Michele Kelemen

Michele Kelemen appears in the following:

Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Marks A Year On The Job At State Department

Friday, April 26, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is marking a year in office, speaking to his employees about what he calls the "ethos" of the department.

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Iran Foreign Minister Proposes Prisoner Swap With U.S.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Iran's foreign minister is proposing a prisoner swap and cooperation with the U.S. on Afghanistan and Iraq. But he says the U.S. pressure campaign won't bring Iran to its knees.

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U.N. Resolution On Sexual Violence Watered Down Due To U.S. Opposition

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

United Nations diplomats watered down a resolution condemning sexual violence in conflicts, because the Trump administration opposed language about sexual and reproductive health care for survivors.

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Trump Administration Sends Warning To Countries That Continue To Import Oil From Iran

Monday, April 22, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning countries they could face U.S. sanctions unless they stop importing oil from Iran.

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Pompeo: No More Sanctions Waivers For Iranian Oil Importers

Monday, April 22, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announces an end to sanctions waivers it has granted countries that import Iranian oil, such as Japan and Turkey.

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Former Diplomats Reflect On Impact Of WikiLeaks Release Of Diplomatic Cables In 2010

Friday, April 12, 2019

Nearly a decade after WikiLeaks published thousands of diplomatic cables, one former ambassador describes it as "the toxic gift that keeps on giving." Diplomats spent years rebuilding trust with other governments.

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Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Defends Aid Cuts To Central America

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was back on the Hill Wednesday, defending budget cuts, including to Central America. He says aid is on pause until countries do more to stop migration.

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Trump Welcomes Egypt's President To White House Amid Worry From Human Rights Groups

Tuesday, April 09, 2019

President Trump hosts the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, whose government has a track record of killing or jailing thousands in an ongoing crackdown. The U.S. has been a major backer of him.

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Trump Administration Designates Part Of Iran's Military As Foreign Terrorist Group

Monday, April 08, 2019

The U.S. moved to list the Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corp as a terrorist group — an escalation of anti-Iran moves that critics say could leave U.S. forces vulnerable to other country's listings.

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NATO Members Commemorate 70 Years Of Alliance

Thursday, April 04, 2019

NATO foreign ministers are gathered in Washington this week to mark the organization's 70th year. The head of NATO is appealing for trans-Atlantic unity at a time of tension.

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Lawmakers Still Waiting Official Word About Trump's Aid Cuts To Central America

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

The State Department says it's carrying out President Trump's order to cut aid to Central America. But lawmakers say they're still waiting for details on a policy announced in a tweet.

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Attack Victim Presses U.S. To Suspend Military Sales To Egypt

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

More than three years ago, the Egyptian military, using U.S.-made helicopters, mistakenly attacked a group of tourists — killing 12 people and wounding an American woman.

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Trump Vows To Keep Pressure On Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

"Russia has to get out" of Venezuela. That's the message President Trump is sending today after a Russian military contingent arrived, raising the stakes in this conflict and complicating U.S. policy.

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Evaluating Agent Orange Cleanup In Vietnam

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

The U.S. Institute of Peace brings together experts from Vietnam and the U.S. For the U.S., it has meant hundreds of millions of dollars cleaning up former air bases where agent orange was stored.

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ISIS Loses Last Toe-Hold In Syria, But Remains A Threat In The Region

Monday, March 25, 2019

ISIS lost its last hold in Syria over the weekend. The Trump administration calls this a critical milestone in the effort to defeat the extremist group but says ISIS remains a threat in the region.

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Pompeo Announces Tightening Of Cuba Embargo

Monday, March 04, 2019

The secretary of state said the administration must hold Cuba accountable for the property Havana seized in the wake of the 1959 communist revolution.

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U.S.-North Korea Summit Could Lead To Creation Of 'Liaison Offices'

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

A possible outcome of this week's U.S.-North Korea summit would be an exchange of liaison offices. These diplomatic posts are more limited than embassies. It would mark a step toward more normal ties.

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Controversial Past Comes Back To Haunt Elliott Abrams At House Hearing

Thursday, February 14, 2019

The Trump administration's point man on Venezuela was convicted of misleading Congress during the Iran-Contra affair. Abrams' past came up during a House hearing on Venezuela's political crisis.

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Trump Addresses Anti-ISIS Coalition, Explains U.S. Withdrawal From Syria

Wednesday, February 06, 2019

President Trump addressed the Defeat ISIS coalition at the State Department on Wednesday, reassuring them the U.S. remains committed to the fight despite his decision to withdraw troops from Syria.

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It's Unclear How Humanitarian Aid Will Get To Those Who Need It In Venezuela

Monday, February 04, 2019

The U.S. says it's sending tons of humanitarian and medical aid to Venezuela's borders. The big question: will it make it to the people in need or will criminal groups and Venezuela's military get it?

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