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USAID nominee Samantha Power questioned over anti-Israel record

Power famously abstained on UNSC resolution 2334, a one-sided document that attacked Israel as a "violator of international law."

Biden taps Samantha Power for top foreign aid post

Former UN Ambassador tapped as the administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

How does Obama’s foreign policy look a year into Trump's term?

Two former senior officials in the Obama White House discuss their frustration with the Trump administration's foreign policy.

UN resolution would require inspections on North Korean cargo

United States drafts new UN resolution that would impose stricter sanctions on the North Korean regime.

Samantha Power gets bird's-eye view of Israeli security threats

America's UN envoy joins Israeli UN Ambassador and US Ambassador to Israel, for countrywide tour of Israel's complex security situation.

Power: Iran complying with nuclear deal but remains a threat

Speaking in Israel, Ambassador Samantha Power says Iran is still helping fuel conflict in the region and thus remains a threat.

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Watch: Power hopes to see 'Palestine' at UN

US Ambassador says 'UN tries to delegitimize Israel,' but notes 'the problem isn't the UN, it's the players active there.'

Rivlin to US Ambassador: 'No solution can be imposed'

President calls for direct negotiations with Palestinian Authority, decries imposed solutions in meeting with Samantha Power.

Power visits Yad Vashem, hears Herzog's plan to fence in Jews

US Ambassador to UN visits Holocaust museum with Danon, hears Herzog's plan to build fence between Jews and Arabs dividing Israel.

Power: Anger over 'settlements' shouldn't lead to violence

American Ambassador reiterates her country's objection to Israeli "settlements" but denounces violence.

UN begins looking for Ban Ki-Moon's replacement

Security Council and General Assembly heads send letter asking for candidates, as current secretary-general's term winds to a close.

American UN ambassador criticizes Israeli 'settlement growth'

Ambassador Samantha Power speaks at Haaretz Conference, says Israeli "settlements" raise questions about its objectives.

United States investigating report of Iran missile test

Ambassador Samantha Power says the United States is reviewing reports that Iran launched a ballistic missile last month.

Power: United States to Seek Action Over Iran's Missile Test

Ambassador Samantha Power says Iran's recent ballistic missile test was a clear violation of UN sanctions.

Samantha Power: US will be Isolated if it Rejects Iran Deal

UN envoy warns Congress against projecting an image of a 'divided America', claims 'no' vote would isolate the US from world stage.

US Accuses Syria of Barrel Bomb Escalation

US envoy to UN calls for global action after regime drops over 2,000 lethal crude bombs on civilian areas since July.

UN Security Council Endorses Iran Deal

Highly-anticipated vote over implementing the Iranian nuclear deal passes 15-0; Iran accuses Israel, US of spreading 'Iranophobia.'

US Will 'Push Back Against Efforts to Delegitimize Israel'

Ambassador Samantha Power downplays concerns over Obama's comments on 're-evaluating' policy towards Israel at the UN.

Assad Has 'Paid no Price for Chemical War Crimes'

UN Security Council hears evidence from doctors of chemical attacks; 'attacks come from helicopters - which only Assad has.'

Power Talks Tough about Syria, but US Offers No Actions

US UN Ambassador Power denounces Assad's 'brutality', but new evidence shows the US ignored advice to stop Assad from arming.

Power Tells AIPAC 'US Support of Israel Transcends Politics'

US Ambassador to UN talks about Holocaust, 'ugly' attacks on modern Israel, and the ties between the Jewish state and United States.

Obama Sending 'Anti-Israel' Power, Rice to AIPAC

Presidential decision is being described by some as a slap in the face to Netanyahu, who will also address the conference.

Ambassador Power: PA's Resolution was Not Constructive

American envoy to the UN says PA's resolution doesn't offer constructive steps to solve the conflict. Jordan: We'll keep pushing.

Report: PA Agrees to Delay UN Security Council 'Palestine' Vote

PA officials said that they would hold off on a plan to demand that the UN Security Council recognize 'Palestine'

UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting on Ebola Crisis

Over 2,400 killed by lethal virus, as UN seeks international response; US ambassador says response so far insufficient.

U.S. Concerned Terrorists Will Seize Syrian Chemical Weapons

Washington concerned that the most dangerous terrorist groups could get a hold of chemical weapons if Syria is hiding any stockpiles.

US Wants Israel to Reverse Land Decision

Ambassador Power says US is 'deeply concerned by the reports of expanded settlement activity over the last few days.'

Washington Wants UN Action on Foreign Terrorist Fighters

Amb. Power: U.S. hoping for approval of a UN resolution calling for action against foreigners traveling to fight for terrorists groups.

Resurrecting the "Cycle of Violence" Canard, Again

Uproar: US Ambassador Tweets Cryptic Remarks about Daniel Pearl

US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power says Daniel Pearl Foundation shows 'accountability,' causes outrage.

Israel Joins Powerful UN Human Rights Groups

Israel participates, for the first time, in JUSCANZ, a UN grouping which advises the UN Human Rights Council.

Power Promises to Fight to Get Israel on Security Council

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations promises she will “not give up” on getting Israel a seat on the UN Security Council.

Obama Urges the World to Confront Anti-Semitism

Choices mean "choosing to confront bigotry and hatred in all of its forms," says Obama on International Holocaust Day.

U.S. Criticizes UNESCO for Postponing Jewish Exhibition

"UNESCO's decision is wrong," says Ambassador Power after UN body cancels Jewish exhibition because of Arab pressure.

Samantha Power Welcomes Israel to UNHRC

"For far too long Israel has been unfairly excluded" at the UN, says American ambassador.

UN Ambassador: Iran Being Offered $6 Billion in Relief

Samantha Power revealed Thursday that Iran is being offered sanctions relief of around $6 billion as part of interim deal.

Samantha Power Blasts Re-election of Swiss Critic of Israel

U.S. ambassador to the UN trying to block the re-election of a Swiss diplomat who praised dictators while criticizing Israel.

Senate Confirms Power as UN Ambassador

More than 70 senators vote in favor of Samantha Power, who said in 2002 she would allocate aid to "Palestine" instead of Israel.

Senate Panel Approves Power's Nomination for UN Envoy

Samantha Power, Obama's pick to serve as UN envoy, approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Obama's UN Envoy Will Seek Security Council Seat for Israel

Samantha Power pledges to lobby hard to get a seat for Israel on the UN Security Council.

UN Nominee Samantha Power: Bad For Israel & America

ZOA Opposes Samantha Power's Nomination as UN Ambassador

ZOA cites Samantha Power’s record of outspoken anti-Israel statements, urges Senate to oppose her nomination.

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