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U.S. goes from bandleader to bystander in Syria peace efforts
Stung by years of failure to stop Syria’s bloodshed, the United States is now just a bystander to the civil war as President Barack Obama’s tenure ends.
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Recalling Syria ‘red line,’ Kerry says U.S. didn’t back down
Touting his four years as secretary of state, John Kerry on Thursday attempted to explain one of the most contentious moments in American diplomacy during his tenure: President Barack Obama’s failure to enforce his “red line” warning to Syria about using chemical weapons.
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Russia eyes better ties with Trump; says contacts underway
A top Russian diplomat and Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said Thursday that Russian experts were in contact with some members of President-elect Donald Trump’s staff during the presidential campaign, a period in which the United States accused Russia of hacking into Democratic Party emails systems.
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Kerry, Lavrov discuss Syria despite U.S. suspension of talks
Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart resumed discussions on Syria on Wednesday despite a U.S. decision earlier this week to suspend direct talks with Moscow on trying to end the conflict.
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U.S. has not abandoned peace efforts in Syria, Kerry says
However, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry did not announce any new strategy to replace failed diplomatic efforts with Russia.
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U.S.-Russia relations plummet further over Syria, Ukraine
Already testy, relations between the United States and Russia plummeted Monday as Washington suspended diplomatic contacts with Moscow over failed efforts to end the war in Syria and President Vladimir Putin put on hold a deal with the U.S. on disposing weapons-grade plutonium.
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U.S. says Russia must step up if Syria truce is to be salvaged
Secretary of State John Kerry scrambled Monday to try to salvage Syria’s fractured week-old truce after the Syrian military announced it was over amid numerous violations, including an attack on an aid convoy, and apparent Russian unwillingness to press Damascus on the point.
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U.S., Japan, South Korea condemn nuke test by North Korea
The United States, Japan and South Korea on Sunday roundly condemned North Korea’s recent nuclear test and called for tough new measures to further isolate the communist state.
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U.S. to Russia: Syria military cooperation not guaranteed
The United States warned Russia on Friday that potential military cooperation envisioned by a cease-fire deal in Syria will not happen unless humanitarian aid begins to flow into Aleppo and other besieged communities.
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Officials outline new details of Syria cease-fire deal
Here are some details of the agreement, according to the U.S. officials. They weren’t authorized to speak publicly about the still-confidential agreement and demanded anonymity.
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U.S. goes from bandleader to bystander in Syria peace efforts
Stung by years of failure to stop Syria’s bloodshed, the United States is now just a bystander to the civil war as President Barack Obama’s tenure ends.
-
Recalling Syria ‘red line,’ Kerry says U.S. didn’t back down
Touting his four years as secretary of state, John Kerry on Thursday attempted to explain one of the most contentious moments in American diplomacy during his tenure: President Barack Obama’s failure to enforce his “red line” warning to Syria about using chemical weapons.
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Russia eyes better ties with Trump; says contacts underway
A top Russian diplomat and Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said Thursday that Russian experts were in contact with some members of President-elect Donald Trump’s staff during the presidential campaign, a period in which the United States accused Russia of hacking into Democratic Party emails systems.
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Kerry, Lavrov discuss Syria despite U.S. suspension of talks
Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart resumed discussions on Syria on Wednesday despite a U.S. decision earlier this week to suspend direct talks with Moscow on trying to end the conflict.
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U.S. has not abandoned peace efforts in Syria, Kerry says
However, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry did not announce any new strategy to replace failed diplomatic efforts with Russia.
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U.S.-Russia relations plummet further over Syria, Ukraine
Already testy, relations between the United States and Russia plummeted Monday as Washington suspended diplomatic contacts with Moscow over failed efforts to end the war in Syria and President Vladimir Putin put on hold a deal with the U.S. on disposing weapons-grade plutonium.
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U.S. says Russia must step up if Syria truce is to be salvaged
Secretary of State John Kerry scrambled Monday to try to salvage Syria’s fractured week-old truce after the Syrian military announced it was over amid numerous violations, including an attack on an aid convoy, and apparent Russian unwillingness to press Damascus on the point.
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U.S., Japan, South Korea condemn nuke test by North Korea
The United States, Japan and South Korea on Sunday roundly condemned North Korea’s recent nuclear test and called for tough new measures to further isolate the communist state.
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U.S. to Russia: Syria military cooperation not guaranteed
The United States warned Russia on Friday that potential military cooperation envisioned by a cease-fire deal in Syria will not happen unless humanitarian aid begins to flow into Aleppo and other besieged communities.
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Officials outline new details of Syria cease-fire deal
Here are some details of the agreement, according to the U.S. officials. They weren’t authorized to speak publicly about the still-confidential agreement and demanded anonymity.
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U.S. goes from bandleader to bystander in Syria peace efforts
Stung by years of failure to stop Syria’s bloodshed, the United States is now just a bystander to the civil war as President Barack Obama’s tenure ends.
-
Recalling Syria ‘red line,’ Kerry says U.S. didn’t back down
Touting his four years as secretary of state, John Kerry on Thursday attempted to explain one of the most contentious moments in American diplomacy during his tenure: President Barack Obama’s failure to enforce his “red line” warning to Syria about using chemical weapons.
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Russia eyes better ties with Trump; says contacts underway
A top Russian diplomat and Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said Thursday that Russian experts were in contact with some members of President-elect Donald Trump’s staff during the presidential campaign, a period in which the United States accused Russia of hacking into Democratic Party emails systems.
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Kerry, Lavrov discuss Syria despite U.S. suspension of talks
Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart resumed discussions on Syria on Wednesday despite a U.S. decision earlier this week to suspend direct talks with Moscow on trying to end the conflict.
-
U.S. has not abandoned peace efforts in Syria, Kerry says
However, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry did not announce any new strategy to replace failed diplomatic efforts with Russia.
-
U.S.-Russia relations plummet further over Syria, Ukraine
Already testy, relations between the United States and Russia plummeted Monday as Washington suspended diplomatic contacts with Moscow over failed efforts to end the war in Syria and President Vladimir Putin put on hold a deal with the U.S. on disposing weapons-grade plutonium.
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U.S. says Russia must step up if Syria truce is to be salvaged
Secretary of State John Kerry scrambled Monday to try to salvage Syria’s fractured week-old truce after the Syrian military announced it was over amid numerous violations, including an attack on an aid convoy, and apparent Russian unwillingness to press Damascus on the point.
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U.S., Japan, South Korea condemn nuke test by North Korea
The United States, Japan and South Korea on Sunday roundly condemned North Korea’s recent nuclear test and called for tough new measures to further isolate the communist state.
-
U.S. to Russia: Syria military cooperation not guaranteed
The United States warned Russia on Friday that potential military cooperation envisioned by a cease-fire deal in Syria will not happen unless humanitarian aid begins to flow into Aleppo and other besieged communities.
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Officials outline new details of Syria cease-fire deal
Here are some details of the agreement, according to the U.S. officials. They weren’t authorized to speak publicly about the still-confidential agreement and demanded anonymity.
