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
Molotov cocktails thrown at Cuban embassy in Washington, minister says
(Reuters) -An assailant attacked the Cuban embassy in Washington with two Molotov cocktails on Sunday night, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno
2023-09-26 09:22
US officials investigating after Molotov cocktail thrown at Cuban Embassy in Washington
An investigation is underway after at least one Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC, Sunday night, though US officials say no one was hurt in the incident nor was significant damage done to the diplomatic outpost.
2023-09-26 06:52
Ronaldo's visit to Iran sparks wild scenes as fans chase team bus
Football fans in Tehran celebrate a rare chance to see an international sports superstar at close range.
2023-09-19 21:55
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
Contaminated sardines leave Irish man in hospital
A 32-year-old woman dies and another 12 in hospital after eating sardines in a Bordeaux restaurant.
2023-09-14 01:23
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
St Kitts and Nevis country profile
Provides an overview of St Kitts and Nevis, including key facts about this Caribbean nation.
2023-08-25 21:52
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
Sweden steps up security at embassies over threats - foreign minister
STOCKHOLM Sweden has ramped up security at embassies and other missions due to an incease in threats against
2023-08-18 20:21