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New US envoy seeks better ties with Syria

The new US ambassador to Damascus, Robert Ford, presented his credentials to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on ...

Afghan parliament opening `significant milestone`: US

The United States welcomed the opening of the Afghan parliament Wednesday, calling it a "significant milestone," and ...

US urges Egypt to handle protests peacefully

The United States on Tuesday urged Egyptian authorities to handle protests peacefully after three people were killed ...

Clinton To Focus On Drug-related Violence In Mexico

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Mexico on Monday for talks expected to focus on the country`s ...

US warns travelers of violence in Tunisia

The United States warned Americans on Thursday about the risk of violence during semonstrations in Tunisia, advising ...

US meets with Israeli, Palestinian negotiators

US Middle East envoy George Mitchell met separately on Thursday with Israeli and Palestinian envoys as part of ...

N.Korea slams S.Korea`s rejection of talks

North Korea on Tuesday criticised South Korea`s rejection of its latest call for dialogue and insisted it is sincere ...

Hillary Clinton to meet Saudi King in New York

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will meet with Saudi Arabia\'s King Abdullah in New York Friday, where he is ...