United States Secretary Of State John Kerry

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  Iran Says Ready to Start 'Huge Task' of Dismantling Centrifuges

  The "huge task" of disabling parts of Iran's nuclear infrastructure will probably start this week, a top official said Sunday as US President Barack Obama took steps to end sanctions.

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  NATO Warns Russia Over Airspace Violations From Syria

  NATO on Monday called on Russia to stop air strikes in Syria and warned its violation of Turkish airspace during a raid risked inflaming tensions days after Moscow's military intervention began.

• John Kerry Sees 'Opportunity' in Gaza Ceasefire, Urges Search for Common Ground

  US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday called the 72-hour ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Hamas in their conflict in the Gaza Strip a "lull of opportunity" and said it was imperative that the sides make their best efforts to find common ground.

• Gaza Sides Agree to Lull But Truce Efforts Stall

  Israel-Hamas fighting looked headed for escalation after US Secretary of State John Kerry failed Friday to broker a weeklong truce as a first step toward a broader deal and Israel's defense minister warned Israel might soon expand its Gaza ground operation "significantly."

• John Kerry Flies to Tel Aviv Despite Federal Aviation Administration Ban

  The top US diplomat defied a Federal Aviation Administration ban and flew into Israel's main airport Wednesday in a sign of sheer will to achieve a cease-fire agreement in the warring Gaza Strip despite little evidence of progress in ongoing negotiations.

• John Kerry Heads to Cairo; Sharpens Criticism of Hamas

  The Obama administration is stepping up efforts to forge a truce between Israel and the militant Hamas movement by sending Secretary of State John Kerry to the Middle East to bolster regional efforts to reach a cease-fire.

• Ukraine Rebels Likely Downed Passenger Jet: John Kerry

  The United States is putting the likely blame for the downed Malaysian passenger plane on Ukraine separatists who had Russian military help.

• United States, Iran Say Disputes Remain in Nuclear Talks as Deadline Looms

  US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday major differences persist between Iran and six world powers negotiating on Tehran's nuclear programme, with a week to go before a deadline for a deal.

• Secretary of State John Kerry Heads for Tough US-China Talks as Ties Strain

  United States Secretary of State John Kerry today headed for tough talks in Beijing seeking to chart a path ahead in turbulent China-US ties roiled by differences over hacking and maritime tensions.

• John Kerry Calls Syrian Presidential Vote 'Meaningless'

  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sharply criticized Syria's presidential vote this week as "a great big zero," saying Wednesday that it can't be considered fair "because you can't have an election where millions of your people don't even have an ability to vote."

• US Secretary of State John Kerry in Lebanon to Show Support

  US Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for an end to the political stalemate in Lebanon, saying it is "deeply troubling" at a time of instability in the region.

• US Criticizes France-Russia Warship Sale

  US Secretary of State John Kerry reiterated Washington's opposition to France's sale of warships to Russia during a meeting with French counterpart Laurent Fabius earlier this week, US officials said Thursday.

• Syrian President Election a 'Farce': John Kerry

  The US and other nations supporting the Syrian opposition agree that President Bashar Assad's planned presidential election is a "farce" and are prepared to redouble efforts to support the Syrian opposition, Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday.

• US Concern Over China 'Aggression' at Sea: John Kerry

  Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. is deeply concerned about "aggressive" Chinese action in the South China Sea.