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Monday, January 26, 2015 - 06:54
Against a backdrop of militant Islamist attacks, Secretary of State John F. Kerry on Sunday urged Nigeria’s president and his leading opponent in upcoming elections to accept the results of next month’s vote and encourage their supporters to eschew postelection violence.
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 06:48
At least 18 people were killed in political violence on Sunday, the fourth anniversary of the Arab Spring uprising, a reminder of the ruthless crackdown the military-backed government has used to silence any echoes of that revolt.
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 06:47
South Sudan’s president stands accused of presiding over security forces responsible for killing thousands of civilians in a 13-month long civil war that has heightened fears of genocide and fueled international calls for the imposition of a U.N. arms embargo to stem the bloodshed. Susan Rice has stalled the American push for an arms embargo in South Sudan.
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 06:30
Spain said Friday it was starting negotiations with Washington to host a permanent US Marines intervention force for deployment on missions to Africa.
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 06:19
Relations between American military trainers and specialists advising the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram are so strained that the Pentagon often bypasses the Nigerians altogether, choosing to work instead with security officials in the neighboring countries of Chad, Cameroon and Niger, according to defense officials and diplomats.
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 08:53
The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 08:52
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Hammond and Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi.
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 08:49
Secretary of State John Kerry speaks on the death of of King Abdullah.
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 08:47
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke with U.K. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond before the Counter-ISIL Coalition small group meeting
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 08:41
The United States is troubled by reports of President Hadi and his cabinet’s resignation. At this time, it is critical that all sides avoid violence.