Tag: Diplomacy
US slams Iran-backed Yemen rebels for snubbing UN envoy
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration lashed out at Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Friday for refusing to meet with a senior U.N. official to...
Antonio Guterres lays out vision for second term as UN chief
UNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres laid out his vision for a second term as U.N. chief on Friday, calling for a “surge in...
Morocco recalls its ambassador to Germany as tensions rise
RABAT, Morocco — Morocco’s ambassador to Germany has been recalled to Rabat for “consultations," the Moroccan Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
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Estonia files protest over alleged Russian air violation
HELSINKI — Estonia filed a protest with Moscow after a Russian aircraft allegedly violated the air space of the NATO ally and European Union...
Somalia says it has resumed diplomatic ties with Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Somalia says it has resumed diplomatic ties with neighboring Kenya after severing relations late last year.
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Egyptian, Turkish officials end talks with no clear progress
CAIRO — With no clear progress, Egyptian and Turkish officials concluded Thursday two days of talks in Cairo aimed at resetting ties between the...
Blinken brings anti-graft message, old Russia foe to Ukraine
WASHINGTON — When Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Ukraine this week he’ll be carrying a tough anti-graft message and strong U.S. backing...
Lawyer: Iran diplomat will not appeal bomb plot conviction
BRUSSELS — An Iranian diplomat convicted of masterminding a thwarted bomb attack against an exiled Iranian opposition group in France has decided against appealing...
US, Japan, South Korea diplomats review North Korea strategy
LONDON — The United States, Japan and South Korea are plowing ahead with efforts to push North Korea back to nuclear negotiations despite the...
More than 200 NGOs call for UN arms embargo on Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS — More than 200 global organizations urged the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to impose an arms embargo on Myanmar, saying the...
