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Kerry laments lack of Syria options in leaked audio

Kerry laments lack of Syria options in leaked audio
AFP | 10/01/2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES- Secretary of State John Kerry is frustrated that his diplomatic efforts to end Syria's civil war were not backed up by US military force, according to a recording leaked Friday. In the audio released by the New York Times, Kerry is heard lamenting to a group of Syrian...
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Kerry holds Saudi talks ahead of Syria, Libya meetings

Kerry holds Saudi talks ahead of Syria, Libya meetings
Dave Clark | 05/16/2016 | Politics
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, Dave Clark- US Secretary of State John Kerry held talks in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to secure its support ahead of a potential showdown with Russia at talks on the Syrian conflict. After his Saudi meetings, Kerry was due in Vienna which this week will host the international...
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Kerry holds 'frank' talks with Putin in bid to improve ties

Kerry holds 'frank' talks with Putin in bid to improve ties
Jo Biddle with Anna Smolchenko | 05/13/2015 | Politics
SOCHI, RUSSIA, Jo Biddle in Sochi with Anna Smolchenko in Moscow- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Secretary of State John Kerry held four hours of rare face-to-face talks on Tuesday as the two nations sought ways to cooperate after a sharp deterioration in relations. The highest level US...
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US seeking to get Assad to negotiate end to Syria war

US seeking to get Assad to negotiate end to Syria war
Jo Biddle and Sara Hussein | 03/16/2015 | News
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, Jo Biddle and Sara Hussein in Beirut- As the devastating war in Syria entered its fifth year Sunday, the US said it would have to negotiate with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as it seeks to "reignite" new peace talks. "Well, we have to negotiate in the end. We've...
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Kerry arrives in Saudi for key Gulf talks

Kerry arrives in Saudi for key Gulf talks
Jo Biddle | 03/05/2015 | Politics
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, Jo Biddle- US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia early Thursday for talks with Gulf allies on Middle East turmoil and the battle against jihadists. Kerry was to brief Gulf foreign ministers about his latest negotiations with Iran to seal...
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US, Iran have 'mutual interest' in defeating IS: Kerry

US, Iran have 'mutual interest' in defeating IS: Kerry
AFP | 02/26/2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES- The United States and Iran have a "mutual interest" in defeating the Islamic State group but the long-time foes are not cooperating to do so, Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday. "They are totally opposed to ISIL and they are in fact taking on and fighting and...
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'Irresponsible' not to aid Kurds in Kobane against IS: Kerry

'Irresponsible' not to aid Kurds in Kobane against IS: Kerry
AFP | 10/20/2014 | Politics
JAKARTA, INDONESIA- US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday it would have been "irresponsible" not to help Kurdish fighters battling jihadists for the Syrian border town of Kobane after Washington made its first arms drop to them. "It would be irresponsible of us, as well as morally very...
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Fears Gaza donors will fall short as Kerry heads to Egypt

Fears Gaza donors will fall short as Kerry heads to Egypt
AFP | 10/12/2014 | Politics
WASHINGTON, US- US Secretary of State John Kerry left for Cairo Saturday to back calls to aid the Gaza Strip, amid fears donors may fail to raise $4 billion needed to rebuild the Palestinian territory. Egypt will be the first step on a fresh whirlwind tour for the 70-year-old top US diplomat, who...
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Kerry seeks Cairo's support for 'war' on jihadists

Kerry seeks Cairo's support for 'war' on jihadists
Nicolas Revise | 09/14/2014 | News
CAIRO, Nicolas Revise- US Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday Egypt was on the frontline against "terrorism" after he met its leadership to garner support to fight Islamic State jihadists in Iraq and Syria. Egypt's formidable army is unlikely to take part in a military coalition against IS,...
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