Matthew Lee
Monday, October 17, 2016 - 07:48
The Obama administration has certified that Honduras has taken "effective steps" to improve human rights conditions and reduce corruption despite ongoing concerns of abuse. The move frees up millions of dollars in U.S. aid to the Central American country.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:48
Scrambling to resuscitate a nearly dead truce in Syria, the Obama administration has again been forced to turn to Russia for help, with little hope for the desired U.S. outcome.
Friday, February 12, 2016 - 06:16
The Obama administration opened a two-front campaign on Syria on Thursday with a push to end one war there and step up another.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 06:50
The United States is offering rewards of up to $6 million for information on locations of six leaders of Somalia-based al-Shabab extremist group.
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 06:55
The United States on Thursday tagged Iran and Cuba as serial human rights abusers even as the Obama administration accelerates attempts to improve relations with both countries.
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 08:07
The Obama administration has found itself in a foreign policy and national security pickle of rare complexity with the apparent entry of Syria into the Iraq conflict on the side of the U.S.-backed government in Baghdad, as well as active Iranian military support for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 08:31
US Secretary of State John Kerry is on an unannounced trip to Lebanon to bring Obama administration support to the country’s government as it confronts severe difficulties, with an influx of refugees from next door in Syria and a political stalemate at home.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:19
Like Ford, Rubinstein speaks fluent Arabic and has served in numerous positions at embassies around the Mideast, including in Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Tunisia and Syria.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 10:00
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the United State will provide an additional $75 million in aid to create Palestinian jobs and help them improve roads, schools and other infrastructure.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:34
Seeking to bridge multiple policy rifts with Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State John Kerry hailed the kingdom’s role as “the senior player” in the Middle East on Monday.