Lewis Lukens, currently interim charge d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in London, worked closely with then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the State Department from 2008-2011. London With a proposed state visit to the United Kingdom by President Donald Trump reportedly pushed back until the fall, there is also a hint of uncertainty about when Britain will see its next American ambassador.
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American artist displays his works in Baku [PHOTO]
Entitled “The OBSERVER is the OBSERVED”, the expo was co-organized by art agency Marika Parkdale and Carpentier Art Paris, with the support of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the U.S Embassy in Baku and Arts Council Azerbaijan. Chairperson of the Azerbaijan Artists Union, People’s Artist Farhad Khalilov addressed the opening ceremony and stressed that the exhibition will attract the attention of art critics and a wide audience of art lovers.
Inside V.P. Mike Pence’s Not-So-Reassuring European Reassurance Tour
Vice President Mike Pence told Munich conference attendees that the Trump administration was “unwavering” in its commitment to NATO, but he didn’t dispel doubts with his tough talk on Saturday. Somewhere amid the reports out of Melbourne, Florida and, well, Sweden, Americans were kept abreast of what President Trump was up to this weekend.
US vice president visits former Nazi concentration camp
Pence is paying a somber visit to the Dachau camp near Munich that was established by the Nazis in 1933. The vice president has been joined by a survivor of the camp and other officials.
Thousands march in London ‘solidarity’ event after Donald Trump takes office
Thousands of women and men descended on central London for a global “solidarity” march in the wake of the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. The Women’s March on London is being held in conjunction with others taking place in cities across the world to promote women’s and human rights.
Schapiro ends as US ambassador on Friday, family stays in Prague
The U.S. ambassador to Prague, Andrew Schapiro, will leave the post on Friday, he told journalists on Tuesday, adding that he will be returning to the Czech Republic because his children will complete their school attendance in the current school year in the country. Schapiro will leave his office on the day of the inauguration of the new U.S. president, Republican Donald Trump.
Ukrainian efforts to sabotage Trump backfire
Kiev officials are scrambling to make amends with the president-elect after quietly working to boost Clinton. Donald Trump wasn’t the only presidential candidate whose campaign was boosted by officials of a former Soviet bloc country.
Russia expert: New US sanctions ‘clearly meant to throw a…
New US sanctions on Russia could complicate the Trump administration’s relations with the Kremlin, as the president-elect seeks to warm relations while other US officials insist on harsh punishments for election meddling. Boris Zilberman, a Russia expert at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, said increased sanctions from the US are “clearly … meant to throw a wrench into next [administration’s] dealings with Moscow.”
US senators: Russia should be sanctioned for election hacks
U.S. senators visiting eastern European allies to discuss security issues called for sanctions against Russia for interfering in the presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts. Their demands came amid ongoing discussions among U.S. officials on an imminent response to alleged Russian meddling that would ensure the U.S. takes action before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
US senators: Russia should be sanctioned for election hacks
President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Palm Beach, Fla. WASHINGTON – U.S. senators visiting eastern European allies to discuss security issues called for sanctions against Russia for interfering in the presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts.
US senators: Russia should be sanctioned for election hacks
President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Palm Beach, Fla. WASHINGTON – U.S. senators visiting eastern European allies to discuss security issues called for sanctions against Russia for interfering in the presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts.