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Kerry asks France for Syria chem weapons info

Agence France-PresseJune 6, 2013 07:28

US Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday he had asked his French counterpart Laurent Fabius to share evidence of Syria's apparent use of chemical weapons against rebel forces. "I asked him... whether he could send us the information that shows us the chain of custody of that evidence, so we know precisely where it came from," Kerry said on the sidelines of an Organization of American States meeting.

Analysis: Kerry pushing for Middle East peace, but is he a Lone Ranger?

Thomson ReutersJune 2, 2013 13:42

By Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four months into his term, Secretary of State John Kerry is trying, simultaneously, to end two of the world's most intractable conflicts: the Syrian civil war and the struggle between Israel and the Palestinians. The two issues, according to an aide, have consumed the vast majority of Kerry's time and energy - he has already flown more than 100,000 miles to 23 countries, including four trips to Israel - since he took office February 1.

Kerry expresses support for Spain's economic measures

Agencia EFEApril 30, 2013 20:45

Washington, Apr 30 (EFE).- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry expressed support for the economic decisions taken by the Spanish government, while visiting Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo offered his backing to Washington in its upcoming negotiations for a trade treaty with the European Union. "I know what a challenge and what difficult choices they have had to make in order to get back on the economic track," Kerry said at a joint press conference with Garcia-Margallo at the State Department.

Kerry says doubling U.S. non-lethal aid to Syrian opposition

Thomson ReutersApril 20, 2013 18:45

By David Brunnstrom ISTANBUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday that the United States would double its non-lethal aid to opposition forces in Syria to $250 million and that foreign backers had agreed to channel all future assistance through the rebels' Supreme Military Council. Kerry stopped short of a U.S. pledge to supply weapons to insurgents fighting to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that the rebels have sought.

'No one lied' about Benghazi attack, says Kerry

Agence France-PresseApril 17, 2013 19:15

US Secretary of State John Kerry pledged Wednesday that nobody had lied about last year's attack on a US mission in Libya that killed four Americans, and he urged lawmakers to move on. The former senator found the tables turned as he was grilled about the hot-button issue by his old congressional colleagues during his defense of the State Department's 2014 budget request at the House foreign affairs committee.

Only two years left for Mideast deal, Kerry warns

Agence France-PresseApril 17, 2013 17:32

US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Wednesday that time was slipping away to reach a Middle East peace deal, stressing for the first time that there may only be a year or two left. Appearing before US lawmakers for the first time since becoming America's top diplomat in February, Kerry said his three trips to the region already were proof of his commitment to try to find a way to resume peace talks.

US working to free Americans held in Cuba, Iran

Agence France-PresseApril 17, 2013 14:31

Washington is seeking to free two US citizens held in Cuba and Iran, but has rejected a deal with Havana to swap a jailed American for five Cuban spies, top diplomat John Kerry said Wednesday. Kerry told US lawmakers that officials were working hard to win the release of contractor Alan Gross held for more than three years in Havana. Senator Patrick Leahy visited the island recently, met with Gross "and talked to the government," Kerry told the House foreign affairs committee.

'No one lied' about Benghazi attack, Kerry vows

Agence France-PresseApril 17, 2013 14:16

US Secretary of State John Kerry pledged Wednesday that nobody had lied about last year's attack on a US mission in Libya that killed four Americans, and urged US lawmakers to move on. The former senator found the tables turned as he was grilled about the hot-button issue by his old congressional colleagues during his defense of the State Department's 2014 budget request before the House foreign affairs committee.

Only two years left for Mideast deal, Kerry warns

Agence France-PresseApril 17, 2013 13:02

US Secretary of State John Kerry again warned Wednesday that time was slipping away to reach a Middle East peace deal, but for the first time said there may only be a year or two left. Appearing before US lawmakers for the first time since becoming America's top diplomat in February, Kerry said his three trips to the region already were proof of his commitment to try to find a way to resume peace talks.

Kerry shows Asia stance with focus on dialogue

Agence France-PresseApril 15, 2013 21:45

Secretary of State John Kerry has offered the first signs of his priorities in Asia by offering dialogue to ease a crisis with North Korea, while vowing to keep a strong US interest in the region. Kerry made his Asian debut as the top US diplomat with a tour of China and allies Japan and South Korea after his third trip in office to the Middle East, an early focus that has unnerved pundits who see Asia as the future.