between two nations
U.S. and Cuban officials are reporting progress from initial talks in Havana on re-establishing diplomatic ties. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State (for Western Hemisphere Affairs) Roberta Jacobson said while there was agreement on a broad range of issues, there also are some “profound disagreements” between Washington and Havana. VOA State Department correspondent Pam Dockins has the story.
France has 'the full and heartfelt condolences of all the American people' John Kerry tells French President Francois Hollande
Following five hours of nuclear talks earlier Wednesday Secretary of State John Kerry, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif meet again at Geneva hotel
Senior US officials said late Monday that Pakistan was pledging a new willingness to attack insurgents in North Waziristan
US secretary of state's stop in Islamabad, which was not previously announced, follows India visit where attended trade and investment summit
Speaking at forum hosted by PM Modi, US top diplomat expresses hope two countries will forge 'new era of shared possibility' that could benefit millions
Analysts says New Delhi must assure US officials impediment to foreign investments are being addressed
Recent back-and-forth moves by the Palestinians and Israel have raised questions about whether progress can be made this year in the stalled peace talks
A State Department spokesman said Monday US officials do not believe the resolution is constructive
Efforts to reach deal could be complicated by new Republican-controlled Senate, which may be less inclined to lift sanctions immediately if there is nuclear agreement
Secretary of State John Kerry’s efforts to resolve Iran’s nuclear crisis are continuing into 2015 after Iran and six world powers failed to agree by a November deadline. U.S. domestic politics, however, could complicate efforts to reach a deal in the new year. VOA State Department correspondent Pam Dockins has the story.
Meeting, that was originally a periodic review of Cuba-US migration, will now include talks on restoring diplomatic relations
In the wake of stalled U.S.-mediated peace talks, Palestinians have presented a draft resolution to the United Nations that would set a deadline for Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian territories. VOA State Department Correspondent Pam Dockins looks at how an increased focus on U.N. action could affect U.S. diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
In wake of stalled talks, Palestinians present draft resolution that would set a deadline for Israeli withdrawal from territories
Any U.N. action now that moves Palestinians closer to statehood would add strain on Israeli leader, who is campaigning for re-election
He urges those at conference in Peru to make climate change 'an issue that no public official can ignore'
U.S. Holocaust survivors say they are appreciative of a new U.S.-France agreement that sets aside $60 million for victims' compensation. But, some say, they wish the agreement would have come sooner so that more of their loved ones could have benefited. VOA State Department correspondent Pam Dockins has more.
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