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U.S. Closes Syrian Embassy, Cites Security Concerns

By Deanna Gillen on February 6, 2012

Department of State spokesperson Victoria Nuland announced on Monday that the United States has suspended operations in the Embassy in Damascus, and that the U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford, along with all other American personnel, have left the country. According to CNN, 17 embassy officials, including Ambassador Ford, left the…

Obama To Host Cameron Next Month

By Deanna Gillen on February 3, 2012

The First Family will host Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom on March 13-14, 2012.  Set to discuss the NATO and G-8 summits, the two will also unveil new strategies on global issues, ranging from the Middle East to global economic stability and growth. Cameron’s visit, which will…

As Syria Heats Up, US Should Take Action

By Deanna Gillen on January 26, 2012

U.S. State Department spokesman Victoria Nuland fielded questions Jan. 20, over the embattled nation of Syria. In recent weeks, at least 16 people were killed by security forces in Damascus. More than 5,400 people who have died since mid-March, when Syrian President Bashar al-Assad began the crackdown on anti-government protesters,…