John Kerry edges out Hillary Clinton in US diplo-miles race
Hillary Clinton often boasts of her record globetrotting mileage as US secretary of state, but she has been bested by an even more frequent flier: her successor John Kerry, officials said Monday.
Dec 08, 2015, 04:52 AM ISTJohn Kerry warns Israel about collapse of Palestinian Authority
US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Saturday about the consequences of any collapse of the Palestinian Authority, saying it would be a threat to Israel.
Dec 06, 2015, 06:03 AM ISTJohn Kerry says deal to end Cyprus division `within reach`
"In recent months it has become clear that the ground really is shifting. And tangible progress is being made," Kerry said after separate talks with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders.
Dec 04, 2015, 00:46 AM ISTNATO invites Montenegro to join, angering Russia
NATO on Wednesday invited Montenegro to become the 29th member of the US-led military alliance, defying Russia's warnings it would have to respond to what it branded a threat to its security.
Dec 02, 2015, 21:40 PM ISTPalestinian stabs Israeli in West Bank, is shot dead
A Palestinian stabbed an Israeli in the neck in the southern West Bank on Wednesday and was shot dead by forces at the scene, the Army and a hospital said.
Nov 25, 2015, 21:46 PM ISTJohn Kerry condemns Palestinian attacks as 'acts of terrorism'
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday described a wave of Palestinian knife and car-ramming attacks as "acts of terrorism" that must be condemned as he held talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on how to end the violence.
Nov 25, 2015, 10:36 AM ISTUS calls for accelerating action to defeat Islamic State
Obama has taken additional steps, which he said, "can't talk about it. "
Nov 24, 2015, 00:09 AM ISTUS trying to speed up efforts to defeat Islamic State: Kerry
Secretary of State John Kerry says the US wants to destroy the Islamic State "rapidly".
Nov 23, 2015, 20:05 PM ISTJohn Kerry in Abu Dhabi for talks on Syria peace plan
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday to meet his Emirati counterparts on efforts to build a Syrian opposition coalition to lead peace talks with the Damascus regime.
Nov 23, 2015, 13:59 PM ISTIndia hits out at Kerry for terming it a 'challenge' at Paris meet
Terming Kerry's comments as "unwarranted and unfair", India also blamed the "attitude" of some of the developed countries for the problem of climate change.
Nov 22, 2015, 15:50 PM ISTObama administration assures governors on refugee vetting
The administration is countering that the vetting process is thorough and can take nearly three years. President Barack Obama has said the US will remain a welcoming place for refugees from around the world.
Nov 22, 2015, 08:30 AM ISTKerry to call for calm in Israel and West Bank
The situation with the Palestinian leadership is even less promising, and Kerry's talks with Abbas will focus on how "to prevent the Palestinian authority from collapsing."
Nov 22, 2015, 04:10 AM ISTIt's for India and Pakistan to address Kashmir issue: US
Expressing concern over violence on the line of control, State Department Spokesman John Kirby said both India and Pakistan should resume dialogue to address their issues.
Nov 20, 2015, 04:25 AM ISTPak army chief Raheel Sharif rakes up Kashmir issue with John Kerry
Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif raked up the Kashmir issue in his meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry.
Nov 19, 2015, 03:02 AM ISTJohn Kerry says ceasefire in Syria potentially weeks away
Saudi Arabia is expected to host a meeting of Syrian opposition figures by mid-December.
Nov 17, 2015, 21:09 PM ISTParis attacks fallout: France strikes IS, global resolve against jihadists intensifies
The IS group which operates out of Iraq and Syria claimed responsibility for downing the airliner as well as a bombing in Beirut last week.
Nov 17, 2015, 20:36 PM ISTChances for Syria diplomacy depend on military balance: John Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged nations gathering for Syria peace talks to show flexibility and said the chances of a diplomatic solution hinged in part on the military balance.
Nov 13, 2015, 08:08 AM ISTKerry tells UN two-state solution 'not impossible dream'
US Secretary of State John Kerry has told an Israeli gathering at the UN that a two-state solution in the Middle East was "not an impossible dream" but would require courage.
Nov 12, 2015, 11:04 AM ISTUS hails Myanmar vote as 'important step forward'
Millions of people cast their ballots for the first time in a quarter of a century.
Nov 09, 2015, 10:55 AM ISTJohn Kerry congratulates people of Myanmar on historic election
"The US congratulates the people of Burma (Myanmar) on the November 8 election and commends all of the people and institutions in the country who worked together to hold a peaceful and historic poll," he said in a statement Sunday.
Nov 09, 2015, 08:21 AM IST