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Voltaire NetworkThe United States Feared No MoreVoltaire NetworkWhile the General Assembly was discussing the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), it is another matter altogether that concerned the diplomats: are the United States still the superpower they have claimed to be since the demise ...

New York TimesIran Frees Political Prisoners on Eve of President's Visit to USNew York TimesTEHRAN — On the eve of a visit by Iran's moderate president, Hassan Rouhani, to the United States, the Iranian authorities on Wednesday unexpectedly freed 11 of Iran's most prominent political prisoners, including Nasrin Sotoudeh, a human rights lawyer.

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New York TimesVeteran Diplomat Fond of Cigars, Whiskey and Outfoxing USNew York TimesMOSCOW — Secretary of State John Kerry had just made an offhand remark about how President Bashar al-Assad of Syria could avoid a military strike — and now Sergey V. Lavrov, Russia's hard-charging foreign minister, was on the phone.

PoliticoSusan Rice: US inaction in Syria would threaten securityPoliticoNational Security Adviser Susan Rice warned Monday that U.S. inaction in response to Bashar Assad's use of chemical weapons in Syria would threaten U.S. national security and the security of its allies, while potentially diminishing the U.S. role in ...

Washington PostIraq joins Iran in opposing US-led military strike in SyriaWashington PostBEIRUT — Iran won Iraqi support for its efforts to oppose a U.S.-led military strike on Syria during a visit to Baghdad on Sunday by the new Iranian foreign minister, highlighting how close the two countries have grown since U.S. forces withdrew in 2011.

New York Times (blog)Highlights and Analysis: Costa Rica 3, US 1New York Times (blog)Costa Rica's Johnny Acosta, right, with Christian Gamboa, after Acosta scored the first Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Costa Rica's Johnny Acosta, right, with Christian Gamboa, after Acosta scored the first goal against the United States. The Snowclásico of ...

Voice of AmericaUS Lawmakers Weigh Attack on SyriaVoice of AmericaIn an interview with the Associated Press and Russia's state Channel 1 television, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the U.S. should present "convincing" evidence to the United Nations. He said he "doesn't exclude" supporting a U.N ...

Washington Post (blog)The US isn't bombing Syria yet. But it is providing tech support to the rebels.Washington Post (blog)The United States hasn't decided whether to launch airstrikes against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria. But the Obama administration long ago decided to provide the rebels with another form of assistance: hardware and software to help ...

New York Times (blog)JPMorgan Case Tests US Law on Buying Influence AbroadNew York Times (blog)Reports that JPMorgan Chase hired scores of children of powerful government officials throughout Asia have put the bank squarely in the sights of the United States government for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. An investigation will test ...

New York Times (blog)What to Watch at the US Open on MondayNew York Times (blog)Camila Giorgi, above, will play fellow Italian Roberta Vinci in the first match on Uli Seit for The New York Times Camila Giorgi, above, will play fellow Italian Roberta Vinci in the first match on the Grandstand. It's hard to remember a United States ...