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Russian Ambassador to US Denies Russia is Attempting to Convince Americans Not to Vaccinate

August 8, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Commenting on certain US media reports that Russia is allegedly trying to persuade Americans not to vaccinate against Covid-19 vaccines, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov called those allegations a slur that has nothing […]

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24 Russian Diplomats Asked to Leave the US by September 3, Ambassador Antonov Says

August 3, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Due to a unilaterally established three-year limit on the assignment period for Russian personnel in the US, Russia was handed a list of 24 diplomats who must leave the States by September 3, Russian ambassador […]

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US Embassy in Baghdad Escapes Drone Attack after Rockets Targeted Base Housing American Troops

July 6, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Three rockets slammed into the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq’s Anbar Province, the base housing US troops in Iraq, on Monday afternoon causing no deaths or injuries, Colonel Wayne Marotto, spokesman for the US-led military […]

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Putin and Biden Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations

June 16, 2021 Dime

President of Russia Vladimir Putin said that he and US President Joe Biden came to an agreement on Wednesday that the ambassadors of the two countries will return to their positions, CNBC informed. This move […]

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Biden to Nominate Ken Salazar as Ambassador to Mexico, Tom Nides to Israel

June 16, 2021 Dime

US President Biden revealed on Tuesday that he would nominate the former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to assume the post as US ambassador to Mexico, while Tom Nides, the vice president of Morgan Stanley, to […]

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China Opposes Joint Statement by G-7 Leaders

June 14, 2021 Dime

The embassy of China in London issued a response to the joint statement by G-7 leaders at the summit in Cornwall, saying that all the countries should put their emphasis on cooperation and not on […]

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U.S. Embassy Issues Diplomatic Note to Moscow over Lack of Access to Imprisoned Trevor Reed

June 11, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow informed on Thursday it has issued a diplomatic note to the Russian Foreign Ministry to protest the lack of access to the former U.S .marine Trevor Reed, who is currently […]

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Iran’s Zarif Denied Diplomatic Visa to Attend UN Security Council

January 7, 2020 Focus Washington

The Trump administration has rejected the Iranian foreign minister’s request for a visa in order to attend a UN Security Council meeting amid escalated tensions between Tehran and Washington, Foreign Policy reported Monday. Iran’s Foreign Minister […]

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Yemeni Government Pleads for CPJ’s Help in Releasing Detained Journalists

May 13, 2019 Focus Washington

The Yemeni government issued a letter to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), requesting its assistance for the release of journalists currently detained, tortured, and sentenced to death by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. In […]

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Ex-Marine Arrested in North Korean Embassy Raid in Spain

April 20, 2019 Focus Washington

U.S. authorities arrested a former Marine after a February raid on the North Korean embassy in Spain, The Washington Post reported Friday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Christopher Ahn, a former Marine and member of […]

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Explosive Device Thrown at U.S. Embassy in Montenegro

February 22, 2018 Focus Washington

An explosive device was thrown by an unidentified man at the U.S. embassy compound in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. The attack happened around midnight, while the attacker committed suicide shortly after with what was […]

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Senate Confirms Jon Huntsman as Russia Ambassador

September 29, 2017 Focus Washington

Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman who once urged Donald Trump to back down from the presidential runoff, was elected by an easy confirmation Thursday as U.S. ambassador to Russia, assuming a high-profile diplomatic position amid the […]

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Donald Trump Jr. Meets with Congress

September 6, 2017 Focus Washington

Donald Trump Jr. and Susan Rice are headed to speak with lawmakers in Congress this week, according to separate sources with knowledge, CNN reports. Trump Jr., President Donald Trump’s eldest son, is expected to speak […]

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U.S. Embassy in Russia Suspends Issuing Nonimmigrant Visas

August 21, 2017 Focus Washington

The U.S. embassy in Russia says it will suspend issuing nonimmigrant visas in Moscow for eight days and will stop issuing visas at its consulates elsewhere in Russia in response to the Russian decision to […]

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Trump Planning Trade Measures against China

August 2, 2017 Focus Washington

The Trump administration is purportedly preparing trade measures against China, including a crackdown on intellectual property theft, signaling a shift by the Trump administration away from working with Beijing, The Hill reports. Several media outlets […]

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F1’s Grand Prix Roars into the Bahrain Embassy in Washington, DC

April 6, 2016 newadminuser

April 5, 2016: In the second race of the season, the German racer Nico Rosberg took a comfortable win in the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday April 3rd. Meanwhile, his Mercedes team-mate, Lewis Hamilton, climbed […]

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China’s Ambassador to the United States: Why U.S., China should work together

November 10, 2014 newadminuser

By Cui Tiankai Originally posted on CNN   Editor’s note: Cui Tiankai is ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the United States. The views expressed are those of the author.   News that U.S. President […]

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Throwback Thursday: Matt J. Lauer on Public Diplomacy

August 21, 2014 newadminuser

Here is a  throwback to ten year’s ago when QorvisMSL’S Matt J. Lauer was executive director of the commission on public diplomacy at the U.S. State Department.  He discussed  the Bush administration’s report on public diplomacy which […]

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Democracy Fully Entrenched, Republic of Zambia is Ripe for Investment in All Sectors Says Ambassador Palan Mulonda

March 14, 2014 newadminuser

Republic of Zambia celebrates ‘Golden Jubilee,’ of independence marked by peaceful government transitions, strong opportunities for economic growth and investment, and lack of war and conflict WASHINGTON– March 12, 2014 – “Achievements are many, but […]

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Netherlands Playing Major Role in Advising U.S. on Water Management

December 4, 2013 newadminuser

Sharing experience is the latest phase in a nearly 400-year-old partnership Experts from the Netherlands have been busy offering advice to federal, state and local governments on how to manage water in the environment, according […]

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Slovakia’s Deputy Prime Minister: U.S. Engagement Critical to Eastern Europe

November 11, 2013 newadminuser

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Miroslav Lajčák recently visited Washington, New York and Boston for meetings with the U.S. administration and the World Bank. He also spoke at […]

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Ambassador of St. Kitts & Nevis on Focus Washington

September 19, 2013 newadminuser

Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin became the Federation’s first appointed female Ambassador to the United States in 2011. Today, she joins Focus Washington’s Chuck Conconi to discuss current events, and the 30th anniversary of the countries’ independence.

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Slovakian Ambassador on U.S. Investment, Eurozone Membership & Joint NATO Missions in Afghanistan

August 26, 2013 newadminuser

Slovakian Ambassador Peter Kmec has been in Washington for less than a year but has already outlined an “economic agenda where we are trying to promote different sectors of our economy,” which will take advantage […]

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Reforms and New Investment Will Strengthen Jamaican Economy

August 9, 2013 newadminuser

  IMF Facility to Provide Needed Imports and Support Social Safety Net   The Jamaican government has launched an ambitious program of economic structural reform aimed at increasing production, employment and foreign investment and ensuring […]

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Ambassador of San Marino on New Laws to Spur Foreign Investment

July 31, 2013 newadminuser

San Marino Ambassador says laws passed to combat global terrorism and tax evasion will support the growth of foreign investments in the small country. […]

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Greek Ambassador on Strength of U.S.-Greek Relations

July 24, 2013 newadminuser

U.S.-Greek Relations in One of their Greatest Eras Ever, Greece’s Ambassador Tells Qorvis Focus Washington Prime Minister Samaras aims to advance common agenda for stability and prosperity during August 8 visit.   The Greek government’s […]

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Conversations with Nicholas Kralev: The Indian Ambassador to U.S.

July 22, 2013 newadminuser

  On this week’s episode of “Conversations with Nicholas Kralev,” sponsored by Qorvis Communications, the Indian ambassador to Washington, Nirupama Rao, talks about her country’s diplomatic power, its multifaceted relationship with the United States, and […]

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South Sudan’s Ambassador Discusses Challenges Facing the World’s Newest Nation

July 18, 2013 newadminuser

Sudan Is Trying to Create Instability in South Sudan   Khartoum is not fully abiding by September 2012 agreement.   South Sudanese Ambassador to the United States Akec Khoc told Qorvis’ Focus Washington that pressure […]

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Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago on Country’s Success

July 13, 2013 newadminuser

A strong energy sector and visionary leadership have made Trinidad and Tobago one of the most politically stable and economically successful countries in the Western Hemisphere, Trinidad and Tobago’s ambassador to the United States said […]

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Italian Ambassador discusses the Year of Italian Culture

July 8, 2013 newadminuser

Italian Ambassador Tells Qorvis Focus Washington: Italy Is Sponsoring More Than 200 Major Events Throughout the U.S. in Year of Italian Culture Italian government projects broad view of culture, encompassing science and technology as well […]

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