Michele Kelemen
Stories
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World
White House Says Bahrain Answered A Call To Normalize Ties With Israel
The Trump administration says the small Arab state of Bahrain has answered its call to open formal relations with Israel. It comes as the White House has sought bigger regional players for such deals.
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Health
Because Of Global Pandemic, U.N. General Assembly Will Be Online
President Trump may be the only world leader in the room at this year's United Nations General Assembly. Others are sending their messages virtually.
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World
Under Trump, More Big Donors Are Named Ambassadors — And Controversies Have Followed
The U.S. "not only has a higher percentage of political ambassadors, but has a higher percentage ... who don't seem to be temperamentally or intellectually suited for the work," says an ex-diplomat.
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Politics
IG Report Calls For Further Investigation Into Comments By U.S. Ambassador To U.K.
Some of President Trump's ambassadors are coming under scrutiny — an inspector general report calls for further investigation into alleged sexist and racist remarks by the U.S. ambassador to the U.K.
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Politics
The State Of The U.S.-China Relations After The Pandemic
U.S. diplomats are returning to China. Secretary of State has met his Chinese counterpart in Hawaii. But the U.S.-China relations that plummeted during the pandemic are not getting any quick fixes.
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Politics
Iran Releases U.S. Navy Veteran After 2-Year-Long Incarceration
Iran has released Michael White — U.S. Navy veteran who had been held there for two years — in the latest of prisoner releases that continue despite the conflict between the two countries.
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Politics
Trump Administration Signals Policy Changes Over Hong Kong Autonomy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that Hong Kong no longer maintains a high degree of autonomy from China. This comes as China's legislature approved a resolution to suppress unrest in Hong Kong.
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Politics
As Pandemic Sweeps Globe, U.S. Foreign Policy Remains Unchanged
The Trump administration doubles down on its hard-line policies toward China and Iran, even as the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
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World
U.S.-Iran Tensions Continue To Simmer Through Coronavirus Epidemic
The State Department highlights the steps it is taking to keep pressure on Iran every week. But some Iran watchers worry that there is no offramp as the taunting by both sides continues.
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World
U.S. Holds Line On North Korea Sanctions, As U.N. Details How The Country Evades Them
The Trump administration wants U.N. members to plug loopholes allowing North Korea to evade sanctions. Many others say it is time to ease the restrictions in the face of a global pandemic.