Michele Kelemen
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National
Trump Considers Listing Muslim Brotherhood As Terrorist Organization
The Trump administration is considering putting the Muslim Brotherhood, a mainstream movement in some Middle Eastern countries and in the U.S., on the State Department's terrorism list.
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Latin America
Trump Administration Calls On Russia To Stop Supporting Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
The Trump administration is calling on Russia to support Venezuela instead of President Nicolás Maduro. Russia says the U.S. is meddling in Venezuela and violating international law.
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Latin America
Maduro Seemed Ready To Leave Venezuela, Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Says
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told CNN on Tuesday Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro was on the tarmac ready to leave, but Russians insisted he stay.
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World
Human Rights Groups Call For Response To Russia's Rising Number Of Political Prisoners
The number of political prisoners is on the rise in Vladimir Putin's Russia. Activists say it is time for the U.S. to step up the pressure with targeted sanctions to reverse this trend.
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Politics
Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Marks A Year On The Job At State Department
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is marking a year in office, speaking to his employees about what he calls the "ethos" of the department.
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World
Iran Foreign Minister Proposes Prisoner Swap With U.S.
Iran's foreign minister is proposing a prisoner swap and cooperation with the U.S. on Afghanistan and Iraq. But he says the U.S. pressure campaign won't bring Iran to its knees.
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World
U.N. Resolution On Sexual Violence Watered Down Due To U.S. Opposition
United Nations diplomats watered down a resolution condemning sexual violence in conflicts, because the Trump administration opposed language about sexual and reproductive health care for survivors.
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Politics
Trump Administration Sends Warning To Countries That Continue To Import Oil From Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning countries they could face U.S. sanctions unless they stop importing oil from Iran.
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Politics
Pompeo: No More Sanctions Waivers For Iranian Oil Importers
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announces an end to sanctions waivers it has granted countries that import Iranian oil, such as Japan and Turkey.
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National Security
Former Diplomats Reflect On Impact Of WikiLeaks Release Of Diplomatic Cables In 2010
Nearly a decade after WikiLeaks published thousands of diplomatic cables, one former ambassador describes it as "the toxic gift that keeps on giving." Diplomats spent years rebuilding trust with other governments.