White House cited human rights abuses as the reason for the decision. This week, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that the White House had issued a…
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Presidents Biden and Xi Agree on Détente
Virtual meeting builds no new “guardrails” around Taiwan issue. A virtual meeting occurred Monday between President Biden and China’s President Xi but no agreements were reached between the two major…
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U.S. Issues Sanctions Against Certain Ethiopians
The move is in response to human rights abuses. In response to human rights abuses committed as the country of Ethiopia endures a civil war, the United States…
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Presidents Biden and Xi to Hold Virtual Talks Monday
This is their third such meeting since President Biden assumed office. A wide range of topics is expected to be on the agenda for the virtual meeting on…
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Secretary of State Travels to South America
Secretary Blinken met with officials in Ecuador and Columbia. This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to South America for the first time in his position…
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President Biden to Travel to Connecticut
Will visit UConn’s Human Rights Center. The White House announced this week that President Biden would be traveling to Hartford, Connecticut, on Friday to promote aspects of his…
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Administration Imposes New Sanctions on Syria
Eight individuals and 10 entities have been blacklisted. The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday imposed fresh Syria-related sanctions on individuals and entities, increasing pressure on President…
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U.S. Sanctions Cuba Over Harsh Response to Protests
Sanctions would target senior officials. On Thursday, President Biden’s administration began imposing a range of new sanctions against Cuba. The action is intended to hold the government and…
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China Placed on Human Trafficking List
State Department report reviews four years of oppression. The State Department placed China on a small list of nations whose governments engage in a “policy or pattern” of…
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President and Mrs. Carter Celebrate 75th Anniversary
They still live in the same small town where they grew up. Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. At…
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