John Kerry in Pakistan on unannounced visit US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Pakistan on an unannounced visit for talks with the country's new government on ways to tame insurgents and stabilise neighbouring Afghanistan. News • 31 Jul 13
John Kerry in Pakistan on unannounced visit US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Pakistan on an unannounced visit for talks with the country's new government on ways to tame insurgents and stabilise neighbouring Afghanistan. News • 31 Jul 13
Mideast talks set for second round in August Israeli and Palestinian negotiators gave themselves about nine months to try to reach an agreement on ending their conflict of more than six decades in US-brokered peace talks. News • 30 Jul 13
Mideast talks set for second round in August Israeli and Palestinian negotiators gave themselves about nine months to try to reach an agreement on ending their conflict of more than six decades in US-brokered peace talks. News • 30 Jul 13
Kerry calls for compromise in Mideast talks Israeli and Palestinian officials have put forward clashing formats for peace talks which are due to resume in Washington for the first time in nearly three years. News • 29 Jul 13
Kerry calls for compromise in Mideast talks Israeli and Palestinian officials have put forward clashing formats for peace talks which are due to resume in Washington for the first time in nearly three years. News • 29 Jul 13
Kerry says Egypt may have avoided civil war Egypt may have avoided a civil war this month, US Secretary of State John Kerry said today. News • 17 Jul 13
Kerry says Egypt may have avoided civil war Egypt may have avoided a civil war this month, US Secretary of State John Kerry said today. News • 17 Jul 13
John Kerry's wife hospitalised in Boston US Secretary of State John Kerry's wife, philanthropist and heiress Teresa Heinz Kerry has been hospitalised with an unspecified medical condition. News • 08 Jul 13
John Kerry's wife hospitalised in Boston US Secretary of State John Kerry's wife, philanthropist and heiress Teresa Heinz Kerry has been hospitalised with an unspecified medical condition. News • 08 Jul 13
Up to 85 people killed in Damascus, Syria Reports are emerging that Syrian forces and militiamen loyal to President Bashar al-Assad killed at least 85 people, including women and children. News • 21 Apr 13
Up to 85 people killed in Damascus, Syria Reports are emerging that Syrian forces and militiamen loyal to President Bashar al-Assad killed at least 85 people, including women and children. News • 21 Apr 13
North Korea marks Kim Il-sung's birth North Korea has celebrated the 101st anniversary of its founder Kim Il-sung's birth with a festival of flowers, easing tensions in a region that had seemed on the verge of conflict. News • 15 Apr 13
North Korea marks Kim Il-sung's birth North Korea has celebrated the 101st anniversary of its founder Kim Il-sung's birth with a festival of flowers, easing tensions in a region that had seemed on the verge of conflict. News • 15 Apr 13
John Kerry in push to rein in North Korea US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Japan on the last stop on an Asian tour aimed at solidifying support for curbing North Korea's nuclear programme. News • 14 Apr 13
John Kerry in push to rein in North Korea US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Japan on the last stop on an Asian tour aimed at solidifying support for curbing North Korea's nuclear programme. News • 14 Apr 13
Kerry wants to avoid cycle of threats with N Korea US Secretary of State John Kerry said said there had been enough confrontational language on North Korea and he did not want to get into a cycle of threats and counter-threats with the country. News • 13 Apr 13
Kerry wants to avoid cycle of threats with N Korea US Secretary of State John Kerry said said there had been enough confrontational language on North Korea and he did not want to get into a cycle of threats and counter-threats with the country. News • 13 Apr 13
US Secretary of State John Kerry visits Israel US Secretary of State John Kerry flew into Israel last night for his third visit in the space of two weeks. News • 08 Apr 13
US Secretary of State John Kerry visits Israel US Secretary of State John Kerry flew into Israel last night for his third visit in the space of two weeks. News • 08 Apr 13
US Secretary of State on Middle East mission US Secretary of State John Kerry struggled to convince Turkey's leaders they should promptly restore full diplomatic ties with Israel, to help calm the turbulent Middle East. News • 07 Apr 13
US Secretary of State on Middle East mission US Secretary of State John Kerry struggled to convince Turkey's leaders they should promptly restore full diplomatic ties with Israel, to help calm the turbulent Middle East. News • 07 Apr 13
US in show of unity with Afghanistan US Secretary of State John Kerry made a show of unity with Afghan President Hamid Karzai during a short visit to Afghanistan, following weeks of heightened tensions between the two countries. News • 25 Mar 13
US in show of unity with Afghanistan US Secretary of State John Kerry made a show of unity with Afghan President Hamid Karzai during a short visit to Afghanistan, following weeks of heightened tensions between the two countries. News • 25 Mar 13
US to send food, medical supplies to Syrian rebels Western and Arab governments have pledged more political and material support for the civilian Syrian opposition. News • 28 Feb 13
US to send food, medical supplies to Syrian rebels Western and Arab governments have pledged more political and material support for the civilian Syrian opposition. News • 28 Feb 13
Tánaiste meets US Secretary of State John Kerry Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has held an informal meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome. News • 28 Feb 13
Tánaiste meets US Secretary of State John Kerry Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has held an informal meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome. News • 28 Feb 13
US Secretary of State goes on first overseas trip US Secretary of State John Kerry has kicked off his first official overseas trip by meeting with British leaders in London, as part of a hectic nine-day dash through Europe and the Middle East. News • 25 Feb 13
US Secretary of State goes on first overseas trip US Secretary of State John Kerry has kicked off his first official overseas trip by meeting with British leaders in London, as part of a hectic nine-day dash through Europe and the Middle East. News • 25 Feb 13
John Kerry sworn in as US Secretary of State US Secretary of State John Kerry has been ceremonially sworn-in by Vice President Joe Biden as the new Secretary of State. News • 07 Feb 13
John Kerry sworn in as US Secretary of State US Secretary of State John Kerry has been ceremonially sworn-in by Vice President Joe Biden as the new Secretary of State. News • 07 Feb 13
Clinton formally resigns as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has officially resigned as the US Secretary of State, ending a four-year tenure in the office that saw her break previous records for the number of countries visited. News • 01 Feb 13
Clinton formally resigns as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has officially resigned as the US Secretary of State, ending a four-year tenure in the office that saw her break previous records for the number of countries visited. News • 01 Feb 13
John Kerry confirmed as next US Secretary of State John Kerry's nomination as President Barack Obama's new secretary of state sailed through the US Senate yesterday. News • 30 Jan 13
John Kerry confirmed as next US Secretary of State John Kerry's nomination as President Barack Obama's new secretary of state sailed through the US Senate yesterday. News • 30 Jan 13
Kerry says unity needed to agree Syria crisis deal Senator John Kerry, US President Obama's nominee for Secretary of State, has said that the war in Syria is getting worse every day. News • 25 Jan 13
Kerry says unity needed to agree Syria crisis deal Senator John Kerry, US President Obama's nominee for Secretary of State, has said that the war in Syria is getting worse every day. News • 25 Jan 13
Obama nominates John Kerry as secretary of state US President Barack Obama has nominated Senator John Kerry as secretary of state to succeed Hillary Clinton, marking his first major step in overhauling his national security team ahead of his second term. News • 21 Dec 12
Obama nominates John Kerry as secretary of state US President Barack Obama has nominated Senator John Kerry as secretary of state to succeed Hillary Clinton, marking his first major step in overhauling his national security team ahead of his second term. News • 21 Dec 12
John Kerry could be the next US Secretary of State US President Barack Obama is expected to nominate Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. News • 17 Dec 12
John Kerry could be the next US Secretary of State US President Barack Obama is expected to nominate Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. News • 17 Dec 12