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US warns: Russia planning to annex additional Ukrainian territory
National Security Council spokesman: Russia laying groundwork to annex Ukrainian territory, in a similar manner to annexation of Crimea.
Watch: Pentagon spokesman apologizes for 'moment of weakness'
John Kirby said his emotions had 'gotten the better of him' while seeing a picture of a battered girl in Ukraine.
U.S. spokesman: 'Ukraine can definitely defeat Russia'
Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby said Putin hadn't achieved any of his objectives in Ukraine.
US to provide $800 million in military aid for war-torn country
The U.S. says it's transferring more than $1.1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine in efforts to further bolster its war with Russia.
Pentagon: US has 8,500 troops ready to deploy
Spokesman John Kirby says US has put 8,500 troops on alert over growing tensions in Ukraine
Pentagon spokesman: US will strike terrorists in Afghanistan when necessary
Pentagon spokesman: We will continue to conduct drone strikes against ISIS-K terrorists and other targets within Afghanistan when necessary.
State Department blasts new Jerusalem construction
State Department says U.S. is strongly opposed to "settlement activity" after Israel approves new homes in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood.
White House 'concerned' by Iranian missiles
Obama administration notes with concern deployment of anti-air defense network around banned nuclear facility.
Pokemon invades US State Department briefing
It seems not even the State Department can get away from the wildfire game PokemonGo.
US opposes NGO transparency law
US State Department spokesman John Kirby: US is worried transparency law will harm freedom of expression in Israel
State Department blasts Israeli 'land seizures'
State Department uses unusually strong language in condemning Israel's plans to build in Maale Adumim and in Jerusalem.
Obama administration: 'Settlements are corrosive'
State Department, Zionist Union condemn spending program to strengthen, secure Yesha towns.
State Dept admits deleting parts of Iran briefing
State Department admits parts of footage from a 2013 press briefing on talks with Iran were intentionally deleted.
US 'welcomes' PM, Liberman's comments on PA state
But State Dept. blasts Jewish housing in Jerusalem, demands Israeli leaders must take concrete steps towards two-state solution.
US 'looks forward' to Ya'alon's successor
State Dept. says it appreciates Ya'alon's leadership, belying a rocky relationship in which he called Kerry 'messianic.'
Washington 'keeps options open' on PA resolution
State Department spokesman won't say whether the United States will support anti-Israeli resolution, but also rules nothing out.
State Dept. condemns UNHRC 'blacklist' decision
United States condemns resolution calling for a blacklist of businesses operating in Judea and Samaria, says UNHRC is biased against Israel.
State Department welcomes recapture of Palmyra
United States welcomes the victory of Syrian President over ISIS in historic city of Palmyra, despite concern over his brutal record.
US attacks Israel for 'land expropriation'
On heels of UN condemnation of state land designation, US State Dept. says it has 'serious questions about Israel's intentions.'
US dismisses reports of secret Israel-PA talks
US officials say disclosure of Israeli offer to remove IDF from Palestinian cities is just 'spin,' because they didn't know about it.
State Dept: We take N. Korea's threats seriously
State Department calls on North Korea to stop its provocations, after it threatens a nuclear attack on the United States and South Korea.
State Dept. won't vow end Clinton review in time
Spokesperson won't commit to finishing review of top-secret emails on illegal private server before election, is accused of 'politicizing.'
State Dept. spox loses patience with Arab reporter
John Kirby refused to let Arab reporter Said Arikat corral him into condemning slain Border Policewoman as 'occupier.'
Watch: US backs EU's resolution dividing Israel
State Dept. slams 'illegitimate settlement activity' in backing anti-Israel move, reiterates support of EU labeling Jewish products.
State Department backs Shapiro's criticism
State Department spokesman says there was "nothing new" in Ambassador Shapiro's critique of Israeli policy in Judea and Samaria.
State Department condemns 'horrific' terrorism
State Department spokesman condemns murder of Dafna Meir and wounding of Michal Froman, urges steps to restore calm.
US ambassador sparks clash with criticism
US envoy to Israel attacks 'settlement' building, accuses Jewish state of 'two standards of rule of law' in Judea and Samaria.
US tongue-lashes Israel for its 'new settlement'
State Department slams 'illegitimate' expansion of Gush Etzion with key new compound, saying it 'undermines two state solution.'
US won't compare NGO law to lobbying registry
State Dept. spokesman says Israeli Transparency Law and US Foreign Agents Registration Act 'two different things' - but can't explain how.
Washington doubtful North Korea tested an 'H-bomb'
Officials in Washington confirm North Korea carried out a nuclear deal but are skeptical it tested a hydrogen bomb.
State Department: Execution may worsen tensions
United States expresses concern after Saudi Arabia executes prominent Shiite cleric, triggering condemnation and protests.
State Department denies calling out PA incitement
John Kirby insists Kerry did not blame PA leadership for incitement, attacks Israel's 'illegitimate' presence in Judea-Samaria.
US condemns Ezra Schwartz's murder
US State Department, embassy condemn 18 year-old's murder in terror attack - but White House still silent.
State Dept. 'doesn't know' Obama broke his word
Spokesperson 'doesn't know' if Obama's policy was not to put boots on the ground until Friday flip-flop - even though Obama said it was.
State Dept. says 'PA has no right to join the ICC'
Spokesperson condemns Abbas's unilateral move in meeting with International Criminal Court, but says Kerry 'still believes in progress.'
Cruz Demands Kerry Resign for Bashing Israel
Presidential candidate urges Kerry to pack his bags after he blamed 'settlements' for terror, and his spokesman slammed 'Jewish terrorism.'
State Dept.: No Violation of Mount Status Quo
After blaming Israel for Arab terror, State Dept. spokesman John Kirby says he 'did not intend to suggest' Temple Mount status quo broken.
State Dept. Backtracks on 'Settlements' Comment
State Department spokesman insists Kerry not trying to assign blame when he linked "settlements" with Arab terror wave.
Kerry Plans Middle East Trip 'Soon'
State Department spokesman John Kirby confirms Kerry planning a trip aimed at calming violence, won't provide more details.
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