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CommentDavidson interview May 6, 2013
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John Kerry: Syrian rebels must be supported by U.S. is tangible ways
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The United States is looking for more tangible ways to support Syria's rebels and bolster a fledgling political movement that is struggling to deliver basic services after nearly two years of civil war, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday.
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David J. Rainsberger pleads guilty to accepting bribe
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A State Department security officer has pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe in exchange for helping a Jamaican musician gain a U.S. visa.
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John Kerry reaches out to Israeli, Palestinian leaders under new Secretary of State role
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New Secretary of State John Kerry will be introducing himself to his agency's employees Monday after spending much of the weekend making connections with leaders around the world.
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Benghazi security probe: Lawmakers seek answers on 'inadequate' security
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Lawmakers want to know why security was "grossly inadequate" at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya when militants stormed the facility on Sept. 11.
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State Department security chief, two others resign after Benghazi report
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Official: State Dept security chief, 2 others resign after report on Benghazi attack.
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Secretary Clinton cancels trip to Arab world due to stomach virus
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has cancelled a weeklong trip to the Arab world because of a stomach virus.
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State Department fire leaves four people under evaluation
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Three maintenance workers were seriously injured after a fire broke out at the State Department headquarters.
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Libya attacks: Officials say CIA responded in less than 25 minutes
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Just days before the presidential election, U.S. officials are striking back at allegations they failed to respond quickly or efficiently against the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, detailing for the first time a broad CIA rescue effort.
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Libya attacks: Details still unclear, Hillary Clinton says
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the precise details of the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya are still unclear. But she says the Obama administration is committed to uncovering the truth.
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Consulate in Libya denied security request before deadly attack: ABC News
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A new e-mail is revealing that a request for increased security at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi was denied ahead of the attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens.
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Suu Kyi's US visit may ease sanctions on Myanmar
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It's the latest milestone in Suu Kyi's remarkable journey from political prisoner to globe-trotting stateswoman.
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U.S. embassies heighten security after Libya attack
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Security was increased at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, and at least one cemetery for American veterans, on Thursday following an attack that killed the U.S. ambassador in Libya.
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Libya attack kills U.S. ambassador, three staff
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President Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned attacks on a U.S. consulate in eastern Libya that killed the U.S. ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens, and three American members of his staff.
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Middle East peace resurging as administration goal
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Months ahead of the presidential election, it seems that the White House is moving full speed ahead in trying to pursue Middle East peace.
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World Water Day commemorated
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Drought, floods and a lack of fresh water may cause significant global instability and conflict in the coming decades, as developing countries scramble to meet demand from exploding populations while dealing with the effects of climate change, U.S. intelligence agencies said in a report released Thursday.
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Amelia Earhart plane search becomes a U.S. mission
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The mystery of Amelia Earhart will hopefully be solved this summer after 75 years.
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State Dept. fires analyst, probes contracts
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The State Department has dismissed an analyst who may have helped award millions in contracts to a local company run by her husband and daughter.
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