Shinzo Abe was shot while giving a speech. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on Friday during a campaign speech in the city of Nara. Japan’s…
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Secretary Blinken Attending G-20 This Week
Says he will not be meeting with the Russian representative. Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Wednesday for a meeting with foreign ministers from the Group of 20…
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President Biden to Meet with President Obrador
Food security, climate, energy, and immigration will be discussed. The White House announced this week, and Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard has confirmed, that President Joe Biden will…
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U.S. Sending Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
Secretary Blinken says aid in response to earthquake last week. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday that the United States will provide nearly $55 million to Afghanistan…
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International Religious Freedom Report Released
Secretary Blinken highlights issues in Pakistan. The State Department recently released its 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom which tracks information from nearly 200 countries. This report to…
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President Hosts Sweden and Finland Leaders
Both nations have submitted applications to join NATO. On Thursday, President Joe Biden will welcome the Prime Minister of Sweden and the President of Finland to the White…
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Legislation Would Designate Russia State Sponsor of Terrorism
Senator says the Russian president has earned the designation. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced a resolution Tuesday to officially designate Russia…
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Senate Vote Opposes Iran Nuclear Deal
Also votes to retain economic sanctions. The Senate has passed a non-binding resolution against returning to the original nuclear agreement with Iran. A bipartisan super-majority voted to endorse a…
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Secretary Blinken Remarks on World Press Freedom Day
Marks first in-person event at Foreign Press Center since 2020. Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken delivered remarks to the press at the Foreign Press Center on Tuesday,…
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Secretary Blinken Says Iran Nuclear Threat Escalating
Warns the Middle Eastern nation is weeks away from a weapon. In testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Iran is…
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