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Secretary of State John Kerry warns Iran that time is running out on nuclear talks
The United States’ top diplomat warned Iran on Sunday that time is running out on nuclear negotiations between the Islamic republic and world powers. “This is not an endless process. … You can’t just talk for the sake of talking,” Secretary of State John Kerry told a news conference in…
John Kerry shows off to diplomats by speaking Norwegian
US Secretary of State John Kerry showed off more of his hidden language skills on Tuesday, revealing he still knew some Norwegian picked up as a boy when he spent a couple of years in Oslo. And he won praise from his Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide, who said after…
John Kerry no fan of Dennis Rodman the diplomat
Secretary of State John Kerry told CNN on Tuesday that he’s not exactly a fan of former Chicago Bulls player Dennis Rodman serving the U.S. in a diplomatic capacity when asked about the former Chicago Bulls player’s recent visit to North Korea. “I have great respect for Dennis Rodman as…
Egypt’s opposition leaders turn down invitation to meet with John Kerry
An Egyptian opposition head said he and colleague Mohamed ElBaradei have turned down invitations to meet Secretary of State John Kerry when he visits Cairo because of US pressure. Hamdeen Sabahi, a leader of the National Salvation Front (NSF), said late Thursday that he and ElBaradei objected to Washington’s call…
White House mulling ‘non-lethal’ aid to Syrian rebels: Washington Post
The White House is mulling a major shift in policy on war-torn Syria and could supply rebels with “non-lethal” aid such as body armor, armored vehicles and perhaps even military training, according to the Washington Post. Citing unidentified US and European officials, the newspaper also reported Tuesday that Washington could…
John Kerry hints at more aid for Syria rebels
More Western assistance for Syria’s rebels is in the works, according to Secretary of State John Kerry and the leaders he is meeting with at the outset of his nine-country trip through Europe and the Middle East. The crucial question for Syria’s opposition forces is whether that stepped-up aid… …
Kerry heads for Europe and Middle East for first trip as Secretary of State
America’s top diplomat John Kerry will begin on his first official trip as secretary of state on Sunday, a marathon get-acquainted tour of America’s closest allies in Europe and the Middle East. Kerry will visit the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and…
Kerry: I want to work for peace
John Kerry was publicly sworn in as secretary of state Wednesday, vowing to work for peace but pledging to do what is needed to stand up to “extremism, terrorism, chaos and evil.” “I am proud to take on this job because I want to work for peace and because the…
Massachusetts govenor taps aide to fill Kerry’s Senate seat
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick on Wednesday appointed his former chief of staff to temporarily fill the Senate seat held by John Kerry, who has been confirmed as incoming secretary of state. Patrick said he was “proud and delighted” to name William “Mo” Cowan to serve as interim senator until a…
Senate confirms Kerry as next secretary of state
The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Senator John Kerry as the next secretary of state, approving President Barack Obama’s pick to replace Hillary Clinton by a wide majority. The Senate voted 94-3 in favor of Kerry, after the chamber’s Foreign Relations Committee approved the nomination earlier in the day. His…
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