Tag: John Kerry

Toner said for now State not sure what might happen next if U.S. determines Russia violated the resolution. (Russian Defence Ministry Press Service photo via AP)

National Security

State Dept.: Russia may have violated UN rules on Iran

Pete Kasperowicz · August 16, 2016 7:58 pm

"Iran has increased its defense budget by $1.7 billion — exactly the same amount as the U.S. settlement payment," the lawmakers' letter said. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Senators: Iran war budget increased by ‘exactly the same amount’ as ransom payment

Joel Gehrke · August 9, 2016 6:45 pm

The U.S. government has picked up the pace of Syrian refugee admissions. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

U.S. could exceed goal of 10K Syrian refugees

Washington Examiner · August 5, 2016 8:41 pm

President George W. Bush plays volleyball with Misty May-Treanor as he visits the practice of the U.S. beach volleyball team at the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

PHOTOS: Presidents at the Olympics

Maria Biery · August 5, 2016 7:53 pm

U.S. has now taken in about 80 percent of the 10,000 Syrian refugees it has vowed to accept. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

National Security

Kerry: U.S. has taken in 8,000 Syrian refugees

Pete Kasperowicz · August 4, 2016 10:24 pm

Kerry Says $400 Million Iran Story Is Not New

Jenna Lifhits · August 4, 2016 9:47 pm

2015 Flashback: State Claimed No ‘Big Suitcase Full of Cash’ in Iran Deal

Jeryl Bier · August 3, 2016 8:27 pm

Khamenei's complaints are a threat to pull out of the nuclear deal, Republican critic says. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

National Security

Pompeo: Ayatollah wants Obama to be ‘agent of Iranian Chamber of Commerce’

Joel Gehrke · August 2, 2016 10:20 pm

Five other U.S. dignitaries will attend Friday's opening ceremony at the Summer Olympics in Brazil. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Kerry leads U.S. delegation to Rio Olympics

Nicole Duran · August 2, 2016 7:45 pm

Talks on a political transition away from Syrian President Bashar Assad have stalled between Russia and the United States. (SANA via AP)

State downplays Syria fail: ‘It was not a deadline’

Pete Kasperowicz · August 2, 2016 7:02 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry tweeted on Tuesday that he's been practicing his soccer skills. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Kerry recycles old soccer tweet for Rio games

Pete Kasperowicz · August 2, 2016 5:27 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry said ongoing fighting in Syria has made it "impossible" to sit down and negotiate, and said the last several months have been filled with unsuccessful efforts to enforce the cease-fire despite Russia's ongoing military action there. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

National Security

Kerry fumes after Russia ignores his Syria deadline

Pete Kasperowicz · August 1, 2016 8:03 pm