U.S. Department of State
US politician hopes for 'positive' Pyongyang trip
Jan 04, 2013 18:46 EST
Former US governor Bill Richardson said Friday he hopes to assess what is happening in North Korea under its new leader Kim Jong-Un during what he hopes will be a "positive" visit.
Chavez suffers lung woes as aides allege 'psychological war'
Jan 04, 2013 17:54 EST
Hugo Chavez's top aides have gone on the offensive, accusing the opposition and media of waging a "psychological war," as Venezuela's cancer-stricken president battles a serious lung infection.
Pakistan's Malala leaves hospital to await surgery
Jan 04, 2013 17:49 EST
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education, has been temporarily discharged while she awaits surgery, the British hospital treating her said Friday.
US urges C. Africa rebels, officials to seek peace
Jan 04, 2013 15:28 EST
The United States Friday urged all sides in the Central African Republic's conflict to seize the opportunity of upcoming talks to reach a comprehensive peace deal.
US politician defends North Korea trip with Google head
Jan 04, 2013 14:26 EST
Former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson dismissed US government concerns over his planned trip to North Korea with Google chairman Eric Schmidt, in an interview on Friday.
Venezuela's Chavez battles serious lung infection
Jan 04, 2013 13:48 EST
Hugo Chavez's top aides have gone on the offensive, accusing the opposition of waging a "psychological war", as Venezuela's cancer-stricken president battles a serious lung infection.
US criticizes Google chairman's N. Korea visit
Jan 04, 2013 04:02 EST
The United States criticized a planned visit to North Korea by Google chairman Eric Schmidt, calling it ill-timed in the wake of Pyongyang's widely condemned rocket launch last month.
Chavez aides allege 'psychological war'
Jan 04, 2013 01:17 EST
Hugo Chavez's top aides accused the opposition and the media Thursday of using the Venezuelan president's poor health to wage a "psychological war" to destabilize the country, as the cancer-stricken leader struggled with a severe lung infection.
Venezuela slams 'psychological war' over Chavez health
Jan 03, 2013 23:00 EST
Venezuela accused the international media of waging a "psychological war" over President Hugo Chavez's health to try to destabilize the government and bring down its socialist revolution.
US criticizes Google chairman's N. Korea visit
Jan 03, 2013 22:04 EST
The United States criticized a planned visit to North Korea by Google chairman Eric Schmidt, calling it ill-timed in the wake of Pyongyang's widely condemned rocket launch last month.
Clinton 'raring' to be back at desk next week
Jan 03, 2013 20:55 EST
A day after being released from hospital following treatment for a blood clot, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was "raring to go," hoping to return to work next week and end her month-long absence.
Venezuela VP home from Cuba, no news on ailing Chavez
Jan 03, 2013 19:36 EST
Hugo Chavez's top lieutenants returned from a visit with the cancer-stricken Venezuelan president in Cuba Thursday, vowing unity and accusing the opposition of an orchestrated campaign to undermine public confidence.
Top Chavez officials gather in Havana
Jan 03, 2013 16:51 EST
Top Venezuelan officials gathered in Cuba on Thursday amid mounting concern about the health of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez, just days before he is to be sworn in for another term.
S. Korea confirms Google chairman's N. Korea visit
Jan 03, 2013 15:04 EST
South Korea confirmed Thursday that Google chairman Eric Schmidt was planning a visit to North Korea, but was unable to comment on the reason for a trip that has sparked criticism from Washington.
Clinton aims to return to work next week
Jan 03, 2013 14:59 EST
Only hours after being released from hospital after treatment for a blood clot, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was Thursday hoping to end a month-long absence and be back at work next week.
US denies it is meddling in Venezuela transition
Jan 03, 2013 14:13 EST
The United States on Thursday denied that it is meddling in a possible transition process in Venezuela amid growing demands for news about the health of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez.
US criticizes Google exec's North Korea visit
Jan 03, 2013 13:23 EST
The US State Department criticized Thursday a trip by Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Internet giant Google, and senior colleagues to visit North Korea's isolated totalitarian regime.
Myanmar urged to end air strikes on Kachin rebels
Jan 03, 2013 01:49 EST
Myanmar faced growing international pressure on Thursday to halt air attacks on ethnic minority rebels in Kachin state, where an escalating conflict has overshadowed wider political reforms.
US 'deeply troubled' by Myanmar violence
Jan 03, 2013 01:07 EST
The United States said it was "deeply troubled" by Myanmar army air strikes against northern ethnic rebels in the country's Kachin state.
Clinton out of hospital, keen to resume work
Jan 02, 2013 21:22 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton left a New York hospital after three days of treatment and is expected to make a full recovery from a rare blood clot in her head.
