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Editorial: Hard labor will be death sentence for Pa. man detained in Russia

The Biden administration’s continues to fail U.S. citizen and Oakmont resident Marc Fogel, who was convicted in Russia of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana. In June, a Russian court sentenced Fogel, 61, to 14 years’ imprisonment at a labor camp. On Wednesday, his family announced that he had…

Tribune News Service

U.S. announces new sanctions on Iran, even as it seeks a new nuclear deal

Thursday's announcement of new U.S. sanctions follows pressure from activists for the U.S. to support the protests, following the death of Mahsa Amini in custody of Iran's so-called morality police.

WEKU

‘The last thing we need is flare-ups’ over Northern Ireland, says US official

State department counsellor Derek Chollet calls for transatlantic unity and better UK-EU relations

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United States fell far short of refugee goal last fiscal year - Roll Call

The U.S. took in fewer than 26,000 refugees this past fiscal year, far short of the Biden administration’s stated goal, new data shows.

Roll Call

Washington Wants to ‘Deepen Diplomatic Ties’ with the Palestinians

The administration of US President Joe Biden confirmed that it is working to "deepen diplomatic relations" with the Palestinians amid discreet attempts to revive the two-state solution with Israel through negotiations between the two parties. US officials met with the Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hussein al-Sheikh, during…

Asharq Al-Awsat

She's a doctor. He was a limo driver. They pitched a $30m arms deal

NEW YORK: After falling out with his partner at a limousine company in the St. Louis suburbs, Martin Zlatev recently sought a lucrative new business opportunity: selling $30 million worth of rockets, grenade launchers and ammunition to the Ukrainian military.

Bangkok Post

US citizen, 85, flies out of Iran for medical care

Muscat (AFP) - An 85-year-old Iranian-American arrested in Tehran more than six years ago who is seeking urgent medical treatment has landed in Abu Dhabi, the State Department said Wednesday, with the United States pressing for the release of three other citizens.

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State Dept: Baquer Namazi Allowed to Leave Iran

Detained US citizen Baquer Namazi has been allowed to leave Iran and his son has been granted furlough from prison, a State Department spokesperson told AFP Wednesday, confirming their release. "Wrongfully detained US citizen Baquer Namazi has been permitted to depart Iran, and his son Siamak, also wrongfully detained, has…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Advocates call on Biden to support Iran protests as vigil held outside White House

Protests against hardline religous laws draw international support but tepid response in US

The Independent UK

Blinken speaks with Armenian, Azeri foreign ministers, underscores diplomacy -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint call with the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Tuesday, the State Department said, a week after the neighbors accused each other of violating a ceasefire that ended two days of warfare.

Reuters

Since the Taliban takeover, Afghans hoping to leave Afghanistan have few ways out

A year after the U.S. withdrawal, tens of thousands of applicants remain stuck in the backlog of the Special Immigrant Visa program, designed to help those who served the U.S. overseas.

WEKU

LA mayor's deputy being named to high-level US diplomatic post, sources say

WASHINGTON — A senior aide to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be appointed the first-ever U.S. State Department special envoy for linking local governments to national foreign policy, sources told the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times

Blinken to woo Latin America's new leftist leaders, reassert U.S. commitment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Latin America on Monday to reassert Washington's commitment to the region and meet with three new leftist leaders, amid concerns that neglect of the hemisphere has let China make economic inroads.

Reuters

Blinken holds call with Saudi foreign minister over Yemen truce

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Saturday with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss the imminent expiration of the U.N.-mediated truce in Yemen on Sunday, the State Department said.

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The Independent UK

Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans; US frees 2 prisoners

Venezuela’s government has freed seven Americans imprisoned in the South American country in exchange for the release of two nephews of President Nicholas Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years by the United States on drug smuggling convictions

The Independent UK

Biden uses $130M in frozen Egypt aid to help Pacific Islands

The Biden administration will pay for $130 million in new climate initiatives for Pacific Island nations by reallocating money that originally been earmarked for military assistance for Egypt

AFP

Blinken heads to Latin America to see new left-leaning leaders

Washington (AFP) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head next week to Colombia and Chile to forge ties with new left-leaning leaders elected in the historic US allies, the State Department announced Friday.

Reuters

Blinken to visit Colombia, Chile, Peru next week -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit Colombia, Chile and Peru on Oct. 3-7, the State Department said on Friday.

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Threats to water and biodiversity are linked. A new U.S. envoy role tackles them both

"The loss of nature and rising water insecurity are global health threats that must be confronted together," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Confirms Death of American Citizen in Iran’s Attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan

The United States Department of State has confirmed that an American citizen was killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on Wednesday that struck areas in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. “We can confirm that a US citizen was killed as a result of a rocket attack in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Calls on Israel to Investigate Death of Palestinian Boy

The US State Department is calling on Israel to open a “thorough” investigation into the mysterious death of a 7-year-old Palestinian boy who collapsed and died on Thursday, shortly after Israeli soldiers came to his home in the occupied West Bank. Relatives said Rayan Suleiman had no previous health problems…

The Independent UK

US calls on Israel to investigate death of Palestinian boy

The U.S. State Department has called on Israel to open a “thorough" investigation into the mysterious death of a 7-year-old Palestinian boy who collapsed and died shortly after Israeli soldiers came to his home in the occupied West Bank

Reuters

Palestinians say boy dies of heart failure during chase by Israeli troops

A Palestinian boy died of heart failure while being chased by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, his father said, an account disputed by the army while Washington voiced sorrow at the incident and encouraged an investigation.

Reuters

U.S. condemns North Korea's latest missile launches -State Dept

The U.S. State Department on Thursday condemned North Korea's latest launch of ballistic missiles, which came after the firing of two missiles a day earlier and one on Sunday.

ABC News

Antony Blinken suggests all countries set to join historic US-Pacific declaration, despite earlier Solomon Islands refusal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Pacific Island nations have agreed to a "new partnership" with the United States on day one of the leaders' summit and suggests all 12 countries are onboard to sign a historic US-Pacific declaration.

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