Gayle Smith

President Biden speaks at a podium while VP Harris stands to his right to listen

Amid growing pressure, Biden announces plans to distribute more COVID-19 vaccines worldwide

May 17, 2021COVID-19

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that the US would make 20 million additional vaccines available for other countries by the end of June from its reserves of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots.

State Department chief Rex Tillerson has backed dramatic cuts to his department, saying its current funding levels are "simply not sustainable."

So we slash US foreign aid. But why?

April 26, 2017Global Politics

A displaced man at the UN 's Tomping camp, where some 15,000 displaced South Sudanese are sheltered.

Peace talks started in South Sudan, but quickly hit a roadblock

January 7, 2014Conflict & Justice

South Sudan: A Young Nation on a Razor’s Edge

September 17, 2013Global Politics