John Kerry

US secretary of state to hold talks with Francois Hollande and other French authorities over security situation.

Kerry said US officials were still assessing the strike that targeted IS militant Jihadi John.

Netanyahu wants a $1bn hike in military aid to Israel after Iran deal

The Israeli and US leaders are to meet as the relationship between the allies is at a historic low.

Israeli PM's new media chief calls Barack Obama anti-Semite and John Kerry a stand-up comedian.

Plea comes as powers backing rival factions in conflict meet in Vienna.

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said he is optimistic about the talks.

John Kerry says the international negotiations in Vienna crucial to reach a political solution.

It is not clear if Iran would accept an invitation already formally extended by Russia.

Saudi foreign minister says political solution to Syrian crisis edging 'closer'.

Kerry said talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave him a "cautious measure of optimism".

UNSC's emergency talks take place at Jordan's request as nations urge Israel and Palestine to show restraint.

There's only one certainty when it comes to the Nobel Peace Prize: you can't please everyone.

Trump has been in the line of fire for his anti-immigration stand since his campaign began.

The refugee quota has been bumped up to 85,000 for 2016, an increase of 15,000 from the current 70,000 cap.

Former Cuban president's comments come on eve of US's reopening of embassy in Havana.

Veteran comedian urges audience to be wary of misinformation in parting message.

Asean push for dispute to be discussed at meeting but China wants issue off agenda.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expresses unequivocal support for Iran nuclear deal.

UK's anti-human trafficking efforts in Vietnam must include support for cannabis grow-op victims.

However, US Secretary of State skipping Israel which has scorned the deal.

In 2014 the UK prosecuted a Vietnamese child for growing marijuana even though judge knew child was enslaved.

Iranian foreign minister reacts sharply to Kerry's remarks at Senate hearing.

Prominent Republican Senators indicated that they hope to defeat the passage of a landmark nuclear deal with Iran

Carter visiting Iran critics Israel and Saudi Arabia apart from Jordan.

Glut of short-term crude stockpiles hides larger problem of rebuilding Iran's oil industry, say experts.

World powers sealed a landmark deal with Iran on 14 July.

Top official of Stockholm-based think-tank compares Vienna deal to CTBT.

Foreign ministers of US, Britain, China, Russia, France, Germany and Iran to make announcement.

Western and Iranian diplomats hopeful of comprehensive agreement but strike cautious note.