Progress In Munich Talks: What That Means For Syrian Peace Process
Crucial international talks are underway in an effort to rev up the stalled Syrian peace negotiations. Here's what you need to know.
Secretary of State John Kerry
In Russia, Secretary Kerry Looks For 'Real Progress' Over Syria
Ahead of planned peace talks, Secretary of State John Kerry was trying to put the U.S. and Russia on the same page with regards to the future of President Bashar Assad.
Kerry On Holy Site In Jerusalem: 'We're Not Seeking Outsiders Or Others To Come In'
Kerry appeared to push back against a French proposal calling for an international presence at the holy site in order to preserve the status quo agreement. Israel is against the proposal.
![Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at Indiana University on Thursday. "If Russia is [in Syria] to uphold Assad, and fake it with respect to the extremists and terrorists, that's a serious problem," he told NPR's Steve Inskeep.](http://wfdd-live.s3.amazonaws.com/images/slideshow/John-Kerry-Russia-Has-No-Easy-Track-In-Syria-449002822-1445021115.jpg)
John Kerry: Russia Has No 'Easy Track' In Syria
Russia's intervention in Syria's civil war could end up helping Islamic militants, the secretary of state told NPR's Steve Inskeep. "That would be absurd, it would be a farce," Kerry said.
With Another Deadline Looming, Whispers Of Iran Nuclear Deal Emerge
After marathon negotiating sessions, there were reports on Monday that an announcement on a deal was imminent. Of course, any deal would still have to be approved by various capitals.
How Close Is 'Close'? Iran And The West Inch Toward Nuclear Deal
There are conflicting reports as to whether the negotiators will or won't announce a deal on Monday.
Kerry: 'We Will Not Rush' Deal On Iran's Nuclear Program
If an agreement cannot be reached by midnight, Congress will double the time it takes to review any pact.
Kerry: Iran Faces 'Hard Choices' To Reach Nuclear Deal With West
The secretary of state, who has been in talks in Vienna for the past several days, says an agreement could be done "quickly" if Tehran is prepared to compromise.
U.S., Cuba Formally Resume Diplomatic Relations
The two countries have agreed to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana. President Obama calls it a historic step forward after 50 years of hostilities.
In Seoul, Kerry Calls N. Korea Provocations 'Egregious,' 'Reckless'
America's top diplomat says North Korea's muscle flexing on the Korean peninsula may lead to further international sanctions — and possibly a referral to the International Criminal Court.