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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to Israel and Palestine to try and broker a truce in the Gaza strip.

Clinton hospitalised with blood clot

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was admitted to a New York hospital with a blood clot linked to a concussion she suffered earlier this month.

President Barack Obama is due to face Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in a debate focused on foreign policy on Monday.

US says willing to meet with Iran on nukes but no talks set

The New York Times has reported that the United States and Iran have agreed in principle to hold one-on-one negotiations on Iran’s nuclear.

Chinese rights activist prepared for the long haul

Chinese rights activist prepared for the long haul

Chen Guangcheng — one of China’s best-known human rights icons — was prepared to spend years in the US embassy as he weighed his next move.

North Korea agrees to monitored nuclear moratorium

North Korea agrees to monitored nuclear moratorium

The US says North Korea has agreed to a nuclear moratorium, and Korean media say the country will allow IAEA inspectors to monitor it.

Journalists escape as Syrian military pounds rebel areas

US says it hasn’t ruled out arming Syrian rebels

The US appears open to arming Syria’s opposition, saying that if a political solution to the crisis was impossible, other options would be considered.

US withdraw from Iraq

US withdraw from Iraq, so now what?

As the last American soldiers finally leave Iraq, the United States state department assumes control of a complex and risky operation.

Kiir takes South Sudan’s economic plans to US

Kiir takes South Sudan’s economic plans to US

South Sudan is due to lay out its economic plans at a US-backed conference aimed at uplifting the country and setting it on the path to development.

Burma’s rebel group warns ceasefire deal is unstable

Burma could see lifting of sanctions for political reform

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has offered Burma the first rewards for reform, saying the US would back more aid for the reclusive country.

Clinton: Bring Taliban

Clinton: Bring Taliban, al-Qaeda allies into peace process

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Washington and Pakistan must get the Taliban and Haqqani network involved in the Afghan peace process.

Clinton urges Africa to drop Gaddafi

Clinton urges Africa to drop Gaddafi, embrace rebels

Hillary Clinton has urged African leaders to abandon Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, saying it was time to live up to their pledges to promote democracy.

World powers raise pressure on Gaddafi to go

An international coalition piled pressure on Muammar Gaddafi on Tuesday to quit, pledging to continue military action against his forces.

US support for UN’s Libya move opens new chapter

US support for UN’s Libya move opens new chapter

The Obama administration strongly backed a United Nations vote on Thursday for a no-fly zone and other help for Libyan rebels.

US fights mixed messages on Egypt crisis

US officials insist their message on the Egypt crisis has been unwavering: President Hosni Mubarak must allow political transition.

International community may bolster Côte d’Ivoire force

International community may bolster Côte d’Ivoire force

The international community may bolster the UN force in Côte d’Ivoire to head off any potential challenge by supporters of Laurent Gbagbo.

SA, US boost fight against Aids

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and SA Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane have signed an agreement to bolster the fight against Aids in SA.

Israel, Palestinians agree to direct peace talks

Israel and the Palestinians accepted on Friday an invitation by the United States and other powers to restart direct talks on September 2.

N Korea threatens ‘physical response’ to US moves

N Korea threatens ‘physical response’ to US moves

North Korea on Friday threatened a "physical response" to Washington’s plans for joint military drills with South Korea.

China confirms Google licence renewal

Google’s deal with Beijing to end a censorship dispute removes one irritant in US-China relations, but the two countries still face deep divisions.

US sees food security as next big Africa push

The Obama administration will put food security at the heart of its Africa policy, as it seeks to enhance ongoing US efforts on trade and investment.

Clinton warns Israel over settlements

Hillary Clinton warns Benjamin Netanyahu his government sent a "deeply negative signal" by taking steps that undermined Middle East peace talks.