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John Kerry

John Forbes Kerry is an American diplomat and Democratic Party politician. Born in 1943, he started his political career in the early 1970s.

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Syrien Islamistische Kämpfer der Al-Nusra Front

Syria peace talks delayed

Kerry says "clarity" needed within 48 hours on rounds of peace talks to end Syrian conflict as diplomatic push underway.
January 25, 2016
John Kerry in Saudi Arabia

Kerry meets Gulf Arab officials

US Secretary of State John Kerry has sought to reassure Gulf Arab allies during a visit to Saudi Arabia.
January 23, 2016
Schweiz Davos Weltwirtschaftsforum 2016 John Kerry

Kerry hints at lifting of sanctions on Russia

Kerry has stated that the Minsk peace plan could be fulfilled in the coming months, allowing sanctions to be lifted.
January 22, 2016
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Kerry: World a safer place

DW's Christoph Kober talks about the US Secretary of State's address to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
January 22, 201603:02 min
Kerry said one million refugee children needed to be put in school and another million refugees to enter the workforce

Kerry calls for global refugee support

The US's top diplomat has called for humanitarian funding for refugees to increase by 30 percent in 2016.
January 22, 2016
Raqqa

Defense ministers talk 'IS' fight in Paris

Defense ministers of seven countries are meeting in Paris to hash out strategies against the 'Islamic State' group.
January 20, 2016
Iran stoppt zwei Boote der US-Marine

Iran releases US sailors

Ten American sailors have been released after overnight detention by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
January 13, 2016
Iran stoppt zwei Boote der US-Marine

US soldiers close to release

Ten American sailors being held by Iran's Revolutionary Guard are likely to be released, an official says.
January 13, 2016
Iranians gather during a demonstration against the execution of prominent Shiite Muslim cleric Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi authorities, at Imam Hossein Square in the capital Tehran.

US urges calm as Iran-Saudi tensions flare

Washington's fear is that a Sunni-Shiite sectarian war could derail a number of US initiatives.
January 4, 2016
UN Logo

UN passes Syria resolution

The UN Security Council has approved a resolution for a ceasefire and peace talks to begin in Syria next month
December 19, 2015
Russland USA Lawrow & Putin & Kerry in Moskau

Russia: Syria peace talks to go forward

Following a meeting with John Kerry, Russia's foreign minister said Moscow would go ahead with Syria peace talks.
December 15, 2015
Libyen Konferenz in Rom John Kerry

World powers back Libya unity government

Major powers have pressed Libya’s divided political factions to lay down their weapons and back a UN peace plan.
December 13, 2015
Frankreich Cop21 Klimagipfel in Paris - Protest Jugendliche

Climate deal still up in the air

A new draft is on the table at the Paris climate summit, with negotiators left to aim for more consensus until Thursday
December 10, 2015
Griechenland Zypern Grenze

Peace deal in Cyprus 'within reach'

The US Secretary of State has said opposing sides of the divided country are close to reaching an agreement.
December 3, 2015
Serbien OSZE Kerry mit Lawrow in Belgrad

US says ground forces needed to defeat 'IS'

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said air strikes alone will not defeat 'IS' and that ground forces are needed.
December 3, 2015

Kerry: NATO is not a threat to Russia

Top US diplomat John Kerry has said Russia should be a partner, not an enemy in the fight against "IS."
December 2, 2015
Israel - Verletzter nach Messerstecherei

Israel stabbings leave four injured

An assailant has injured four Israelis in the latest stabbing attack. Victims included a 13-year old girl, police say.
November 21, 2015
Frankreich Francois Hollande und John Kerry

Kerry: 'Big transition' in Syria soon

The US' top diplomat has said that a political solution to the conflict in Syria may be "weeks away."
November 17, 2015
John Kerry at US embassy in Paris

Kerry: 'We will defeat IS'

US Secretary of State John Kerry has vowed to defeat the "Islamic State" (IS) to ensure a world "rich in love."
November 17, 2015
Jemen Krise US Flugzeugträger Theodore Roosevelt

US talks tough on Russia, China

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter accuses Russia saber-rattling, vows not to back down over sea dispute with China.
November 8, 2015
Ran Baratz Hebron Jerusalem

US finds Netanyahu's new aide posts 'offensive'

Netanyahu's newly appointed spokesman Ran Baratz has apologized for private comments about top US officials.
November 5, 2015
John Kerry in Tajikistan

Kerry ends visit to Central Asia

The top US diplomat has ended his tour of Central Asia with a promise of further security cooperation.
November 3, 2015
John Kerry in Uzbekistan

Central Asian states call for peaceful Afghanistan

Five Central Asian states have said an independent, peaceful Afghanistan is essential for regional security.
November 1, 2015
Kirgisistan US Außenminister John Kerry mit Erlan Abdyldaev

Kerry visits Central Asia

Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Kyrgyzstan to reassure ex-Soviet republics of US interest in Central Asia.
October 31, 2015
Camp Liberty Irak für iranische Oppositionelle

Iraqi militia threatens attacks on Iranian exiles

An Iraqi militia has threatened more attacks following a rocket barrage that killed at least 26 people.
October 30, 2015
Kerry arrives in Vienna

Kerry to 'call their bluff' at Syria talks

US State Secretary John Kerry is going to test whether Russia and Iran are committed to the Syrian president's future.
October 29, 2015
Russland Syrien Militärhilfe

Russia prepared to support Free Syrian Army

Russia has announced that its air force is ready to provide support to the Free Syrian Army in its fight against IS.
October 24, 2015
Orthodoxer Jude vor der Klagemauer und der Al-Aqsa-Moschee

Kerry meets with Abbas in Jordan

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that an agreement has been reached regarding the contentious Al-Aqsa mosque.
October 24, 2015
USA Russland Kerry mit Lawrow in Wien

US and Russia seek Syria solution

The US's top diplomat, John Kerry, and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, meet in Vienna to discuss Syria.
October 23, 2015
John Kerry and Benjamin Netanyahu

Kerry meets with Netanyahu in Berlin

The US Secretary of State meets Israel's prime minister to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
October 22, 2015
Israel, Palästinenser, Gewalt

UN chief in surprise visit to Middle East

UN chief Ban Ki-moon is on his way to Israel and the Palestinian territories to calm tensions. He is due to meet with bo
October 20, 2015
Symbolbild UNESCO

US asks to be re-elected to UNESCO board

The US has lobbied for another four-year term at UNESCO, despite $300 million in arrears to the organization.
October 19, 2015

Surge in Israel violence defies new security measures

Violent attacks have seen no downturn despite a nationwide military crackdown in Israel.
October 15, 2015
China Polizei Symbolbild

US urges release of Chinese dissidents

Washington has renewed its call for China to release a Christian rights activist and an underage boy under house arrest.
October 15, 2015
Benjamin Netanjahu

Israel 'seals off' parts of East Jerusalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to take 'aggressive steps' to fight the growing violence in his country.
October 14, 2015
Russischer Kampfjet Sukhoi MIG-29

US warns Russia over Syria

Amid reports of a Russian military build-up in Syria, Washington has warned the Kremlin against escalating the conflict.
September 6, 2015
Kuba Havana Wiedereröffnung US-Botschaft Kerry

Kerry reopens Havana embassy

The Stars and Stripes had not flown over the embassy in 54 years.
August 14, 2015
Kuba Havanna Diplomatie USA

Uneasy neighbors

Cuban journalist Rosa Muñoz Lima reflects on her country's past and future, ahead of the US flag-raising in Havana.
PoliticsAugust 14, 201507:20 min
US Secretary of State John Kerry met Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang on Friday.

US hails warming Vietnam ties

US Secretary of State John Kerry has praised the improvement of relations with former enemy Vietnam.
August 7, 2015
China Bauarbeiten auf Inselgruppe im Südchinesischen Meer

US urges halt of reclamation in South China Sea

Washington will not tolerate navigation restrictions in the South China Sea, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
August 6, 2015
Myanmar Monsun Überflutung Hilfsaktion

Aid pledged for flood-battered Myanmar

International aid efforts have accelerated in Myanmar as the death toll from the devastating floods has risen.
August 5, 2015
China Konflikt im Südchinesischen Meer Spratly Inseln

US urges China to end land reclamation

The United States has called on China to stop building artificial islands in the South China Sea amid rising tensions.
August 5, 2015
Belgien Brüssel russischer Außenminister Sergei Lawrow

Lavrov criticizes US on Syria intervention

Russia's foreign minister has criticized the US for its expanded combat role in defense of Syrian opposition fighters.
August 4, 2015
Kerry zu Gesprächen in Doha

Kerry reassures GCC states over Iran nuclear deal

Among other things, the US secretary of state pledged to speed up arms exports.
August 3, 2015
Kerry meets Sameh Shoukry in Cairo

US and Egypt revive security talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry has met with his Egyptian counterpart to discuss security and counterterrorism.
August 2, 2015
US Secretary of State John Kerry (R) meets Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in London November 18, 2014 (Photo: REUTERS/Neil Hall)

Kerry launches US-Egypt strategic dialogue in Cairo

John Kerry has pledged economical and political support to Egypt as the two countries resumed a strategic dialogue.
August 2, 2015
United States Secretary of State John Kerry hosts a State Department ceremony to release "The 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report" in Washington July 27, 2015 (Photo: REUTERS/Gary Cameron)

Kerry begins Middle East tour

US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Egypt on the first leg of visits to Arab nations.
August 1, 2015

Kerry tries to sell Iran deal to Congress

John Kerry is trying to get support for the Iran deal on Capitol Hill, calling a better agreement a "fantasy."
July 28, 2015
Washington Senat Anhörung John Kerry Iran

Kerry defends Iran deal

John Kerry has defended a nuclear deal struck between Iran and the P5+1 amid staunch Republican opposition.
July 23, 2015
Atomverhandlungen mit Iran in Wien

Iran nuclear talks discuss final details

After 17 days of talks and a series of missed deadlines, an agreement on Iran's nuclear program appears imminent.
July 14, 2015