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Biden administration faces diplomatic frustrations in Lebanon, Gaza

Monday, September 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Although President Joe Biden bluntly declared that "we need a cease-fire now" in Lebanon, his administration appeared to subdue its messaging on a push for a temporary truce between Israel and Hezbollah, as U.S. officials on Monday acknowledged Israel intends to scale... Read More.

John Kirby says U.S. diplomatic efforts continue in the Middle East amid rising tensions

Sunday, September 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah intensifying throughout the weekend, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said the U.S. is doing “everything we can to try to prevent this from becoming an all-out war there with Hezbollah across that... Read More.

Former State Dept. contracted diplomatic security officer arrested on Jan. 6 charges

Tuesday, February 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A former State Department contracted officer responsible for diplomatic security was arrested Tuesday on charges that he breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.Kevin Alstrup was charged with four misdemeanor offenses including entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly and disruptive... Read More.

Family of Shanquella Robinson calls for diplomatic intervention months after woman’s death in Mexico

Saturday, March 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The family of Shanquella Robinson is demanding justice more than 125 days after the 25-year-old was found dead at a luxury resort in Mexico.Robinson's family and their attorneys gathered at a press conference in Washington, D.C., and demanded a diplomatic intervention by President... Read More.

Diplomatic and military tensions continue to rise in wake of Pelosi’s Taiwan visit

Friday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Fallout continued Friday from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan as China announced it is canceling dialogue with the United States on military talks and climate change.The Chinese foreign ministry said Friday that working meetings with the U.S. Department of Defense and... Read More.

Biden confirms US ‘considering’ diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Thursday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday said that his administration is "considering" a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in February.When a reporter asked Biden during an Oval Office meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau whether he'd support such a... Read More.

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