Prospects for a political resolution to the conflict in Syria have dimmed after the main opposition group pulled back from talks with the Syrian regime and called on the 17-nation International Syria Support Group for help. But analysts say the U.S. and other world powers that are part of the Syria support group may not have the leverage needed to get the talks back on track. VOA State Department correspondent Pam Dockins has the story.
Main opposition group pulls back from UN-facilitated talks with Syrian regime, calls on International Syria Support Group for help
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian counterpart to meet Tuesday in New York; US fulfilling commitment, White House spokesman says of nuclear deal
In Los Angeles speech, secretary of state says TPP, T-TIP deals have broad benefits that include defending US strategic interests, strengthening national security
The visit came at the end of a two-day meeting with other G7 foreign ministers; An overriding theme during the sessions was nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament
Top US diplomat tells Hiroshima, Japan, newspaper most global threats to international peace require collective action, calling ministerial meeting important opportunity to 'speak with one, clear voice on concrete actions needed'
Discussions will include security, terrorism, and other international issues
US secretary of state, in Iraq for one day Friday, underscores continued American support for Baghdad in its efforts to strengthen security and work toward stability in politics, economic development
‘Iran's destabilizing actions in the region’ raise concerns for all parties, said US Secretary of State Kerry, following talks with Gulf Cooperation Council ministers
Regional security issues will be a focal point for Secretary of State John Kerry, who travels to the Middle East and Asia Pacific this week. Pam Dockins has more.
Multi-national effort to defeat IS militants in Iraq and Syria will be among topics discussed during secretary of state’s first stop in Bahrain
Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs, discusses meeting goals set at Nuclear Security Summit in Washington
Thomas Countryman, assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, discusses possible outcames after Nuclear Security Summit in Washington
President says 'no terrorist group has yet succeeded in obtaining a nuclear device or producing a dirty bomb using radioactive materials,' however al-Qaida, IS, other terror groups have tried to do so
In his weekly address, President Obama says 'no terrorist group has yet succeeded in obtaining a nuclear device or producing a dirty bomb using radioactive materials,' but al-Qaida has tried
But US president wraps up Washington summit by saying world leaders have made significant progress over the last six years in securing nuclear stockpiles
President acknowledges world remains imperiled by North Korea's nuclear weapons development, possibility that IS could set off radioactive dirty bombs
US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken says real pressure must be exerted upon Pyongyang to force it to change from its current path of confrontation
‘We all have an interest’ in taking out Islamic State, US official says; however, two counties disagree over US support of Syrian Kurdish militants allegedly aligned with PKK
Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States would continue to provide any assistance needed to Belgium in the aftermath of this week’s “heinous acts of terrorism.” He commented during a whirlwind visit to Brussels on Friday that included talks with Prime Minister Charles Michel and a tribute to victims. VOA State Department correspondent Pam Dockins has the story.
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