Tag: State Department

Kerry concedes: Terrorism is a bigger threat than climate change

Energy and Environment

Kerry concedes: Terrorism is a bigger threat than climate change

Pete Kasperowicz · June 17, 2016 4:01 am

Following 400,000 deaths during the five-year war, the diplomats say it is time for "a judicious use of stand-off and air weapons, which would undergird and drive a more focused and hard-nosed U.S.-led diplomatic process." (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

50 U.S. diplomats sign letter telling Obama to go big in Syria

Anna Giaritelli · June 17, 2016 2:08 am

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he intends to pursue the case until the assets are designated to Iran. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

National Security

Iran sues U.S. in international court

Diana Stancy Correll · June 16, 2016 9:27 pm

State Dept. ‘shocked and appalled’ at British MP murder

State Dept. ‘shocked and appalled’ at British MP murder

Pete Kasperowicz · June 16, 2016 7:19 pm

The plan to admit 10,000 refugees, which President Obama proposed in September, has been met with contempt from Republican lawmakers who claim accepting these refugees is a threat to national security. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

National Security

U.S. admits 4,000 Syrian refugees

Gabriella Ciuffetelli · June 15, 2016 8:28 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry warned that corruption is robbing governments around the globe of the money they should be collecting for themselves. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)

Kerry: ‘Hard-earned revenue’ being stolen from world governments

Pete Kasperowicz · June 15, 2016 7:38 pm

Posey circulated a letter Wednesday demanding Attorney General Loretta Lynch make the appointment. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

GOP lawmakers renewing push for Clinton independent counsel

Rudy Takala · June 15, 2016 6:57 pm

The United States remains as the world's largest single financial contributor to global demining efforts. (Syrian Center for Demining and Rehabilitation via AP)

National Security

State Dept. provides $10.8 million to help demine Iraq

Gabriella Ciuffetelli · June 15, 2016 5:08 pm

Along with China, Russia is a top origin point of cyberattacks against the United States. (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel)

National Security

State Dept.: ‘Deeply concerning’ if Russia hacked DNC

Pete Kasperowicz · June 14, 2016 7:42 pm

Judge denied a request from Pagliano's legal team to prevent Judicial Watch from filming the deposition. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Judge refuses to release Clinton IT aide’s immunity deal due to ‘criminal investigation’

Sarah Bedford · June 14, 2016 4:20 pm

"Omar Mateen was employed by G4S at a residential community in South Florida and was off-duty at the time of the incident," G4S said in a statement. (AP Photo)

Orlando shooter worked for DHS, State contractor

Anna Giaritelli · June 13, 2016 11:05 pm

"But we have no records of any meeting with this gentleman and any State Department policy officials whatsoever," Mark Toner said about Seddique Mateen. (AP Photo)

National Security

State Dept. has ‘no records’ of meeting Orlando shooter’s father

Pete Kasperowicz · June 13, 2016 6:56 pm