Tag: U.S. Department of State
Afghanistan withdrawal draws concerns over abducted American
WASHINGTON — As the U.S. moves to withdraw its military from Afghanistan over the next five months, concerns are growing about one American who...
Russia rejects criticism of navigation limits off Crimea
MOSCOW — Russia insisted Tuesday that it has the right to restrict foreign naval ships' movement off Crimea, rejecting Ukrainian complaints and Western criticism.
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Louisiana soccer team sues US after coach is denied entry
A youth soccer club hoping to welcome its new coach from the United Kingdom to the U.S. has been caught up in a morass...
US warns against travel to 80% of world due to coronavirus
WASHINGTON — The State Department on Monday urged Americans reconsider any international travel they may have planned and said it would issue specific warnings...
US orders diplomats to leave Chad as rebels near capital
WASHINGTON — The State Department on Saturday ordered non-essential diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Chad to leave the African nation due to potential...
Guatemala’s top court refuses to seat female justice
GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala’s Congress refused to swear in a crusading female judge to the nation’s highest court Tuesday, a move the United States...
Cover unveiled for Clinton-Penny novel ‘State of Terror’
NEW YORK — The cover for Hillary Clinton's first novel will not be mistaken for those of her memoirs.
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EXPLAINER: Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and some options
The U.S. State Department says it's talking with allies about China's human rights record and how to handle next year's Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Biden’s deal with Seoul points to a swift shift on alliances
WASHINGTON — A new agreement with South Korea on sharing the cost of keeping U.S. troops on the Korean peninsula is early evidence that...
Refugees’ flights cancelled as Trump policy remains
SAN DIEGO — More than 260 refugees who were vetted, approved and booked to come to the United States have had their flights canceled...