US Senate committee advances nomination of Jack Lew for ambassador to Israel
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday backed President Joe Biden's nomination of
2023-10-26 00:53
Key Republican says there's 'a lot of resistance' over Biden's nominee to be ambassador to Israel
Senate Republican Whip John Thune told CNN there is "a lot of resistance" to the nomination of Jack Lew to be the US ambassador to Israel, a sign that Democratic efforts to push for his quick confirmation could hit roadblocks in the chamber.
2023-10-17 06:53
French ambassador is being 'held hostage at the French embassy' in Niger, says Macron
The French ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats are "literally being held hostage at the French embassy," according to French president Emmanuel Macron.
2023-09-16 02:20
Taliban welcomes China's new ambassador to Afghanistan in lavish ceremony
The Taliban has welcomed Zhao Sheng as China's new ambassador to Afghanistan during a lavish ceremony held at the presidential palace in Kabul on Wednesday.
2023-09-14 14:47
Syrian Druze protesters condemn Assad at mass rally
A crowd in the city of Suweida, enraged by economic hardship, tears down a portrait of Syria's president.
2023-09-09 06:47
Niger orders French ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours
Niger's junta ordered the French ambassador in Niamey on Friday to leave the country within 48 hours, according to the Nigerien Foreign Ministry.
2023-08-26 12:49
US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger
US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple with the military takeover in that country.
2023-08-19 21:51
UN-Syria Bab al-Hawa aid delivery deal raises fears
A deal is reached to reopen a vital crossing, but aid groups warn it could be manipulated by Syria.
2023-08-10 17:58
Senate confirms slate of State Department nominees as Tuberville's military hold remains
The Senate confirmed a slate of high-profile State Department nominees late Thursday night, including ambassadors to Italy, Jordan, Georgia, the United Arab Emirates, Niger, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
2023-07-29 07:22
Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark
Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.
2023-07-25 08:19
Chinese hackers breached US ambassador to China's email account
China-based hackers breached the email account of US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns as part of a recent targeted intelligence-gathering campaign, three US officials familiar with the matter told CNN.
2023-07-21 22:54
Zelensky fires Ukrainian ambassador to the UK after 'sarcasm' comments
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his ambassador to the United Kingdom on Friday.
2023-07-21 19:26