Diplomacy
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Rubio announces 10 Americans detained in Venezuela are 'on their way to freedom'
It is not clear when the Americans are expected to land back on U.S. soil, but Bukele stated that the released prisoners are on their way to El Salvador, where they will make a short stop before being sent on to their final destinations.
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RFK Jr., Rubio formally reject World Health Organization's expansion of power in pandemics
Proposed amendments to International Health Regulations "open the door to the kind of narrative management, propaganda, and censorship that we saw during the COVID pandemic," Kennedy says.
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Rubio tells US outposts to stay out of foreign elections without 'clear and compelling' US interests
The directive claims that U.S. consulates and embassies can still congratulate the winner of a foreign election, but should not criticize an election without approval from a senior official.
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U.S. diplomat's wife accused in British teen's traffic death was U.S. intelligence, attorney
Anne Sacoolas was until this week known only as wife of a U.S. diplomat.
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny sentenced to 2.5 years in prison by Russian court
The outspoken critic of the Kremlin says Russians will not be deterred by his sentence.
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Ex-Obama diplomat slams politicized appointments: 'I expected more from this administration'
Brett Bruen says that national security positions should not be filled based on past favors and connections.
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Biden State Department is reviewing Trump administration arms sales to UAE and Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the reviews are a standard part of a new administration
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In first phone call, Biden and Putin aim to extend arms treaty amid strained relations
Washington and Moscow in recent days have continued on an old footing, emphasizing respective critiques and sore points.
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Kremlin says U.S. interfered in Russian affairs by condemning harsh tactics over Navalny protests
The dispute was the second in less than a week, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as president.
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Moscow threatens 'reciprocity' over malfunctioning phone lines at New York consulate
The incident occurs while officials in Moscow speculate about Russia's place in the world under President Joe Biden.
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Twitter suspends Chinese Embassy account over tweet about sterilization of minority Uyghur women
The tweet reportedly said Uyghur women were no longer "baby-making machines."
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Pompeo declares China's policies toward Muslims, ethnic minorities 'genocide'
The Chinese Communist Party has committed crimes against humanity, Pompeo said.
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Trump administration plans to return Cuba to list for state-sponsored terrorism
Pompeo is expected to tie the decision to Cuba’s long-time harboring of U.S. fugitives.