Topic: Condoleezza Rice

Second day of violence may trigger Israel-Hamas escalation

A series of rocket attacks have spurred calls in the Israeli government for an invasion of Gaza.

Russians' political apathy frustrates feisty young journalist

Anastasia Chukovskaya sees a desire for stability that comes at the expense of freedoms.

Questions persist on Iran's nuclear plans

One example: Data on making uranium metal should have been disclosed, critics say.

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Can Rice (and music) restart North Korea nuclear deal?

U.S. Secretary of State Rice visits Asia to boost the six-party deal, N.Y. Philharmonic plays in Pyongyang.

U.S. seeks more U.N. sanctions on Iran

The latest IAEA report was hailed by Iran's president as a 'historic victory." But the US still sees evidence of a weapons program.

New York Philharmonic's 'sing song diplomacy' in North Korea

Its performance in Pyongyang Tuesday has spurred intense debate over how to interact with the North.

CIA rendition flights landed in British territories

The British government says it has learned from the US that its earlier denials of aiding the criticized operations were wrong.

Macedonia name dispute with Greece threatens NATO bid

Greece says former Yugoslav's state name – the same as a Greek province – is not acceptable.

NATO guards Kosovo border amid Serb tension

The territory's declaration of independence has caused international ripples; analysts look to East Timor and Montenegro as examples of how Kosovo might fare.

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Angry opposition youths oppose Kenya compromise

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Kenya Monday to press for a power-sharing agreement.

More 'troops' for U.S. diplomacy

A proposed increase in diplomats is an important step toward greater 'soft power.'

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U.S. free trade accords face rocky road

With elections and economic woes, congressional approval of foreign trade accords will be an uphill battle.

Afghanistan strains NATO ties

Secretary of State Rice arrives in London Wednesday to address tensions among key allies.

Bush budget would add State Dept. diplomats

Nearly 1,100 diplomats would be added as part of a plan to double the corps' size to 22,000 by 2018.

Chávez sees U.S.-Colombian war plans

But critics say Venezuela's president is trying to distract from economic problems at home.

Renewed impetus to sanction Iran

Security Council members, plus Germany, agree Tuesday on the outline of a third UN resolution.

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How African-Americans stand 40 years after the death of Martin Luther King

A statistical snapshot of black progress in areas from education to home ownership.

In Baghdad, Rice praises law reintegrating former Baathists

The US supports a new law designed to allow some members of Saddam Hussein's party to return to government.

With Rice in Baghdad, U.S. pushes Iraq to clear more 'benchmarks'

The Secretary of State paid a surprise visit Tuesday amid signs that political reconciliation is gaining some traction in Iraq.

On Mideast trip, Bush hopes to propel historic Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking

In Jerusalem Wednesday, the president called for two democracies, Israel and Palestine, to live side by side.

Amid Kenya clashes, growing calls for calm

International mediators are arriving in Kenya to help end the political standoff after last week's disputed vote.