Tillerson blames Russia's "failure" in Syria for killings
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Russia in 2013 gave “certain assurances” regarding the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons, and that it "failed in that commitment”
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Tillerson opens door to Syria regime change
Secretary of State, blaming Bashar al-Assad for the chemical attack in Syria this week, said "it will seem that there would be no role for him to govern the Syrian people"
White House points finger at Obama for Syrian chemical attack
The State Department, meanwhile, is calling out Russia and Iran for not doing more to prevent such attacks
Trump says U.S. prepared to act alone on North Korea
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. is prepared to act on its own if China is unwilling to deal with North Korea's nuclear program
Syria: Sean Spicer says U.S. must accept "political reality"
Lawmakers were furious after Nikki Haley and Rex Tillerson both said regime change is not U.S. policy
Chief U.S. diplomat weighs in on sanctions against Russia
Unless Russia returns control of Crimea to Ukraine, Tillerson said the sanctions will remain. During the presidential campaign, Trump had suggested sanctions might be eased
Tillerson meets with wife of pastor accused of terrorist affiliation
Norine Brunson and her husband were working as missionaries in Turkey when her husband was jailed, accused of being part of a group led by Fethullah Gulen
Tillerson sets NATO allies 2-month "goal" on spending
Top U.S. diplomat demands other nations boost defense contribution, but suggests no consequences for noncompliance
U.S. prepares fighter jet sale to Bahrain despite human rights concerns
The sale of the F-16s would not be attached to any human rights provisions, a change of course from Obama administration policy
Tillerson confirms major shift in U.S. policy on Syria
Top U.S. diplomat in Turkey, where officials had -- briefly-- high hopes Trump admin. would change America's stance on 2 other contentious issues
Trump to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April
The leaders are expected to gather at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida
Former secretary of State ranks relations with China as priority
George Shultz is optimistic about relations with China
John McCain urges Trump to give Rex Tillerson a State Department team
The Arizona Republican said the president should nominate a team of senior officials to back up Tillerson
Former secretary of state on Tillerson’s aversion to the press
George Shultz recalls a piece of advice a former press aide gave him: “You don't realize, the reporters who cover your department present you to the world”
President Trump will travel to Brussels for May NATO meeting
The meeting, with other NATO heads of state, will be his first foreign trip since taking office in January
Rex Tillerson to skip NATO foreign ministers meeting in April
He will instead travel to a G7 meeting in Italy later this spring, U.S. officials said
Tillerson appears to strike cordial tone during meetings in Beijing
Secretary of State appeared to strike the tone in a contrast to Trump’s tough talk on Chinese economic competition during his campaign
Senator calls for scrutiny of Russian deal for U.S. oil
Senator Bob Menendez seeks national security review of loan deal that could give Putin ally a large stake in U.S.-based Citgo
Tillerson: Military action against N. Korea "on the table"
Top U.S. diplomat outlines tougher strategy to confront North Korea's nuclear threat after visiting the world's most heavily armed border
Tillerson defends cuts to State Department budget
“It is an unmistakable restatement of the needs the country faces and the priorities we must establish," Secretary of State says of White House budget
Tillerson calls for "different approach" on North Korea
In top U.S. diplomat's inaugural visit to Asia, he says 20-year effort to stop Kim regime has failed, but does he have any new ideas?
Tillerson lays out case for potentially ditching UN Human Rights Council
In a letter to non-profits, Tillerson says the Council "requires considerable reform in order for us to continue to participate"
Rex Tillerson breaks precedent and brings only one reporter on trip to Asia
Tillerson is traveling to Japan, South Korea and China and is bringing along a reporter from a conservative-leaning outlet
Rex Tillerson embarks on Asia trip amid Korea concerns
The four-day trip will immerse Tillerson in an intensive diplomatic crash course
NY AG accuses Rex Tillerson of using alias in climate change emails
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman made the accusation in a letter to a New York court Monday
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
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