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US warns Iran to be held to account

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The United States warned Iranian officials Thursday that protesters jailed or killed in a crackdown on anti-government demonstrations will "not be forgotten." "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the deaths to date and the arrests of at least one thousand Iranians," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said. "We have ample authorities to hold accountable those who commit violence againstRead more

US says it wants Syrian government to negotiate ‘seriously’ with opposition

Geneva - Muslimchronicle

The United States on Friday urged supporters of the Syrian government to press it to "participate fully" in negotiations with the opposition, saying a lack of a political resolution in the war-torn country threatened indefinite instability. In a statement, a spokeswoman for the State Department said the United States wanted the government's supporters "to use their leverage to urge theRead more

US hails end of IS 'vile occupation' in Iraq

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The United States hailed the end of the Islamic State group's "vile occupation" of Iraq Saturday after the Baghdad government declared victory in a three-year war, but warned that jihadists still posed a threat. "The Iraqi announcement signals the last remnants of ISIS's self-proclaimed 'caliphate' in Iraq have been erased and the people living in those areas have been freedRead more

US sternly criticizes Romanian justice plans

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The United States issued a stern warning to Romania on Monday as thousands took to the streets on Bucharest to protest moves to sideline an anti-graft agency. Romania's parliament is reviewing legislation that would overhaul the judicial system and reduce the powers of the DNA anti-corruption directorate. The moves have already raised the ire of trade unions and civil societyRead more

US says to again oppose UN vote against Cuba embargo

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The United States will once again vote against an annual UN resolution condemning its embargo against Cuba, one year after it abstained for the first time in a quarter century. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters that US Ambassador Nikki Haley would vote "no" when the measure comes before the General Assembly on Wednesday. Source:AFPRead more

16 US staff were hurt in Cuba embassy health attack

Washington - Muslimchronicle

No fewer than 16 Americans were hurt in what has previously been dubbed an acoustic attack on the US mission in Cuba, the State Department said Thursday. Spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters that the attacks appear to have ceased, but that several US government employees required treatment. "We can confirm that at least 16 US government employees, members of ourRead more

US slams ‘provocative’ Iran satellite-launch rocket test

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The United States on Thursday hit out at Iran over its test of a satellite-launch rocket, saying it appeared to be a violation of UN Security Council resolutions and an act that undermined regional stability . “We consider that to be continued ballistic missile development,” State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters. “We consider this to be provocative action.” IranianRead more