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U.S. accuses Russia of ‘witch hunt’ against activist groups
Russian authorities seem to have launched a “witch hunt” against activist groups that is damaging the country’s path to democracy, a top US official said Thursday. Washington is concerned by an “unprecedented” wave of raids on at least 100 top Russian and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs), State Department spokesman Victoria…
U.S. officials warn Pakistan risks sanctions over Iran pipeline
Pakistan risks sparking US sanctions if it pursues its plans with Iran to build a $7.5 billion gas pipeline linking the two nations, a senior US official said in a renewed warning Monday. “We have serious concerns, if this project actually goes forward, that the Iran Sanctions Act would be…
U.S. delays award for Samira Ibrahim over alleged anti-Semitic remarks
In an embarrassing about-turn, the US Thursday said it would delay giving a prestigious award to an Egyptian activist to check reports she had made anti-American and anti-Semitic remarks. Samira Ibrahim was to have been honored Friday along with nine other women with the International Women of Courage Award at…
U.S. warns Iran over ‘provocative’ centrifuges at nuclear plant
The United States warned Iran Thursday that the installation of next-generation centrifuges at one of its main nuclear plants, as reported by the UN nuclear watchdog, would be a “provocative step.” The move “would be a further escalation and a continuing violation of Iran’s obligations under the relevant UN Security…
Russia pulls out of decade-old drug control agreement with U.S.
The United States on Wednesday criticized what it described as Russia’s “self-defeating” decision to pull out of a decade-old drug control agreement. “We are seeking more clarification from the Russian government at the moment with regard to what they see this covering. We obviously regret this decision,” State Department spokeswoman…
U.S. confirms three citizens killed in Algeria hostage drama
The United States confirmed Monday that three of its citizens were among the foreign workers who died last week in an attack by Islamist hostage-takers on an Algerian gas plant. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said seven more Americans survived the drama at the In Amenas site, and identified those…
U.S. trying to help families adopt Russian kids
Washington is trying to help hundreds of American families whose dreams of adopting a child from Russia are in limbo after the passage of a controversial Russian law, a top US official said Tuesday. Calling it “tragic” for the families and children involved, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said some…
Clinton returns to applause and a football helmet
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a standing ovation from her staff and an American football helmet to protect her from Washington’s hard knocks as she returned to work after a health scare. A month to the day since she was last seen on official duties when she flew back…
U.S. urges renewed Mideast peace effort in 2013
he United States Wednesday urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resume direct talks in 2013 and move toward peace. “As we turn the calendar to 2013… now is the time for leaders on both sides to display real leadership, to focus on the work that’s necessary to return to direct…
U.S. warns Egypt of return to ‘bad old days’ of Mubarak
The United States warned Tuesday there must be no return to the “bad old days” of the Mubarak era in Egypt, as the army there called for talks to resolve a crisis over a constitutional referendum. “We continue to have deep concerns about the situation in Egypt,” State Department spokeswoman…
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