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May 17, 2022 at 9:04 pm

Will Turkey upend NATO expansion? US officials seek clarity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking an increasingly tough line against the NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden despite far less strident statements... Updated 12:17 am

May 17, 2022 at 7:43 am

US takes control of Afghan embassy, consulates in NY, CA

The United States has taken control of Afghanistan's embassy in Washington and the country's consulates in New York and California.

May 15, 2022 at 7:15 am

US set to remove 5 groups from foreign terrorism blacklist

The United States is poised to remove five extremist groups, all believed to be defunct, from its list of foreign terrorist organizations.

Maksym, 3, is photographed with his brother, Dmytro, 16, on top of a destroyed Russian tank, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, May 8, 2022. An interminable and unwinnable war in Europe? That’s what NATO leaders fear and are bracing for as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third month with little sign of a decisive military victory for either side, and no resolution in sight. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File) WX206 WX206

May 10, 2022 at 9:29 pm

US, Western Europe fret over uncertain Ukraine war endgame VIEW

Russia’s war in Ukraine is grinding into its third month with little sign of a decisive military victory for either side, and no resolution in...

May 9, 2022 at 11:18 am

AP Interview: Lithuania FM calls for regime change in Russia VIEW

Lithuania’s top diplomat says that removing Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle from power is the only way to protect the West and...

May 4, 2022 at 1:01 pm

Blinken tests positive for COVID; has mild symptoms

The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over...

May 3, 2022 at 6:38 am

State Dept.: Brittney Griner considered wrongfully detained

The State Department says it has determined WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia.

FILE – Joey and Paula Reed pose for a photo with a portrait of their son Marine veteran and Russian prisoner Trevor Reed at their home in Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) WX211 WX211

April 27, 2022 at 4:39 am

Russia releases US Marine vet in surprise prisoner exchange VIEW

Russia and the United States have exchanged prisoners.

April 24, 2022 at 8:31 pm

US promises more Ukraine aid, Biden announces veteran envoy VIEW

After a secrecy-shrouded visit to Ukraine's capital, U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is failing in its war aims and “Ukraine is succeeding.”.

April 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm

US, Cuba hold highest-level talks in four years

The United States and Cuba have held their highest-level diplomatic talks in four years after a severe disruption in ties during the Trump administration.