BBC NewsThe US has called for all sides to “step back and avoid any kind of provocations” amid heightened tensions in Ukraine’s Crimea region. Secretary of State John Kerry said…
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Israel Cut Land Offer by Half, Palestinian Ex-Negotiator Says – Businessweek
BusinessweekIsrael told the Palestinians it’s willing to withdraw from only 40 percent of the West Bank, a Palestinian official close to the peace talks said, indicating how far U.S. Secretary…
Russia says US proposing cooperation with Moscow over Ukraine – Reuters
ReutersMOSCOW Feb 27 (Reuters) – Russia said that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry proposed cooperation with Moscow to resolve the Ukraine crisis during a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister…
Europe and US Threaten Sanctions Over Kiev Bloodshed – New York Times
New York TimesThey also announced that the French, German and Polish foreign ministers would visit Kiev beforehand, to meet with members of the government and the opposition. Secretary of State…
Kerry Visits UAE For Talks On Syria – NewsChannel5.com
Kerry Visits UAE For Talks On SyriaNewsChannel5.comU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, is ushered by Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa before a meeting at the Foreign Ministry office in…
Kerry: Russia Enabling Syria’s Pursuit of Military Path – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the Syrian government is trying to win a military victory over the opposition, and that Russia is enabling President Bashar al-Assad…
Kerry Criticizes Russia for Enabling Syrian Regime – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalJAKARTA—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russia on Monday of enabling the Syrian regime’s stepped-up military campaign by providing President Bashar al-Assad with more arms, undercutting efforts…
Kerry: Climate change is a ‘fearsome weapon’ – Dallas Morning News
Dallas Morning NewsU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry takes a photo with a group of students before delivering a speech on climate change in Jakarta, Indonesia. Kerry warned the planet…
Kerry Implores Indonesia on Climate Change Peril – New York Times
New York TimesOn Sunday, Secretary of State John Kerry delivered remarks on climate change to an audience of students in Jakarta, Indonesia. He accused climate change deniers of burying their…
US, China promise improved cooperation on combating climate change – Fox News
Fox NewsBEIJING – The United States and China have promised to cooperate more closely in combatting climate change. In a joint statement issued after a visit by U.S. Secretary of…
John Kerry: Climate change as big a threat as terrorism, poverty, WMDs – CNN
CNN(CNN) — Saying that climate change ranks among the world’s most serious problems — such as disease outbreaks, poverty, terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — U.S.…
Kerry Burnishes His Green Badge in Asia Ahead of Keystone Call – Businessweek
BusinessweekU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will highlight the impact of global warming on Asian nations in a speech today in the world’s largest exporter of coal for power plants,…
Kerry presses China to ease Internet controls – The News International
The News InternationalBEIJING: US Secretary of State John Kerry said he urged Chinese leaders to support Press freedom and a free Internet. Speaking on Saturday after talks with Chinese leaders,…
John Kerry to urge climate action in Indonesia address – BBC News
BBC NewsUS Secretary of State John Kerry is to deliver a speech urging the global community to act against climate change, during a visit to Indonesia. He will make the…
Kerry in Indonesia, Will Urge More Action on Climate Change – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Indonesia, where he plans to make a major speech Sunday on climate change and its possible impact on Asia. The…
Chinese Ask Kerry to Help Tear Down a Firewall – New York Times
New York TimesBEIJING — A group of Chinese bloggers asked the United States to take up the cause of Internet freedom in an unusual meeting on Saturday with Secretary of…
US, China promise closer cooperation on climate change – Fox News
Fox NewsBEIJING – The United States and China promised Saturday to cooperate more closely in combatting climate change following a visit to Beijing by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.…
China to Further Pressure North Korea Over Nuclear Program – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalBEIJING—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday he received firm commitments from Chinese leaders to take additional steps to pressure North Korea over its nuclear program. Mr.…
In China, Kerry talks NKorea, regional tensions – Businessweek
BusinessweekBEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday appealed for China’s help in bringing a belligerent North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks but faced an uncertain…
US top diplomat in China amid North Korea, territorial tensions – BBC News
BBC NewsUS Secretary of State John Kerry has met China’s President Xi Jinping, in a visit expected to focus on North Korea and regional territorial tensions. Mr Kerry told reporters…
Kerry in China Seeking Help in Easing Tensions in N. Korea, Maritime Disputes – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Beijing for talks aimed at encouraging Chinese leaders to put more pressure on ally North Korea to end its nuclear…
China media: Kerry’s visit – BBC News
BBC NewsMedia are analysing Beijing-Washington ties as US Secretary of State John Kerry begins his China visit. Mr Kerry arrived in Beijing on Friday for a two-day visit “to reaffirm…
Kerry meets China’s Xi amid heightened Asia tensions – AFP
AFPBeijing — US Secretary of State John Kerry met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, as Washington’s security allies Tokyo and Manila fret over China’s far-reaching territorial claims. Kerry started…
Kerry In Beijing For Talks – RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Beijing for meetings with senior Chinese officials in an attempt to get help on bringing North Korea back to nuclear disarmament…
Chief PLO negotiator says “no progress in peace talks” – Al-Bawaba
Al-BawabaLivni and Erekat reportedly had a heated argument over the peace talks in Munich. Here, they are accompanied by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. (AFP/File). More >. Create alert…
Israel, US locked in spat over Kerry boycott remark – AFP
AFPJerusalem — Israel and Washington were at loggerheads on Sunday after senior Israeli figures attacked US Secretary of State John Kerry for warning of a growing boycott threat if peace…
Zarif Says Iran Ready for New Nuclear Deal After Kerry Meeting – Bloomberg
BloombergIran said it wants to strike a new, long-term nuclear deal with world powers when it returns to negotiations later this month. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian…
Ukraine unrest: Kerry to meet opposition at summit – BBC News
BBC NewsUS Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet top Ukrainian opposition leaders on the sidelines of a security summit in Munich, amid continuing unrest in the country.…
Kerry warns Syria of consequences on chemical weapons – The Daily Star
The Daily StarBERLIN: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad he could face consequences for failing to live up to international agreements on removing…
Texas Executes Mexican National Despite International Pressure – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaA Mexican national has been executed in Texas, despite appeals from the Mexican government and Secretary of State John Kerry. Edgar Tamayo was put to death late Wednesday…
Syria crisis: US hails opposition move to attend peace talks – BBC News
BBC NewsUS Secretary of State John Kerry has welcomed a decision by Syria’s main political opposition group to attend next week’s peace talks in Switzerland. His praise for the Syrian…
John Kerry urges Syria opposition to attend talks – BBC News
BBC NewsUS Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Syria’s opposition to join next week’s peace talks. The main political opposition group, the Syrian National Coalition, meets in Istanbul on…
Israel Defense Minister Apologizes for Calling Kerry ‘Messianic’ – Businessweek
BusinessweekIsraeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon apologized for criticizing U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s peace efforts after the Obama administration condemned his comments as “offensive and inappropriate.” “Israel and the…
Israeli minister brands John Kerry ‘messianic’; US calls remark ‘offensive’ – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comBy Paul Goldman and Henry Austin, NBC News. TEL AVIV, Israel — The state department shot back Tuesday after Israel’s defense minister branded Secretary of State John Kerry “messianic” just…
Russia Insists Iran Attends Syria Talks – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalPARIS—Secretary of State John Kerry publicly clashed with his Russian counterpart Monday over whether Iran—a major military backer of the regime of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad —should attend…