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Africa: Press watchdog urges John Kerry to discuss press freedom

Addis Ababa - An international press freedom group is calling on U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to speak out on behalf of press freedom when he meets with leaders in Africa this week.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan

John Kerry fighting a different Cold War as Arctic Council meets

Kiruna - Secretary of State John Kerry was engaged in a different type of Cold War last week as he met with representatives of nations bordering the Arctic at the conclusion of Sweden’s two year chairmanship of the Arctic Council.

In the Media by Robert Myles - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Israel stalls on renewing talks after Arab League proposals

Jerusalem - Israeli officials often claim support for peace talks but blame the Palestinian Authority for failure of talks to begin. However, a late April peace proposal from the Arab League has failed so far to gain Israeli acceptance.

In the Media by Ken Hanly - 2 comments

Kerry criticizes Hezbollah over 1983 US embassy bombing

On the 30th anniversary of the Hezbollah bombing of the US embassy in Beirut back in 1983 John Kerry has taken the occasion to criticize the militia.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

John Kerry: Prospect of a Palestinian state fading

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has told Congress that time is running out when it comes to the establishment of a national state for the Palestinians.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

John Kerry calls upon North Korea to join talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has called upon the leadership of North Korea asking them to "come to the table in a responsible way."

In the Media by Paul Iddon

Kerry to China — Use your influence to calm North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to urge Beijing upon an upcoming visit to utilize its influence over North Korea in order to persuade it to stop racketing up tensions in the region.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

John Kerry's shuttle diplomacy to diffuse global tensions

Jerusalem - With threats from North Korea, tensions in the Middle East, the crisis in Syria, US Secretary of State John Kerry is on a follow up trip to Istanbul, Jerusalem, Ramalah, London, Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing. What he can accomplish remains to be seen.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 15 comments

Op-Ed: Afghanistan — What's next? Kerry visit and Taliban peace talks

Kabul - If the timetable is followed, NATO troops will be out of Afghanistan in 21 months. The 11-year war has been costly in lives and money. In the search of declaring some sort of victory, efforts are underway for peace talks with the Taliban. What's next?

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 6 comments

Op-Ed: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry wrong on Syrian intervention

US Secretary of State John Kerry attempted an intervention in Syria's civil war through the Iraqi government, continuing a disturbing trend of American militaristic imperialism.

In the Media by Michael Krebs