Notable US Spies Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at some US citizens who have been convicted of spying against the United States. 1962 – Aldrich Ames, son of a CIA…
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Violence Against US Politicians and Diplomats Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s some background information about violence against US politicians and diplomats throughout history. January 30, 1835 – President Andrew Jackson is shot at by Richard Lawrence…
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Syrian Civil War Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at ongoing civil war in Syria. Bashar al-Assad has ruled Syria as president since July 2000. His father, Hafez al-Assad, ruled Syria from…
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Antony Blinken Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Birth date: April 16, 1962 Birth place: Yonkers, New York Birth name:…
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Detained Americans Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at some recent cases of foreign governments detaining US citizens. For information about missing Americans, see Robert Levinson Fast Facts or POW/MIA in…
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Iran Hostage Crisis Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, in which 52 US citizens were held captive for 444 days. 1978 – Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi’s…
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Anger erupts across Middle East over Gaza hospital blast as Biden travels to Israel | CNN
Gaza and Jerusalem CNN — Protests erupted across the Middle East following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital as Israeli and Palestinian officials traded accusations over who…
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Festivalgoers, children, soldiers: What we know about the people captured by Hamas | CNN
CNN — Hamas fighters are holding as many as 150 people hostage in locations across Gaza following their raids on southern Israel Saturday, Israel’s ambassador to the United…
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Taliban welcomes China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan in lavish ceremony | CNN
CNN — The Taliban has welcomed Zhao Sheng as China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan during a lavish ceremony held at the presidential palace in Kabul on Wednesday. China…
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Gabon’s military coup has overthrown a powerful political dynasty. Here’s what to know | CNN
CNN — A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president – whose family had held power for more than half…
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US increases pressure on Ukraine to do more to counter corruption | CNN Politics
CNN — The US is increasingly urging Ukraine to do more to combat governmental corruption, issuing several notices to Kyiv in the last few weeks indicating that certain…
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Biden’s pick for ambassador to Israel defends record on Iran | CNN Politics
CNN — President Joe Biden’s pick for ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, defended his record related to the Iran nuclear deal during his confirmation hearing…
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State Department advises all Americans overseas ‘to exercise increased caution’ in worldwide alert | CNN Politics
CNN — The US State Department on Thursday advised all US citizens worldwide “to exercise increased caution” due to “increased tensions in various locations around the world, the…
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China’s top diplomat to visit Washington this week | CNN Politics
CNN — China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Washington, DC, later this week, senior administration officials said Monday ahead of a potential meeting between Presidents Joe Biden…
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US aid to Israel and Ukraine: Here’s what’s in the $105 billion national security package Biden requested | CNN Politics
CNN — Weeks after the Biden administration laid out the details of a $105 billion national security package that includes funding for both Israel and Ukraine, Senate Majority…
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Nikki Haley Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and former Republican governor of South Carolina. Birth date: January…
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Possible deal to free American prisoners in Iran called for shuttle diplomacy — from hotel to hotel | CNN Politics
Washington CNN — Closing in on a deal to free five Americans detained in Iran, US and Iranian delegations gathered in separate hotels in Doha – within sight…
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US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger | CNN Politics
CNN — US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple…
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Niger soldiers claim President Mohamed Bazoum has been ousted, deepening coup fears | CNN
CNN — Men in military fatigues claimed to have taken power in Niger hours after President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly seized by members of the presidential guard on…
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China is erasing mention of its former foreign minister. But it still hasn’t said why | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — Five weeks ago, the world watched as China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing for high stakes…
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