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Jill Biden to promote women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden will promote empowerment for women and young people, and attend Jordan's royal wedding, during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. The first lady was scheduled to depart Wednesday on a six-day trip that will also take her to...
United States returns 'Earth Monster' Olmec sculpture to Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico announced Friday that a huge 2,500-year-old Olmec stone sculpture has been returned from the United States. The almost six-foot-tall (two-meter) “Monster of the Earth” sculpture appears to represent the gaping maw of a monster that is big enough to...
Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are 'on pause'
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian rebel leader Pablo Beltran said on Monday that peace talks between his National Liberation Army and the government have been put “on pause” due to remarks made last week by President Gustavo Petro. Petro questioned whether members of the rebel...
Biden, India's Modi out to deepen their bonds, but geopolitical friendships have their limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has made it a mission for the U.S. to build friendships overseas — and the next few weeks will offer a vivid demonstration of the importance he's placing on a relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two are both scheduled...
No. 2 US diplomat Wendy Sherman to retire after decades in government service
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration’s number two diplomat is retiring after decades of U.S. government service. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will step down from the post this summer, having been involved in some of the most consequential, and controversial,...
Lula envoy meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy after comments that drew ire
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A special adviser to Brazil’s presidency on international affairs met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday following comments by his Brazilian counterpart that have drawn rebukes from Kyiv, the U.S. and Europe. Adviser Celso Amorim, who...
India's Modi to visit White House in June as Biden seeks stronger ties amid competition with China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House next month, courting an Indo-Pacific leader with whom he has sought stronger ties as the United States looks to blunt China's growing assertiveness in the region. Modi's visit...
US: 'tangible progress' in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that Armenia and Azerbaijan have made “tangible progress” in U.S.-hosted peace talks between the two former Soviet republics that have repeatedly clashed over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. The...
Sweden's king, queen visit Baltic neighbor Estonia
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia began a three-day state visit to Estonia Tuesday — their first official visit to the Baltic country in more than 30 years. Estonian President Alar Karis and his wife welcomed the Swedish king and queen at...
Colombia's Petro urges Spain to lead EU on climate change
MADRID (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro began a state visit to Spain on Wednesday to seek support for his peace plan for the South American country while urging for greater action against climate change from Europe. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greeted Petro and his...
