Michele Kelemen
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Politics
Blinken talked about China and the Iran nuclear deal at end of year news conference
Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a news conference wrapping up his year, addressing questions about America's credibility after the pullout from Afghanistan.
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World
The IRC says Afghanistan is in dire need of humanitarian aid
The International Rescue Committee, an aid group, says Afghanistan tops the countries of concern list for the next year. And the global picture for humanitarian workers is getting more challenging.
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Politics
Antony Blinken starts his 3-nation visit to Africa in Kenya
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Kenya, the first stop on a three-nation Africa tour. He joined Kenya's foreign minister in calling for a ceasefire in Ethiopia.
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Politics
U.S. and Egypt meet for strategic talks
The Biden administration often says that human rights are at the center of its foreign policy. Egypt is a big test case of that, as it and the U.S. are holding high level talks.
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Politics
Major embassies are without ambassadors, as Republicans block Biden's picks
Republicans have been blocking many of President Biden's diplomatic nominations, leaving major embassies without ambassadors.
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Crises in the Horn of Africa monopolize the U.S. envoy in the region
U.S. Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltmen is managing two crises at once: a military assault on Sudan's democracy and a civil war in Ethiopia. What are the U.S. goals for the region?
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Politics
Rahm Emanuel addresses handling of Chicago police shooting during ambassador hearing
Two key Biden administration ambassador nominees, Rahm Emanuel and Nicholas Burns, face the Senate to answer questions about U.S. policy in Asia.
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Politics
Quad Countries Have 1st In-Person Summit At The White House
President Biden hosted the first face to face summit with leaders of Japan, Australia and India. The four countries are known as the Quad and see themselves as a democratic bulwark against China.
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The United Nation's General Assembly In New York Comes To A Close
Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his first U.N. General Assembly, returning in time for the first in-person Quad summit, a diplomatic group aimed at China.
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National
The U.N. General Assembly Meets As The U.S. Is At The Center Of Many Disputes
Dozens of world leaders are expected to take part in this year's U.N. General assembly starting Monday in New York. The pandemic is casting a long shadow over the annual gathering.