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September 23, 2019

James Carafano: China bears watching — even at the UN

If China is allowed to run wild at the U.N., only Beijing will benefit.

September 22, 2019

Pompeo hopes government can 'get to the bottom' of any possible Biden wrongdoing

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he hopes the government is able to "get to the bottom" of any potential wrongdoing committed by former Vice President Joe Biden in relation to Ukraine, during an interview on "Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Sunday" this week. 

September 21, 2019

State Department hits Russia over jailing of Jehovah's Witnesses for 'peaceful religious practice'

State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus condemned Russia on Twitter for jailing six Jehovah's Witnesses for 'peaceful religious practice.' 

September 20, 2019

‘Sonic weapon’ used on diplomats in Cuba may have been pesticide, study finds

The mysterious high-pitched buzzing sound associated with the so-called "sonic attacks" on nearly 40 U.S. and Canadian diplomats living in Cuba may have been caused by a neurotoxic agent used to kill mosquitoes, a new study commissioned by the Canadian government claims. 

September 19, 2019

State Department expels two Cuban diplomats in the midst of UN General Assembly, restricts travel of remaining Cuban mission to Manhattan

The State Department Thursday expelled two members of Cuba’s mission to the United Nations and forbid the remaining members from leaving Manhattan.

September 19, 2019

Pompeo announces US to rescind $160 million in aid to Afghanistan, cites government corruption

Washington is rescinding $160 million directed to Afghanistan, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Thursday, citing unacceptable levels of corruption in the Afghan government.

September 18, 2019

US bomb-sniffing dogs die from neglect in Jordan despite warnings, inspector general probe finds

At least 10 highly skilled explosive detection canines (EDCs) sent by the U.S. to Jordan have died from negligence and poor treatment between 2008 and 2016, and two more since then, while dozens of others live in "unhealthy conditions," a State Department Inspector General report revealed last week.

September 18, 2019

Saudi oil attacks an 'act of war' by Iran, not Yemen rebels, Pompeo claims

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described the weekend bombing on Saudi oil facilities as an "act of war" and that they were an "Iranian attack" on one of the world's largest oil processing facilities.

September 14, 2019

Pompeo accuses Iran of 'unprecedented attack' after drones hit Saudi oil facilities

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the international community to join him Saturday in condemning Iran for drone attacks on two Saudi oil facilities, which he described as "an unprecedented attack on the world’s energy supply."

September 12, 2019

Knives were out for Bolton at all levels, from Mulvaney aide on up

The departure of national security adviser John Bolton this week was the culmination of months of sharp-elbowed conflicts between the foreign policy hawk and officials at all levels of the administration -- with sources revealing even a quietly influential aide to the White House chief of staff was lobbying for his ouster.