Peace Negotiations
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 08:16
This situation is providing the back drop for the discussions that continue between the two sides. The meeting of the two foreign ministers held in Paris last week shows that at least the lines of communication remain open.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 06:38
South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has told the BBC that treason charges laid against him and some of his allies are "baseless".
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 04:50
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns discusses bilateral relations with Jordan, U.S. coordination on matters related to the Syrian civil war and humanitarian assistance, U.S. relations with Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and developments on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, among other issues.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 04:41
Spokesperson Jen Psaki expresses concern over the freedom of expression, including the rights of journalists, in Egypt. Psaki also addresses developments in the Geneva II Syria peace conference and Secretary of State Kerry's travel plans concerning the Mideast peace talks.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 12:12
Uganda should start withdrawing troops from South Sudan, where they have been backing government forces against rebels, to avoid worsening a crisis in the world's newest state, major donor Norway said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 08:43
"We agreed that we need to first of all strengthen cooperation with each other and increase pressure so that (the sides) more actively work together and seek a compromise," the source was quoted as saying.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 08:31
Thomas Friedman reveals "Kerry Plan," says Israel to compensate Palestinians for settlements kept, deal could cause Netanyahu to lose coalition.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 08:13
So, even as we aggressively pursue terrorist networks – through more targeted efforts and by building the capacity of our foreign partners – America must move off a permanent war footing.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 07:36
Syrian peace talks in Geneva appear to have taken a step forward after days of deadlock, as the government delegation announced its "full readiness" to discuss the issue of a political transition.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 07:32
Mr. Zoubi said the American aid to the rebels, now with explicit congressional approval, contradicted the United States’ role as a sponsor of the peace talks.