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NATO Allies Halt Afghanistan Evacuation As Explosions Hit Kabul Airport

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on August 26, 2021 9 Comments

"Multiple deaths and injuries reported in twin blasts outside Kabul airport."...

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Secretary of State Blinken Invites United Nations to Investigate Racism in the U.S.

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 16, 2021 37 Comments

"Responsible nations must not shrink from scrutiny of their human rights record. Rather, they should be transparent with the intent to grow and do better."...

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Report: Blinken Authorized Embassies to Fly Black Lives Matter Flags

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 27, 2021 16 Comments

ABC News reported an internal memo said Secretary of State Antony Blinken authorized U.S. embassies and consulates to fly the Black Lives Matter flag on the anniversary of George Floyd's death:

All U.S. diplomatic posts are "strongly encouraged" to use the department's resources "to promote policy objectives to advance racial equity and support for underserved communities," especially on May 25 and during June to commemorate Juneteenth, according to Blinken's memo.

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Biden Admin Drops Trump’s Sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Who Went After U.S. and Israeli Troops

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 04, 2021 10 Comments

Secretary Blinken calls Trump-era sanctions on the tribunal "inappropriate" even though the U.S. does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court....

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Biden to Pay $200 Million in WHO “Obligations,” Reversing Trump’s Decision

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 18, 2021 19 Comments

President Joe Biden's administration will pay more than $200 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), reversing another decision made by the outgoing Trump White House.

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