An Historic Resignation

Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful during the Angelus prayer from the window of his Castel Gandolfo summer palace, on the outskirts of Rome, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005.

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02/14/2013
Pope Benedict XVI is the first pontiff in over 600 years to give up the reins of authority and resign from the papacy. More
February 2013
February 13, 2013

Audio Iran Intensifies Persecution Of Journalists

The Iranian regime has waged its most intensive campaign against freedom of expression since the disputed presidential election of 2009.

February 11, 2013

Audio Hezbollah Responsible For Burgas Attack

“Hezbollah’s dangerous and destabilizing activities. . . . threaten the safety and security of nations around the world.”

February 06, 2013

Audio Biden Urges Iran To Engage Seriously

The United States is prepared to hold direct talks with the Iranian government about its nuclear program.

February 05, 2013

Verveer On Role Of Women In Libya

"Women are on the frontlines of change around the globe, and they are changing the world by taking on the hardest issues."

February 04, 2013

Audio Iran Complicit In Syrian Horror

Tehran and Damascus signed an agreement to open a $1 billion line of credit.

February 02, 2013

Audio More Aid For Syria

President Obama announced an additional $155 million in aid for the people of Syria.

February 01, 2013

Audio Clinton On Iran At Global Town Hall Meeting

The “educated, intelligent, historically significant” Iranian people “deserve to have a government that integrates them into the world".

February 2013

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Reflecting the Views of the U.S. Government as Broadcast on The Voice of America

View from Washington

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Video View From Washington 383: Iran Intensifies its Persecution of Journalists

Over the past several weeks, the Iranian regime has waged its most intensive campaign against freedom of expression since the disputed presidential election of 2009.
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