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Kerry launches US bipartisan group addressing climate 'like a war'
Former US secretary of state John Kerry says his new group World War Zero includes admirals and generals as well as celebrities including actor Leonardo DiCaprio and rock legend Sting
Trump slams ex-secretary of state Kerry for Iran meetings
US President Donald Trump blasts former secretary of state John Kerry for holding 'illegal meetings' with Iranian officials
Netanyahu held secret Arab peace meeting – report
The secret meeting according to an Israeli newspaper was held to hear the regional peace plan of then US secretary of state John Kerry
Paris summit warns against 'unilateral' steps in Mideast conflict
UPDATED Around 70 countries attending talks in Paris calls on the two sides to avoid moves that prejudge the outcome of negotiations on final status issues including inter alia Jerusalem borders security refugees
Kerry starts swansong tour in Vietnam with Asia push
UPDATED US Secretary of State John Kerry s visit to Vietnam his 4th trip to the communist country as America s top diplomat is both political and deeply personal
Kerry back in Vietnam on last diplomatic tour
John Kerry is due to leave office next week when President Barack Obama hands over power to President elect Donald Trump
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Kerry warns Israel settlements threaten democracy
Trends indicate a comprehensive effort to take West Bank land for Israel and prevent any Palestinian development there says US Secretary of State John Kerry in a landmark speech criticizing Israel for its settler agenda
Syria army advances in Aleppo but rolled back in Palmyra
3rd UPDATE ISIS jihadists recapture Palmyra sparking new worries for its remaining ancient treasures
Russia says Syria army halts Aleppo attacks as rebels cornered
The UN envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura says talks to end the nearly 6 year war should resume soon
No breakthrough in Kerry-Lavrov talks on Aleppo
Kerry will continue on to Paris to take part in a separate meeting organized by his French German and Qatari counterparts December 10 on Syria
Syria army makes new gains, pins down rebels in Aleppo
The advance comes as Moscow and Washington trade barbs over stalled efforts to end fighting in the city
Suspense builds over Trump secretary of state search
The world is keenly awaiting what will be his most prestigious appointment – America s next top diplomat – scrutinizing the process for clues as to the direction US policy will take after the Republican is sworn in on January 20
Kerry accuses Israeli right of sabotaging peace process
US Secretary of State John Kerry dismisses the idea that more Arab states would strike peace deals with Israel without any moves towards an agreement with the Palestinians
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New U.S. envoy arrives in Manila: 'Wish me luck'
In his arrival speech US Ambassador designate Sung Kim praises the deep bond and the extraordinary warmth between Filipinos and Americans
New U.S. envoy arriving in Manila on December 1
US Ambassador designate to the Philippines Sung Kim is replacing Philip Goldberg the subject of consistent tirades from President Rodrigo Duterte
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Yasay, Kerry agree to boost Philippines-U.S. ties
The meeting comes almost a month after President Rodrigo Duterte announced the Philippines supposed military and economic separation from the US
Kerry pledges seamless power transfer to Trump
I want to offer my congratulations to President elect Donald Trump and wish him well says US Secretary of State John Kerry
Kerry to be first US top diplomat to visit Antarctica
From November 10 to 12 Secretary of State John Kerry will make history as the most senior US official to travel to Antarctica
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New U.S. ambassador to the Philippines sworn in
There is no one better qualified than Sung Kim to be our ambassador to the Philippines at this point in time US Secretary of State John Kerry says
US, Britain, and UN demand Yemen ceasefire within days
We cannot emphasize enough today the urgency of ending the violence in Yemen says US Secretary of State John Kerry
Fresh Syria talks end with no breakthroughs
Talks in Switzerland between Washington Moscow and Syria s neighbors ended within hours of starting with no breakthrough on halting the violence ravaging the war torn country
New Syria talks to open in Switzerland
With no let up in Syrian President Bashar al Assad s onslaught on eastern Aleppo the sides will look at how to revive the short lived ceasefire
World powers to try again for Syria ceasefire
UPDATED The meetings come after Syria was plunged into some of the worst violence it has seen as government forces backed by Russian airpower push a brutal assault on rebel held eastern Aleppo
Syria army advances in Aleppo after US drops Russia talks
3rd UPDATE US Secretary of State John Kerry insists Washington s decision to halt talks did not mean it was abandoning the pursuit of peace
Syria regime advances in Aleppo, MSF decries 'bloodbath'
Aleppo is also the focus of a new French led United Nations draft resolution calling for the cessation of hostilities
US threatens to end negotiations with Russia on Syria
A State Department spokesman says John Kerry told Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that plans to set up a joint US Russia military cell to target terrorist groups in Syria would also be put on hold
Maduro, Kerry meet in Colombia after peace deal signing
UPDATED The Maduro Kerry encounter in Cartagena which diplomatic sources said was brief took place on the sidelines of the historic Colombia peace deal signing
Russia, US spar at UN as air strikes pound Aleppo
UPDATED The UN Security Council met for tense crisis talks to try to revive the truce and chart a course toward ending the 5 year war in Syria that has killed 300 000 people
Fragile Syria truce tested by violence, US-Russia tensions
The ceasefire has been marred by a lack of humanitarian aid deliveries sporadic violence and increasing friction between Moscow and Washington
Syria opposition cautiously welcomes US-Russia truce plan
Turkey also backs the deal saying that it was essential that the fighting stop and aid start flowing from day one of the ceasefire
Syria opposition makes new push for transition
The opposition s proposal during one day talks in London comes as the world s chemical weapons watchdog said it is disturbed by the alleged use of toxic chemicals in the battleground city of Aleppo
US, Russia fail to reach Syria deal
Fresh round of crisis talks between Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the margins of the G20 summit in Hangzhou ends without agreement
Kerry says united with allies over South China Sea
The United States is united with its allies in upholding freedom of navigation rights in the South China Sea following a tribunal s decision on the contested waters Secretary of State John Kerry says
US, Russia move closer to new Syria ceasefire after talks
Moscow and Washington support opposite sides in the Syrian conflict which erupted in March 2011 after President Bashar al Assad unleashed a brutal crackdown against a pro democracy revolt
Kerry, Lavrov meet on Syria conflict
3rd UPDATE Successive rounds of international negotiations have failed to end a conflict that has killed more than 290 000 people and forced millions from their homes in more than 5 years
US summons PH envoy after Duterte called Goldberg 'bakla'
The US defends Ambassador Philip Goldberg whom President Rodrigo Duterte called bakla gay as one of our most senior US diplomats
After Kerry, Japan's top diplomat to visit PH
UPDATED Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida is set to meet with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr
Duterte on US Ambassador Goldberg: 'Buwisit ako diyan'
Kasi nag away kami ng ambassador niya yung ambassador yung bakla Putangina buwisit ako diyan the Philippine President says about US Ambassador Philip Goldberg
Turkey issues warrant for preacher Gulen over coup
US based preacher Fethullah Gulen strongly denies any involvement and the movement he leads insists it is a charitable network promoting tolerant Islam
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Kerry and Duterte discuss Paris climate agreement
Kerry explains aspects of the Paris climate deal to Duterte who says he is willing to follow the agreement as long as everything is fair says Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella
Kerry to Filipino youth: Lead ocean conservation efforts
US Secretary of State John Kerry calls on the Filipino youth to make a difference by leading the fight against threats to world s waters
Duterte assures Kerry: Talks with China will begin with Hague ruling
US Secretary of State John Kerry previously says he supports negotiations between Manila and Beijing on the West Philippine Sea dispute
US commits $32M for PH law enforcement training, services
President Rodrigo Duterte discusses with US Secretary of State John Kerry his war on illegal drugs among other topics during the official s courtesy call on the Philippine leader
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