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U.S. condemns attack on consulate in Libya
WASHINGTON — The United States condemned an attack on its diplomatic mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi, amid reports it had been set on fire and targeted with rocket-propelled grenades. “We can confirm that our office in Benghazi, Libya has been attacked by a group of militants,” State Department…
Still time for diplomacy on Iran weapons: U.S.
WASHINGTON — Diplomacy can still solve the crisis over Iran’s suspect nuclear program, the United States said Wednesday, adding that it had relayed the message to close ally Israel. Tensions are taut between Israel and Iran amid threats by the Jewish state to attack nuclear facilities in the Islamic republic…
Syria opposition has guarantees on new leaders: U.S.
WASHINGTON — A new blueprint for political transition in Syria offers the opposition “ironclad guarantees” that President Bashar al-Assad will not be among the nation’s new leaders, a US official said Monday. Syrian opposition leaders were meeting in Cairo meanwhile to chart a common vision for their country torn apart…
U.S. concerned Egypt’s military clinging to power
WASHINGTON — The United States said Monday Egypt’s military appeared to be clinging to power after ruling generals declared sweeping new powers just after a pivotal presidential vote. “This is a critical moment in Egypt and the world is watching closely,” State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told a news conference.…
U.S. provides communications aid for Syria opponents
WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday acknowledged providing communications equipment and other forms of assistance to members of the “peaceful opposition” in Syria. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the aid is part of “non-lethal” assistance to Syrians living under President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, and part of a global…
U.S. concerned over Russia crackdown
WASHINGTON — The United States on Monday voiced concern after Russian police raided the homes of top protest leaders ahead of a planned mass rally in Moscow against President Vladimir Putin. “The United States is deeply concerned by the apparent harassment of Russian political opposition figures on the eve of…
U.S. fears new Syria massacre as helicopters hit towns
DAMASCUS — The United States voiced fears that Syria’s government is planning a new massacre, as regime helicopters fired on rebel stronghold towns and raging violence killed nearly 90 people on Monday. On the political front, the newly elected leader of Syria’s exiled opposition urged President Bashar al-Assad to hand…
U.S. fears for new massacre in Syria
The United States on Monday voiced concern that Syria’s government is planning a new massacre after accounts that tanks have approached the edge of the city of Al-Heffa. A spokesman for former UN secretary general Kofi Annan, who drafted a fledgling UN-Arab League peace plan, earlier warned that civilians were…
U.S. hopes for peaceful outcome in Nepal
WASHINGTON — The United States on Tuesday called for Nepal to resolve its political crisis peacefully after the major parties failed to agree on a new constitution, spelling crisis for the war-torn country. “We continue to call for this process to be peaceful. It has been peaceful so far,” State…
U.S. group to send 22 observers to Egypt’s election
WASHINGTON — The Atlanta-based Carter Center has the green light to send 22 observers to monitor Egypt’s presidential election next week, the US State Department said Thursday. “The Carter Center has received accreditation as one of the organizations that will witness the election by Egypt’s Supreme Presidential Election Commission,” State…
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