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Secretary of State John Kerry has traveled far but can’t find peace in Syria

Global Politics

The diplomatic dance requires multiple players to dance with you. And Secretary of State John Kerry has traveled the world looking for dance partners — successfully, in many occasions. On the matter of Syria, though, few are cooperating.

Beirut residents light a lantern during New Year's celebrations at Star Square

Syria’s war is testing the limits of tolerance in neighboring Lebanon

Conflict & Justice

America’s Changing Foreign Policy in the Middle East and Beyond

The Issues at Hand: How Will Kerry Change Foreign Policy?

Clinton Visits Myanmar After Political Reforms

Palestinians Make Statehood Bid At UN

Global Politics

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has submitted a bid to the UN for recognition of a Palestinian state.

The World

Africa’s first ladies learn to be more politically engaged

Global Politics

First ladies from more than a dozen African countries are taking part in a two-year program to help them address challenges facing their countries. The BBC’s Kim Ghattas, spoke to some of the organizers and participants in the program.

The World

Hillary Clinton takes Tokyo on the eve of Asian tour

Global Politics

In her first overseas trip as Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton said she would be looking to Asia to help tackle global problems. The BBC’s State Department Correspondent, Kim Ghattas, is traveling with Clinton and she joins us now from Tokyo.

Diplomatic Pressure Tries to Force Gaddafi to Quit

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Geneva this morning meeting with the United Nations Human Rights council to coordinate a new effort to force Libyan strongman Col. Moammar Gadhafi to step down. Clinton said the U.S. would “offer any kind of assistance” the rebels need. The BBC’s State Department correspondent Kim Ghattas  has been […]