He says greatest advantage America has is that Assad, backers won't be able to end war if they decline to negotiate political settlement
Diplomats gathered in Vienna where the 17-nation International Syria Support Group discussed stalled political talks, difficulties in maintaining a cease-fire deal and uneven results in delivering humanitarian aid
The cease-fire brought a dramatic drop in overall violence in Syria but that progress has slowly eroded; The US and Russia are trying to use their influence to convince competing sides to stand by the agreement
The internationally recognized government is facing challenges from rival factions as well as Islamic State-affiliated militants who have established a base in the central city of Sirte
Talks on Libya follow Kerry's visit Sunday to Saudi Arabia where he sought Riyadh's support in strengthening a cessation of hostilities agreement in Syria
International Syria Support Group expected to discuss stalled political talks, cease-fire problems, uneven results in delivering humanitarian aid
Political crisis in Iraq sparked by lack of unity, good governance named among chief detriments to efforts aimed at countering jihadist forces
As a U.S.-led coalition works to stamp out Islamic State-linked atrocities, such as Wednesday's bombings in Baghdad that killed dozens, there is growing concern that the effort could be hampered by internal political turmoil in Iraq as well as in Turkey. Analysts have mixed views on whether the U.S. can and should seek to influence internal political dynamics in either country. VOA State Department correspondent Pam Dockins reports.
Syrian government announced 48-hour extension of localized cease-fire, as uptick in fighting there had threatened nationwide cessation of hostilities
Meanwhile, more information sought on airstrike on Syrian refugee camp that killed dozens; Russian defense official says al-Nusra Front might have been responsible
Hours after Russian and Syrian officials confirm cease-fire in Aleppo, warplanes carry out deadly airstrike on camp close to border with Turkey
US, Russia broker localized cease-fire; Syrian regime says it will respect its implementation, but only for 48 hours
‘No government ... can fairly claim respect if its citizens are not allowed to say what they believe,’ US Secretary of State said in recognition of World Press Freedom Day
State Department draws attention to detentions, alleged human rights abuses against journalists that it has previously identified as being 'censored, attacked, threatened, imprisoned, or otherwise oppressed because of their reporting'
Syrian government expects truce to begin in some parts of country early Saturday local time, but not in Aleppo
In spite of cease-fire, at least 20 people were killed in an overnight airstrike on an Aleppo hospital
Islamic State 'clearly on the defensive and losing ground,' but remains dangerous threat, US says at meeting with coalition partners in Kuwait
In 2013, Kerry established the State Department’s Office of Religion and Global Affairs as part of the Obama administration’s initiative to encourage interfaith cooperation
Purchase of substance — used in weapons-grade plutonium — increases time Iran needs to produce enough material to make a nuclear weapon
Awards, presented by US State Department, recognize 10 young people from around globe for their initiatives to improve conditions in their communities
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