U-S- State Department

State Dep staff ask Blinken to fire employee with offensive blog

Letter by over 70 Jewish staff members of State Department decries colleague's blog that contains hateful statements about Jews.

State Department faces June deadline to release UFO data

With the State Dep't saying the latest UFO clips were not doctored, no one appears to understand what these flying machines really are.

State Department okays use of expired US passports

US citizens abroad will be able to use expired passports to return home, State Department says.

‘We’re Here to Kill Americans’

Benghazi attackers left Libyans alive, targeted Westerners, officer says.

Freed Terrorist Killed American Citizen, US 'Concerned'

State Department opposed release of terrorist who murdered former U.S. Marine in Israel. A7 posted his story before release.

Clinton Expected to Make Full Recovery, Doctors Say

Top U.S. diplomat Hillary Clinton is suffering from a blood clot in a vein in her head but should make a full recovery.

State Department Slammed for 'Inadequate' Security in Benghazi

An inquiry into the deadly terrorist attack on the US mission in Benghazi has slammed State Department for "grossly inadequate" security.

Israeli Construction is 'Provocative', Claims Nuland

U.S. State Department spokeswoman uses strong language to condemn Israeli building in northern Jerusalem.

U.S.: We Understand Corrie Family's Disappointment

U.S. State Department sympathizes with the family of Rachel Corrie. “We understand the family's disappointment.”

U.S. Concerned Over Impending Aleppo Massacre

U.S. says it is concerned that Assad's forces are planning a massacre in Aleppo, but rules out military intervention in the conflict.

U.S. Condemns Attack Near Border with Egypt

U.S. condemns attack by terrorists who crossed the Egyptian border, expresses concern over security in the Sinai.

U.S. Condemns Israel Over Beit El Expansion

U.S. says "Israeli settlement activity undermines peace efforts" after PM Netanyahu announces 300 new homes for Beit El.

Lebanese Group Designated Terror Organization by U.S.

U.S. designates the Abdullah Azzam Brigades, a Lebanese-based terror group, as a global terrorist organization.

State Department Refuses to Say Jerusalem is Israel's Capital

U.S. State Department spokeswoman refuses to say outright that Jerusalem is Israel's capital during daily press briefing.

U.S. Criticizes Approval of Shilo Housing Units

The United States criticizes Israel for approving 500 housing units for Shilo: Israel’s “settlement activity” not “constructive”.

Tough Questions for U.S. State Dept. Spokeswoman

U.S. State Department Spokeswoman grilled over the cutting of funds to UNESCO and Israel's sanctions on the PA.

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