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Harvard wants U.S. Marshals to…

08 Feb 2012

…Harvard lawyers say. A U.S. Marshals Service spokesman said his agency would follow orders from the court. A State Department official, meanwhile, declined comment, saying the department needs "a chance to review the situation." Reached… ...

Lawmakers suggest U.S. consider…

07 Feb 2012

…humanitarian assistance and increased international pressure. "We don't think more arms into Syria is the answer," State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland. "We think the answer is to get to a national democratic dialogue, for the violence… ...

US Influence Weakened in Latin America

07 Feb 2012

…hearing Tuesday on a number of the posts and give the State Department an ultimatum -- change some of its key policies…
…for re-election. The region's top post -- a State Department job that oversees the entire Western Hemisphere… ...

US Closes Embassy in Syria

US Closes Embassy in Syria

06 Feb 2012

…U.S. move so far after 11 months of a violent crackdown on dissent by President Bashar Assad's regime. The State Department warned last month it would close the embassy unless Assad's government stepped up its protection. It cited concerns… ...

Iran Conducts Exercises In Key Strait

Iran Conducts Exercises In Key Strait

04 Feb 2012

…Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told The Washington Post that Israel could attack Iran as early as April, May or June. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said Thursday that Washington believes "there is still time and space to pursue diplomacy… ...

Bradley Manning to Face Court Martial

Bradley Manning to Face Court Martial

03 Feb 2012

…Manning's computer and digital storage devices. His classified leaks included Afghanistan and Iraq war reports, State Department cables, Guantanamo detainee assessments and videos of US airstrikes. Manning's attorneys said at December's… ...

EXCLUSIVE: Wikileaks to move…

31 Jan 2012

…would be hosting his own talk show. A Russian television network has said they would air the program. The U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to FoxNews.com’s request for information on Sealand. Peter Carr, spokesman for the… ...

When will the West act against…

30 Jan 2012

…against Christians, Nadarkhani’s case garnered tremendous media coverage, including a statement from the U.S. State Department demanding that Iran halt his execution. The pressing urgency of Nadarkhani’s case cannot be overstated enough… ...

Workers Take Shelter at US Embassy

Workers Take Shelter at US Embassy

30 Jan 2012

…permission to leave Egypt," State Department spokesman Noel Clay told FOX…
…drawing a sharp rebuke from the State Department, which said it was "deeply…
…congressional leadership. A State Department official told The Washington… ...

Yemeni President Arrives In US

Yemeni President Arrives In US

29 Jan 2012

…headed to a New York City hotel, FOX News said. US State Department spokesman Noel Clay said, "We expect he will stay…
…to receive treatment at a New York hospital. The State Department confirmed this week that the Yemeni leader had been… ...

Yemeni President Heads to US

Yemeni President Heads to US

28 Jan 2012

…bombing at the presidential palace last June, and he is scheduled to receive treatment at a New York hospital. The US State Department confirmed this week that the Yemeni leader had been granted a visa for purely medical reasons, adding that Washington… ...

D.C. lobbyists cut ties with…

28 Jan 2012

…Secretary Ray LaHood , from leaving the country. As the State Department intervened, the D.C. lobbying firm that represented…
…struggling to get the Egyptian government to ease off. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Friday that the… ...

Embattled Yemeni President Saleh…

28 Jan 2012

…neighbor Oman . The U.S. State Department signed off on his U.S. visit…
…to replace Saleh. A U.S. State Department spokeswoman said Saleh's absence…
…This is a medical visit," State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland… ...

Sam LaHood Could Face Jail in Egypt

Sam LaHood Could Face Jail in Egypt

27 Jan 2012

…and foreign rights groups in late December, including at least two American ones, drawing a sharp rebuke from the State Department, which said it was "deeply concerned" by the actions. The raids, part of an investigation into alleged illicit… ...

Egypt Bans Travel for US Official's Son

Egypt Bans Travel for US Official's Son

27 Jan 2012

…organizations can play in civil society," according to State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland on Thursday. The ban…
…this has done nothing to calm those concerns." The State Department's top human rights official, Michael Posner… ...

State Department urges Egypt to…

26 Jan 2012

…situation escalated when it emerged that the Egyptian government has created what was described as a "no-exit list." State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said top officials -- including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- have gotten involved… ...

The message we need to send Iran

26 Jan 2012

…without justification, the State Department continues to maintain that MEK…
…administration initially added MEK to the State Department’s blacklist in 1997 as part of…
…affiliation. It shames the State Department designation process that has… ...

Lawmakers spar over path forward…

25 Jan 2012

…benefits or not." The committee also summoned a State Department official to explain the new delay - after it had…
…route, which the governor says will be easy. "The State Department had already approved the route that was much more… ...

Transportation Secretary Ray…

25 Jan 2012

…happen in short order, because there’s just not been any signs of positive progress since the initial raids,” he said. Sam LaHood used to work as a press officer in the State Department . ...

Report: Egypt Detains Ray LaHood's Son

Report: Egypt Detains Ray LaHood's Son

25 Jan 2012

…Craner told Politico. Without naming LaHood, a State Department official confirmed that "several US citizens and…
…two American ones, drawing a sharp rebuke from the State Department, which said it was "deeply concerned" by the actions… ...

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Should towns manage their own power?

Should towns manage their own power?

Thousands of Massachusetts residents continue without power. However, in towns that provide their own municipal electric company like Mansfield, only 100 total residents lost power.

Tue, 1 Nov 2011
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“…to certainly -- Scott we talked. To be us State Department today also letting -- other about forty. Just 45 unit -- electric company in a date and ask you in May -- …”

Libyan Dictator Moammar Gadhafi dead

Libyan Dictator Moammar Gadhafi dead

GRAPHIC VIDEOS / IMAGE - Deposed despot Moamar Ghadafi was killed Thursday by a shot to the head after being caught in a crossfire between his supporters and rebel fighters, Libya's interim prime minister said.

Thu, 20 Oct 2011
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“…the news that are more and more market Duffy is dead US State Department won't confirm this is yet but we do know. The rubble for to topple a hometown of our earlier this morning. It …”

US Disrupts Iran-Tied Terror Plot

US Disrupts Iran-Tied Terror Plot

The Obama administration accused Iranian government agents Tuesday of plotting to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in the United States and immediately used the thwarted plot to ratchet up sanctions and recruit international allies to try to further isolate Tehran.

Tue, 11 Oct 2011
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“…here indeed had they been around when this nation took place the State Department in tandem. Reached out directly. Quickly when He and imposed the sanctions and to play and clearly there was a 12 punch …”

Obama sets guidelines for 9/11 memorials

Obama sets guidelines for 9/11 memorials

A week from Sunday is the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Memorials are planned at several sites and the Obama administration has some very specific ideas about how those memorials should be conducted.

Wed, 31 Aug 2011
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“…However what our -- scrutiny of awarding. The State Department -- talking points are not unusual that they reinforce the idea that those under the threat of terror and mean remain vigilant …”

Crisis in Libya: Journalists released

Crisis in Libya: Journalists released

Freed after more than a month in captivity, Boston-based writer James Foley was released by the Libyan government Wednesday. The Rochester, N.H., native was one of four journalists taken into custody on April 5 by forces loyal to Libyan leader, Moamar Gaddafi.

Thu, 19 May 2011
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“…was that in this important -- Innumerable people -- global poll the State Department. . And track trends and unbelievable and -- and thousands of people rates and that we -- …”

Boston steps up security

Boston steps up security

While Osama bin Laden is gone, security officials both at the federal and local level are not breathing any easier. From airports to subways and trains, security measures are being tightened.

Mon, 2 May 2011
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“…dirty -- here on time. However following bin Laden's -- the US State Department issued a travel alert for American leaving the country. All US embassies worldwide are on high alert presented -- a teen who …”